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What I'm Reading
by Rand-lee Bowslaugh
Decide what your next read will be. The host reviews various books from various genres. randileebowslaugh.substack.com
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Golem for Broke
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Surviving your forties requires coffee, good friends, and a morally flexible relationship with illegal magic. Tovah Silver runs Mad Queens Inc., an unlicensed magical problem-solving agency with her three best friends. They’ve built their reputation on grit…
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Review: Death in Halfmoon Bay
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) A twisted act of love, relentless politics, and multiple poisonings pit neighbour against neighbour in what was once a serene, West Coast retirement community. From the beginning, Suzanne Rickson is confident that her nemesis, Regina Snow, has murdered the HOA...
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Buried Alive
More than just a ‘self-help’ book, it wraps in the story of the author’s dad being buried alive to help drive some of the points home. The first thing about this book that grabbed my attention was its explanation that it’s not always about choosing a side. It’s about finding balance between the...
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End (Book 1, The Dying of the Light)
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) “I didn’t see Rebecca die the second time.” David Blake was a small-town bookseller—until the day his world ended. When a zombie outbreak hits Fall Creek, Colorado, he loses everything he loves. But his survival makes him valuable. Recruited by a top-secret military...
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Spindrifts
Synopsis (Taken from Amazon) Racism, climate change, and violence are in the past. The new world values respect and collaboration with others. But are there secrets lurking in the shadows of the Land of Hope? What truth about the past is being covered up? When fifteen-year-old Fania returns from...
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Forsaken Souls: Fourth Novel in the Callum Walker Series
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) ANCIENT HATRED NEVER DIES. For two centuries, the Der’geron have waited. Exiled after the great elven war, they have nursed their vengeance in silence. Now, as unrest fractures the Northern Kingdom and alliances weaken, the long-shadowed enemy begins to rise. Callum...
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Hygge and Homicide: A Hygge House Cozy Mystery
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) She came home for a fresh start. She found a body instead. After a divorce, an empty nest, and a life that no longer fit, interior designer Minna Halonen returns to the lakeside town she grew up in — ready to trade city stress for flickering candles, pine forests, and...
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Review: Ranger’s Oath (Fall of Radiance, Book 1)
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Experience the beginning of a thrilling epic fantasy series in RANGER’S OATH, where friendship fights failure – and the monsters thought to be only legends. The barrier between worlds is broken. Only he knows the truth… Magic has protected Tarsynium for a thousand...
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Kingdom of the Damned: Provocation
Synopsis A prelude to the Kingdom Journals…The Edict of Châteaubriant, signed 27 June 1551 by King Henry II of France, censored Protestant rhetoric and enabled seizure of funds for punishment. The Edict of Compiègne, of 24 July 1557, allowed the death penalty for crimes of heresy. The witch...
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Keeping the Dream Alive: A Songwriter's Guide to Overcoming Rejection, Finding Success and Enjoying the Journey Along the Way
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) DOES IT FEEL LIKE YOUR SONGWRITING DREAM IS SLIPPING AWAY? You write. You pour your heart into it. But somehow, it’s never enough. Rejection stings. Comparison eats you alive. The dream you once lived for now feels buried under the grind of everyday life.I get it.…
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Rune of Spirits
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) OUTSIDETHETHALSPARR The Dokkrisdottir is not your ordinary Norse woman of the Viking age.One of the great warriors of her time, she soon learns that the hardest battles are not always those fought with a sword and shield. Through countless trials and tests, she is led...
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Of Witches and Vampires
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Sentenced to a life of solitude, she relishes fleeting periods of happiness unaware of the consequences of her joy. Lilith enjoyed many comforts in her life with Adam, but contentment evaded her. Desperate for companionship, she flees Eden betraying her covenant with...
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Review: Rune of Whispers (Outside the Thalsparr Book 5)
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Myrgjol the Dokkrsdottir’s path may be fraught with physical dangers and battle, but some wars are fought with whispered words and deceitful lies. While in Saxon lands, she must learn to maneuver the battlefield as well as her position on the board in the game of…
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Aisha's Secret
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) How many masks can one girl wear? Aisha is the best thief in Easima, the capital of Makan Alsahar. She wants to survive and to thrive, but how can she? After all, an orphaned daughter of a seamstress without a single honest dinari can’t aspire to much more than…
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Review: Neurospicy
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) THIS BOOK IS MORE THAN A MEMOIR; EXPLORATION TOUNDERSTAND MYSELF. IT'S AN UNFILTERED TRADITIONALLIFELINES-FRIENDS, FAMILY, EVEN COUNSELORS-FELL SHORT,HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TURN INWARD.WHAT BEGAN AS DESPERATESEARCH FOR ANSWERS BECAME A TRANSFORMATIVEQUEST: TO UNRAVEL…
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Review: Rune of Revenge
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) The legendary saga of Ingrid Stone-Splitter, the most loyal and greatest friend of the Dokkrsdottir, after returning home amid strife and loss.A powerful woman of many destinies, Ingrid embarks on journey after journey to fulfill the peaceful promises of her...
