tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147450860481872092024-03-19T13:46:48.685-05:00These Splendid SentencesThe treasure chest of book reviews. Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-20388898382203548142017-06-10T09:00:00.000-05:002017-06-10T09:00:09.040-05:00Book Review: To The Farthest Shores<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://elizabethcamden.com/">Elizabeth Camden</a> has long held a spot in my heart as one of my favorite authors. She writes poignant fiction that is illustrious both in word, and in fact. <br />
<em>To the Farthest Shores</em> is a beautiful rendition of second chances and forgiveness. <br />
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Jenny Bennett had her heart broken by Ryan Gallagher six long years ago. When he returns to the army base that Jenny is now working as a nurse, he isn't just young Ryan Gallagher, he is now Lieutenant Ryan Gallagher returned from China with mysteries galore swallowing his past. Jenny and Ryan embark on a truly exhilarating adventure that you don't want to miss. <br />
One that is full of intrigue, forgiveness, and maybe even love. <br />
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This book is amazing! I will definitely be giving it a resounding five out of five stars. <br />
It did all the things it was supposed to do, and more! It held my interest, and made me want to go back and read more of Camden's books over again!<br />
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Yes, I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone. <br />
If you haven't read it, you need to, and when you do let me know what you think in the comments below. <br />
Mayhap Elizabeth will become your favorite author as well. She recently just released an audiobook for those who enjoy hearing them more than they do reading them. <br />
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<strong>Author: Amanda Tero </strong><br />
<strong>Genre: YA Historical Fiction</strong><br />
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New author Amanda Tero has quite a gift. <em>The Secret Slipper</em> is a book that I would recommend for all young girls, and even adults who like a sweet story.<br />
It's 135 pages of a story that is reminiscent of Cinderella. Although a whole lot sweeter, and no Prince Charming. <br />
Lia is a cripple. Her leg pains her all the time and her "Mother," Bioti, works her like a slave despite her injuries. Lia thinks her father is dead. Raoul, her father, thinks his beloved daughter died the same fateful night as her mother ten years ago.<br />
<em>The Secret Slipper</em> is a story of acceptance, mercy, and fatherly love.<br />
The book is short, either that or I just didn't realize how long it took to read it because it was so good! Tero definitely has an aspiring future ahead of her. <br />
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I would give the book a 4.5 out 5. It was a wonderful storyline, held my interest until the end, and wasn't too copy-cat of the story of Cinderella that I didn't want to read it. :) <br />
It seems hard to find YA authors that are fresh and without a lot of unnecessary drama or scenes that shouldn't even be appropriate for a young adult to read, and I love that you have no worries with Amada Tero. I love that! <br />
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Why not give this book a chance? Let me know what you think in the comments below.<br />
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<br />Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-55283872088125410372017-05-06T09:42:00.000-05:002017-05-06T09:42:15.824-05:00Book Review: A Spring Of Weddings<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><b>Book:</b> A Spring Of Weddings</span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><b> </b></span><div>
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Sometimes you read books that you fall in love with, and with reveiwing it's often pretty hard when you read a book and the love just didn't click. Maybe I was being a little to harsh...I don't think I was. I'm not normally like that. I just didn't enjoy myself while reading it. For you, it may be different, but while I read it I couldn't stay enthralled in it like I could other books. </div>
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<i> A Spring of Weddings </i> isn't <i> </i>getting a five star rating from me I am sorry to say. </div>
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I know authors work doubly hard to make sure their readers fall in love with the characters, storyline, and all the other things involved in a book so giving a review that is more negative than positive is something I hate doing. </div>
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The reason for my dislike of this book has nothing to do with the authors and everything to do with the storylines. </div>
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The first short story, A Proxy Wedding, didn't have the oomph to make me fall in love... I had never heard of a proxy wedding before this so I was expecting something different and exciting, but the story seemed too rushed. Meet each other, fall in love, fight, fall back in love, etc... it was very traditional. If you're going for traditional than this storyline is perfect for you. But I get a little tired of the same ol' same ol'. </div>
