#375 - Afterlife (Box Set)

The Afterlife Series Box Set by Willow Rose

My rating: 2 of 5 stars










I must admit that I had been expecting far more form this read, than it actually managed to deliver.

Disappointingly, it did have potential to be really quite good. However, the author's use of language was a little too naive. At times the plot hit just about the right tempo, and at others it just limped along. Even if this book was written specifically for the YA group, it falls short.

As far as characterisation was concerned, I never truly invested in Meghan, she came across as a miss nelly-know-all-goodie-gumdrops. As for Mick ..... stalker!

I was also failed to be convinced about the whole spiritual realm the author had going on, and wondered just why she portrayed it so near to real life with weddings, births etc.

If the writing had been tightened up, and a careful eye kept on pace, as well as just a little bit more imagination into the possibilities of the adventures the spirits' could have got up to, then this had the promise to be a much better read.

The end was precipitous, and left answers about what had gone on in Meghan's life, and also who the actual agent for the darkside is at the Academy. Will I bother with the 4th book in the series. Honestly, I'm not sure, if it comes up as a freebie then maybe, but I wouldn't waste hard earned on buying a copy.


Product details:

This was featured as one of my Daily Selections' back in March of this year.

A box set featured Books 1 (Beyond); Book 2 (Serenity); and Book 3 (Endurance).  You can download it from Amazon HERE.  At the time of writing this post it's available at £3.39 for the three books.

A further book (Book 4: Courageous) has now also been released.

I will update the "Review by Series" page with the details - it's the Afterlife Series.


Errors/Bug Bears:

There are quite a few I'm afraid, and I have to say that in my personal opinion "gotten" is the scourge of the imagination ..... it's the laziest use of language that I can imagine, so bear that in mind when you read my list below ...... eyes down, here we go:

2%:  A hundred years?  That was an incredible long time.

Correct to:

A hundred years?  That was an incredibly long time.

3%:  You will get a lot of them answered the coming days when you begin your education.

Correct to:

You will get a lot of them answered in the coming days when you begin your education.

6%:  It is so we know when it is time to go get them.

Missing conjunction and suggested amendment to text, correct to:

It is so we know when it's time to go and get them.

8%:  Mrs Ohayashi came awful close to my ear.

Correct to:

Mrs Ohayashi came awfully close to my ear.

9%:  Later when it was dinnertime and we had gotten our plates full ....

Correct to:

Later when it was dinnertime and our plates were full ...

10%:  I had been wanting to ask Mick for advice but didnLt dare.

Correct to:

I had been wanting to ask Mick for advice but didn't dare.

12%:  .....we haven't quite gotten to that part yet.

Correct to:

...we haven't quite got to that part yet.

14%:  I put both my palms on the mirror and pressed myself through, this time with no resistance and not much exhaustion.  I had gotten much better at this.

Correct to:

I put both my palms on the mirror and pressed myself through, this time with no resistance, and not much exhaustion.  I was getting much better at it now.

16%:  The chair must have gotten the message because all of a sudden it started moving ....

Correct to:

The chair must have got the message because all of a sudden it started moving ....

17%:  I shouldn't have peeked in that book and I shouldn't have broken the rules by leaving the Academy.  If I hadn't done any of all that ......

Correct to:

I shouldn't have peeked in that book and I shouldn't have broken the rules by leaving the Academy.  If I hadn't done any of all that ......

18%:  .....but all I remember is that I am an American girl, and that is a very big country to go look for two people.

Correct to:

 .....but all I remember is that I am an American girl, and that it's a very big country to go and look for two people.

19%:  But I don't understand why I wasn't send direct to Hell ....

Correct to:

But I don't understand why I wasn't sent direct to Hell ....

19% (further amendment):  I have gotten permission from Rahmiel to take you with me.

Correct to:

I have gained permission from Rahmiel to take you with me.

WORK IN PROGRESS ... so you might need to check back later.

21%: Will she remember anything?  I asked when we had gotten back to the Academy ....

