tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203451552024-03-15T20:10:36.945-05:00Urban Reviews - Your Source for the Best in AA Fiction!Urban Reviews is the premier destination for all things relating to African-American Fiction. It's primary focus will be on the promotion of new and upcoming books by Black authors, but Urban Reviews will also include exclusive interviews, online Q&As, tour info, press release info, and industry news as well.URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.comBlogger1467125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-67225253963720627432024-03-07T09:53:00.001-06:002024-03-07T15:24:14.370-06:00Sponsorship Opportunities for the 16th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest : June 22, 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp___qPIxElkHEcoSdNUxwOyN9ZqmTnOHFwdpo5CO2r8aria94HB8NElcWpCNAT_EBMS-6xwCQfzU9dLMz1svNsdvkfTnGM0hc7cfXIFerFQYYhOYJz4e9-N2FDH7G7147dH1zGQQB86uamzhpUqhnTfxrt_rd9c9Fsz0BzuCkS3JeVgnttsy_/s1650/GMBF%20postcard%20finale.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp___qPIxElkHEcoSdNUxwOyN9ZqmTnOHFwdpo5CO2r8aria94HB8NElcWpCNAT_EBMS-6xwCQfzU9dLMz1svNsdvkfTnGM0hc7cfXIFerFQYYhOYJz4e9-N2FDH7G7147dH1zGQQB86uamzhpUqhnTfxrt_rd9c9Fsz0BzuCkS3JeVgnttsy_/w400-h309/GMBF%20postcard%20finale.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Below are the different sponsorship opportunities that are available for this year’s book fest. Please contact me at radiah@urban-reviews.com if you are interested. The size of the program book is 8.5 x 11 letter size and is in full color. All ads must be 300 dpi in quality. All sponsors will be listed in the Great Midwest Book Fest program as well as online marketing. All ads and promo items are due no later than <b>May 17, 2024</b>.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">Author and Literary Sponsorships</span></b></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Inside Front Cover : $250 : One page ad inside front cover. Includes two months of free Author of the Week advertising that will be featured on urbanreviewsonline.com website as well as Twitter, Instagram, Threads,Facebook, and Tik Tok.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Back Cover : $200: One page ad back cover. Includes a one page ad in the Great Midwest Book Fest program book and one month of free Author of the Week advertising that will be featured on urbanreviewsonline.com website as well as Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and Tik Tok.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Platinum Sponsor : One page ad : $125 : Includes a one page ad in the Great Midwest Book Fest program book and one month of free Author of the Week advertising that will be featured on urbanreviewsonline.com website as well as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok ($100 value)</span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Silver Sponsor : Half page ad : $100 : Includes a half page ad in the Great Midwest Book Fest program book and 3 weeks of free Author of the Week advertising that will be featured on urbanreviewsonline.com website as well as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok. ($75 value)</span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Gold Sponsor : Donate either a minimum 10 books or promo items for the SWAG bags . Promo items and be promo cards, bookmarks, etc. Includes 2 weeks of free Author of the Week advertising that will be featured on urbanreviewsonline.com website as well as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok. ($50 value)</span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Bronze Sponsor : Donate one signed copy of your book to be featured in the Great Midwest Book Fest giveaway basket. Includes 1 week of free Author of the Week advertising that will be featured on urbanreviewsonline.com website as well as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok. ($25 value)</span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">Non-Literary Sponsorships</span></b></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">If you have a business that you would like to promote to our attendees please contact Radiah Hubbert at <a href="mailto:radiah@urban-reviews.com"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">radiah@urban-reviews.com</span></a>. It can be any type of promo items including gift cards to your business, business cards, etc. In return, your logo and website will be included in all Great Midwest Book Fest marketing.</span></span></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-74653583116478154712024-03-07T09:43:00.001-06:002024-03-07T15:26:10.193-06:0016th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest : Saturday June 22, 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZE8YKOC2GzsrfdLa0q6bXTtR6U7ZENM9ioxXLZeO_trNQBdX08BJEIEvWx-DLdPzeFj1fLMnR8-XR3H0Bfi9QpEyUEpbe7uGfXLe-MNJFtXzjO7qJTAdsYoNwH4_4UStzFNsARWbrxo1dEEOnJLo7Gpgr89XQtUOX7tIZBc5Dyoz5XAkcx_-X/s1650/GMBF%20postcard%20finale.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1650" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZE8YKOC2GzsrfdLa0q6bXTtR6U7ZENM9ioxXLZeO_trNQBdX08BJEIEvWx-DLdPzeFj1fLMnR8-XR3H0Bfi9QpEyUEpbe7uGfXLe-MNJFtXzjO7qJTAdsYoNwH4_4UStzFNsARWbrxo1dEEOnJLo7Gpgr89XQtUOX7tIZBc5Dyoz5XAkcx_-X/w400-h309/GMBF%20postcard%20finale.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Please register here : <a href="https://bit.ly/gmbfreg2024"><span class="s2" style="font-kerning: none;">https://bit.ly/gmbfreg2024</span></a></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The 16th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest is a three-hour book fair that is open to the public with a $10 admission. Children are free. The event will start with the authors giving a brief introduction of themselves followed by a short Q&A from the attendees. Two lucky winners that attend the book fest will win one of two book baskets. This year's headline authors will be New York Times Bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby and USA Today Bestselling author Naleighna Kai. Other authors include :</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Tony Lindsay</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Jeffery Roshell</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Kay Shanee</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Vivian King</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Barron Smith</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Eugene Pitchford</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Antwan Floyd Sr</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">K.C. Taylor</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Lakisha Mitchell-Bluffington</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Kevin Bey</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">****SWAG BAGS : Buy 1 book from a book event author you get a SWAG bag with 1 free book.</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Buy 2 books from 2 different book event authors you get a SWAG bag with 2 free books.</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Buy 3 books from 3 different book event authors you get a SWAG bag with 3 free books. ***</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-44752263473588588452024-02-12T21:11:00.002-06:002024-02-15T09:00:58.776-06:00Press Release : 16th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">4 out of 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Other Mistress is a thriller by Shanora Williams that explores themes of infidelity, abuse, and revenge. Adira Smith-Cortez, a wealthy lingerie designer, suspects that her husband Gabriel has been cheating on her. She does some snooping around and finds out that Gabriel is cheating with not just one, but two women. One of the women he is seeing is Jocelyn who discovers that Adira knows about their affair. The other mistress is Julianna who has no knowledge of Adira or that Gabriel is involved with any other woman. Adira teams up Jocelyn, who has professed that her affair with Gabriel was over, to destroy Gabriel and Julianna’s relationship. But things are not as they seem, and when the revelation is disclosed, it changes everything.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;">The book has a fast-paced plot. Williams is quickly gaining a fan base with the thrillers she pens. The novel was well-written, although Adira could easily get on your nerves. While the ending held a surprising twist, I kind of figured out where the story was headed. Great read, that I would recommend to others. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;">Reviewed by Paula Allen</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3SF1akM" target="_blank">Get your copy of The Other Mistress today!</a></span></span></div></div>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-2141705954990190432024-02-12T13:30:00.000-06:002024-02-12T13:30:06.787-06:00New Review : In Their Shadows : Briana Cole<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2obJowl1UY1GOGgHsg0Uimi2cMpc22s-z71ULEL1x-SMfAZo-8-NrjY7ov2dof9kLbdItqaFSd23z8enn6eIFhzBW3eZt-Ey6AHVCnFH2gCXkBfO0ne1lZVwYwD167V-MVL3ieu09-1EL5lUA_iGWUAe93wJ4EGT7_M75H87_0W7oElGGtk_/s1200/in%20their%20shadows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2obJowl1UY1GOGgHsg0Uimi2cMpc22s-z71ULEL1x-SMfAZo-8-NrjY7ov2dof9kLbdItqaFSd23z8enn6eIFhzBW3eZt-Ey6AHVCnFH2gCXkBfO0ne1lZVwYwD167V-MVL3ieu09-1EL5lUA_iGWUAe93wJ4EGT7_M75H87_0W7oElGGtk_/w266-h400/in%20their%20shadows.