How Did That Mouse Get In Our House by Reid Kaplan
***** Five Stars

What an awesome children's story. I loved the mouse on the cover so much I one-clicked this book and I'm so glad I did, what an wonderful story to go along with the brilliant illustrations.

Bravo! To both the author and illustrator. The final product is nothing short of spectacular. I highly recommend this book to anyone with or without children, because it was such a fun read.

Review: 100 WILD Mushrooms: Memoirs of the '60s

100 WILD Mushrooms: Memoirs of the '60s by Eva Pasco
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



What can I say? Blast from the past and much more! The detail in these memoirs is incredible. The author has taken me back to times that have been long forgotten about, until reading this book.

To go back to my childhood and remember all the little things that have drifted out of my memories over the decades is nothing short of FUN. The author's mixture of humor and heart felt moments make these memoir's an enjoyable read. I love being whisked away to an easier time and my innocence of childhood, which several decades of life struggles have made murky at best. The family drive, the ice cream truck, tagging along with my older sister (even when she didn't want me there) are just the tip of the iceberg of inclusions in this book of memoir's and we can all relate to every page.

I loved this book and want to thank the author for taking me on a trip I didn't even know I wanted to go on! Well done!

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Review: The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery

The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery by Jennifer S. Alderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery
What an intriguing story set in Amsterdam a place I've never been to, but now would love to see. The way the author describes everything is nothing short of spectacular. I feel like I was standing right there.

The story or a young Zelda and an internship and eventually entry to the master's program she has applied for is mystery and excellent. As we follow Zelda as she stumbles her way through a trying time for the museum she is interning for and the case of returning stolen art work to the rightful owners. Zelda tries extremely hard to impress the project manager only to mess everything up.

The story behind the stolen art work project was fascinating and told with great detail a lot of this I had no idea had went on or is still going on. So thank you for teaching me something.

I give this book 5 of 5 stars and would recommend this novel.

Well done, Jennifer S. Alderson.


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Review: Broken

Broken by Jex Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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What can I say about Broken except I'm brokenhearted I finished it.

Jex Lane has outdone herself once again. Just when I thought she couldn't possibly top Sire... she does. The story is so captivating from page one to the very last. My heart ached, was full of joy, and was completely pissed off at times, but that is how I know these books are the real deal. They make me feel anything and everything.

It's going to be a long year waiting for the next installment, but I have a feeling something else, Jex Lane, has up her sleeve will keep us satisfied.

Thank you, Jex Lane, for providing such a wonderful world to escape to, even if it's only for a little while. Well done!



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Review: Miriamne the Magdala

Miriamne the Magdala by J.B. Richards
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Miriamne the Magdala-The First Chapter in the Yeshua and Miri Novel Series by JB Richards

What can I say about this masterpiece 2000 years in the making? I will admit, I was reluctant to read this novel believing it was about Jesus and the bible. Boy how wrong I was and I've never been happier to be wrong either. This story, at its core, is about young love and the struggles that plague us all when falling in love for the first time.

What a delightful, intriguing page turner this turned out to be. I was mesmerized throughout the entire story. Yeshua and Miriamne are the perfect couple. Although, we know of Yeshua's destiny it didn't damper this story one bit.

The way JB Richards weaves this story through this novel with beautiful scenery, explanations of so much misunderstood text, and the subtle way in which she handles the miracles preformed throughout the story, is nothing short of brilliant. In one scene in particular, Miri births a goat and after reading this scene I truly feel as if I was in the room watching the scene unfold. Brilliant, simply brilliant.

Thank you JB Richards for sharing such an inspirational story and persuading me to see the novel for what it is, a young love story that will fill your heart and soul.

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Miriamne-Magdala-First-Chapter-Yeshua/dp/1503548422

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Review: The Body on the Barstool

The Body on the Barstool by Lolli Powell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Body on the Barstool (A Top Shelf Mystery) by Lolli Powell

What an intriguing story about love, loss and murder. What starts off as a simple murder –a body found on a bar stool in Erica Fountain's tavern –turns into healing the past, present and future for everyone involved.

This story swept me in from page one and kept me guessing to the end, which is saying a lot, for I am the type of person who can usually figure out the ending before it happens. Not this time which was quite delightful.

Highly recommended, this cozy mystery is well constructed and the written words flow flawlessly throughout the entire novel.

Well done Lolli Powell!

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Barstool-Top-Shelf-Mystery-ebook/dp/B01N3KIINE

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Hey Everyone,

Just a personal note about book reviews.

Thank you to the wonderful people at Uncaged Book Reviews for the awesome feature story and review of my novel Control. It's simply amazing to be part of great magazine that dedicates itself to bring books to the masses.

I write for the joy of writing but to realize that people enjoy the stories I write is an incredible feeling giving me the strength to keep writing.

For all authors, keep plugging away and tell the stories you love to tell. This will lead to people loving them back.

To readers, keep reading and immersing yourself in stories that authors pour their hearts and souls into and I promise it will never be a waste of time.

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Review: An Enlightening Quiche

An Enlightening Quiche by Eva Pasco
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an incredible story from start to finish. The way Pasco weaves the story around a winning heirloom quiche recipe is nothing short of spectacular. I loved everything about this novel from the characters, to the world, she made everything believable. There is not one moment in this story where I questioned what was happening or who these characters were. Well done, Eva Pasco.

The story follows the lives of two women in their forties who have been rivals since their youth. A third women's outside perspective of the two. We are privy to the mysteries of their youth as the story unfolds, all the while they struggle to figure out where things went wrong and how to fix them. All secrets from the past are swirled together making the women live, regret and learn, before ultimately forgiving, loving and moving forward with their lives.


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