As you can imagine, ending up as a single mom was not what I had planned for myself – or my kids. But it happened and I have no regrets. They say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. And yet sometimes, wouldn’t it be nice to just…
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Butterflies from above by Melissa Stuart| Book review/ Giveaway/ Author Interview
…After my grandmother passed away, yellow butterflies sometimes appeared above me when I was horseback riding. Same with my little girl when she would ride. It brought such comfort when they appeared during a sad time…
Cinderella Didn’t Live Happily Ever After: The Hidden Messages in Fairy Tales by Anne E. Beall| Review and Author Interview
…Cinderella Complex is a term that some therapists use to describe a fear of independence and strong desire to be taken care of (like a child). I certainly know people who identify with beloved fairy tales and wish their lives resembled these stories. So, it’s possible that…
The Rise of the Last Beast Kingdom – the Reason for Capitalism by Loves GOD| Bookblast
…has also been noted by the archeological studies that what is known as “the Uruk expansion” began at the time Eridu was abandoned – at the time YeHoVaH confused the Language and spread the peoples out of the areas they had settled before the confusion. Archeological findings indicate a period of rapid…
BIG WILD LOVE ADVENTURE by Julianna Keyes|Book Blast
…She’s been skydiving, bungee jumping and white water rafting, but nothing thrills—or terrifies—her as much as the blank page. She loves Chinese food, foreign languages, baseball and television, though not…
Daddies and Daughters Stick Together by Aissatou Balde and Diariatou Sow
…awarding a $15 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour…Well, that’s all for today. We hope you enjoyed the excerpts and will consider adding this children’s picture book to your childs library. Let us know what you think in the comments below…
BAD BOYS DON’T DATE CLUMSY GIRLS by KE Strand|Book Blast
…remember to enter the giveaway for your chance to win a $10 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour from todays author…
My Favorite quote from a book| 2022-5-25 WEDNESDAY WEEKLY BLOGGING CHALLENGE
…author Pepper Pace. Her romance novels are some of my favorite. Unfortunately, a quote from any of the books I have read is not coming…
Rock My Heart by Nadia Blair| Book Blast
…senator’s daughter. By night, she’s a struggling artist. She doesn’t do scandal or media scrutiny, but when wicked rock god Sloan Elliot asks her to paint him for a charity event, she can’t resist. It’s for a good cause, right? She promises herself she won’t become his latest conquest—or have her love life splashed all over page one. During their studio sessions, Madelynn can’t deny their…
Marines Don’t Cry by Daniel Garcia and Jacqueline C. Garcia| Book Blast
…“You Don’t Have Enough Bullets”
As we left the Arab village and continued toward Baghdad, the security patrol noticed something odd. In the distance, the guards saw large groups of people coming toward the caravan. About 20,000 people were walking toward us and were converging on us. The people were coming from both sides of the road. The military escort responsible for my safety became agitated and concerned. The…
THE LITTER by Kevin R. Doyle| Book Review
…be a logophile. I absolutely love words. But I also don’t always remember the cool words I have come across. So it feels like I found a new word to love when I found it three years…
The Litter by Kevin R. Doyle| book blast
…He’s also written three crime thrillers, The Group, When You Have to Go There, and And the Devil Walks Away, and one horror novel, The Litter. In the last few years, he’s begun working on the Sam Quinton private eye series, published by Camel Press. The first Quinton book, Squatter’s Rights, was nominated for the 2021 Shamus award for Best First PI Novel. The second book, Heel Turn, was released in March of…
Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Two books I can’t wait to read and one I’m finishing up. 2022-4-20
…little brother, Isaiah. But as much as Alex tries, he often comes up short. It’s hard to for him to be present when every time he touches an object or person, Alex sees into its future. When he touches a scoop, he has a vision of him using it to scoop ice cream. When he touches his car, he sees it years from now, totaled and underwater. When he touches Talia, he sees them at the precipice of breaking up, and that terrifies him. Alex feels these visions are a curse, distracting him, making him anxious and unable to live an ordinary life…
BUNSTER: AN EASTER STORY by Christine Hwang Panzer
…Bunster: An Easter Story by Christine Hwang Panzer. We have an author interview, giveaway, and our review of this childrens book.