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The second story, Hope Beyond Savannah, was a little less traditional, but it was also more right before the wedding (they were already engaged). </div>
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One main thing I didn't like about both books was that I learned more about the characters on the pre-read (I can't think of the right word right now...) on the back of the book than I did in my entire reading of the short stories. </div>
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I'm going to have to go with 3 out of 5 stars for this book. Try it for yourself and let me know what your think... maybe I was just judging it wayyyy to harshly. </div>
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Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-28497605492340940572017-04-27T08:36:00.000-05:002017-04-27T08:38:31.734-05:00Book Review: Behind The Scenes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Book Title: Behind The Scenes</strong><br />
<strong>Author: Jen Turano</strong> <br />
<strong>Release Date: April, 2017</strong><br />
<strong>Genre: Inspirational Historical Romance</strong><br />
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I have always sung the praises of <a href="http://jenturano.com/">Jen Turano</a>. Her poise and the graceful way she brings about the characters with just enough intrigue, mystery, and romance always make for interesting books. When I saw that I would have the opportunity to once again review her story I was beside myself with joy. I waited by the mailbox with unfettered joy and counted down the days until I could read this story. <br />
<em>Behind The Scenes</em> is the story of Permilia Griswold, a timid wallflower that is ever accustomed to hiding behind anything in the available vicinity and watching others at balls, parties, and pretty much anything in the name of society. Her one problem? She can't seem to speak when she gets around most men. <br />
Permilia is the epitome of a successful woman. She owns a newspaper column under the pseudonym "Miss Quill." The interesting thing is that no one knows she owns this column, or so she thinks. In enters Mr. Asher Rutherford. He owns a very high-scale and influential new department store. When Permilia overhears something distressing fixing to come upon Mr. Rutherford's person she can't help but intervene.<br />
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I won't say anymore, because I want to give you a chance to actually read it for yourself. You can purchase it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Scenes-Apart-Crowd-Turano/dp/0764217941/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1483486819&sr=8-9&keywords=behind+the+scenes&linkCode=sl1&tag=celelit-20&linkId=eeaed760f4cb0e7d63e51b3a16bfaff0">here.</a> on Amazon, orrrr you can win it in this <a href="https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/4664b04910/">GIVEAWAY!</a> along with a 25$ gift card to Barnes and Nobles, and a few other things. <br />
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My personal thoughts on the book: It was interesting. Hilarious. Something I've come to expect from Turano. She has a way with words, no doubt about it. Every other sentence will probably have you doubled over from laughter. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the way it seemed to be like any other regency era novel. It seemed as though she ran out of ideas in which the way the story should go. I'll let you read it for yourself though and let me know what you think in the comments below. :)<br />
I would give it a four out of five stars. Simply because even though it wasn't my most enjoyable read of the season they certainly were some of my favorite characters. I will say that this wasn't one of these books that I cried when it ended. I laughed all the way until the end. Let me know what you think!<br />
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Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-45020813626162849842017-04-18T14:14:00.002-05:002017-04-18T14:17:03.969-05:00Book Review: The Illusionists Apprentice<a data-ved="0ahUKEwiCia2H167TAhVLslQKHSkQBcsQjRwIBw" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiCia2H167TAhVLslQKHSkQBcsQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FIllusionists-Apprentice-Kristy-Cambron%2Fdp%2F071804150X&psig=AFQjCNFmcMM1IFUP6iiGN5qQ4BP-OBvCng&ust=1492628080293004" id="irc_mil" jsaction="mousedown:irc.rl;keydown:irc.rlk;irc.il;" style="border-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for the illusionists apprentice" height="320" id="irc_mi" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/516tiRkpY1L._SX326_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px;" width="210" /></a>Never before have I been swept away with a story such as I was with <em>The Illusionist's Apprentice. </em>It wasn't just an interesting story, it was magical and enthralling. <br />