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOXkc0JlCkXLk6JQSQ9adnoswaALywQqmRI9NKETy6PVwv-qaH4AA8pm8g4TslBnaQZF3oz6Kh0C8EvL92hCgx3JQLB5_bb6UWPTglfog6zMmab6VB2G-ALA6DPCyYVquaxqsMxiLsOVEpAleJKX_6F0O4wY3-fozi_Dz9qnki7of0A_6IsTa/s128/4books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="128" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOXkc0JlCkXLk6JQSQ9adnoswaALywQqmRI9NKETy6PVwv-qaH4AA8pm8g4TslBnaQZF3oz6Kh0C8EvL92hCgx3JQLB5_bb6UWPTglfog6zMmab6VB2G-ALA6DPCyYVquaxqsMxiLsOVEpAleJKX_6F0O4wY3-fozi_Dz9qnki7of0A_6IsTa/s1600/4books.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 out of 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(71, 70, 70) !important; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">April Garrett knows how to lie and manipulate others. She is taught the art of deception from her mother. </span><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The schemes began when she is married off to a much older man in her teens. The plan was for her mother to steal his fortune. Taking matters into her own hands, April set off a series of events that has her assuming new identities and staying on the run. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(71, 70, 70) !important; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">April starts a new life - or rather, two new lives. As Michelle Evans, she is the wife of Carter, a successful architect. As Erin Duncan, she is the wife of Ramsey, a talented artist and restaurateur. But someone is on to her game. Someone who knows her real name and her dark past. Someone who wants to make her pay for what she's done. April is running out of time and options. She can't trust anyone, not even her own mother. She must find a way out of this mess before it's too late.</span></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(71, 70, 70) !important; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(71, 70, 70) !important; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">Briana Cole is a master of African American thrillers. IN THEIR SHADOWS is a gripping story of deception, greed, and revenge. It will keep you on the edge of your seat until the shocking finale. If you love mysteries and thrillers, you don't want to miss this book.</span></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(71, 70, 70) !important; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(71, 70, 70) !important; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by Paula Allen </span></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(71, 70, 70) !important; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in; text-align: start;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: rgb(71, 70, 70) !important; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uxuSjK" target="_blank">Get your copy of In Their Shadows today!</a></span></span></p></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-89753013733813903002024-02-12T13:06:00.000-06:002024-02-12T13:06:38.102-06:00New Review : All the Sinners Bleed : S.A. Cosby<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKyCRwo5bt5U65fvK0abaUWzCrz464hcsS7qtCfenCY_LSyt9TVt7owHaldNc2rcUyffs1bGauPmExa_Bzw2Ywdu3ahnv1WTyN_DQxYxKjhxxgxnzr6hPkqC9nnKPZuQ3ZgMXWaUYtqgLfKQ8QuoyC_bukgO1RQDrJhRaLfGQDauTTIEGYvU46/s1211/all%20sinners%20bleed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKyCRwo5bt5U65fvK0abaUWzCrz464hcsS7qtCfenCY_LSyt9TVt7owHaldNc2rcUyffs1bGauPmExa_Bzw2Ywdu3ahnv1WTyN_DQxYxKjhxxgxnzr6hPkqC9nnKPZuQ3ZgMXWaUYtqgLfKQ8QuoyC_bukgO1RQDrJhRaLfGQDauTTIEGYvU46/w264-h400/all%20sinners%20bleed.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUkqiANDJVg2V8tHxJcucqWie-f9OnzRbT60dYf90F9_P_90D1JDypJxl-cGMfHHzH5pif1dvCm-gp0TLrdFYr06OrGutn9V4LXc_RdxG_IQ91WkJzPObXFq7_cj5OjxhtOsGCzQnUlRyslD56GxUkYy3DlhNaa4q2ji3qzRyM6x345RZwns0/s128/4books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="128" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUkqiANDJVg2V8tHxJcucqWie-f9OnzRbT60dYf90F9_P_90D1JDypJxl-cGMfHHzH5pif1dvCm-gp0TLrdFYr06OrGutn9V4LXc_RdxG_IQ91WkJzPObXFq7_cj5OjxhtOsGCzQnUlRyslD56GxUkYy3DlhNaa4q2ji3qzRyM6x345RZwns0/s1600/4books.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 out of 5 books</div><p><br /></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #474646; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">ALL THE SINNERS BLEED is a gripping and disturbing crime novel by S.A. Cosby that explores the themes of racism, violence, faith, and love in a small Virginia town. The protagonist, Titus Crown, is the first Black sheriff of Charon County, where he was born and raised. He faces a nightmare scenario when a Black student, Latrell, shoots and kills a white teacher, Mr. Spearman, at the high school. Latrell is then killed by Titus' deputies in a tense standoff. Titus soon realizes that this tragic incident is only the beginning of a horrifying revelation: a serial killer who targets Black children has been hiding in plain sight for years in Charon County.</span></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #474646; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #474646; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">As Titus and his team try to catch the killer before he strikes again, they also have to deal with neo-Confederates who want to disrupt the town's annual Fall Fest, political pressure from all sides, and Titus' own personal demons. Titus' faith in God is shaken by the evil he encounters and the loss he suffers. He also struggles to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, who is afraid for his safety.</span></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #474646; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #474646; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">ALL THE SINNERS BLEED is a dark and compelling thriller that blends horror and psychological suspense. It also tackles relevant and complex issues such as the legacy of racism in the South, the role of religion in society, and the impact of trauma on individuals and communities. It is a novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you think long after you finish reading it. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #474646; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by Paula Allen</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #474646; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3HYEs2e" target="_blank">Get your copy of All the Sinners Bleed today!</a></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><br />URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-59607179962083685022024-02-09T11:29:00.001-06:002024-02-09T11:29:07.324-06:00New Review : The Thing About Home : Rhonda McKnight<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.5pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Casey Black is a former model and currently is a social media influencer with millions of followers. She often posts about her daily life and since she and her husband Drew have plans for a vow renewal, she sees her platform as the perfect opportunity. Casey’s life falls apart when Drew failed to show up for the ceremony, embarrassing her in front of her millions of fans. Guided by an overbearing mother who controls her life and career, Casey has really had to think about what she really wanted to do in life. The implosion of her social media account and negative comments she is receiving let her know it was time for a social media break.</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white !important; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.5pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white !important; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.5pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white !important; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.5pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">She flees to South Carolina to find her long-lost relatives on her father’s side and reconnect with her roots. Her father died in a car accident before Casey was born, and her mother shared very little about his family. She enjoys the farm life, the Southern cuisine, and the friendship of Nigel, the farm manager. She also uncovers secrets about her family history from her grandmother and her great-grandmother's journals. She realizes that she belongs to the Lowcountry and its rich culture.</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white !important; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.5pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white !important; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.5pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white !important; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I loved the premise of THE THING ABOUT HOME. Rhonda McKnight is an excellent storyteller, and this novel was engaging as well as inciteful. I enjoyed each character in the book except for Casey’s mother. The book was told in dual timelines: through Casey’s view and the journals of her great-grandmother. A lot of history was shared about the legacy of her family and the love that comes with it. A great novel with historical references, this was a great read.