Correct to:

Will she remember anything?  I asked when we had got back to the Academy ....

23%:  And what about Jason?  You never helped him did you?  What kind of a friend does that?  They tell you it is for his best, but how could it be?

Correct to:

And what about Jason?  You never helped him did you?  What kind of a friend does that?  They tell you it's best for him, but how could it be?

24%:  You are the only one who hasn't gotten her dress yet .....

Correct to:

You are the only one who hasn't got her dress yet .....

25%:  Even though I had definitely gotten better at going through solid objects, .....

Correct to:

Even though I had definitely got better at going through solid objects, ..... 

25% (further amendment):  Maybe Jason hadn't even gotten home from school yet.

Correct to:

Maybe Jason hadn't arrived home from school yet.

32%:  The whole class burst into laughter.

Suggested change to wording:

The whole class burst out laughing.

33%:  He could always make me feel better after a night spend so close to human despair.

Correct to:

He could always make me feel better after a night spent so close to human despair.

46%:  I hated when he did that.

Correct to:

I hated it when he did that.

48%:  As second-year students, we had gotten used to it ....

Correct to:

As second-year students, we had become used to it ...

48% (further amendment):  I'll wager you didn't know I could that, huh?

Correct to:

I'll wager you didn't know I could do that, huh?

48% (further amendment): I chose Mai, with whom I had talked to a lot lately.

Correct to:

I chose Mai, with whom I had talked to a lot lately.

49%:  His eyes were fixated on the eye of the storm that seemed to be growing bigger and bigger in front of us.

Correct to:

His eyes were fixed on the eye of the storm that seemed to be growing bigger and bigger in front of us.

49% (further amendment):  As Mai said "THREE", I lifted my arms and bend forward.

Correct to:

As Mai said "THREE", I lifted my arms and bent forward.

51%:  Mai was right in front of me, her eyes fully focused, fixated on the path the professor made for us.

Correct to:

Mai was right in front of me, her eyes fully focused, fixed on the path the professor made for us.

56%:  ...... and it sure didn't make me any less anxious about the warnings I had gotten the last couple of months.

Correct to:

...... and it sure didn't make me any less anxious about the warnings I had received the last couple of months.

57%:  He had the right to know that I was going to visit Jason, that I had gotten my permission back.

Correct to:

He had the right to know that I was going to visit Jason, that I had been given back my permission.

58%:  I didn't even look at Mick, but soon realized that he had gotten up as well.

Correct to:

I didn't even look at Mick, but soon realized that he had also got up.

59%:  You only proposed because you knew that I had gotten permission to go outside the school area again .....

Correct to:

I didn't even look at Mick, but soon realized that he had gotten up as well.You only proposed because you knew that I had been given back permission to go outside the school area again .....

60%:  She has just gotten engaged to be married and this is supposed to be a happy time in her life.

Correct to:

She has just become engaged to be married, and this is supposed to be a happy time in her life.


69%:  He was physically tied under the desert in Egypt, but Salathiel, the Angel and Headmaster, had told me he had gotten stronger.

Correct to:

He was physically tied under the desert in Egypt, but Salathiel, the Angel and Headmaster, had told me he had become stronger.

70%:  I knew he looked at women differently that what I was used to.

Correct to:

I knew he looked at women differently that what I was used to.

71%:  It might take awhile before it is completely clear to you why you have gotten exactly this assignment.

Correct to:

It might take awhile before it is completely clear to you why you have been given exactly this assignment.

71% (further amendment):  I was glad we had gotten this.

Correct to:

I was glad we had been given this.

71% (further amendment):  I hate when we argue.

Correct to:

I hate it when we argue.

72%:  It was going to be beautiful beyond what I could ever dream of.

Correct to:

It was going to be beautiful beyond anything I could ever dream of.

72% (further amendment):  Abhik had already gotten his assignment and opened it.

Correct to:

Abhik had already received his assignment and opened it.

73%:  Maybe he will recall some of the time we spend together.

Correct to:

Maybe he will recall some of the time we spent together.