It begins with the sad tale of a magician of sorts claiming he could bring a man back to life. When I started reading this I figured that this book would be a fluke. I WAS WRONG. I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE WRONG!!<br />
I learned a valuable lesson with this book, it was this: Don't give up on a book after the first chapter. <br />
It was so much more than just magic or illusion. It's a story of trust. It has hardships, history, and Harry Houdini. <br />
Wren Lockhart, a former assistant for the great Harry Houdini, is very private and mysterious. When the FBI starts asking for her help with investigating she has to figure out the difference between her personal life and the life she leads when she's on the vaudeville stage.<br />
I would definitely read this book again, I would most certainly recommend <em>The Illusionist's Apprentice</em>, and I am anxiously awaiting the next book that <a href="https://kristycambron.com/">Kristy Cambron</a> chooses to grace us with. Five out of five stars for this gem!<br />
Maybe I am a little kid at heart, but when it comes to books like this I could sit still for hours and read. Most of the time when I finish with a book that I really love I could shed a few tears at the loss of friends that I related with in each instance. Am I the only person that does this? Let me know below! <br />
If you have any questions, comments, or you just want to chat leave a comment!<br />
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No doubt about it...<em>Shine Like the Dawn</em> is as good as the cover looks! Inside its pages is a thrilling adventure of finding a killer, uncovering a blackmailer, and finding unsuspected love. <br />
<a href="http://carrieturansky.com/">Carrie Turansky</a> is a new author for me. I haven't had the opportunity to read any of her other novels before now, but I can say with all certainty that I WILL be reading more of them. <br />
It seemed to go a little slow at first. When it finally sped up and reached it full potential it did not disappoint at all! <br />
Margaret Lounsbury is a young lady living in Edwardian England. She is living with her grandmother because of some tragedy that had taken place when she was seventeen. Soon into the book you will find that Margaret, or Maggie, has started to realize that there may have been more to the accident then met the eye. Also Nathaniel. That's all I need to say. He was the perfect hero. All the way down to his helping her find out the truth. <br />
I would have to give <em>Shine Like the Dawn</em> a four out five star review. It had wonderful characters, a great storyline, and a wonderful plot, I just felt that it took a little long to reach the climax of the story. <br />
All in all <em>Shine Like the Dawn</em> should be shared and recommended like the gem it is. It was released February 21, 2017, and is a pretty new novel.<br />
I know I do this a lot, but can we talk about that cover? (insert heart eye emoji here) <br />
I LOVE it. It is beautiful, and it has just the right amount of uncertainty to keep me interested. Maggie's dress is also a plus. ;) <br />
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I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!! You can have this book if you click this link <a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/b0fb">here</a>! It does take you to another website, and I am not the one that is doing this giveaway, but who doesn't like getting books? <br />
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If you have read<em> Shine Like the Dawn, </em>or any other interesting titles, and would like to discuss them, please feel free to comment below! I always love hearing from my readers. <br />
I hope this review helped you in deciding whether or not you would enjoy this book! <br />
Until next time...Have a wonderful day!<br />
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Finally! I had time to read a book, and review it! It seems like I have been too busy to do much of anything lately besides the fact that a nasty bug has been lingering around us for way too long, but enough about that. <br />
It is now time to rave about this beautiful book, which will be released <strong>February 28th.</strong><br />
<em>Long Time Gone</em> is the second book in a series, of which I was aware, but after being given this book to review it gave me a wonderful excuse to buy the FIRST one; a decision I DID NOT regret in the least! I would actually recommend doing this, as you would be a little lost if you read the second book before the first. These are continuations of each other, although about different people. (There is also a novella in this series available for free on amazon. You can get that <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Boden-Birthright-Cimarron-Legacy-Novella-ebook/dp/B01CRHOTJQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487399779&sr=8-1&keywords=Mary+Connealy+ebook">here</a>.) <br />
<a href="http://maryconnealy.com/">Mary Connealy</a> has a way of bringing the characters to life. When you read one of her books, you aren't just reading a story, you become part of the story. <br />