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white !important; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white !important; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reviewed by Paula Smith</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br aria-hidden="true" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://amzn.to/42wpytv" target="_blank">Get your copy of The Thing About Home today!</a></div>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-89443789023570403432024-02-08T21:33:00.001-06:002024-02-08T21:33:48.896-06:00New Review : Recipe For Disaster : Montoya Epperson<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBwW5IuzoA7-hbuu42PhCKYIOl54rWZBrDKuNUJ9kdP0qJ-4LsjSTpnjeN0erNKoH2KLRhIh4bqyqB0lt1WoFcFtu62NjQ_Dh-96tM-OcbZ6q5568FZPwcMty1_HaSbkkuMrCJi0jhoiGEBjPSVFl-zbbQSBVfJFGWKlcHlqKqeiPuphcF7AX/s1200/recipe4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBwW5IuzoA7-hbuu42PhCKYIOl54rWZBrDKuNUJ9kdP0qJ-4LsjSTpnjeN0erNKoH2KLRhIh4bqyqB0lt1WoFcFtu62NjQ_Dh-96tM-OcbZ6q5568FZPwcMty1_HaSbkkuMrCJi0jhoiGEBjPSVFl-zbbQSBVfJFGWKlcHlqKqeiPuphcF7AX/w266-h400/recipe4.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5U8NZKGQeO6ed3igBLLGCTWzKcYLGij8ZMy4kogCvEVm25kh-psShOVS7JmHsO75jRQcKEphRdSjwKsyCzPUFGJP-WI7d-MlJVeqWLSwKpWiQKWPTZEbte4YDYAlY2qQzwsvMRd7rsh5cZl4mcjeR-3jd8eRKt16EDO24iHquQSOCr-yJr0D-/s114/3andahalfbooks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="114" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5U8NZKGQeO6ed3igBLLGCTWzKcYLGij8ZMy4kogCvEVm25kh-psShOVS7JmHsO75jRQcKEphRdSjwKsyCzPUFGJP-WI7d-MlJVeqWLSwKpWiQKWPTZEbte4YDYAlY2qQzwsvMRd7rsh5cZl4mcjeR-3jd8eRKt16EDO24iHquQSOCr-yJr0D-/s1600/3andahalfbooks.jpg" width="114" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3.5 out of 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #242424;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="x_WordSection1" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;">Jasper and David are two broken people who lost everything because of love. Jasper is a successful caterer who is trying to build her brand by gaining a big contract with a successful business. Without the support of her parents and an old friend who seemed to be one step ahead of her attempting to sabotage her efforts, she is overwhelmed. David is a former heir to a billion-dollar corporation. He gave up his fortune for the love of the wrong woman. His father needs him back in the family business although his brothers are a bit reluctant. Jasper and David meet and fall in love, but their pasts and fears threaten to ruin their chance at happiness.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;">RECIPE FOR DISASTER is a realistic and slow-burn romance. There is strong character development, and I like the element of suspense. The characters are flawed and broken but together Jasper and David can grow. Filled with conflict and drama that would cause anyone to want to give up, Jasper and David remain resilient and work towards receiving success. And the chemistry between them is smoldering. I recommend this book to others.</span></p></div></div></blockquote><p> Reviewed by Paula Allen </p><p> <a href="https://amzn.to/3P0dV8P" target="_blank">Get your copy of Recipe for Disaster today!</a><br /></p><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #242424;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="x_WordSection1" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-78611913393415764482024-02-08T10:47:00.016-06:002024-02-08T21:07:53.158-06:00New Review : Soldiers of Love: Beautiful Scars : N'Tyse & Untamed <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyU4hBarAy1Quf5EWXQvrpvUHvvFQTRlRYD_aOsMida-T11O0R0ZZqS1giphuyAxV54OoYQQWclH-WE3ZLdR16LCHHDV-vjXH1sgCs-317zI04LjUFH7s2vBFJqMm8mXRwn-3Yqf96vZ-e4u2Qr4s18SkYFiVH2JbPnHSrD1RLslmxpV47t56/s445/Soldiers%20of%20love.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="296" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyU4hBarAy1Quf5EWXQvrpvUHvvFQTRlRYD_aOsMida-T11O0R0ZZqS1giphuyAxV54OoYQQWclH-WE3ZLdR16LCHHDV-vjXH1sgCs-317zI04LjUFH7s2vBFJqMm8mXRwn-3Yqf96vZ-e4u2Qr4s18SkYFiVH2JbPnHSrD1RLslmxpV47t56/w266-h400/Soldiers%20of%20love.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBZTpmgJFM-zRxcSUEIPLZpPVsjEs_w9P9n1fCK3SeQOPpkovgqvNdxh9ijtiweu0n9gsqI6zfkzLH2G5VUbIMU1wwJx9fsoE0NUq_ZM8CLc80hHqRR20XdkB40dk5lHbx6K6rB3krSjxMcbYnb_Du1yripWJblbeBxRUanlLHu22ztShI7Cc/s128/4books.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="128" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBZTpmgJFM-zRxcSUEIPLZpPVsjEs_w9P9n1fCK3SeQOPpkovgqvNdxh9ijtiweu0n9gsqI6zfkzLH2G5VUbIMU1wwJx9fsoE0NUq_ZM8CLc80hHqRR20XdkB40dk5lHbx6K6rB3krSjxMcbYnb_Du1yripWJblbeBxRUanlLHu22ztShI7Cc/s1600/4books.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 out of 5 books</div><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Liberty and Zion started out as a young couple throughout their childhood. However, Liberty and Zion will soon find out that the road to romance can be bumpy. Fast forward to years later and Liberty is now a married woman with a family. Her life with her husband is good and the memories Zion is long gone. Zion still regrets that he let Liberty get away. But now that he desperately needs her help, how will Liberty respond?</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">N’Tyse and Untamed did a good job with <i style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Soldiers of Love: Beautiful Scars</i>. This is a story about a young love affair<span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span>that started from elementary and well into high school. However, readers will find out that this is not your typical love story. Zion and Liberty are literally joined at the hip and it's good to see how their relationship matures as they grow up. But again, this is not your typical love story which will foster interesting discussions between readers and book clubs. The 90’s backdrop gives this book the right dose of nostalgia.<span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Soldiers of Love: Beautiful Scars </i>is a fun and entertaining read by N’Tyse and Untamed.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert</span></span></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/488yyGn" target="_blank">Get your copy of Soldiers of Love: Beautiful Scars today!</a><br /> </p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-56437984439793293132024-02-06T08:57:00.000-06:002024-02-06T08:57:11.653-06:00Save the date : 16th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest : Saturday June 22, 2024<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEJNmobw1fhoUdEIVJmTQ-Jjvp9jfFZBUUu_8ARnIsGCUWXxmAF4oYZXZ2A_H4r1nphTL-VGOtWrddJywbSt81H3wwFqd_ocCVMvQ0vQSDodXHpZzMb3n6Dgg3qrGaYsPVzdXz_c7lurFWFKe_3zvh40pkstIklKI3JmujHTm27pt4LuI08-Y/s681/Save%20the%20date%20GMBF%202024%20Final%20FB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlEJNmobw1fhoUdEIVJmTQ-Jjvp9jfFZBUUu_8ARnIsGCUWXxmAF4oYZXZ2A_H4r1nphTL-VGOtWrddJywbSt81H3wwFqd_ocCVMvQ0vQSDodXHpZzMb3n6Dgg3qrGaYsPVzdXz_c7lurFWFKe_3zvh40pkstIklKI3JmujHTm27pt4LuI08-Y/w309-h400/Save%20the%20date%20GMBF%202024%20Final%20FB.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(158, 74, 47); color: #9e4a2f; font-kerning: none; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="http://urbanreviewsonline.com/?fbclid=IwAR0CVaayfR0H6uuUa_ai9rm4oaMcvKkQ15OA5jyZPcOF7msHLE6nhOVR20E">UrbanReviewsOnline.com</a></span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> presents the 16th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The Great Midwest Book Fest will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm at </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Xchange Event & Creative Space 3334 N. Holton Street, Milwaukee, WI.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(36, 36, 36); color: #242424; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> Great Midwest Book Fest is a three-hour book fair that is open to the public with a $10 admission. This year's headline authors will be New York Times Bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby, USA Today Bestselling author Naleighna Kai and more! </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(36, 36, 36); color: #242424; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">There will be 10 to 12 authors selling their own books. The first hour will be dedicated to author introductions. Each author will get five minutes to either read an excerpt of their book or to tell attendees more about themselves or their books. This will be followed by a 10-15 minute Q&A session with the attendees. Go to <a href="http://www.greatmidwestbookfest.com" target="_blank">www.greatmidwestbookfest.com</a> for the complete author line-up and sponsorship information. Both will be posted shortly.