75%:  I have gotten this assignment to grow somehow, and that is what I intend to do.

Correct to:

I have been given this assignment to grow somehow, and that is what I intend to do.

77%:  Even here in the Spiritual Realm the human spirits often make it much harder on themselves than what is necessary.

Correct to:

Even here in the Spiritual Realm the hum spirits often make it much harder on themselves than what is necessary.

86%:  This was a difficult task for him.  But I finally understood why he had gotten that assignment.

Correct to:

This was a difficult task for him, but I finally understood why he had been given that assignment.


JUST A BIT MORE TO GO - CHECK BACK TOMORROW, WHEN I SHOULD HAVE FINISHED ADDING THE NOTES.

Hugs

Kay

My Daily Selection for Free Kindle Download on Amazon (DSOA)

A Warm December Wind

Mary Anne Gonzalez

Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Historical > Romance

Indie Writer (Self-published)

*Introducing a New Author to the Blog*

If in doubt, revert to type .... yep, an Historical Romance for today's selection.

Very much a shot in the dark, as it's a New Release; there are no Reviews; and I have never read this Author before:

Samantha Randall is a spirited young English beauty whose impetuosity puts her in a very compromising situation and the only thing that can salvage her reputation is marriage to Christopher Welles, a man she barely knows. As soon as the vows are spoken, her new husband whisks her off to his ship and they sail the following morning for America, to Christopher's home in the Spanish held Territory of West Florida. Though the voyage was uneventful, the same cannot be said for the newly-weds who are in constant conflict with each other - their fragile relationship, which they struggle to build, is forever being tested by misunderstandings and outside interference. Once settled in Christopher's home on the northern coast of Florida, they become closer and eventually fall in love - yet there are still challenges to come that will threaten to tear their world apart, some from outside forces beyond their control, others closer at hand.

With misfortune constantly overshadowing their lives, how will Christopher and Samantha - whose love was born of indiscretion and nurtured by enduring passion - be able to triumph over adversity and recapture the happiness that was so heartlessly taken from them?

I've taken a chance and downloaded it, if you would like to pick up a copy whilst it's free click HERE.

I haven't checked on Amazon for a few days, and was delighted to note that my Reviewer Status has risen (or dropped depending on which way one looks at it) to the late 2,000's .......... that made me very happy! I'm still heading in the right direction, it just takes longer the higher up the list you get.

There should be a couple of Reviews uploaded later on today, I've just finished reading a 3 Book Set, and also a short book of prose.

Happy reading for now peeps.

Hugs

Kay

My Daily Selection for Free Kindle Download on Amazon

The Autobiography of Peter Pan

RP Brockman

Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Fairy Tale > Fantasy

Indie Writer (Self-published)

*Introducing a New Author to the Blog*

The synopsis appealed to me .... who wouldn't want to find out what made Peter Pan tick?

Peter’s side of the story at last!

Mid-Summer Night’s Eve 1706

Quivering with fear and rage, a six-year-old Peter crouches among the multi-coloured blooms and exotic scents at the bottom of his family’s enormous garden. He is determined to run away. Bored with her distinguished but dull companions, the exquisitely beautiful but rashly daring Fairie, Tinkerbell, observes him. For mischief’s sake, or so she thinks, she shows herself and shockingly initiates a conversation with ‘this perfectly scrumptious little human being’. Soon Peter’s life is changed forever, with inter-dimensional repercussions that ring down the centuries. 

From the Fairies’ home dimension and the Neverland, a realm as cosy and boundless as a child’s imagination, to London’s filthy streets and burning skies, the adventures of the boy who wouldn’t grow up are fully told. Learn about Peter’s official adoption by the Fairies and his tempestuous, enduring relationship with Tinkerbell. Read the truth about where he found the Lost Boys and the surprise identity of his deadliest enemy. Find out what made Captain Hook tick, and discover the nature of Peter’s romantic attachments to Wendy and her progeny. His combat service with the Royal Air Force in World War Two is revealed for the first time, as is a scandal that shook two dimensions and still hides a deep secret in yet another. 