<em>Long Time Gone </em>begins with a cliffhanger. I know that sounds impossible, but I promise it's true! It held me captive for way too long. I pretty much laughed and sat on the edge of my chair for the entire duration of the book.<br />
Trust me when I say not to read this book if you are in a hurry. <br />
Comedy, Cowboys, Connealy..., it all goes together. I give it FIVE stars all the way. <br />
Also, take a look at that cover! It's whimsical, but strong. It holds just the right amount of western to keep me interested. <br />
I would recommend this book to anyone. So I'm going to recommend it to you. :) <br />
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Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below. I always love hearing from my readers. <br />
Who are some of your favorite authors? Let me know! <br />
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Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-557699344979917222017-01-25T17:40:00.000-06:002017-02-18T00:11:05.860-06:00GIVEAWAY: WINNER ANNOUNCED <div style="text-align: center;">
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Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-31101344747176676552017-01-14T18:56:00.003-06:002017-01-14T18:56:34.519-06:00Book Review: Amish Weddings <br />
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I have to admit, guys, when I read this book I was a little disappointed. Leslie Gould has done better. I have nothing bad to say about the writing, or characters, it was more the morals of some of the characters. <br />
I also didn't realize that the book was apart of a series :(<br />
Being about the Amish I thought the book would be like a normal Amish story. You know the type...farming, buggy rides, and courting. <br />
Amish Weddings is a story about a girl named Rose. She has always been more feisty and festive then the normal Amish girl. She has had it in her mind that she is going to marry the Bishops son, Rueben. They are both in "love" until Rose's future brother-in-law brings a friend home, one who isn't of the Amish, and Rose suddenly gets tired of waiting on Reuben. <br />
I don't like to spoil stories so I won't go any further with telling the storyline. <br />
You might would like the story, so I'm not discouraging anyone from reading it. I just felt that it wasn't Leslie Gould's best. Take it from me though when I say that it isn't the usual Amish book. <br />
I'll give it four stars. It has potential, and if I wasn't expecting a quiet Amish story I may have liked it better. <br />
I also did like the cover. It's soft and cutesy (cutesy?) :) even if it belies the book. <br />
Yes, I would recommend to someone, but I would also tell them the drawbacks and let them decide whether or not to read it. <br />
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<em>A Note Yet Unsung</em> releases <strong>January 31st,</strong> and you will not be disappointed. <br />
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There are so many ways that I could go with this review, but I'm just going to be completely up front and honest. I cried with this book. You made me cry, <a href="http://tameraalexander.com/">Tamera Alexander</a>. </div>
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It was so breathtaking. The rhythm of it all flowed together to produce a beautiful, symphonic harmony. <br />
Every book I've ever read by Tamera Alexander has held me completely spellbound; A Note Yet Unsung was no different.</div>
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Rebekah Carrington was sent abroad at a very tender age. Her grandmother sent her away so that she could escape her abusive step-father. Rebekah comes home at her mother's insistence when her grandmother dies. Rebekah decides she cannot live in the house with her stepfather and attempts to secure a job with the symphony. She is refused, because she is a woman. <br />
The Maestro is not what she expected at all, and as life would have it she is found to be working closely with him. <br />
I'm not going to ruin the story for anyone, because I loved it so much. This is definitely one of those books that you could read over and over again and it would get better each time you read it. <br />
<em>A Note Yet Unsung </em>is about finding out who your true friends are, being loyal, and taking chances. <br />
I would recommend this book to anyone! Just don't get it and expect to be a quick read. It was something that I couldn't put down, it was that good. It didn't have explicit content, or any cringe moments. <br />
The cover is also exquisite. It makes you want to just delve right into the story.<br />
Five star review for this masterpiece. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. <br />
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Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-25173440383871529182016-12-31T13:20:00.000-06:002016-12-31T13:21:28.847-06:00Book Review: The Mark of the King<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Mark of the King written by Jocelyn Green comes on the market January 3rd.<br />
Overview:<br />