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p></div>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-3610284013582941682024-02-06T07:35:00.000-06:002024-02-06T07:35:06.506-06:00New Review : Overcoming Obstacles : Tiffeny L. Marsh<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnKyz4YljAwSju1e1CudskKU53BkIJENplCZXnoA16sDBbAi8zbLmwYRfrcMK3RhM3Ak0TXbdirONJcCCjFoVZ5LpTcd0EYHj0tg2xjtGeKXRhk8XpZTLuv72pMUfps2wgtJt8Kj0B1NYkJzHPVY_KGMsnTtyvaw8dvXsJJnsSqhyUyy2s_j2/s445/overcoming%20obstacles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="296" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnKyz4YljAwSju1e1CudskKU53BkIJENplCZXnoA16sDBbAi8zbLmwYRfrcMK3RhM3Ak0TXbdirONJcCCjFoVZ5LpTcd0EYHj0tg2xjtGeKXRhk8XpZTLuv72pMUfps2wgtJt8Kj0B1NYkJzHPVY_KGMsnTtyvaw8dvXsJJnsSqhyUyy2s_j2/w266-h400/overcoming%20obstacles.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKyMmajIJWW3_aS59_ZLGWfCNNCvIw13rA0N-sKQCLPOkePJqrpVZ3x03V8Cx2fjqudhty8u7UwTUsxvqmXJG2T-J-8lsUGHHPA2Buj1R7UVVPTyIscNvUAnGhyNyKRcYpFvHf89iIsEIJ7QXIhd4iZNSjSEbAus0c0I8QOW48RfpXRis3ZGd/s128/4books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="128" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKyMmajIJWW3_aS59_ZLGWfCNNCvIw13rA0N-sKQCLPOkePJqrpVZ3x03V8Cx2fjqudhty8u7UwTUsxvqmXJG2T-J-8lsUGHHPA2Buj1R7UVVPTyIscNvUAnGhyNyKRcYpFvHf89iIsEIJ7QXIhd4iZNSjSEbAus0c0I8QOW48RfpXRis3ZGd/s1600/4books.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 out of 5 books</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i>Overcoming Obstacles</i> is a story about triumph and survival. Tiffeny L. Marsh shares her story about the trials and tribulations that she survived throughout her life. Marsh shows readers how different experiences from her childhood and adulthood made her the person that she is today. Marsh does a good job of showing that no matter what you’re going though, God is on your side. She also shares her favorite Bible verses that not only helped her on her journey but can also help you on your own journey as well. <i>Overcoming Obstacles </i>is an uplifting book by Tiffeny L. Marsh.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Sut6YL" target="_blank">Get your copy of Overcoming Obstacles today!</a></span></span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; text-align: left;"><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;"><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Sut6YL" target="_blank">Get your copy of Overcoming Obstacles today!</a></span></span></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-37580024256215000202024-01-15T07:40:00.001-06:002024-02-06T07:40:54.639-06:00Open Call For Authors : UPDATE: ALL AUTHOR TABLES ARE SOLD OUT! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE POSTED SHORTLY. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyaCi93Xia14swGm3L01Y76UiqJxlWBt5pPp8iJBd5gNdZ1Ja53RyUo5IR9S0wWBddmO5lXIdMKaM-77FFujRcmONP1KzSaajViC6gpJHs7r4umkAp7c4lF02VTkUYSN319vDhsMFlCi02XPeFOE4F9HE2oJtYywYKxhvVCxqFY0KBvZpCXJkX/s2000/Final%204%20gmbf%202024%20open%20call.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyaCi93Xia14swGm3L01Y76UiqJxlWBt5pPp8iJBd5gNdZ1Ja53RyUo5IR9S0wWBddmO5lXIdMKaM-77FFujRcmONP1KzSaajViC6gpJHs7r4umkAp7c4lF02VTkUYSN319vDhsMFlCi02XPeFOE4F9HE2oJtYywYKxhvVCxqFY0KBvZpCXJkX/w494-h640/Final%204%20gmbf%202024%20open%20call.png" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Open Call for authors is now open!</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(158, 74, 47); color: #9e4a2f; font-kerning: none; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="http://urbanreviewsonline.com/?fbclid=IwAR0CVaayfR0H6uuUa_ai9rm4oaMcvKkQ15OA5jyZPcOF7msHLE6nhOVR20E">UrbanReviewsOnline.com</a></span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> presents the 16th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The Great Midwest Book Fest will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm at </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Xchange Event & Creative Space 3334 N. Holton Street, Milwaukee, WI.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(36, 36, 36); color: #242424; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> Great Midwest Book Fest is a three-hour book fair that is open to the public with a $10 admission. This year's headline authors will be New York Times Bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby, USA Today Bestselling author Naleighna Kai and more! </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(36, 36, 36); color: #242424; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">There will be 10 to 12 authors selling their own books. The first hour will be dedicated to author introductions. Each author will get five minutes to either read an excerpt of their book or to tell attendees more about themselves or their books. This will be followed by a 10-15 minute Q&A session with the attendees. Please be advised that this is a local book event (not a conference), so please think about overall costs when deciding to participate in this event (i.e. airfare, hotel, food, etc)</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(36, 36, 36); color: #242424; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 17px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The participation fee for an author table is $150. You will have your own table to decorate any way that you would like. You will be included in all of our online marketing materials, postcards, posters, and any other media that we will have throughout our city. You must have an ACTIVE social media presence. It can be your own website or any social media platform where readers can connect with you and be able to purchase your books. If you are interested, please respond back to this email radiah@urban-reviews.com ASAP and I will send you an Paypal invoice. Once all spots are filled, invoices will be cancelled. Thank you!</span></p></div>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-62037755965224428822024-01-09T10:41:00.000-06:002024-01-09T10:41:47.492-06:00The Forthcoming : I'm Not Superwoman : Marlon McCaulsky : Release Date : January 23, 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RnCgF-R2HEtJFa8XAz8krmrucfFjZ9dUbbi7L9qozDlxvYNySNezU2OjaCW_nK-utwjw7I468chgQzjZuZT27R1hucN14eSRU3cITlPK-XXvzMydu5iwVnpJ_CLU7bhQeci2sojhB_JAHs0iBay-SZYrgqTY-srZCm0HIDkKUq090kJwONIu/s1500/im%20not%20superwoman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="949" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RnCgF-R2HEtJFa8XAz8krmrucfFjZ9dUbbi7L9qozDlxvYNySNezU2OjaCW_nK-utwjw7I468chgQzjZuZT27R1hucN14eSRU3cITlPK-XXvzMydu5iwVnpJ_CLU7bhQeci2sojhB_JAHs0iBay-SZYrgqTY-srZCm0HIDkKUq090kJwONIu/w253-h400/im%20not%20superwoman.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700 !important;"><p><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700 !important;"><br /></span></p>Atlanta, Georgia, is the hub of the black college experience. Nia Scott, a gifted pre-med student at Clark Atlanta University, is focused on one goal: becoming a doctor. With her Superwoman mentality, she believes she can do it all. But along with trying to achieve her dreams come challenges.</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Nia’s roommate, Sabina Singh, is spiraling out of control, putting Nia in compromising positions. Not only is she struggling to maintain her grades, but she's also in a rocky relationship with her college football star boyfriend, Kyle Hicks.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">His inner demons begin to take them both down a dark path that could end her dreams. When a tragic incident occurs, Nia is shaken to her core. Will she be able to pick up the pieces of her life, or will she succumb to the darkness around her?</span> </p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/48MDzoN" target="_blank">Pre-order your copy of I'm Not Superwoman today!</a></p><p><br /></p><p></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-79311356863321091242023-11-06T17:45:00.000-06:002023-11-06T17:45:37.524-06:00New Review :Trinity: Zelda Lockhart <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8-o1ypfHii2lJlM31mwdU_gp0eM9vTpHnuI7U561auSajPxNd77Qt1wJD2yMBxc-yiObAwOvWi346MXE9c3hfxj-UyNmDaEEppvZwckkUW-jPWPSCnSysC6GSRIpX6LCKrg-jmG7-_cqpLRIymzcjI6i9TfB9rkVBWwpDE9tTzbL7SHOl5NB/s1500/trinity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8-o1ypfHii2lJlM31mwdU_gp0eM9vTpHnuI7U561auSajPxNd77Qt1wJD2yMBxc-yiObAwOvWi346MXE9c3hfxj-UyNmDaEEppvZwckkUW-jPWPSCnSysC6GSRIpX6LCKrg-jmG7-_cqpLRIymzcjI6i9TfB9rkVBWwpDE9tTzbL7SHOl5NB/w266-h400/trinity.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcD4yoE560VDPVmqS7Fypr78M-dGXd2hjzGV9MHGTeh2s-jpKtDb_TwvwMKAty3Nguvp5Hf4jseSqMbqE2_OW8H96FGVNJGpN_WzXWSbwJPixYCYyMQt5iyxBWxFcPJOOWtZT5Q03SiPTvk9oxlJWzDGW-S7mLbNSPouO6pJuoXgh8UI1b0ban/s160/5books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="160" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcD4yoE560VDPVmqS7Fypr78M-dGXd2hjzGV9MHGTeh2s-jpKtDb_TwvwMKAty3Nguvp5Hf4jseSqMbqE2_OW8H96FGVNJGpN_WzXWSbwJPixYCYyMQt5iyxBWxFcPJOOWtZT5Q03SiPTvk9oxlJWzDGW-S7mLbNSPouO6pJuoXgh8UI1b0ban/s1600/5books.