A secret more precious than rubies . . .
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Midnight Acquisition
Monday, January 25, 2021
Rise for Me
“I’d come back to you a thousand times”
As a young child, Maria Stone faced ridicule and bullying over an accident of nature. In an act of kindness, Roman Lee a Gypsy as well as a vampire, saved her from a lifetime of abuse and pain. This simple act forged a bond between them—one neither was able to forget. Then, suffering from an aggressive form of cancer, Mariah returns to him, determined to die in his arms—the man she has loved all her life. One problem: she must convince Roman of her feelings and her love.
On a scale of 1-5, Rise for Me deserves a 6.
Kat Henry Doran,
Wild Women Reviews
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Limerickly Speaking
Traveling back in time. . . with Limerickly Speaking by Edith Segelin Bonferraro.
We were given this delightful collection
of limericks by a proud brother and friend. And what a gift this turned out to
be. Author Bonferraro uses her gift for word usage and imagination, taking us
back to a gentler place in time when words were appreciated and used to goodwill.
This collection will make you laugh, and think, and enjoy the finer things in
life.
For that next snowy afternoon in front of
a toasty fire, pick this book up. . . and enjoy.
On a scale of 1-5, Limerickly Speaking
deserves a 5.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Blind Faith by Susan Payne
The Peninsular Wars, as all conflicts do, sends extraordinary numbers of the “walking wounded” home to Britain. Many spent the rest of their days languishing in the depths of self-pity and despair, with few if any possibilities for a future.
Quinn Lancaster, Earl of Headley, opens his ancestral home to soldiers who are yet incapable of returning home
due to traumatic visual impairments. Headley is simply the messenger, escorting
veterinarian Cassie Woods at the request of one of the men. While she tends to
this first of many patients, Quinn stands by, silently assuming what she is and
isn’t, instead of confronting the situation head on.
As the idiom has often predicted, he makes
an ass of himself until he throws caution—and ego—to the winds and opens up to
this delightful caretaker.
As with many of her earlier novels, Susan
Payne infuses her plot lines with the rudiments of contemporary practices and concepts.
With Blind Faith she has used the
basics of occupational therapy. Cassie’s methods, though new and ground-breaking
for 1814, are now readily accepted in many rehabilitation centers. The reader
is better for it.
On a scale of 1-5, Blind Faith deserves
a 4.
Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women
Reviews
Sunday, January 10, 2021
The Sea Archer
When opposites meet the attraction is undeniable, but Fate has other plans.
The Sea Archer, a contemporary 2018 release, Fantasy Rose line for the Wild Rose Press, written by Jeny Heckman.
Overview:
Raven Hunter has survived unimaginable tragedy and
loss in her life, surviving with her twin brother at her side by sheer grit and
the desire to create music. But loss and chronic abuse have left their marks on
her spirit. Raven craves someone who will love and care about her, not
micro-manage every aspect of her life.
Finn Taylor has achieved his dream by working as a
marine biologist, caring for endangered species in Hawaii. After meeting shy,
reticent Raven, his life takes on new meaning.
The attraction is undeniable. However, different lifestyles,
show business vultures, peculiar dreams, and an unbelievable proclamation that
they could be the direct descendants of Poseidon and Apollo threaten to divide
them forever. Will they accept their destiny and begin the quest of a lifetime
or will they remain in their comfortable yet separate existence?
On a scale of 1-5, The Sea Archer deserves a 4.
Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews
Monday, January 4, 2021
Stolen Son
“Apparently, luck was out
to lunch.”
Stolen Son, Book 6, Star Smuggler series by TS Snow.
More than two decades have passed since the hostilities with the Severans came to an end and peace has returned to Felida. Unfortunately, in the ensuing years, Andi Tall Trees has died as a result of the dangers related to a late-in-life pregnancy and Sinbad she’en Singh remains deep in his grief—and his cups. Then, an opportunity to relive the adventures of his youth becomes too enticing to ignore. As Lynx, his grand-cub, and Mal, his youngest son, are thrilled to say, “We’re off to see the world.” With that Sinbad she’en Singh discovers a new lease on life.
Until
Mal is kidnapped by slave traders and once again the threat to the unity of his
clan is threatened. The hunt for his stolen son is on but time after time the
search is thwarted—at first by Federal Enforcement agents, then by Mal’s determination
to survive the horrors of trafficking. After several “luck was out to lunch”
moments, more familial lines than just the she’en Singh clan are reunited,
mainly due to Sinbad’s newfound recognition of the value of strong family ties.
Our Review: Just when we thought this Space Opera/Futuristic Family Saga had reached a satisfying conclusion, author Snow still showed us a few last cards she’d kept hidden up her sleeve. For that, we were enriched by the opportunity to explore new cultures and new worlds while cheering for the multi-layered McAllister--she’en Singh clan.
On a scale of 1-5, Stolen Son deserves a 5.
Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews
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