<span id="freeText11017273023221561801">Sweeping Historical Fiction Set at the Edge of the Continent <br />After being imprisoned and branded for the death of her client, twenty-five-year-old midwife Julianne Chevalier trades her life sentence for exile to the fledgling 1720s French colony of Louisiana, where she hopes to be reunited with her brother, serving there as a soldier. To make the journey, though, women must be married, and Julianne is forced to wed a fellow convict. <br />When they arrive in New Orleans, there is no news of Benjamin, Julianne's brother, and searching for answers proves dangerous. What is behind the mystery, and does military officer Marc-Paul Girard know more than he is letting on? <br />With her dreams of a new life shattered, Julianne must find her way in this dangerous, rugged land, despite never being able to escape the king's mark on her shoulder that brands her a criminal beyond redemption</span><br />
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So the back overview sounds good, the cover is pretty, what could go wrong?<br />
I really don't know one particular reason why I didn't care for it. I loved the idea of the story, but the ending could have been so much better. It was too sad; too much death.<br />
So I'm gonna have some spoilers, and I don't normally do this, but to show why I didn't like the book I'm going to need to do this.<br />
Julianne was put into prison for a crime she didn't even commit. She was given the mark of the king (a tattoo), a lilly flower on her shoulder. It marked her as a criminal forever. Julianne finds out that there is a way out of this prison; to travel to a fledgling French colony named New Orleans. This doesn't sound all that bad to Julianne because her younger brother, Benjamin, lives there. <br />
Little does Julianne know that she will be forced to marry another criminal before the journey even begins. <br />
This part sounded like it could be made to work out. Sure, she doesn't know the man , or his criminal history, but surely she could/can still fall in love with him. <br />
Wrong. <br />
She marries the one man that makes her feel strong and keeps eye contact with her. They reach New Orleans, a few more interesting things happen, and then Julianne begs her husband to go looking for her brother Benjamin. She realizes that she can make this marriage work and that she does love her husband, she also finds out she's expecting his child while he's gone. <br />
And while Julianne's husband finds her brother, he also gets beaten with a hatchet, scalped, and he's now dead.<br />
Julianne reacts by going on with life, and keeping her work as a midwife. <br />
She thinks her brother is dead, her husband died for naught, and later gets beaten for a crime she didn't commit, and her baby dies. <br />
Julianne remarries a prominent man, one who knew her brother before he "died." She can't have kids and she wants kids very bad. <br />
More things that are sort of interesting happen (You'll have to read to find out.) And then her brother visits her.<br />
Her husband isn't home at the time and he thinks she doesn't love him anymore and has found someone else, so he pouts and ignores her. <br />
At the end of the book she find out her brother is a traitor and he dies trying to save her. <br />
I just didn't enjoy it. It was good writing, held potential, and was correct in its facts, but I just couldn't enjoy it. There was too many deaths and too much violence. <br />
Give it a try though, you might like it. <br />
I am only going to give it two out of five stars, because I liked the cover, I got into the storyline well enough, I just didn't like the things that happened, or didn't happen. <br />
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<br />Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-69342918927589816562016-12-31T12:31:00.002-06:002016-12-31T12:31:35.480-06:00Book Review: A Moonbow Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><em>A Moonbow Night</em> stole me away and transported me to the days of Daniel Boone, Kentucke, and gun-totin' heroes. (The heroine has my last name, which I thought was pretty cool.) </span><br />
I loved it! At first I couldn't really understand what was going on and them WHAM! It was Amazing. (When is<a href="http://laurafrantz.net/"> Laura Frantz </a>not though?) <br />
Sion Morgan is a surveyor, who is working for Temperance Tucker's enemy company.<br />
Tempe is a back-woods girl who has previously had a chance with love with James Boone, the famous Daniel Boone's own firstborn son. Her ties with the Boone family are mentioned again and again throughout the book. <br />
Tempe is the brave spitfire we girls always wish we were. She's the fairest shot with a gun and the prettiest girl this side of Kentucke. <br />
The book had a unique quality; one that I haven't found in a while. It shows character, friendship, and an underlying tone of loyalty. I would recommend this book to anyone; family, friends, neighbors, strangers, dogs, etc... It's that good! I like the fact that it can be read and you don't have to cringe because of the explicit content or cursing. <br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Let me also rave about that cover for a bit, isn't it magnificent? It really is. It looks professional and interesting. The old saying "Don't judge a book by it's cover" doesn't apply here, because the book is just as good as its cover.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">A five star review seems too low for this charmer. OH, By the way... It's available for purchase January 3, 2017. </span><br />