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5 out of 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: start;">This is my first read by Author Zelda Lockhart, however I plan to follow her writing journey. The story was full of drama. It was truly a page turner that showed curses on the family bloodline where the curse marred three generations. This storyline was a brutal reminder of the injustices of how black and brown people were treated. Even after serving their country, they were still belittled and treated subpar.</p><p style="text-align: start;">The unrest of the family members spirits who had been killed remained in the house taunting and attempting to get the next living family member. Beginning with Bennie and Lenard, due to the murder of their mother at the hands of their abusive father, the souls weren’t at rest and remained in the family home.</p><p style="text-align: start;">During that time, there wasn’t much talk of therapy for the mentally ill or disturbed. There was no healing in the past and though the two brothers tried to outlive the shortcomings of their father, Bennie fell prey to the demons within.</p><p style="text-align: start;">Reviewed by Lacha’ J</p><p style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47kP4mD" target="_blank">Get your copy of Trinity today!</a></p></div><br />URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-89780316790481336682023-11-06T17:15:00.000-06:002023-11-06T17:15:22.719-06:00New Review : Mothers Vol. 1 : Ben Burgess Jr.<p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSZn9xRSWadk1PAF0u1pBK7XND89Lip1kt5X3eb6BLv1KXrvaJ6ytSk7BL4BS0hhyLsVleu-BWGQYzpAwO6jO1etZmp2LIbEwjve2yba0od-gqn-ZD9flusM3QDq2xiOVN46aynCL_igdGFP9WrcGur8MhPQ6goWZs6lmoGkhi7O0apsY_3Ds/s1500/mothers%20ben.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSZn9xRSWadk1PAF0u1pBK7XND89Lip1kt5X3eb6BLv1KXrvaJ6ytSk7BL4BS0hhyLsVleu-BWGQYzpAwO6jO1etZmp2LIbEwjve2yba0od-gqn-ZD9flusM3QDq2xiOVN46aynCL_igdGFP9WrcGur8MhPQ6goWZs6lmoGkhi7O0apsY_3Ds/w266-h400/mothers%20ben.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYnQqQ4GBlsF0TQc_6tjHs9yKCgDLxbQ_WN5xEme-hSHLFy5PNOoHHfKHtK5pFkDLvYmN67ZOt1_mh9UNf-2SHCQlXmooQACqHRxKWiQ83l85PhKBFXZ7FfpKX7JGQ1lD9-ByadSPhB9_zQqtdG_6zCjGko-4W4NkhT2RqCMMOa_cVgM7GUn2/s160/5books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="160" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYnQqQ4GBlsF0TQc_6tjHs9yKCgDLxbQ_WN5xEme-hSHLFy5PNOoHHfKHtK5pFkDLvYmN67ZOt1_mh9UNf-2SHCQlXmooQACqHRxKWiQ83l85PhKBFXZ7FfpKX7JGQ1lD9-ByadSPhB9_zQqtdG_6zCjGko-4W4NkhT2RqCMMOa_cVgM7GUn2/s1600/5books.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5 out of 5 books</div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p><span style="font-family: times;">This is my first read by Author Ben Burgess Jr. I was deeply invested in this storyline. Juanita had a happy family until her husband was gunned down coming out of a store. Their lives changed drastically. They went from having enough, to just making ends meet. As a newly single mother trying to navigate raising two sons, one of whom blames you for the death of their father and is determined to punish you.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Just when she thought that things couldn’t get any worse, Jerami her youngest son was diagnosed with cancer. The time she needed to care for him only proved to drive a deeper wedge of separation between her and Jalen. It was his license to entertain the street life with his neighbor and friend Akeem. Juanita has vowed to make her boys number one in every area of her life.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Tracy and Debbie became best friends with Juanita and they created a village. They would need one another more than ever as the streets and the police threaten to destroy their sons. Each of the moms faced their own individual crisis yet it only brought them closer together. Even when tragedy struck with one of their own, they were never alone.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">A Mother’s Love is the greatest love one can have other than from God and their fathers. I recommend this read to anyone who are raising brown boys single handedly.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by Lacha’ J</span></p></div><p><a href="https://amzn.to/40qDAM8" target="_blank">Get your copy of Mothers Vol. 1 today!</a></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-15951996409115206322023-11-01T08:45:00.001-05:002023-11-01T09:28:58.181-05:00Book Preview the Month : Eve's Deception : Sylvia Hubbard <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkpqm5MTfblC3vbpUuJJ43ETqBQ__L1XmLKzsFKpFOxZ_BGj-GJO5oxvUjfNrfIO1ywrVhsdLo49LBk1NbE_Fgnp7772-8WIJwG-a08ibhCwF4M4jrBQFAqOkY1Ai7AebrbEcsaJabVZypyI31ghLzCRYvRfJCqyQP3iAz3bs2mX2fjBCpsu5/s1500/eves%20decept.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1159" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkpqm5MTfblC3vbpUuJJ43ETqBQ__L1XmLKzsFKpFOxZ_BGj-GJO5oxvUjfNrfIO1ywrVhsdLo49LBk1NbE_Fgnp7772-8WIJwG-a08ibhCwF4M4jrBQFAqOkY1Ai7AebrbEcsaJabVZypyI31ghLzCRYvRfJCqyQP3iAz3bs2mX2fjBCpsu5/w309-h400/eves%20decept.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">About the Book</span></b></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Welcome to the enthralling world of "Eve's Deception," a gripping Christian romance suspense crafted by the award-winning author, Sylvia Hubbard. Immerse yourself in a tale of faith, temptation, and redemption as you follow the journey of Evie and Adam through a turbulent web of emotions and unforeseen circumstances.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>In "Eve's Deception," the lines between faith, desire, and revenge blur in a captivating narrative that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Meet Evie, a woman who has lost her faith due to the betrayal of the very church that was supposed to provide solace. She's been wronged, and now she's prepared to take matters into her own hands.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">When an opportunity arises for Evie to extract her revenge, she seizes it without hesitation. Tasked with seducing the charming and devout Assistant Pastor Adam Matthew, Evie sees this as her chance to bring down the congregation that once turned its back on her. As the flames of lust and chaos ignite, both Evie and Adam find themselves entangled in a battle of faith, desire, and morality.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Adam Matthew, a man dedicated to his sanctuary and his beliefs, faces an unexpected challenge when Evie enters his life. As chaos ensues and his faith is tested, he must navigate the thin line between duty and temptation. Will he be able to save his sanctuary and bring order back to his congregation, or will he succumb to the irresistible allure that Evie presents?</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Amidst the turmoil and passion, "Eve's Deception" is a story that explores the depths of human emotion and the power of faith. As Evie's quest for revenge collides with Adam's unwavering faith, the stage is set for a riveting exploration of love, forgiveness, and the ultimate redemption.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href=" https://amzn.to/3KPtLAZ " target="_blank">Get your copy of Eve's Deception today!</a></span></span></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-28922219968972971162023-10-06T21:55:00.000-05:002023-10-06T21:55:25.117-05:00New Review : Our Wicked Lies : Glede Browne Kabango<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5IenasnKGs9QNMVKTeQBDtxRzzoW-sSBquQk4ldkjNKt8tlrLXuqCZQQ-h40rZoOczXQnxNfppV0aQe5Thyphenhyphen7K36-z2aGlPqdFIbc-JNWBQmvLGNXrT-tWvAzCSIHcmTee2X49g0CnYAgFsTM5JSV4WqtBsxfeDiYb4khPR7P4Qn2_njUiKBEg/s1545/ourwicked.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1545" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5IenasnKGs9QNMVKTeQBDtxRzzoW-sSBquQk4ldkjNKt8tlrLXuqCZQQ-h40rZoOczXQnxNfppV0aQe5Thyphenhyphen7K36-z2aGlPqdFIbc-JNWBQmvLGNXrT-tWvAzCSIHcmTee2X49g0CnYAgFsTM5JSV4WqtBsxfeDiYb4khPR7P4Qn2_njUiKBEg/w259-h400/ourwicked.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOPoMQwyLwCGshwd9e5n2IYWJUTQ4nRN2g0HzEJWSpd1eFTv31r31-klCtPN3vNiyBIBREwcm552MIifpZK0-OEQgZQn-UAyu0GnD1vxukyXzQyr4qku28cP5MLqCaWhbeez6QnXMZKP9WgQRgeC4bp_7Rn3kohSZFLIF8ydNV1x3doCdJWv3/s128/4books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="128" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOPoMQwyLwCGshwd9e5n2IYWJUTQ4nRN2g0HzEJWSpd1eFTv31r31-klCtPN3vNiyBIBREwcm552MIifpZK0-OEQgZQn-UAyu0GnD1vxukyXzQyr4qku28cP5MLqCaWhbeez6QnXMZKP9WgQRgeC4bp_7Rn3kohSZFLIF8ydNV1x3doCdJWv3/s1600/4books.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 out of 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote style="background-color: white; text-align: start;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="x_WordSection1" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Alicia Gray has everything a stay-at-home mom can dream of, but her real desire is to complete her degree and have a career of her own. Her husband, Elliott, is a very successful partner at his law firm who prefers Alicia not to work outside the home, but to stay home and care for their two daughters. Elliott dismisses her desire to return to school, stating that any woman will love to be in her position. Alicia soon discovers cracks in her perfect marriage. </span><span style="text-align: center;">Elliott </span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;">starts to work late, have secret conversations and Alicia is receiving ominous messages in the mail.