Honest and Courageous.

In all honesty, it's hard to express how I feel about this book.
It is a traumatic, and deeply moving account of a mothers grief and struggle, to cope and come to terms with the loss of her child.
It is beautifully written and gripped me from page one. The authors honesty and expressive writing held me captivated...tossed by so many varied emotions as I read.
This is a personal account of tragic loss, and as such I find it hard to know if I should recommend it.
And yet, Slings & Arrows, is a powerful story that could be of great help and comfort to someone grieving the loss of a precious child.

http://www.amazon.com/Slings-Arrows-Julie-Elizabeth-Powell-ebook/dp/B005MAWNFI/ref=cm_rdp_product

Gathering Storm...FREE

What with editing and illness, it has taken a while to get Gathering Storm, the thrilling sequel to Through a Glass, published. However, at last the book is out there and doing extremely well.

The book will be free on Amazon Kindle, from Sunday Dec 7th until Dec 11th. I hope readers will take this opportunity to grab a copy of this dark, exciting fantasy.


GATHERING STORM

A few years have passed since Irene left Stagman and returned to her own world. In that time, her love for him has not diminished.

 Driven by desire to be with him; Irene goes in search of her painting, Through a Glass. Sold in an exhibition, Irene has no idea where it is. She must find it! The painting is a portal, her only way to return to the man she loves. But will he be waiting for her as he promised? Will she have the courage to take that step of faith and return to him? Knowing there will be no way back.

 Irene is blissfully unaware that returning to Stagman will plunge her into grave danger...unaware she will be a pawn in the hands of an evil tyrant. A King, whose only desire, is to destroy the man she loves.

 Will Irene's return be the catalyst that plunges Stagman's world into war and tragedy?

 

Other Books by Y I Lee :

Through a Glass

The Shadowed Valley

A Rat and A Ransom

http://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Storm-Through-Glass-Book-ebook/dp/B00Q1RUV8W/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417951538&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=Througha+Glass%3B+Gathering+Storm

GATHERING STORM

It took longer than expected, but at last, GATHERING STORM, the thrilling sequel to Through a Glass is published.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q1RUV8W

Excellent. This is a really good story.

This is Nate Roten's debut novel. It was among a number of books put forward for a vote. It won. Having voted for it myself, I received a copy to read and review. I'm glad I did, because this is a great read. The writing style is fast paced, pulling the reader ever deeper in. Okay, in the beginning, it's a bit slow going; but boy, once it gets moving!!

I'm not going to do a breakdown of the story, as others have already done that. Suffice to say, the story revolves around young Graham, a fifteen year old orphan with incredible powers. Graham knows that two mysterious people Chase and Cavaness hold the answers he needs to his nightmares and the strange powers...powers he can't control, and that he fears will harm those around him.
With his best friend Damien, he goes in search of Cavaness, but the boys find more than they bargained for.

Every character in the book has great depth, there was not one I could say was weak and unconvincing; even those with a minor role to play. I particularly loved little Ailey. She was basically silent, being a mute; but boy, did she make her presence felt.

However, I do have one complaint. In parts, I found myself editing! Which was annoying and a shame, as this is an excellent story. It's the reason I gave the book four, instead of five stars; which to my mind it deserved.

Aegis: Catalyst Grove is excellent and one I recommend. The way it ended, I know there is more to follow...great!!! 

http://www.amazon.com/Aegis-Catalyst-Grove-Series-Book-ebook/dp/B00MSQ7EC6/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_1

I eagerly awaited this book...I was not disappointed.

I loved Scribbles by Tommie Lyn, and have waited eagerly for the next book. And I have to say Scribbles 11: Escape, has not disappointed. What a thriller! It was great to catch again with Meg MacAllister, and a character I loved in the first book, Granny Mac. However, it’s important to state that Scribbles 11 stands alone, as the author ties things up nicely. But I would certainly suggest reading both the books, as they are great! Scribbles 11 takes you on a heck of a ride. Meg and Johnny have rec...more I loved Scribbles by Tommie Lyn, and have waited eagerly for the next book. And I have to say Scribbles 11: Escape, has not disappointed. What a thriller! It was great to catch again with Meg MacAllister, and a character I loved in the first book, Granny Mac. However, it’s important to state that Scribbles 11 stands alone, as the author ties things up nicely. But I would certainly suggest reading both the books, as they are great! Scribbles 11 takes you on a heck of a ride. Meg and Johnny have recently married, and are off on their honeymoon, which quickly turns into a nightmare, as a black SUV is following them. They have no idea why, and so begins a race to escape it. To make matters worse, whenever they stop for food or gas they see Johnny’s face splashed across the TV’s, proclaiming him to be a murderer. Now they are forced to keep a low profile, and when they stop on the roadside and briefly leave their car, it is stolen by a couple of thieves. Their only choice is to take the old truck the thieves have abandoned, which without giving the story away, proves to work in their favour. The story quickly hots up, culminating in a pretty shocking scenario. Frighteningly, it is something that God forbid, could so easily happen in this day and age. It is hard to say more without giving away spoilers. Suffice to say Scribbles 11: Escape, was everything I’d hoped, and kept me reading late into the night…I’m not complaining. It’s a great thriller, and I highly recommend it. http://www.amazon.com/Scribbles-II-Escape-MacAllister-Novel-ebook/dp/B00H8JXZX0/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412111544&sr=1-2&keywords=Scribbles+by+Tommie+Lyn

Loved This!!

 

I loved this, it's become one of my favourite books. I wasn't sure when I first started to read it, as I thought it was about elves and such...not a subject I'm particularly interested in. I was imagining little people with long pointed ears, how wrong can you be!

To me this is very much an adult fantasy. The hero Duke Vahn is gorgeous! He's an Elva who are the superior race...tall, strong and elegant. Where as the Itzi are small, inferior and more often than not, slaves.
Kee a free Itzi is orphaned and chooses to become Duke Vahn's free will slave. Understandably, she falls for him. The Duke is a good man...authoritative, but kind and fair.

To me Kee epitomizes true self sacrifice and service. At first I found her irritating and annoying, but as I read on I grew to like her. She had great strength and integrity, both of which she certainly needs as the story unfolds.
This is the first of three books. I've read them all avidly and can't recommend them highly enough.
They are well written and challenge on the issues of prejudice, slavery and cruelty.

http://www.amazon.com/Dukes-Handmaid-Book-Ascendancy-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00102936Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411466371&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Dukes+Handmaid

This short story is brill!!

 

 

Dust is brilliant! It's a short story, and on reflection probably just as well, due to the tension it engenders. It's a unique story! Well written and fast paced. It certainly makes you think. When I'd finished it, I found myself trying to figure out the best place to hide, if such a frightening scenario should happen in the here and now...scary thought.

Great story, I loved it.

http://www.amazon.com/Dust-Expanded-Allison-M-Dickson-ebook/dp/B004WP2JDK/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411465524&sr=1-1&keywords=Dust+by+Allison+M.+Dickson