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Thank you for reading my review! It's been fun. If you have anymore questions please leave them in the comments below. I'll be happy to answer them. <br />
Also, if you have any book/author recommendations I am open to hearing them.<br />
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I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley for an honest and complete review. <br />
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<br />Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-82114695875487485232016-12-17T19:51:00.000-06:002016-12-17T19:51:11.992-06:00Book Review: For the Record<div class="separator" style="border-image: none; clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The first story, written by <a href="http://www.lisacarterauthor.com/">Lisa Carter</a>, is about a young debutante, Eugenia Rutherford, who decides she doesn't want to marry for anything but love. After rejecting man after man she takes off on her own adventure with nothing but a trunk and a train ticket. Eugenia ends up in Silver Strike, California. She ends up in the street without any food to eat and no money to spend until a man named Cort hires her to take care of his aging grandmother. This one was my personal favorite just because of its ironic twists and turns that make the story totally unpredictable and fun. </div>
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They're all great stories and you should read the book to find out the plots and other stories of the book. I just wanted to give you a little insight. In short I would recommend this book to someone if they asked, but I would also tell them about my dislikes as well.<br />
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<br />Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-54808350036584542472016-12-12T20:16:00.001-06:002016-12-12T20:26:36.856-06:00Book Review:The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Normally I would start a raving review about <a href="http://www.julieklassen.com/">Julie Klassen.</a> The previous books that I have read by her were different, yet entertaining. Unique, but eye-catching, and imagination stretching, but I cannot let myself say the same about this book. <br />
I honestly did like the story itself, or the idea of the story. <br />
Maybe it was the ending that ruined the whole story. It is a series, but I think that the ending just threw me. I probably will give the second book a try just because I'm expecting that happy ending, and the book leaves you expecting...something.<br />
Another possibility as to the reason of my dislike for this novel is that nothing was how I predicted it to be. I'm not going to spoil it for anyone...so if you like unpredictable stories with abrupt endings, this is the story for you. If these types of novels aren't your proverbial "cup of tea" then I would recommend a completely different story. <br />
To be perfectly honest I was glued to this book until the "ahem" abrupt and alarming ending, but as soon as I realized that I had read the last word, I wanted to throw something.<br />
I'm not saying that this isn't a good book, because it really is a good one, but I personally didn't fall in love with this one. And while I desperately want to give it five stars, I can't.<br />
Thus, I will dub thee, <em>Innkeeper of Ivy Hill</em>, with a mere three out of five stars, and hope that your sequel sister far outshines, and renews my love for you. <br />
Okay, I'm getting a bit loopy. :)<br />
(Sorry, long teacher day!) <br />
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In the long run Julie Klassen really is an outstanding author who is extremely dedicated to her work, this book just wasn't for me. If you're anything like me you would enjoy <em>The Apothecary's Daughter</em> far more. It too was written by Julie Klassen and is one of her first novels. Give her a try, she's a great lady. <br />
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Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-40996091103254235682016-12-10T11:45:00.001-06:002016-12-10T11:45:45.825-06:00Book Review: The Pattern Artist <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think <em>The Pattern Artist</em> is the first novel that I've read by Nancy Moser, and I loved it! The characters were easy to understand and the dialogue interesting. It's full of adventure, but it also gives you a glimpse into the life of a poor housemaid who works her way up. <br />
I loved the combined history in this book. So many facts that were put in here rang true. <br />
This book is about commitment, honesty, and how to make it in life. It takes into context many different ways of life.<br />