JM Barrie assigned the rights of ‘Peter Pan’ to Great Ormond Street Hospital for children. Many of those rights have now expired, but the desire to help GOSH lives on with Peter’s autobiography and 50% of the profits from this book will be donated to that cause.

Editor’s Note: 

Conventional publishers hate what cannot be categorized. Is this action–adventure? Romantic fiction, or fantasy? True autobiography, or military history? What if it is all those things? I don’t know myself, but thanks to Amazon Kindle, Peter’s real story can now be brought before the public. 

He first came to me for advice and assistance 30 years ago, mostly because I’d been an American paratrooper in my youth and had had a near-death experience in Vietnam. My published books are all based on myth and legend or the supernatural. He guessed rightly that I was not fully part of one world or the other, and chose me to act for him as editor of his memoirs. Fearing both the mad house and the talk show circuit, Peter was understandably shy of publicity. Back then, he decided against publication but has finally changed his mind. 

I would like to thank Jane Fuller and Kate Bevan for helping me prepare the manuscript for publication because, despite what Peter thinks, I’m no great shakes as an editor. 

Above all, Peter’s multi-dimensional life has been one of wonder and the mysteries of existence. His story is told with honesty and true feeling. We have altered nothing, apart from the correction of spelling and modernising some archaic slang for clarity.

Peter insists that it is not his intention to debunk Sir James Barrie’s work. Nor does he fear this autobiography will spoil anyone’s enjoyment of it. There may, however, be people who wish to read of the true events that gave birth to the classic book and stage play. Peter Pan hopes his readers will enjoy and benefit from the lessons of his long and extraordinary life.

I couldn't hit the button for this one, which is HERE, just in case I missed it later on - although it will be a very long time until I can get around to reading it, as my WTR list is getting longer by the day with the arrival of the postman.

Happy reading, and I hope you enjoy this one.

Hugs

Kay

My Daily Selection for Free Kindle Download on Amazon (DSOA(

A Wicked Deception

Margaret Tanner

Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Historical > Romance

*Introducing a New Author to the Blog*

Well, I say daily selection ....... that's a bit of a joke recently .... it should probably be "my sometimes daily, but more often that not a few times of a week selection".

Anyhoo, here's the selection for today - an Antipodean romance for a Sunday by the fire:

In 1854, the Australia goldfields swirl with the heated danger and betrayal of the Eureka Stockade rebellion. At the center of this maelstrom is Melanie O'Dea, a woman with a price on her head and the authorities on her heels. Melanie accepts aid from a neighbor, The Honorable Michael Guilford, but this places her in even more peril. After he seduces her and callously discards her, Melanie is left to fend for herself. Can she endure such treachery and survive the sweeping winds of uncertainty?

If you fancy giving it a go, then click HERE.

Hugs

Kay

#374 ~ The Watermen

The Watermen by Patrick Easter

My rating: 4 of 5 stars













(Tom Pascoe:  #1)


I was lucky enough to meet the Author, Patrick Easter at the Hailsham WI Book Club a month or so ago, and I have to say that the impression I had gained from him at the time was that he seemed to have certainly researched his subject well, and also had personal experience in policing (albeit of the modern day variety). He was also charming and packed full of charisma .... yes, it's true I have a bit of a crush on him!

Luckily, the organiser of the Group, Diane, lent me her copy of his novel to read for Review. As always with me, you will only get an honest one.

My first impressions were true, the book is well written, with good historical reference - apparently according to Patrick, real history buffs can pick holes in some of it - and do - but, for me it had an authentic feel, and that is all that counts are far as I'm personally concerned. The only thing that bothered me was his mention of Tom wearing a "blouse". Now, it's not the first time that I have come across this, I am sure some of you will remember my recent rant about an American Author that referred to a man's blouse. I am now beginning to wonder if I'm wrong, and they did clearly wear them. I think some historical research of my own might be called for, and then a slice of humble pie if they are proved right.