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Review: Like Water for Weary Souls
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) In Nolin Creek, the water runs deep and the secrets run deeper. In the harsh landscape of a Depression-era Northern Ontario mining town, Finnish immigrant sisters Hanna and Essi Kivi scrape together a living as domestic workers, sharing a room in a disreputable…
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Review: Paw Prints on the Kitchen Floor
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) “It’s the kind of book you reach for when you’re in need of a dose of positivity. If you’re an animal lover or a fellow paw parent, you’ll love this book. It’s funny, touching, and may evoke a cascade of fond memories.” melisbokreviews.wordpress.com Step into a world...
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Review: Smoking Confessions by Tracee Lydia Garner
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) To say Adrian Parker has trust issues would be an understatement, but he has good cause. Barely escaping the clutches of his biological family, he found refuge in the caring of his adopted family who helped him grow to become a respectable human. Little did he know…
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Winter Road by Kristina Rienzi
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) HOLIDAY ROAD On the heels of a bad breakup, Amelia Montgomery heads home for the holidays. Her hometown is a far cry from the metropolis where she lives now, but not nearly far enough away from Jake Grayson. TERROR ROAD Amelia’s family festivities turn terrifying when…
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Outside the Thalspaar Rune of Destiny by Bjorn Leeson
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) The Dokkrsdottir is not your ordinary Norse woman of the Viking age. One of the great warriors of her time, she soon learns that the hardest battles are not always those fought with a sword and shield. Through countless trials and tests, she is led by visions and…
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A Desperate Cat Lady by DC Gomez
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Illegal guns. Dangerous old-ladies. Now a dead body. Angela’s life is getting more complicated by the minute. A boring life is not in Angela’s future, with her being a black market guns dealer. Tripping over a dead-body is now bringing a lot more attention from law...
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Rune of Renewal by Bjorn Leeson
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) The Dokkrsdottir is not your ordinary Norse woman of the Viking age. One of the great warriors of her time, she soon learns that the hardest battles are not always those fought with a sword and shield. Through countless trials and tests, she is led by visions and…
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Diamond on the Rocks by Diane Bator
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) When A. J. (Alison Jane) Cadell took over Thistlewood Manor, she fully intended to turn it into the bed and breakfast Grandma Bebe dreamed of before her death – except for a few minor hurdles. Not only does Alison have a new romance novel to finish, a...
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The Art of Grieving by Sheila K Collins
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Sheila K. Collins is no stranger to grief. After the loss of two of her children, Sheila felt disconnected from the support she needed, living in a society that makes us feel like we can't speak openly or honestly about the one thing we will all become acquainted…
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The Beauty and the Hell of It & Other Stories by Lynda Williams
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) A woman comes face to face with her rapist at his engagement party. A teen reluctantly celebrating the first Christmas after her mother’s death gets caught cutting her wrists by a stranger. A student hands in a box of Kraft Dinner as her final assignment, and a…
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Miami's Great Hurricane: September 18, 1926 by Karen Dustman
Synopsis (Taken from Amazon) One hundred years ago, an unexpected tempest roared ashore in Miami, leaving destruction in its wake. Through gripping personal stories and rare vintage photographs, this book brings the forgotten hurricane vividly to life. Survivors recount moments of terror,...
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ADHD Brilliance by Sue Day
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and stuck in the chaos of everyday life? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t have to stay this way. If you’re an adult with ADHD, you probably know the cycle: Spinning through to-do lists that never end Constant guilt about what you…
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Chasing Through Time by Tara Hodgson
Synopsis (Taken from Amazon) In the tumultuous world of high school, Emma grapples with a devastating breakup, a damning social media scandal that threatens her reputation, and an overwhelming sense of isolation. Her parents are distant, she has no true friends, and her despair deepens with each...
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Hello, I am Here by Candace MacPhie
I have an around-the-world airline ticket and plans to conquer the Middle East. So why am I hanging around Prague, waiting for a guy who told me to my face that he doesn’t love me? Because I can’t escape kryptonite, that’s why. The two of us travel through the Czech Republic and Germany, eating…
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Puritan Witch; The Redemption of Rebecca Eames: Book One of the Puritan Chronicles by Peni Jo Renner
Synopsis (Taken from Amazon) On a cold night in 1692, two young girls are caught up in the divining games of a slave woman—and then begin to act very strangely when the game goes wrong. Six months later, as news of the girls’ strange behavior becomes known, fear and suspicion overwhelm a nearby...
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Life Stikes Back by Candace MacPhie
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Ahh—here I am—on my dream backpacking trip overlanding from Russia—through Eastern Europe—to Istanbul with my travel partner, Khadejah. Bring on the sunny days of exotic sightseeing, tasty new food, interesting people, and places I can get lost in to soothe my…
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The Fractured Veil by J.M. Shaw
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Callum Walker triumphed over the darkest of evils but, in doing so, the veil separating humankind from the magical realm was damaged. To protect humanity, Callum patrols the border to prevent malicious vagrants from wreaking havoc. Realizing his self-assigned task is...