</span></span></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white; text-align: start;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="x_WordSection1" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"> Alicia does a bit of snooping and what she finds totally shatters her heart. After discovering his secret, Alicia opens up to her friend Kataline who convinces her that the messages mean nothing and reassures her that Elliott loves only her. Alicia has secrets of her own and the more secrets that are uncovered, even more secrets are revealed. When tragedy strikes, it sends shockwaves through their subdivision.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"> I really enjoyed this psychological thriller by an author that is new to me. OUR WICKED LIES is gripping thriller with an ending you never saw coming. At some points, Kabango took the predictable route, only to throw a twist that will spark your attention. The lies, suspense, and betrayal will keep the reader engaged until the climatic ending. I definitely recommend this one.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by Paula Allen<span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span></span></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white; text-align: start;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="x_WordSection1" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3RJix5e" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: times;">Get your copy of Our Wicked Lies today! </span></a></span></p></div></div></blockquote></div>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-58092742861060983022023-10-06T21:43:00.000-05:002023-10-06T21:43:00.315-05:00New Review : The Landlord : Brandon Massey<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oSnpT2G3IN2JVuRd2avDcsoDyJCjQbLeTee6mdFHqM1zXGFZlay9ml1F_xW1WIphGmUsVtB9_izFNHpqwkGtlZ8UQx8QLNXZaeeH_DpAO-ohSNDX-gZg4jCb31YuF6s0Ym_E_2PGxxopRx6Wx7bgHkXn8BwiypI1A0hK60BWt-7AolF5_m_k/s2560/thelandlord.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oSnpT2G3IN2JVuRd2avDcsoDyJCjQbLeTee6mdFHqM1zXGFZlay9ml1F_xW1WIphGmUsVtB9_izFNHpqwkGtlZ8UQx8QLNXZaeeH_DpAO-ohSNDX-gZg4jCb31YuF6s0Ym_E_2PGxxopRx6Wx7bgHkXn8BwiypI1A0hK60BWt-7AolF5_m_k/w250-h400/thelandlord.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvfcaGPG991Lss9oJdxB8IcZFBuy-1JdXLTVHkoFk9XDwBpU1MrnxtQdFY4YLky4gkMMWGV9lPGk7o18z5wiNZECZW_ucHOMyByXlbqPvL-4t3smgPsFci4hBl9jXHLvHJybmYLwmbYbgsn8V2T7XOPdKduFPfViDEIZzQQvPQ2cun15PcIsh/s96/3books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="96" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvfcaGPG991Lss9oJdxB8IcZFBuy-1JdXLTVHkoFk9XDwBpU1MrnxtQdFY4YLky4gkMMWGV9lPGk7o18z5wiNZECZW_ucHOMyByXlbqPvL-4t3smgPsFci4hBl9jXHLvHJybmYLwmbYbgsn8V2T7XOPdKduFPfViDEIZzQQvPQ2cun15PcIsh/s1600/3books.jpg" width="96" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 out of 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #242424; text-align: start;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="x_WordSection1" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;">Desiree and Cameron Woodson are looking for a home for their family. During their search, they came upon the perfect house to rent. Although the monthly rent is more than they had budgeted, Desiree wants the home so badly that Cameron, under pressure from the property manager, makes it happen. Unbeknownst to the couple, the rental agreement has so many stipulations and strict clauses the family must adhere to. They literally have signed their lives over to the landlord who controls every aspect.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>Let me state, I am a Brandon Massey fan! His latest offering THE LANDLORD did not deliver that bite that I am used to when reading his mystery or horror stories. There are several scenarios in the book that could have potentially delivered the thrills and chills, but they fell short. I was taken aback at the resentment Desiree felt towards Cameron when she was the one who wanted the house. I was expecting a more suspenseful build up and villainous character development. It is an overall good read, but it failed to deliver the thrill.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by: Paula Allen </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #242424; text-align: start;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="x_WordSection1" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Q93qkt" target="_blank">Get your copy of The Landlord today! </a></span></p></div></div></blockquote><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #242424; text-align: start;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="x_WordSection1" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p aria-hidden="true" class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"> </p></div></div></blockquote></div><div><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-61993343656966233352023-10-06T21:33:00.000-05:002023-10-06T21:33:23.205-05:00New Review : The Violin Conspiracy: Brenden Slocumb<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNbruMl-8mHYUe8g8XXM3TVkFXGiqeM2ii3wT4I9I-dkos0oFQ31GfXZE2NNtQGWhwQNEYJYaohD_DyXlHH3uh0LpIquPTF6aPAb04QrPT6Ns5CnchL6SRNLpN_Jv9DSFNX_VsX66gz68qAuUbhLUkJyu4KBZvNmB2kNLYPXFCuE6JPqNAgZya/s2560/violincon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1684" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNbruMl-8mHYUe8g8XXM3TVkFXGiqeM2ii3wT4I9I-dkos0oFQ31GfXZE2NNtQGWhwQNEYJYaohD_DyXlHH3uh0LpIquPTF6aPAb04QrPT6Ns5CnchL6SRNLpN_Jv9DSFNX_VsX66gz68qAuUbhLUkJyu4KBZvNmB2kNLYPXFCuE6JPqNAgZya/w264-h400/violincon.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwGiz-Pdll-sRjLvMbVtm4KscdzMumT6e77CcZj2_zLjsYzsPcyq0jOReLeDwKk3Gp-neC6N5p9kTy1v_IIocyMnetRJM_0BNfOYNCnWOGKej-1KooFU7SdcwGEOVTbRj3FZKg3lXNbPuKYYQlg1mnLmV2V2ItihmWjXLwWy9SkabYW3FocrX/s146/4andahalfbooks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="146" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwGiz-Pdll-sRjLvMbVtm4KscdzMumT6e77CcZj2_zLjsYzsPcyq0jOReLeDwKk3Gp-neC6N5p9kTy1v_IIocyMnetRJM_0BNfOYNCnWOGKej-1KooFU7SdcwGEOVTbRj3FZKg3lXNbPuKYYQlg1mnLmV2V2ItihmWjXLwWy9SkabYW3FocrX/s1600/4andahalfbooks.jpg" width="146" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4.5 out 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY was a surprise for me. I didn't know it was a mystery until I started reading it. It's about Ray, who loves classical music and the violin. He wants to be a professional musician, but he doesn't have a violin of his own. His grandma gives him her grandpa's old violin, which turns out to be a rare and expensive Stradivarius.</span></div></span><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br aria-hidden="true" /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">Ray faces a lot of challenges because of his violin. His relatives fight over who should have it. Some people from the past claim it belongs to their family. Someone steals it right before his big competition, the International Tchaikovsky Competition. Ray must deal with all this while trying to practice and perform. He also faces racism and prejudice in the music world. He is determined to follow his passion and his gift.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br aria-hidden="true" /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">I liked this book a lot. It was well written and showed how people can be greedy, how families can be complicated, and how racism can affect someone's life. The book was sometimes slow, but I was always interested in what would happen next. This was the first book I read by Slocumb, and I want to read more of his work.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br aria-hidden="true" /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">Reviewed by Paula Allen </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3LSkjxc" target="_blank">Get your copy of The Violin Conspiracy today!</a></span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p><br /></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-31682061047949305482023-10-06T21:04:00.000-05:002023-10-06T21:04:28.950-05:00New Review : What Never Happened : Rachel Howzell Hall<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZyoo5giF7s4WVNSm6B2i-3F_UQZvSnzfaUEUhjM5Jh4xE4eiuQ4fqqSdm34KIpLDU3i3qQRiWpLo6KSgn2sas7aSlUwWo2ixnIvJkXe2M5WJeUt2P5TXr6KNnAoSQCx3QSJrD5NExJv1yYVRbD01kM8QI3IXalc0Q_jr96RHOcLU65kzSO1N/s320/whatneverhap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="213" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZyoo5giF7s4WVNSm6B2i-3F_UQZvSnzfaUEUhjM5Jh4xE4eiuQ4fqqSdm34KIpLDU3i3qQRiWpLo6KSgn2sas7aSlUwWo2ixnIvJkXe2M5WJeUt2P5TXr6KNnAoSQCx3QSJrD5NExJv1yYVRbD01kM8QI3IXalc0Q_jr96RHOcLU65kzSO1N/w266-h400/whatneverhap.