I have a huge liking for our leading man, Tom Pascoe, and also found myself routing for his side-kick Sam.

Why, oh why couldn't the lovely Miss Tompkins fall for him with a big bang? Although, I am still holding out hope that he can win her in the end, or find a worth lady from some other source.

All in all, a lovely and informative novel, and I can't wait to read the next one.

Four stars from me.


Product details:

I had a paperback copy and you can find it on Amazon HERE.

Happy reading.

Hugs

Kay.

My Daily Selection for Free Kindle Download on Amazon (DSOA)

Inconvenient Consequences

CS Day

Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Contemporary > Suspense

Indie Writer (Self-published)

*Introducing a New Author to the Blog*

Well, this one seems a little different, so I thought I would give it a go, especially as we are all a little addicted to technology these days:

Would you trust technology with your life?

Marin Massee is a computer programmer who prefers technology to people. People have let her down in the past. Technology has not. While designing a database and analysis system for a Pittsburgh hospital, she uses proprietary medical research to complete her pet project – a medical device that will change how humankind views terminal illness, disease, and aging. That is, if she ever tells anyone about it.

Dr. Patrick Stiles, a neurosurgeon, discovers Marin’s impropriety and forces her to deal with the consequences of her actions. Marin’s solitary life is turned upside down. And when the blueprints for her device are stolen, and the device brought to market, Marin’s worst fears are realized. For when the public begins trusting technology with their lives, everything goes wrong . . .

If you fancy giving it a go, then you can download the free Kindle file HERE.

Happy reading.

Hugs

Kay

My Daily Selection for Free Kindle Download on Amazon (DSOA)

Haunted From Within

(Maciek's Story (Book 1)

Ian CP Irvine

Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Mystery > Crime > Thriller > Suspense

*Introducing a New Author to the Blog*

Life is way too busy at the moment, and so it's not so much Daily Picks as every few days ........ I thought I would go a bit off piste this time and choose a Suspense.

With quite a few 4 and 5 star reviews, this seems to fit the bill:

When Peter Nicolson, a reporter with the Edinburgh Evening News, is almost killed by a gang leader out to make his mark, the only way to save his life is through a double kidney transplant. One of the first people in the world to be treated with the new genetic wonder drug 'SP-X4', Peter makes a remarkable

recovery. Yet as he recovers, his personality begins to change, and he discovers that he can see visions of unsolved killings committed by a murderer that no one has ever caught. Peter sets out to solve the murders, to track down the killer, and find out the truth behind the visions that he sees. 

As time progresses, and as Peter uncovers a trail of death that stretches across the United Kingdom and Europe, the makers of 'SP-X4' watch his actions from afar, anxious that he will uncover the incredible truth behind their new drug treatment, and conspiring to make sure he does not succeed in revealing it to the world. 

'Haunted From Within' is also the story of seven separate lives: readers will follow each character as the plot develops and their lives intersect,culminating in a surprise ending that few will predict.

Please beware: this book is based on fact: a medical phenomena that few understand and most are unaware of. At first, it may seem hard to believe. This is after all, just a story, a fast-paced thriller written to entertain you...but it will leave you wondering and talking about the definition of life' itself. Enjoy!

To get your copy whilst it's still free click HERE.

Happy reading.

Hugs

Kay

My Daily Selection for Free Kindle Download on Amazon (DSOA)

A Wild Night's Bride

(The Devil De Vere Series: Book #1)

Victoria Vane

Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Historical > Romance > Erotia

Indie Writer (Self-published )

*Introducing a New Author to the Blog*

This is only a short, and it's described as erotic romance, I'm not sure just how erotic though - seems an ideal selection as a little handy something to read on a commute, or better still cozied up by the fire on an early Autumn morning:

What happens when a struggling actress and a grieving widower come together in a night of unbridled debauchery orchestrated by a bored and machinating rake? With the devil in charge...there will be hell to pay!

She’s a lonely lady down on her luck... Phoebe Scott, alias Kitty Willis, is a struggling Covent Garden actress with a bruised heart and a closely guarded secret. 

