Brian Bowyer has written an unvarnished truth of his life, battle with drug and alcoholism, and love for writing. There are moments of joy—the birth oBrian Bowyer has written an unvarnished truth of his life, battle with drug and alcoholism, and love for writing. There are moments of joy—the birth of his younger brother and Bowyer’s son, the night he and four best friends were all together learning magic tricks in his kitchen, and falling in love—interspersed with horrifically tragic events he survived.
I admire his “no frills” writing style, plus his bravery in writing this book. The read is highly emotional. Highest recommendation....more
I've read Laura's books before and enjoy her writing style, especially humor. I found the Cressida-Jay love relationship, intriguing; Cressida-Hugo paI've read Laura's books before and enjoy her writing style, especially humor. I found the Cressida-Jay love relationship, intriguing; Cressida-Hugo pairing, infuriating; and their parents, repulsive.
While glued to the plot, I tried to decide who had the worst parent. By the action-packed ending, I made up my mind. No spoilers. Read this fascinating book and decide yourself.
An unputdownable romantic suspense from start to finish. Impeccable plotting and fascinating characters hooked me for days.
Penny Monroe, a mother of tAn unputdownable romantic suspense from start to finish. Impeccable plotting and fascinating characters hooked me for days.
Penny Monroe, a mother of two girls, is empathetic and well worth rooting for a better life. Jack Hunter, Penny’s love interest is sexy and mysterious. But will he hang around for the long haul when the going gets tough?
This book is my favorite of Sarah’s work that I’ve read. The suspense had me breathless, page after page. Highest recommendation. Best read of 2025 so far for me....more
Throughout the entire read, I kept wondering WHO was going to kill Dr. Hale and their motive. The result came as a huge surprise to me. Highly recommeThroughout the entire read, I kept wondering WHO was going to kill Dr. Hale and their motive. The result came as a huge surprise to me. Highly recommend....more
I read this thriller twice—once aloud with my husband. Part Iii is our favorite. An underestimated character was well worth our second reading. HighlyI read this thriller twice—once aloud with my husband. Part Iii is our favorite. An underestimated character was well worth our second reading. Highly recommend....more
This book has it all—magic, a surprise twist that blew my mind, great characters, plus Bowyer’s footprints—drugs, gore, and justice for the rapist of This book has it all—magic, a surprise twist that blew my mind, great characters, plus Bowyer’s footprints—drugs, gore, and justice for the rapist of a nine-year-old girl. I couldn’t read the book on Kindle fast enough.
Honestly, “Black Cat Bones” is pure fun to read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommend....more
This reader found the bite-size stories emotional, surprising and full of twisty-turns and plot twists.
A fan of emotional tales with plot twists, my fThis reader found the bite-size stories emotional, surprising and full of twisty-turns and plot twists.
A fan of emotional tales with plot twists, my favorite, Through My Eyes delivers an emotionally-charged story of an empathetic artist. Millionaire Maker, Train of Thought and Years On offer surprising endings. I love the creative internal thinking throughout Train of Thought.
Writing microfiction is difficult due to the short length of each story. Jos Saunders made every word count while adding interesting dialogue, mixed with imagination and great plot twists to the stories.
I enjoyed this creative work and heartily recommend it....more
The upper west side in Manhattan at the Rosira serves as the perfect point of no return for Bowyer's surreal world of characters to converge. A vigilaThe upper west side in Manhattan at the Rosira serves as the perfect point of no return for Bowyer's surreal world of characters to converge. A vigilante serial killer, lovers Christina and Kenzie, Kenzie's sister, Samantha and her lover, Aubrey, a cursed play in which four leading male actors died, my favorite character, Carl and his friend Sydney, "Your Majesty," meat eaters Dr. Odd and accomplice, plenty of whiskey and vodka, which everyone hits, heroin, and places like 'The Never Better Lounge' should wet a Bowyer fan's appetite.
Bowyer's storytelling, character development and world building expertise shine through brilliantly in his latest book, "Metro Kinetic" a fully satisfying read. Highest recommendation....more
Bowyer's delicately prosaic love poems provide a brilliant contrast to the descent into despair and loss. The downward spiral cuts exDarkly relatable.
Bowyer's delicately prosaic love poems provide a brilliant contrast to the descent into despair and loss. The downward spiral cuts excruciatingly deep. That said, the theme of hope runs throughout the relationship of two lovers. The passage of time, divided and labeled by twelve months in the 'Contents' of the book accentuated the relationship's importance.
Readers who have experienced the loss of someone she/he can't live without through death, unrequited love, or other means, should find Bowyer's BLACKOUT: Micropoetry darkly relatable.
I love the entire 'Amelia' series by D.G. Torrens!