Annie Wood was a housemaid who was born into poverty in England. She sails over to New York City in 1911 with a rich, excessive family thinking that they need her for more than just menial housework, being the talented seamstress that she is, but the ladies of the house do not seem to realize that she has the talent, even though Annie does all of the work on the clothing. <br />
Annie soon meets two other young people and they all decide to run-away for a glimpse of New York and a chance to make their own futures. With Macy's department store, A man named Sean, A trip to Paris, and the splendid ship, The Titanic, Annie gets more of an adventure than she had in mind. <br />
The book is fantastic.<br />
I would recommend it to anyone. and I will also give it five stars because history and mystery are a charming combination. <br />
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If you have any questions just ask below! I would be happy to answer them for you. <br />
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<br />Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-45254472554116530192016-12-03T23:21:00.000-06:002016-12-03T23:21:41.249-06:00Book Review: Seven Brides for Seven Texans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The seven Hart brothers are in trouble. Adam, Bowie, Travis, Houston, Crockett, <span style="background-color: white;">Chisolm</span>, and Hays are all looking to inherit a piece of property from their Father, GW Hart, and his sprawling 7heart ranch. With their mother having been dead for 11 years and their Father wanting all of his sons married and with children before he dies he agrees to give each of his sons the inheritance before his death, and at the end of the year, if they all get married before New Years day. With none of them courting this seems like a huge and impossible feat.<br />
I loved this book! I would definitely recommend reading this if you like short stories or not. The problem was that I couldn't put it down! <br />
I liked how each of the characters had their own personalities, character traits, and flaw. I also enjoyed the fact that the stories included other family and facts in them. <br />
One thing I thought was really neat, maybe because I myself live in Texas, is that each of the Hart brothers were named after Historical figures in Texas history. <br />
It really is a great book. I give it a five out of five star rating. <br />
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List of the authors:<br /><a href="http://amandabarratt.net/">Amanda Barratt</a><br />
<a href="http://gabrielle-meyer.blogspot.com/">Gabrielle Meyer</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ericavetsch.com/">Erica Vetsch</a><br />
<a href="http://susanpagedavis.com/">Susan Page Davis</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lornaseilstad.com/">Lorna Seilstad</a><br />
<a href="http://keligwyn.com/">Keli Gwyn</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vickiemcdonough.com/">Vickie McDonough</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"></span><br />Alexis Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05212296629933543145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514745086048187209.post-59501883650451868982016-11-26T16:47:00.006-06:002016-11-27T00:48:00.977-06:00Book Review: Rails to Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em>Rails to Love</em> is a short story collection written by a number of different inspirational authors. With nine different stories about different people, and different times in history, it gives you a wide range of enjoyment. <br />
I wasn't necessarily in love with all of the stories. Some of them seemed a bit rushed or just thrown together, but they were good stories, and better than I could have ever done on my own.<br />
If you're looking for a quick read, the romance collections are for you. They include several short stories and are enjoyable and fast. <br />
I rate <em>Rails to Love</em> with a five out of five. I liked the book and the idea of some of the stories, but as I have already stated, they seemed a bit rushed, like there could have been more to the story. All in all the novellas were quite enjoyable. <br />
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You can purchase the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY5IXLV/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1">here</a> at Amazon.<br />
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You can find a list of the authors below, with links to their websites and things that might interest you. <br />
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<li><a href="https://www.sff.net/people/amanda.cabot/">Amanda Cabot</a> wrote the novella The Depot Bride in this series. </li>
<li>Just For Lucy was written by <a href="http://www.kimvogelsawyer.com/">Kim Vogel Sawyer</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://dianabrandmeyer.com/">Diana Lesire Brandmeyer</a> included Outlaw on the Pueblo Excursion, which is the first story in the book. </li>
<li>My personal favorite, Last Stop, Cordelia, was written by <a href="http://www.lisacarterauthor.com/">Lisa Carter.</a></li>
<li>Train to Eden was written by <a href="http://www.ramonakcecil.com/">Ramona Cecil</a>, and is another of my favorites.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lynncoleman.com/">Lynn Coleman</a> wrote Love on the Rails. </li>