He’s steadfast and eminently respectable.. Sir Edward Chambers, Ned to his intimates, is guilt-ridden over his beloved wife’s death and avowed to live out a rustic and mundane life … of celibacy. 

With the devil in charge — there will surely be hell to pay. Devil in disguise, Viscount Ludovic DeVere, is determined to return his best friend, Ned, to the land of the living. His meddling machinations result in a night of mind blowing passion after which “dull dog Ned” awakes to find himself in the King of England’s bed!

Even though I have no idea when I will get to this one, I've queued it up on Baby (for those that don't know that's my Kindle Fire's pet name).  If you want to take advantage whilst it's a free download too, click HERE.

As this is part of a series I will add the details on the Review by Series Page.

Up early this morning, as I have mountain of reading to get through, I'm Alpha reading a novel by an Author that has been featured on here before as a DSOA, but not sure if I am allowed to say their name, so I will be quiet (big surprise to my friends I'm sure, most of them would place large bets that is something I am simply not able to do!).

The Lord of Sod put in an appearance too this morning, I was just well on the way to dictating notes on the novel as I read it, and the battery ran out.  We have every size of battery going in large quantities (my children go through enough to run a small country's electrical needs, so there are always loads), but just not AAA - for the love of Mike .......... I just need one.

I received a copy from Anne Eliot yesterday of her Novel, Unmaking Hunter Kennedy.  It was beautifully wrapped with a love note and on the inside cover (which has a really groovy patten on it) she wrote a lovely note to me - thanks Anne.  I'm looking forward to digging my way down to that one.

Talking of digging my way down, I've got so many paper books lined up to read, that I've had to start a list.  I haven't even got to the ebooks that have been sent in either.  I am a certain not going to start to add in my DSOA's from here ... it would be too frightening a prospect - what I really need to do is brake a leg or three and need bed rest so I can read all day and most of the night to catch up - I think there are well over 100 piling up.

Right, typing isn't going to get the reading done.

Toodleooh all.

Hugs

Kay

My Daily Selection for Free Kindle Download on Amazon

Love Lost - The Accidental Time Traveler

Mark Fouyer

Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Science Fiction > Time Travel

Indie Writer (Self-published)

*Introducing a New Author to the Blog*

Today's pick is a time travel novel by Indie Writer Mark Foyer - who is new to me.

I thought I would give it a go, but first off "Traveler"?  Is that North American spelling for Traveller?

Any hoo, miss picky pants put to one side, here's the synopsis:

Samantha lost the love of her life during the Civil War. The man she loved and was promised to, leaves their home on Deer Isle, Maine and heads off to fight the injustice of slavery. After two years of witnessing the harsh realities of the Civil War, Harlin's letters to Samantha and his family abruptly stop. Almost a year later when his tour of duty should be finished, he hasn't returned, and no one knows what happened to him. Samantha has lost almost all hope of ever seeing Harlin again.

Almost one hundred and forty eight years later, Alan Long experiences a life changing event. His first trip to Stonington on Deer Isle Maine ends tragically; but now just one month later his second trip to the island offers him an almost unbelievable opportunity. 

Quite by accident, Alan finds himself transported back in time to 1864 where he meets Samantha. Alan is sure he has gone crazy, time travel is just not possible and yet he finds himself with the ability to travel back and forth from his time to hers. As they get to know each other, Alan learns of her situation and vows to do what he can to help her. Surely the technology of his time can shed a light on the darkness from her time.

Alan sets out on an unlikely journey to uncover what happened to Harlin using technology Samantha could never be told about. In a series of twists and turns he develops new friendships on this small island paradise. Two men twice his age cross his path and the three unite together to try and change an outcome that should never have occurred. 

If you fancy taking a chance on this New Release, with, or without the extra L, then you can download it for free at the moment HERE, after all what is an L between friends?

Hugs

Kay

#373 - Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2013

The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2013 by www.writersandartists.co.uk

My rating: 4 of 5 stars













I think that the number of Reviews' for this publication speak for themselves - the good points and bad points being upheld in equal measure as far as I am concerned.

