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A superhero tale like no other—grounded in science, driven by compassion.

The Awakening of Joel Singer by Scott McCaffrey

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Katie, Bar the Door by Ruth H

I have reviewed Katie, Bar the Door by Ruth Hull Chatlien for Reader’s Favorite. Can anybody predict the expiration timelines of the sufferings caused by repressive religious teachings, loss of a parent, and rape? In the women’s fiction, Katie, Bar the Door, Ruth Hull Chatlien (the author) attempts to answer this question. As long as her father was alive, Katie lived under the protective shield…

Katie, Bar the Door by Ruth H

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Heartfelt Storytelling in A History of Silence: A Review

I have reviewed A History of Silence by Cynthia J. Bogard for Reader’s Favorite. A History of Silence is the first book in Cynthia J. Bogard’s The Heartland Trilogy. And what a heartfelt beginning! Jenny, Jane, Liz, and Maddie are closer to one another than they would have ever imagined. A devastating dark past binds them together. When Jenny turned her back on her family, she thought she would…

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Kathleen Rose Morgan's Inspiring Memoir Review

I have reviewed The Seller of Secrets – A Memoir by Kathleen Rose Morgan for Reader’s Favorite. I recently had the pleasure of reading Kathleen Rose Morgan’s The Seller of Secrets – A Memoir, and I must say, it is an incredibly inspiring and empowering read. This book tells the story of Kathleen’s journey from a childhood filled with abuse and trauma to the strong and resilient woman she is…

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After the Devil: Exploring Love and Despair in Kayla Frederick's Novel

2 minutes I have reviewed After the Devil by Kayla Frederick for Reader’s Favorite. Can a “monster” grant life to an anguished soul? Kayla Frederick’s After the Devil explores this complex subject in After the Devil. When her self-published books fail to make any remarkable impact, Alex decides to quit writing and spend more of her time working jobs to help raise her daughter and support her…

After the Devil: Exploring Love and Despair in Kayla Frederick's Novel

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The Storm Within: A Gripping Murder Mystery Review

2 minutes Gill D. Anderson’s “The Storm Within: Still Waters Run Deep” is a gripping murder mystery. It beckons readers to delve deeper, revealing that not everything is as it appears on the surface. Different people boarded the Ocean Breeze, a luxurious cruise, for various reasons. Belinda and Richard were there to save their marriage. Alex and Kayla boarded the cruise to enjoy their young…

The Storm Within: A Gripping Murder Mystery Review

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Exploring 'I Never Called Him Pa' by Diane Kane: A Heartfelt Review

"I Never Called Him Pa" by Diane Kane is a poignant historical fiction set in the 1950s, focusing on young Henry, who copes with his mother's absence and finds comfort in the presence of Ernest. This uplifting tale explores themes of love and resilience.

I have reviewed I never Called him Pa by Diane Kane for Reader’s Favorite. Set in the 1950s, I never Called him Pa by Diane Kane is a historical fiction that encourages readers to live their lives with love, devotion, and respect. Henry was hardly even five years old when his Ma left him for a man or an adventure. His grandmother, whom he called Gram, began taking care of him. Henry never knew…

Exploring 'I Never Called Him Pa' by Diane Kane: A Heartfelt Review

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Sugar Bernstein's Hilarious Vampire Struggles in V-Life

I have reviewed ‘V-Life – So It Begins…’ by Honey Parker for Reader’s Favorite. ‘V-Life – So It Begins…’ by Honey Parker is a story about a “newly-made” vampire, Sugar Bernstein. With no one to turn to for guidance, she must navigate the new challenges of her brand-new reality by herself. She chooses to drive around in a camper van to put some distance between her old life and her new existence.…

Sugar Bernstein's Hilarious Vampire Struggles in V-Life

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The Great Loveda Brown

"Miss Brown is a suspect," the sheriff said helpfully. I wanted to slap him. "That's poppycock!" I told Mr. Hannahs, scowling at the sheriff. "And that man was my husband." - An excerpt from The Great Loveda Brown by Jolie Tunnell

I have reviewed The Great Loveda Brown by Jolie Tunnell for Reader’s Favorite. Amidst the pine trees and mountains, unsolved murder cases are piling up in the small town of Idyllwild in this historical fiction, The Great Loveda Brown by Jolie Tunnell. Chanting “Damn Billy Dunn,” Loveda Brown escapes from her abusive husband, Billy Dunn, with her horse and a trunk. As bizarre as it was for a…

The Great Loveda Brown

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Ghost of a Chance by Chris Tullbane

"Ghost of a Chance" by Chris Tullbane is a comedic urban fantasy featuring inexperienced investigator John Smith on a mission to find a missing ghost leader.