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The Convergence by J. M. Shaw
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) The Winter War is over, but another battle has begun—the tug-of-war between the darkness and the purveyor of light. Theia, The Goddess of Light, steward of goodness and life, must square off against her counterpart, Omus, The Eternal Darkness, fomenter of corruption…
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The Ascension: First Novel in the Callum Walker Series by J.M. Shaw
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) A magical war is brewing. While humankind is blissfully unaware, two evil brothers, a sorcerer and a necromancer, are marshaling deadly supernatural forces and armies of mythical creatures in a bid to destroy one another. The triumphant warlord will be free to impose...
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REVIEW: When Things Collapse by Emma Jean Rowan
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) When Things Collapse: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Survival, and Strength In 2014, while grocery shopping with her two young children, Emma Jean receives a life-altering phone call: her estranged ex-husband has become an active shooter. His subsequent incarceration causes...
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The Girl Who Changed the World by Machiel Hoek
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Dive into “The Girl Who Changed The World,” where Lisa’s journey of self-discovery unravels the mysteries of life, guided by her enigmatic grandfather and the secrets he holds. Explore the balance of ancient wisdom and modern insights as Lisa navigates through the...
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Chapter 3 from The Other Side of Divorce by Amy Taylor
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Are you navigating the stormy waters of divorce and wondering if life will ever feel joyful again? You’re not alone—and this book is here to help. The Other Side of Divorce: Breakups That Lead to Breakthroughs is a powerful collection of real stories from courageous...
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Allaigna’s Song: Chorale by JM Landels
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) In the six years since Allaigna left home, killed her betrothed, and joined the Brandishear Rangers, she has hidden her family name and her ability to sing music into magic. Confronted with the dire implications of her grandfather’s exploration into long-forbidden...
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Unbroken: Turning Pain Into Purpose: My Story by Juan Espinoza
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Unbroken: Turning Pain and Purpose, My Story Life doesn’t follow a script. It’s messy, unpredictable, and often unfair. In Unbroken: Turning Pain Into Purpose, My Story, discover the deeply personal story of a man who faced relentless challenges—military combat,...
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Heart of New York by Emil Rem
Get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4bbRVRZ Synopsis (taken from Amazon) NEW YORK IS THE BACKDROP FOR A FAMILY CHRISTMAS FULL OF COMPLICATED MEMORIES AND NEW PERSPECTIVES The adventure continues… In his second novel—another collection of beautifully written and illustrated stories—Emil...
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Sanctity of Freedom by Peter Pontsa
Get the book(affiliate link) Synopsis (taken from Amazon) “A gripping thriller that effortlessly combines high-stakes crime, political intrigue, and raw emotional depth.” – A Limitless Reader A sister kidnapped and presumed dead decades ago. A brother who never stopped looking for her. A mission...
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A Family, Maybe by Lane Igoudin
Get your copy here (affiliate link – thank you for the support). Synopsis (Taken from Amazon) A gay couple’s quest to adopt their foster kids in the early 2000s becomes a spiral of legal, political, and personal challenges. In his candid and emotional memoir, Lane Igoudin shows the human side of...
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Delicious Surrender
Get your copy here (affiliate link – thanks for your support). Synopsis (taken from Amazon) “Fight me all you want. It will make your eventual submission all the sweeter.” Brynne Larimore is going back to her three-date rule. Her judgmental ex-boyfriend is history, and her steamy BDSM novel needs...
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Enigma Forced by Breakfield & Burkey
Get your copy here (affiliate link – thanks for your support). Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Profiteers are preying on displaced souls who seek freedom, sacrificing everything. Wanting to give their children hope and a future, but they wrongly trust on a roll of loaded dice. Teens are picked off…
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Silencers by Jenna Greene
get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4gAC4yv Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Despite warnings from family and friends, Scona Tinay enrolls in Silencers Academy. To escape a life of poverty and hardship and ensure a stable future, Scona sets her sights on the Silencers, where the students…
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Review: Trusted Friends and Lovers by Charles Breakfield & Rox Burkey
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) What makes a person a trusted friend or lover? How does it feel when you have that status? It takes years to earn and seconds to destroy. Dive into these selected short stories, exploring romance, friendship, and the rocky roads. Trust is a critical element of any...
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Shahrazad’s Gift by Gretchen Mccullough
Synopsis (taken from Amazon) Shahrazad’s Gift is a collection of linked short stories set in contemporary Cairo—magical, absurd and humorous. The author focuses on the off-beat, little-known stories, far from CNN news: a Swedish belly dancer who taps into the Oriental fantasies of her clientele…
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Paul is Missing by Donna M Cramer
Synopsis (Taken from Amazon) Two young families are on the brink of new beginnings. Brynn and Eric Branson, recently married, are overjoyed with their baby, Paul. Alison and Jared Jensen are equally excited to start their life together, with Alison eager to escape the influence of her overbearing...
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My Second Life by Yeats
Get your copy here (affiliate link – thank you for your support) Synopsis (taken from Amazon) We all have two lives. We only get to experience living in the second after we realize we only have just one. Simon Yeats had his first real scare in life when he was attacked by a kangaroo when he was...
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