One would hope that they have reached this edition without the relevant details being fully updated each time, but as this is my first time of purchase that remains to be seen I guess.

For the short time I have had this reference work, it has given me some valuable help, therefore 4 stars from me.

I believe that the 2014 edition has now been published, which is ever the problem with these kinds of books.

I purchased my copy from Amazon HERE if you are interested.

My Daily Selection for Free Kindle Download on Amazon

Conquests

Emily Murdoch

Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Historical > Norman

*Introducing a New Author to the Blog*

I was fairly excited to find this amongst the New Releases, as I'm loving a bit of Norman Conquest following our family trip to Herstmonceux Castle last month:

England, 1069. 

The nation is still recovering from the Norman invasion three years earlier - and adjusting to life under its sometimes brutal new rulers. 

A young girl trembles in the shadows of what was once her home. 

Avis is homeless and penniless, and with no family left alive she is forced to become a ward of Richard, the Norman lord who has taken her home.

But when King William decrees that Norman lords must marry Anglo-Saxon women Avis must make a terrible choice. 

Either marry the repulsive Richard or take a else chance on another Norman, Melville, a man she has never met. 

Soon she realises that survival in a time of turmoil and war depends of putting aide the prejudices of the past 

And if she can do so, kingdoms and hearts can still be among her 'Conquests'. 

A handful of Reviews, averaging at 4 stars, you can download it (for free at the moment) HERE.

Something really rather fabulous appeared in my Inbox the other day, a never before read manuscript from an author that has been featured on this blog before ... I have a copy of their new book to undertake my role of Alpha Reader ...... I'm currently having to be tied down with the excitement of it all! 

I'm just in the process of finishing off Patrick Easter's book, Watermen, and I will then start to cast my beady eye over it.  The reason I am so excited is because I am positively encouraged in the role of Alpha Reader to question and pick up anything before it goes to press.  It's a huge honour to be asked, and I am so grateful to be given this chance - I can't say who the book is written by yet, but watch this space for more news.

Happy reading.

Hugs, with a big smile on my face

Kay

#372 - Secrets of a Webcam Girl

Secrets of a Webcam Girl by Annabelle T. Baxter

My rating: 5 of 5 stars














This is another one of my Daily Selection of Free Kindle Downloads on Amazon (DSOA) from way back in March 2013, yes I am that far behind!

Originally I was interested in it as a part of the reference reading for my own novel, which has a high erotica content, and thought that it might be the usual full on but trite offerings that are so often seen.

I was totally, and happily wrong, it was so well written and very interesting. The Author gave a reasoned and entertaining view of her rise to, and life as, an Body Massage girl with happy endings (and sometimes beginnings).

My copy of the Kindle file has a much more appealing cover than this one - it's this one in fact:

Just two one very tiny typographical errors, meant that it was also a highly delivered quality ebook in that regard. If you're interested the Errors will (as usual) be listed on the full Blog Post #372 in September 2013 on my Blog.

5 stars from me.


Product Details

It was free for me at the time, but at the time of writing this post it is listed for £1.95 HERE, which is well worth the money in my view.

308 pages in length


Errors/Bug Bears:

Only one to mention after all. I went back to look and re-read one of them, and realised it was okay as it was.

57%:  If for no other reason than the human the human trafficking component ....

Correct to:

If for no other reason than the human the human trafficking component ....

Happy reading.

Hugs

Kay

#371 - Almost a Bride

Almost a Bride by Patricia McLinn

My rating: 4 of 5 stars













Wyoming Wildflowers Series Book 1



It's always refreshing to get a really nice reader after a disastrous one - and this is exactly what I got with this sweet little contemporary love story.

Matty and Dave, childhood sweethearts that everybody said would end up together, the only thing is it took six whole years of growing up before their happy ending.

The Author had an easy and flowing style, so much so, that I completely forgot the fact that it was peppered with North American English.

With no mistakes, or bug bears, it was a nice entertaining 4 star read.