I have reviewed Ghost of a Chance by Chris Tullbane for Reader’s Favorite. Make way for a case of ghost-napping with our ridiculous and inexperienced private investigator/mediator John Smith in this comedic urban fantasy called Ghost of a Chance by Chris Tullbane. This is the third book in The Many Travails of John Smith series. Having only just discovered the existence of the supernatural…

Ghost of a Chance by Chris Tullbane

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Starter Wife by Bethany Lopez: A Compelling Tale of Love and Betrayal | Book Review

Starter Wife by Bethany Lopez is a romantic fiction that encourages second chances at love and the obstacles that follow this journey. #BookReview

I have reviewed Starter Wife by Bethany Lopez for Reader’s Favorite. Starter Wife by Bethany Lopez is a romantic fiction that encourages second chances at love and the obstacles that follow this journey. Although Whitney tried therapy to handle her emotions better and help her move on in life, she still struggles to trust men. After being cheated by her husband of more than twenty years of…

Starter Wife by Bethany Lopez: A Compelling Tale of Love and Betrayal | Book Review

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The Lost Son: A Young Adult Fantasy Novel by Aidan Lucid

The Lost Son (Second Edition) by Aidan Lucid is a young adult fantasy novel that takes readers into a world of adventure, magic, and romance.

The Lost Son (Second Edition) by Aidan Lucid is a young adult fantasy novel that takes readers into a world of adventure, magic, and romance. The story starts in our present-day world with our teenage protagonist, Henry, having strong feelings for his crush, Tracey. His simple wish to take her to the prom results in a series of extraordinary events when he discovers a magical coin. Using the…

The Lost Son: A Young Adult Fantasy Novel by Aidan Lucid

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Higher Education

Georgiana: Call me old-fashioned, but I don't think we should be touching ourselves at work. - an excerpt from Higher Education by Dr. Ashley Oliphant #highereducation #humor #bookreview #bookblog #funny

Reviewed by me for Reader’s Favorite. Buy Higher Education on Amazon Veiled behind a chucklesome fiction, Dr. Ashley Oliphant’s Higher Education – Chronicles of a Dumpster Fire reveals the corruption that is rendering today’s education system rotten. Clary-Smith University’s unjust administration and a needless army of twenty deans have become the sources of a constant headache to its faculty.…

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The Tooth Fairy by Davide Tarsitano

"The Tooth Fairy takes But she gives in return. An honest trade with no guessing. A trophy you must earn..." - An excerpt from The Tooth Fairy is Davide Tarsitano #toothfairy #fiction #thriller #suspense #bookoftheday

I have reviewed The Tooth Fairy by Davide Tarsitano for Reader’s Favorite. Buy The Tooth Fairy by Davide Tarsitano on Amazon If the idea of a tooth fairy brings warmth to your heart, then Davide Tarsitano’s psychological thriller, The Tooth Fairy, will replace that feeling with a biting cold sensation that will daunt you for a long time. When Johnny Hawk caught his wife cheating on him, it…

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They're Watching You

But winning feels a lot like being played. - An excerpt from They're Watching You by Chelsea Ichaso #January23Release #NetGalley #ARC #Thriller #Fresh #NewRelease #BookReview

I have reviewed They’re Watching You by Chelsea Ichaso for NetGalley! https://www.amazon.com/Theyre-Watching-You-Chelsea-Ichaso-ebook/dp/B09XGKJ7TN ‘Victory or Dust’ is the simple motto of the Gamemaster’s Society. There isn’t anything sinister in having a catchy slogan or a secret society inside an academy. Is there? And yet, every fiber of Maren’s body screams at her that the Gamemaster’s…

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The Evil I have Seen

"Evil doesn't always look evil." - An excerpt from The Evil I have Seen by Robert Davidson #bookreview #evil #theevilihaveseen #thriller #crime #bookoftheday

I have reviewed The Evil I have Seen by Robert Davidson for Reader’s Favorite. https://www.amazon.com/Evil-Have-Seen-Detective-Davidson/dp/1633635104 Buy The Evil I have Seen by Robert Davidson on Amazon Evil has lurked among us since the beginning of time, but very few actually witness its gruesome and gutwrenching display of cruelty. In his career as a detective, Robert Davidson (aka Robbo)…

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Miranda Writes

Three years ago, I'd had the chance to put him away, and I had blown it. Now he had attacked another woman, and it was all my fault. - An excerpt from Miranda Writes by Gail Ward Olmsted #bookreview #newrelease #legalthriller #contemporaryfiction

Thank you, Gail Ward Olmsted, for providing an ARC of Miranda Writes. https://www.amazon.com/Miranda-Writes-Gail-Ward-Olmsted-ebook/dp/B0B1G87C1Y Pre-Order Miranda Writes on Amazon Gail Ward Olmsted’s Miranda Writes urges people to do the right thing by highlighting the domino effect of one person’s selfish actions on the larger community. During her time as an Assistant State Attorney, Miranda…

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