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSY5sOcVzVExvb9_-ZIKLbqCF6t36SFKGLL_UrTgimOygYemzs5uvOkUAnYMuoi4nsmlUgM2Xe_JNf3zxj6fuW64Q7tn8RhU7f2U73N097vgQ8S1fOqpf8uoTEdehmIl41OcIOyPvOg3QujVBo0P-4DYs2PUFdyt8f43r8DKXgRGJJpnEa9wxv/s96/3books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="96" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSY5sOcVzVExvb9_-ZIKLbqCF6t36SFKGLL_UrTgimOygYemzs5uvOkUAnYMuoi4nsmlUgM2Xe_JNf3zxj6fuW64Q7tn8RhU7f2U73N097vgQ8S1fOqpf8uoTEdehmIl41OcIOyPvOg3QujVBo0P-4DYs2PUFdyt8f43r8DKXgRGJJpnEa9wxv/s1600/3books.jpg" width="96" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 out of 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #242424; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;">WHAT NEVER HAPPENED by Rachel Howzell Hall starts out with a bang. Coco wanders home in the middle of the night after slipping out to drink with local kids. Coco, a recent import from Long Beach, wants to fit in but finds Catalina Island a challenge, particularly as her family comprises a fair percentage of the island’s miniscule Black population. Coco walks in on a horrific scene at home: her father dead in a pool of blood in the kitchen. Coco discovers that her mother and brother have also been murdered, before narrowly escaping the killer by hiding in a closet. Nineteen years later, Coco has come back to Catalina to claim the house her family was supposed to move into all those years before. Coco is leaving her husband Micah who has dreams of becoming an actor on her dime. She worked as an obituary writer for the LA Times but was downsized. A job offer from her friend Maddy solidifies her decision to move back to Catalina Island.</span></span><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br aria-hidden="true" /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">Shortly after she arrives on Catalina, she finds out that the man who was arrested and convicted of killing her family has been released based on the sudden reappearance of the murder weapon, a knife that contains DNA that doesn’t match the suspect’s. Also, there's a strange occurrence happening in town; elderly people are dying under unusual circumstances. None of them die at home and no one seems to know why they may be at the locations where their body is found. Coco becomes suspicious after hearing about the strange deaths as the writer of their obituaries. At the same time, the country is starting to shut down due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Coco has to add sleuth to her resume as she tries to determine why her family was the targeted victims of a fatal home invasion, staying two steps ahead of her conniving husband and trying to determine if a serial killer is on the loose.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br aria-hidden="true" /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">This was my first time reading one of Hall's psychological thrillers, and I was hooked from the start but at some parts the story lagged and seemed to get off course. Hall knows how to create a tense and captivating atmosphere. The book also touched on some relevant issues, such as racism, domestic violence, and the impact of the pandemic on people's lives. I thought the book was well-written and engaging, with some twists and surprises along the way. I was left with a few unanswered questions as some of the storylines were not wrapped up. This will not be my last read by this author.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br aria-hidden="true" /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by: Paula Allen </span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #242424; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ROQJw7" target="_blank">Get your copy of What Never Happened today!</a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p><br /></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-85720819053478583122023-10-06T20:53:00.000-05:002023-10-06T20:53:15.801-05:00New Review : The Nigerwife : Vanessa Walters<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf328X3DUz-O8JBZtFfepTzr8aqAamu9JdVy6nIgOpzYccC7RoOu84_uMboxUqTwN-vonuOSMLjoEcOiPsPT9-ije-wTf-unb2O2hIJKXmjI7O54Q-ySESqtsE3Dv2ZgsjE1LeDpNZdK_lwCPplk7ZzlXz40D5lUqxAgY31ClvqtuEmnT-t0SQ/s2125/thenigerwife.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2125" data-original-width="1400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf328X3DUz-O8JBZtFfepTzr8aqAamu9JdVy6nIgOpzYccC7RoOu84_uMboxUqTwN-vonuOSMLjoEcOiPsPT9-ije-wTf-unb2O2hIJKXmjI7O54Q-ySESqtsE3Dv2ZgsjE1LeDpNZdK_lwCPplk7ZzlXz40D5lUqxAgY31ClvqtuEmnT-t0SQ/w264-h400/thenigerwife.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGs2K8-POLxyK7ZAPw_Tb5NAReDilnMKTrTz0t9g9aEX2wqEFnxJPOfylwRRyeW-nKWrAhxxe-oRMph1UdGAT3lJXC73UvJoY9nwHAImFUkv13dU40XSvngE9IOHEsKZfgQClbZY84V1UeLnrAbPgPUTW704_sOL1c7n0UJdQL_rM5PJr6sPT5/s96/3books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="96" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGs2K8-POLxyK7ZAPw_Tb5NAReDilnMKTrTz0t9g9aEX2wqEFnxJPOfylwRRyeW-nKWrAhxxe-oRMph1UdGAT3lJXC73UvJoY9nwHAImFUkv13dU40XSvngE9IOHEsKZfgQClbZY84V1UeLnrAbPgPUTW704_sOL1c7n0UJdQL_rM5PJr6sPT5/s1600/3books.jpg" width="96" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 out of 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #242424; text-align: start;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;">Nigerwife - the foreign wife of a Nigerian husband who takes up residence in Nigeria.</span></p><p aria-hidden="true" class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;">Nicole Oruwari is of Jamaican descent and lived in London until she made the decision to move to Nigeria with her handsome husband, Tonye and her two sons. Tonye’s family, which includes his parents, live in an opulent mansion in Lagos. She is leaving her troubled family home where she has always felt like an outsider although she was among family. The anticipation of a more luxurious and grand life excited her but what she found was more loneliness, isolation and depression. Even being a part of the exclusive “Nigerwives' ' did not provide the fulfillment she thought she would have received being married to Tonye in such a beautiful and lavish city.</span></p><p aria-hidden="true" class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;">Nicole’s life looks so perfect, but a very different picture soon begins to emerge. Nicole disappears after a boat outing in Ikoyi harbor with little details of what happened, or if she’s alive or not. Her aunt Claudine who took on the role of a mother image to her when Nicole’s mother died, travels to Lagos to get answers about Nicole’s disappearance. She is shocked to find that life seems to be moving along fine for Tonye and his family and there was very little investigation into what could have happened to Nicole. Claudine starts her own investigation and learns so much about Nicole’s life, secrets and the stability of her marriage.</span></p><p aria-hidden="true" class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;">THE NIGERWIFE was a slow burn that was quite wordy so I found myself putting down more than I should have. When I did become invested in the story, I found it bottomless and a bit disjointed. I wanted to know more about her life with Tonye before the move to Nigeria, what their life was like in the early stages in her marriage and before kids to see why it was desirable for her to leave her family and move to a foreign country with him. As I learned more about her character, I was not able to empathize with her. I found her a bit messy and I questioned her relationship as a mother as there was very little interaction with her kids. The mystery of her disappearance kept me engaged in this domestic thriller.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br aria-hidden="true" /></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by Paula Allen </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #242424; text-align: start;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3PIoZXz" target="_blank">Get your copy of The Nigerwife today! </a></span></p></div></div></blockquote></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-88791602010109099832023-10-06T20:39:00.002-05:002023-10-06T20:40:37.517-05:00New Review: You Never Know : Connie Briscoe<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2Of61ot6RnaUo-eBHIkh0cBZgRXbW2adJoXAAWME2pUTJ-va5iiQM4KoRFtiGeN5DahPermcKTmU6IdEGWhn9x929SIFJAc3pIdL1x91pATSq5T3XonB3heU06-7p8dePxiDc706P01PQv2FoP2TACOSRPh069a4CDcox3akhkEZ1pPkpBhq/s2416/youneverknow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2416" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2Of61ot6RnaUo-eBHIkh0cBZgRXbW2adJoXAAWME2pUTJ-va5iiQM4KoRFtiGeN5DahPermcKTmU6IdEGWhn9x929SIFJAc3pIdL1x91pATSq5T3XonB3heU06-7p8dePxiDc706P01PQv2FoP2TACOSRPh069a4CDcox3akhkEZ1pPkpBhq/w265-h400/youneverknow.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1UuPRHjOvFIxAvLr8gMDRh-m2ijcGjpvTmv9tvv4HqacLmny6C6qhYlcLqE5uRg-gPWa-q25iaVRMD9vI08V0x-GGMwADm4OVjxBUc_HZ6N6fHAAvAxoWnWh3AOrDfuo8z8YNuHJfOaJdGcdU07MvHBICsFbiuI-STVXzYphNrx8ya1onPrm/s96/3books.