It would be a perfect beach read, or something to while away a journey if contemporary romance is your thing.


Product Details

This was one of my DSOA selections, way back in mid-March of this year, and at the time of writing this post it's still listed for free on Amazon HERE.

245 pages in length, and part of the Wyoming Wildflowers Series (I will add the details of the series in the Review by Series page at the top of the Blog.


Errors/Bug Bears:

Apart from the fact that it was written with North American English, none whatsoever.  Congratulations to the Author for producing a quality product, it makes a refreshing change.

Happy reading.

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Kay

My Daily Selection for Free Kindle Download at Amazon

Gateway to Faerie

MD Bowden

Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Science Fiction > Fantasy > Fairy Tale > Dystopian

Indie Writer (Self-published)

*Introducing a New Author to the Blog*

I thought I'd mix it up a bit today .... after all, romance is everybody's cup of tea ..... and have gone for a Dystopian Fantasy/Fairy Tale:

A gateway has opened to the land of Faerie. Can one girl close the portal in time to protect her world from the destructive powers of darkness?

Set two hundred years after the world has been destroyed by a terrifying faerie invasion, Fayth Blackman is busy studying for her final exams. She has no idea that a gateway has opened to the land of Faerie and that dark haunting creatures are filtering through into her own world. But then tragedy strikes and her life turns upside down. She finds out that she is the descendent of a powerful faerie, and that the key to closing the gateway is in her blood. She must embark on a dangerous quest to find the Bell Stone, and with it stop the world from being destroyed once more. But can she make it in time?

Follow Fayth on her quest for the Bell Stone in 'Gateway to Faerie.'

As it's a New Release there are only 3 Reviews, but they are all 5 star - normally I would be a bit suspicious about that few being 5 star, but I've checked out here other work (Vampiric Series) and they are pretty much 4.5 to 5 star), so I think we're safe.

This one isn't overly long, probably more a Novella, but what the hey it's on free download HERE.

My reading rate has thankfully picked up since Brat when back to School, and she's got so much Prep when she gets home that it's fairly quiet, so plenty of reading time for me.

Hope you all have a great day, and happy reading.

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Kay

My Daily Selection for Free Kindle Download at Amazon

Powder of Sin

Kate Rothwell

Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Historical > Romance

Indie Writer (Self-published)

*Introducing a New Author to the Blog*

Sunday mornings is all about romance and relaxation ... so, how could I ignore this bare chested beauty?  The girls quite pretty too:

Wealthy heiress Rosalie Ambermere doesn't know why Gideon Reed sits scowling in her sitting room. Or why she finds him so appealing. She'd envisioned her heart falling to a serene gentleman, not to this unpolished, brooding man. And yet she finds Mr. Reed absurdly attractive. Surely her craving for his touch is due to the strange powder she recently inherited from her rakehell cousin. When Gideon offers to help her find a way to dispose of the aphrodisiac, she agrees. Best to be rid of the powder and her attraction to the man as soon as possible.

Hired as a keeper, former detective Gideon must follow his oversexed client Walter everywhere, including into lovely ladies' homes. Reed suspects Miss Ambermere is just another eager chapter in Walter's endless diary of bedroom conquests. Another hedonistic woman spoiled by inherited wealth, until he learns there's another draw for Walter -- the powder that could create disaster in the idiot's hands. He soon understands there is more to the alluring Miss Ambermere than meets the eye; perhaps enough to tempt even his disillusioned heart. Gideon must work with Rosalie to safely dispose of the powder without falling prey to the dangerous effects of pure chemistry.

Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Brief scenes of male/male sex and an orgy. It is hotter than most titles by Kate Rothwell. 

I've downloaded my copy of this Book, which is Number 83 on the Amazon Best Seller List, although it's anybody's guess if it's okay.  Click HERE to get a copy.

After we've finished doing some DIY stuff this morning, I should get down to one of my DSOA's from March, which so far is a vast improvement on the Black Sam fiasco.

Happy reading.

Hugs

Kay