Grey Dawn of Dharaven Bk.1: Katz Island by Katherine E. Soto| Spotlight and Giveaway
…I enjoy reading fantasy novels, so I’m intrigued by the premise. I want to know more about the Earth Dragon Clan. Grey Dawn of Dharaven sounds interesting and the fact it is book one of a series has my hopes up…
Are You Okay, Elliot Hart? by Kate S. Martin| spotlight and giveaway
…gained a teaching qualification at Manchester. Nowadays, Kate spends her days teaching English at a local high school in Cheshire and her evenings are spent writing stories close to her
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More books on The Mirabal Sisters
…: From Caterpillars To Butterflies by Raynelda A. Calderon. I found myself down a rabbit hole looking for information on the sisters and came out with a few gems of information on the subject, as well as questions and other topics to look into, like the Parsley Massacre…
THE MIRABAL SISTERS: FROM CATERPILLARS TO BUTTERFLIES by Raynelda A. Calderon
…remembering the story of the Mirabal sisters every 25th of November means much more than narrating the story of how this specific date came to be chosen. It is about re-claiming the real lesson of the life and death of the three Dominican sisters…
Beyond Her Calling by Kellyn Roth| Book review, giveaway, author interview
…or one—we get really upset, then we’re mostly okay with it afterwards. We’re both no-nonsense with children, as well, though not without leaving room for creativity (as long as it’s within reason). I wish I were Aunt Daphne, but I’m afraid I never quite shall be…
The Heretics Hymnal by Ken Dalton
…feel the juxstaposition of iPhones and Teslas with the old fashioned jargon from an old nostalgic detective noir film appealing. Sayings like “…the skinny, patsy, and Sucker, and fink. I can’t remember the last time I heard the word fink. All together, they made the novel fun and engaging for me…
PEOPLE OF THE SUN by Ben Gartner
…In the time of the Aztec, a scoundrel named Cortés arrives and the kids are forced to make an extremely difficult decision: If you could change history, should you? For more twists…
I CELEBRATE MY VOICE by Nonku Kunene Adumetey
…story in my head and then add the characters later. It easy to create the storyline and allow that to flow and develop. Assigning characters…
Discovery of the Five Senses Book One – The Urban Boys Series by K.N. Smith
A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve heightens the senses of five friends. Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell become super-gifts that forever change the world. But furious battles confront the boys as they try to understand their sensory super powers in a race to save mankind. With light beings and mysterious strangers complicating their plight, will the boys be able to defeat the evil Druth before it’s too late? Get prepared for the twisting and grinding of this award-winning, action-adventure story — an edge-of-your-seat narrative for young and mature readers alike.
OLIVE AND THE VALENTINE’S SPELL by Helen Millman
Welcome back to Lamon Reviews. Today is our stop on the spotlight tour for Olive and the Valentine’s Spell by…
CINDI’S CHOCOLATE VALENTINE by Beverley Reichman|Spotlight & Guest Post
…I rescued my first kitten, Boots, from under an old appliance in a barn when I was in 4-H. My mom was not happy! We already had two Beagles and a parakeet. Having pets as a child taught me not only about responsibility, but even more importantly, they taught me about compassion, empathy and unconditional love…
The Last Keeper by J.V. Hilliard| Bookblast
…The two of us must make a grim picture, he thought, sitting in the middle of a stillness born of death rather than peace, surrounded by petrified trees and scorched earth. This hollow will never be a natural place again…
Orientation #FOWC| 2022-2-1
…Petriv walks out of the small cottage. A large smile plastered on his pale face. The small gotee he started last week, framing his chin. Making Mánta think of actors like Pierce Brosnan, only slightly shorter, and with more muscles and tatoos. Petriv strolls up, stopping short of the car, but making no attempt to help rangle the dogs. Mánta’s apparent unease unnoticed. The neighbor is saying words now, his small mouth is moving, looking…
Best Book, Movie, or TV Show from 2021| Long and Short WWC #4
…usually go with series that I have finished and enjoyed. Like 24 or Big Bang Theory. Those two are fun to revisit…
The Democratization of the Private Market by Carine Schneider
…Netherlands and received her degree in psychology and sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is a frequent speaker at conferences around the world, including at President Obama’s 2016 Global Entrepreneurial Summit, and has authored various articles and chapters in industry publications. She currently serves as a member
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Read Between The Lines by Rachel Lacey| Book Review
…Breslin is a romance author by night, and works for her father at Breslin Property Development by day. When she has to terminate the lease of the beautiful Rosie Taft, owner of Between The Pages book store, the second thoughts begin and she isn’t as alright with her job…