The cover of Amelia #3 says it by showing the loving Mother with her affectionate daughter. The thiI love the entire 'Amelia' series by D.G. Torrens!
The cover of Amelia #3 says it by showing the loving Mother with her affectionate daughter. The third installment of the series is by far my favorite. Amelia's dreams come true and then some. The love between she and her daughter is perfect. Smodges! Highly recommend....more
At seventeen, Amelia leaves the state-care-system. She starts her first job in ladies fashion and models occasionally. Amelia continues journaling andAt seventeen, Amelia leaves the state-care-system. She starts her first job in ladies fashion and models occasionally. Amelia continues journaling and writing poems as she did in the state homes. She is a determined, driven adolescent who has a lifetime of dreams to realize. Highly recommend....more
As the oldest, Amelia's early childhood with her monster mother is heartbreaking. No young girl should have to take care of three other siblings, the As the oldest, Amelia's early childhood with her monster mother is heartbreaking. No young girl should have to take care of three other siblings, the house, and go to school. Despite her mother's best efforts to fool social workers who visit their home repeatedly after hearing from neighbors and school officials, Amelia and her siblings are shipped off to the state-care-system. Highly recommend....more
The time period is 1893 in Wallingford Heights, eastern Massachusetts with a populace of 1500. The leader of the local suffrage movement is behind barThe time period is 1893 in Wallingford Heights, eastern Massachusetts with a populace of 1500. The leader of the local suffrage movement is behind bars for the murder of the mayor and judge when the murder of the local saloon owner happens. The town's hairdressers, known as 'Hair Raisers' of 'On the Vine' beauty salon are on the case to see that justice is done.
Ryan Hale's "Wallingford Heights: The Hair Raiser's - Weird Science," the first book in his new series can only be depicted as a brilliant 5-star read. He has a keen grasp of the town, characters, plot, trial, beautifully written with a sense of humor when called for. Highly recommended....more
Chuck, his daughter, Jenny, and a little girl named Trinity spend their final hours together watching news rHow will you spend your last day on Earth?
Chuck, his daughter, Jenny, and a little girl named Trinity spend their final hours together watching news reports on the upcoming apocalypse. Chuck drinks whiskey while Jenny shoots up and Trinity smokes meth. After resting, they all do meth and await the president’s address.
Doom from outer space will impact the planet ending all life. They take off to see Jenny’s friend who knows what’s coming between eight and nine that night. They arrive at his house just past ten in the morning.
Kyle leads the group to his satellite-surveillance chamber where planet Earth is projected on a cinematic screen. Chuck and the girls take turns dissecting parts of what’s coming to end the world. The girls smoke meth while Chuck hits the whiskey and they sack out for a while.
Then it begins—bloody and gruesome—true Bowyer extreme horror. This reader didn’t see it coming. Definitely a must-read for Bowyer fans. Highly recommend....more
My husband and I like to read to each other out loud. It took us roughly seven months to get through "Caramelo"and we loved it! By the time we finisheMy husband and I like to read to each other out loud. It took us roughly seven months to get through "Caramelo"and we loved it! By the time we finished, we felt that we really knew Ceyala's multi-generational family.
I appreciated the depth of storytelling and character development by Sandra Cisneros.
I do wish there had been punctuation with the name of the person speaking for some of the dialogue. It was difficult to figure out who was speaking at times because this wasn't used, and the time periods changed frequently.
In spite of it, the book is outstanding, and well deserving of a 5-star review. I would Highly Recommend it to any reader who likes a good story and understands some Spanish....more
Kat's life heads for love when she meets her new neighbor, Ted. Her ex-boyfriend, Pete won't be happy about her new love interest. But, Kat will need Kat's life heads for love when she meets her new neighbor, Ted. Her ex-boyfriend, Pete won't be happy about her new love interest. But, Kat will need Ted's protection from someone bent on spying and destroying her world.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, especially the characterizations of Kat's parents and sister. The novella is a page-turner with intrigue that kept me guessing to the last page. Highly Recommended....more
Meadow Walters works for a mean, condescending boss, Kane Summers. She shakes off his behavior until he pushes her too far and she quits. When Kane fiMeadow Walters works for a mean, condescending boss, Kane Summers. She shakes off his behavior until he pushes her too far and she quits. When Kane finds out what's happening in Meadow's personal life, his protective side kicks in.
Meadow sees Kane as a completely different person when he pulls in all favors, along with his brothers to help put her life back together.
I thoroughly enjoyed the softer side of Kane with Meadow in the development of their romantic relationship. While reading the last 20% of this book, I had a smile on my face the entire time.
If you're looking for a sizzling Romance, this is it. Highly recommended....more
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