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="96" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1UuPRHjOvFIxAvLr8gMDRh-m2ijcGjpvTmv9tvv4HqacLmny6C6qhYlcLqE5uRg-gPWa-q25iaVRMD9vI08V0x-GGMwADm4OVjxBUc_HZ6N6fHAAvAxoWnWh3AOrDfuo8z8YNuHJfOaJdGcdU07MvHBICsFbiuI-STVXzYphNrx8ya1onPrm/s1600/3books.jpg" width="96" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 out of 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote style="background-color: white; text-align: start;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="auto" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: times;">As YOU NEVER KNOW opens, Briscoe foretells the home invasion and brutal attack of Alexis Roberts. The focus of the novel is then set on the events that led up to the account. Alexis was born hearing impaired, a hereditary condition that she inherited from her mother. Because there is a chance that she could give birth to a child and pass on the same condition along with the shame and burden that comes along with it, she is on the fence about accepting Paul’s proposal. Paul wants children and Alexis does not, so she ends her relationship with him. At a fundraising event for children with special needs, Alexis meets Marcus, a successful attorney, who was familiar with her condition as his mom was also deaf.</span></p><p aria-hidden="true" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: times;">Marcus is very patient and affectionate towards Alexis. He spoils her with lavish gifts and expensive romantic getaways. Alexis has found love and they are quickly married. Shortly after saying “I do”, Marcus tightens up the spending and his behavior towards Alexis becomes impatient and callous. Secrets from their past causes the foundation of their relationship to become unstable. As secrets are revealed, Alexis questions who the man is she married and if she can trust him.</span></p><p aria-hidden="true" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: times;">While the book kept me interested enough to keep reading, there were moments when I was questioning the actions and behaviors of the characters. Alexis was very naïve and oftentimes failed to trust what her eyes were seeing. There were moments where the pacing dragged and was repetitive. That made it very predictable. I am a fan of Connie Briscoe and look forward to more of her work.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by Paula Allen</span></span></p></div></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote><blockquote style="background-color: white; text-align: start;" type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="auto" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/45lWk0h" target="_blank">Get your copy of You Never Know today!</a></span></p></div></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote><p> </p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-86557884366194092272023-10-06T20:24:00.000-05:002023-10-06T20:24:46.939-05:00New Review : A Dangerous Woman : Marlon Mccaulsky<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCtki5FPixqWRq0fALrX9ZNsbiw6EJs2D5PJGjiZ4O7CuZwBVUHfhA383fg1YpwsoTlpoFduENOuTmvAiLEqO23XGVPLuv0cNIuWf0R8dXL_8F_D5yToN66YH5kkHxrMzcWyAUIfwQOQnlPE5Tf27xmz6gfrCda-4jULaxXOq5xNjqUxI097C/s445/adangerouswoman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="288" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOCtki5FPixqWRq0fALrX9ZNsbiw6EJs2D5PJGjiZ4O7CuZwBVUHfhA383fg1YpwsoTlpoFduENOuTmvAiLEqO23XGVPLuv0cNIuWf0R8dXL_8F_D5yToN66YH5kkHxrMzcWyAUIfwQOQnlPE5Tf27xmz6gfrCda-4jULaxXOq5xNjqUxI097C/w259-h400/adangerouswoman.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_CZL4lsEk22Kn9KKI2i2tKd3i4M7kgXRDb6VeqB9X6fxEtgiDyx_duyuDKCMZiA_ci_D4ZjnFJ_m4dvIee2mJ-wyMwqM99vhwaXlUOMt7Vp8ya_JEd_GxZWygTlMDel1JtaMp4UX643UqLX-2zR9E1R1R1zycSSZv0_9o2e-Ic8G1zvHO44t/s128/4books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="32" data-original-width="128" height="32" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_CZL4lsEk22Kn9KKI2i2tKd3i4M7kgXRDb6VeqB9X6fxEtgiDyx_duyuDKCMZiA_ci_D4ZjnFJ_m4dvIee2mJ-wyMwqM99vhwaXlUOMt7Vp8ya_JEd_GxZWygTlMDel1JtaMp4UX643UqLX-2zR9E1R1R1zycSSZv0_9o2e-Ic8G1zvHO44t/s1600/4books.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 out of 5 books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Dice is a contract killer and a former CIA operative. Dice has used her special set of skills to eliminate targets all over the world. Dice gets more that she bargains for when finds herself in the middle of a government conspiracy. To complicate things further, Dice meets Noah Avery after completing a job. Noah is everything Dice ever wanted in a man. But will he accept her for who she is?</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Murder, espionage, and government conspiracies is what you’ll find in <i>A Dangerous Woman </i>by Marlon McCaulsky. McCaulsky does a good job of bringing readers a satisfying and unexpected storyline. The action scenes are so good that it will feel like you’re watching your favorite action movie.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Marlon McCaulsky brought a true page turner with <i>A Dangerous Woman</i>.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46vyd06" target="_blank">Get your copy of A Dangerous Woman today!</a></span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-23317998814032173372023-10-01T05:53:00.001-05:002023-10-01T05:53:09.537-05:00Book Excerpt of the Month : Love's Remnant : Regena Bryant<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdLU8Xav9j5wajc08Bio-nRxN2CYLuZMhH1nQXL27_lo5vNeTcH6aTGIpD-b5w7uU4vX3EA_ywJrBpAxMTJxjl3IWPwgI93BJmn6tZpiZIsnjrSuZC7kGznNJwevwvEBl6N6ZHbRvrSa-W402TrPm-kmz-aO7AM8Ylez39HvawDkqJE7ilvpfB/s500/Loves%20Remnant%20UR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdLU8Xav9j5wajc08Bio-nRxN2CYLuZMhH1nQXL27_lo5vNeTcH6aTGIpD-b5w7uU4vX3EA_ywJrBpAxMTJxjl3IWPwgI93BJmn6tZpiZIsnjrSuZC7kGznNJwevwvEBl6N6ZHbRvrSa-W402TrPm-kmz-aO7AM8Ylez39HvawDkqJE7ilvpfB/w280-h400/Loves%20Remnant%20UR.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;">When Avery Thomas inherits D Allen Designs she must piece together the tattered shreds of her life after the death of her best friend. Now she’s mending broken family relationships, cutting through financial difficulties, and fabricating a new romantic relationship.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;">As the attorney for D Allen Designs, Tyler Anderson is fully aware of the challenges Avery faces and he’s in awe of her resilience. For Avery, he’s bent the law and compromised his prayers for a wife. After wanting her for so long, she’s finally his. But he can’t continue living on this side of the seam.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;">Can they weave the remnants of life and love together? Or will their chance at love end up on the cutting room floor?</span></span></div><p><a href="https://bit.ly/lovesrem" target="_blank">Click here to read an excerpt of Love's Remnant </a></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345155.post-27764626846485282312023-09-16T14:55:00.000-05:002023-09-16T14:55:54.046-05:00The Forthcoming : The Reformatory: A Novel : Tananarive Due : Release date : 10/31/23<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCapXtU9olJLjPOU8gG0IR6RoP1-wbKGpFLMsKvLuWruikulOKquKKBN4dF9e6nYImefQ1jM8ANqiLLAHXMHc2oMo5WE4tjCdkBAQxKdafPqxCE_KbcE6BN_s3bro6-bkaihLZLHfB8-wwWYvlHOGEB--biLXfyh4HrF0m7lCCQTcrg7e-TFw/s600/the%20reformatory%20final.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCapXtU9olJLjPOU8gG0IR6RoP1-wbKGpFLMsKvLuWruikulOKquKKBN4dF9e6nYImefQ1jM8ANqiLLAHXMHc2oMo5WE4tjCdkBAQxKdafPqxCE_KbcE6BN_s3bro6-bkaihLZLHfB8-wwWYvlHOGEB--biLXfyh4HrF0m7lCCQTcrg7e-TFw/w266-h400/the%20reformatory%20final.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">Gracetown, Florida</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />June 1950<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Twelve-year-old Robbie Stephens, Jr., is sentenced to six months at the Gracetown School for Boys, a reformatory, for kicking the son of the largest landowner in town in defense of his older sister, Gloria. So begins Robbie’s journey further into the terrors of the Jim Crow South and the very real horror of the school they call The Reformatory.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Robbie has a talent for seeing ghosts, or haints. But what was once a comfort to him after the loss of his mother has become a window to the truth of what happens at the reformatory. Boys forced to work to remediate their so-called crimes have gone missing, but the haints Robbie sees hint at worse things. Through his friends Redbone and Blue, Robbie is learning not just the rules but how to survive. Meanwhile, Gloria is rallying every family member and connection in Florida to find a way to get Robbie out before it’s too late.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic !important; text-align: start;">The Reformatory</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"> is a haunting work of historical fiction written as only American Book Award–winning author Tananarive Due could, by piecing together the life of the relative her family never spoke of and bringing his tragedy and those of so many others at the infamous Dozier School for Boys to the light in this riveting novel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://amzn.to/45Vcxuf" target="_blank">Pre-order your copy of The Reformatory today!</a><br /><p><br /></p>URhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448754239492620738noreply@blogger.com0