GIDEON’S GRANDCHILDREN by Bill Jaquette
…back to Lamon Reviews. Today is our stop on the blog tour of GIDEON’S GRANDCHILDREN by Bill Jaquette. Thank you to iRead Book…
Mirrors and Mysteries (Fairy Tales of the Magicorum Book 9) by Christina Bauer
…Instead, Grayson now teaches at the Thornfield home for shifter orphans. Even better, her boss is none other than the sexy alpha, Dex. It’s all good until a mysterious witch, Jocasta, appears in a nearby tower, demanding that Dex and Grayson discover the true nature of all Rapunzels. If not, Lady R will return to claim Grayson… and Thornfield will be wiped out by the evil Prism Master…
Beyond The Mask by Thomas Grant Bruso
…As much I enjoyed story time with the kids, I couldn’t wait to delve into my quiet corner of the house with a cup of tea. I wanted to start on my homework, especially after Dylan’s stomach-churning episode…
Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi
…Good for protecting your eyes from residue splatter or from the venom that an attacking creature might spray in your direction. I only use them when absolutely necessary because even wizards don’t seem to have conjured up a solution for preventing fog-up…
Can’t Think Straight by Isabel Scheck
…When she glances my way the butterflies
shoot through my heart…
This Is How Reading Multiple Book Blogs Can Enrich Your Reading Life
…But thats not what got me. What struck me was a harsh realization I had as I was reading. I have been so engrosed with finding Indigenous authors from North America. I feel like I have had blinders on. It had not occured to me to broaden my search parameters to include countries like Aotearoa (New Zealand), or Austalia. And not just them, but the rest of the world…
Never Enough by Kristina M. Sanchez Cover Reveal
…Mina’s adoptive family had treated her like the perfect princess and little girl they always wanted. Val was the only one who’d ever seen her for who she really was; she’d never wanted to be a princess. But after what happened when she was sixteen,…
Author Interview with Featured author Lyvita Brooks
…ks is an author and podcaster. She uses her platform as a way to help and teach Christians ways to create space in their life to commune with God, intentionally and daily. Lyvita´s book, The Me Project: Who am I & Whose am I, is available for pre-order on her website and blog here. Her Podcast is titled Hanging Out With Jesus Podcast…
Soul’s Day Box Set Cover Reveal
Today we are happy to bring you the Cover Reveal to the Soul’s Day Box Set. Pre-orders are available now, so don’t wait to purchase you set today.
Author Interview and Blog Tour for Notorious Minds Box Set
Discover a narcissistic grandmother running an underground syndicate, or a support group bent on murder…and even a serial killer who turns his victims into fairytale creatures. Prepare to delve into an elite killing team who made a mistake, an oil rig filled with secrets ready to explode….
WWW Wednesday April 8, 2020
WWW Wednesday for April 8, 2020. Update for Lamon Reviews. What we are reading, have read, and will read next!!
Lamon Reviews Interview with Indie Author Daisy Rodriguez
This week we get to interview the author of The Prince Within, Daisy Rodriguez. I had a wonderful time learning…
Lamon Reviews interview with author Jude Austin
Featured author interview with Jude Austin. Latest novel Homecoming will be released April 2, 2020 “…I actually think that having fan works made of your stuff is the highest compliment any creator can be paid.”
Reading and Book Reviews Update
I thought it would be a good idea to update everyone on what books I have been reading. I was…
Lamon Reviews blog interview with author Vincent Sterling
Vincent Sterling is a writer living in the Southwest of the United States, with his wonderful wife and three children. He has recently released his latest novella entitled The Deep Hollow. …
Book Review of The Illness Lesson by Clare Beams
Women and girls in 1871 are expected to be timid and become productive members of society by being wives and mothers. Samuel Hood believes women and girls should be taught as boys, to think, understand, use logic, and reflect. To that end, he raised and taught his daughter, Caroline, to think independently…
Lamon Reviews interview with author Helen Khan
Today I have the privilege to interview author of Shrouds Over Eden: a voice for the broken-hearted, Helen Khan.
Lamon Reviews interview with author Gail Meath
Gail Meaths’ latest novel is titled Scandal in Boston, and is due for release on March 19, 2020. I am very excited to introduce our featured author interview for this week.
Lamon Reviews Blog Interview with Jeff Schanz
I am excited to interview Jeff Schanz, indie author of a wonderful new novel titled A Vampyre’s Daughter, now available on Amazon.
The Poison Profession by Rachel Wright Review by KDJLamon
The Poison Profession by Rachel Wright My rating: 4 of 5 stars Crail is a world-renowned assassin, Akela wants to…