<li>The Honeymoon Express was quite comical and in the category of my favorites. It was written by <a href="http://www.susannedietze.com/">Susanne Dietze</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://conniestevenswrites.com/">Connie Stevens</a> gave us My Soul Waits.</li>
<li>Last, but certainly not least, <a href="http://liztolsma.com/">Liz Tolsma</a> wrote the novella World's Greatest Love. </li>
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Check out these websites to sign up for newsletters, giveaways, or to just find out more about these creative ladies. Several of them also have blogs, or share blogs with others, that might interest you very much. I am actually signed up for a few of them myself. <br />
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The first words that came out of my mouth when I finished this highly anticipated novel were "WOW!"<br />
<em>If I'm Found</em> is set to release March 17, 2017.<br />
Pre-order this book NOW! <br />
It. Is. Amazing.<br />
<em>If I'm Found</em> is the sequel to the book <em>If I Run</em> released last February. I didn't realize this until after I finished the entire book, which is normally so frustrating to me. (I hate reading books in a series out of order.) But I didn't miss hardly anything.<br />
The book starts out with someone in a car and all you know is that they're covered in blood and that they're running from the law. You don't know if they're innocent, guilty, or if it's a joke, or anything! It's full of mystery and it immediately makes you want to read more and find out exactly why this person is running from the law and switching out license plates with other cars in a parking lot with a coin.<br />
<a href="http://terriblackstock.com/">Terri Blackstock</a> does not disappoint. <br />
Casey Cox is running for her life when her boyfriend, Brent, is murdered and her DNA, fingerprints, and herself were all found at the crime scene despite her innocence. In comes Dylan, a private investigator, who was hired by Brent's parents to find the missing, and in their minds, guilty, Casey Cox. The problem is that Dylan knows that Casey is innocent and is trying to find her to help her out, but Casey has changed her identity and moved away.<br />
I don't want to ruin the book for anyone so I will stop with the describing and all, but I will say once again that it is amazing and would be a wonderful book to have. <br />
I will recommend reading the first book, not that I found it completely necessary, there were just a few facts and things that I didn't know until later in the book. I was also a little frustrated that I didn't know it was a second book, which is partly my fault.<br />
I would give this book a five out five star rating. It's that good. <br />
Thank you, Ms. Blackstock for the wonderful read! <br />
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Have a wonderful night, and a wonderful Thanksgiving!<br />
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<a href="http://jenturano.com/">Jen <span style="background-color: white;">Turano</span></a> has once again delivered a treat. Although her previous novels have purely been in historical settings,<em> Finding Margo</em> is an upbeat and fully contemporary story. <br />
It may be hard to relate with Margo, a young pop princess, at first, but eventually the relatable problems, humorous dialogue, and odd characters all make the story quite enjoyable. <br />
Trying to get away from the hustle and bustle of the paparazzi, the press, and her mother, Margo heads off for an adventure without telling anyone where she's going. This isn't an easy feat for someone as famous as Margo is, so she disguises herself and changes her name to Marge Simpson. After an encounter with a mad duck, crazy dog, and a nice looking deputy, Margo manages to drive her Mini Cooper into a lake. <br />
<em>Finding Margo</em> definitely isn't what anyone would call boring. It's a story about acceptance, finding out ones true family, and love. <br />
I would heartily recommend Finding Margo to anyone who likes a non-traditional love story.<br />
I'm going to give <em>Finding Margo</em> 4 out of 5 stars. I loved the story, I love the author, but there were a few mistakes in the book having to do with grammar and incomplete sentences. <br />
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If any of you have any questions or would like to discuss the book with me, feel free to comment below! <br />
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For the first post of my blog I have decided to show you all a few of the authors and/or genres of books that I usually read. I am new to this world of reviewing, but I hope that I will inspire you to reach new heights and read new books!<br />
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Trust me when I say that this is NOT the only authors I read. These are only a few whom I have had the pleasure of indulging in as of late. <br />
So please join me on my journey of reviewing and enjoy the ride!<br />
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