Book Review | Victor A. Davis | Grains Of Sand

Grains Of Sand: A Collection By Victor A. Davis

I received this book for free from the author. This book was sent to me through Goodreads. The author, Victor A. Davis, sent me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Victor A. Davis

Title: Grains Of Sand

Genre: Fiction, Literature, Short Story, Contemporary

Synopsis: In this beautifully lyrical collection, Victor A. Davis delivers twelve emotionally charged short stories exploring the depths of his imagination. 

A peasant discovers true wealth in a field of clovers. 

The paths of a pizza delivery boy, a snowman and an iceman cross in unexpected ways.

A chick hatches late and must face incredible odds to reunite with the flock that left her behind.

A young Irish immigrant watches a mysterious girl through his bedroom window.

A boy wonders into another world in search of his little brother. 

An aging family man must accept the defining decision that shaped his life. 

These tales and more will keep your flashlight burning beneath the covers through the night, and will have you guessing right to the end. 

Review:  I would like to thank that author for entrusting a copy of this book to me and for giving me the chance to read such an amazing collection of short stories. This collection was truly an amazing read. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to any reader, to those who love to read all the time or to those who are just getting into reading and don't read a lot. This book is worthy of a place on any and every bookshelf. I know that this book will have a permanent place on my shelves and in my mind. I will definitely indulge in this book again in the future.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Promo | Mary Lynn Cooper | Always, My Valentine

Always, My Valentine

Title: Always, My Valentine

Author: Mary Lynn Cooper

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Fiction

Publish Date: 25th January 2016

Pages: 377

Book Synopsis: Damn you, Matthew Philippe Warwick! For as long as Trisha Valentine James can remember, Matthew has been obnoxious, rude, condescending…with the most beautiful green eyes she has ever seen. She tries to forget their painful past, along with the longing she holds deep in her heart for the smart, wealthy and funny bachelor. But it’s not so easy to forget one of London’s most eligible bachelors, not when he dances the waltz with you under the evening sky. And just when she thinks she has it all figured out, Matthew walks back into her life. What’s a girl to do? Despite having a beautiful face, a stellar career and a hefty trust fund at her disposal, Trisha can’t seem to grasp the love of the man she’s wanted all her life. And if seeing him again wasn't enough to throw Trisha off, he pulls her out of the comforts of her work, her adorable friends, Luis and Darcey, and thrusts her into the limelight, into a world where gossip bloggers and the paparazzi can’t get enough of London’s elite. With a champagne flute in one hand and the arm of a dashing date in another, can Trisha handle the heat? And when Matthew brings along his two equally gorgeous brothers, Leo and Marcus Warwick, into the mix, Trisha just might be writing checks her heart can't cash. Join Trisha as she figures out how to forget Matthew and allow her heart to heal, land the promotion she’s been eyeing and escape the glare of the tabloids. Dine with her at the most opulent places in London, mingle with her friends at parties fit for the crème de la crème, and fall in love with a former flame that even time can’t seem to extinguish. With an amazing ex-boyfriend trying to find his way back into her life, and from a sexy yet vicious Spanish heiress to a pretty but flirty Danish princess clinging to the arms of the one man she truly loves, will Trisha watch her stock plummet? Or will her story end with both a business and marriage proposal?

About the Author: Mary Lynn was educated in Los Angeles, London and Siena. Her first passion is love: loving God, her family and friends. Travel is her second passion. Her affinity for travel extends to learning languages (Italian, French, Korean and Japanese). She's a huge foodie and took up cooking lessons from a chef in London. A sports enthusiast, her favourite athlete is Novak Djokovic. Mary Lynn loves sailing, horse races, polo and poker. London is her home for the moment but a part of her heart will always be in California. She loves meeting artists, actors, athletes and other intriguing personalities. Plenty of scenes in her books are from real experiences she encountered in London and California.

Book Promo | Mary Lynn Cooper | Be Mine This Christmas

Be Mine This Christmas

Title: Be Mine This Christmas

Author: Mary Lynn Cooper

Genre:   Fiction, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary, 

Publish Date: 14th December 2015

Pages: 253

Book Synopsis:Meet Darcey Vaughn--no husband, no children and no proper job, the female version of her generation’s Peter Pan. At thirty, Darcey has a dead end job and her last boyfriend recently left her for a Russian Barbie doll. But despite her romance and career woes, she’s honest, holds on to an irrepressible spirit and is one very loyal friend. And things are about to change for Miss Vaughn. Weeks before Christmas, Darcey finds herself caught up in a love triangle of a lifetime involving, not just one but, three handsome gentlemen. Meet Dimitri, the hot Greek superhero with all the right trimmings. But there’s also something elusive about her neighborhood Superman. Is he the one she’s been waiting for? Will he prove that love is better with the boy-next-door? Or perhaps she wasn't cut to be his Lois Lane. Then there’s Nicholas, a sexy chef who happens to be second in line to an Earldom. He’s charming and can whip up a mean soufflé, except he has list of girlfriends as long as our heroine’s list of angst. With him showing her attention, can love be on the menu? Or is friendship the only thing they’re having for afternoon tea? And of course, let’s not forget Nathan Cromwell--handsome with eyes that peer in your soul. He’s charismatic and a successful executive who happens to spill coffee on Darcey while insulting her at their very first meeting. Will their meet-cute sizzle into a deep romance? Or is theirs an alliance that will lead to a broken heart this Christmas? With Christmas coming up, and with the help of Santa and mistletoe, find out if Darcey will get her wish. Is she naughty or nice? Will she find herself all grown up with a dream job and the man of her dreams? Who will wrap Darcey in his arms this Christmas and utter the words ‘Be mine this Christmas’? This book will have you rooting for the right hero while whisking you away to the most romantic places in London. From five-star hotels that serve delicate fashion-inspired afternoon teas to charming soirees in the quaint English countryside, you'll fall in love this Christmas while taking a trip with Darcey around the most artistic and historic city in the world!

About The Author: Mary Lynn was educated in Los Angeles, London and Siena. Her first passion is love: loving God, her family and friends. Travel is her second passion. Her affinity for travel extends to learning languages (Italian, French, Korean and Japanese). She's a huge foodie and took up cooking lessons from a chef in London. A sports enthusiast, her favourite athlete is Novak Djokovic. Mary Lynn loves sailing, horse races, polo and poker. London is her home for the moment but a part of her heart will always be in California. She loves meeting artists, actors, athletes and other intriguing personalities. Plenty of scenes in her books are from real experiences she encountered in London and California.

Book Review | Vitor Rodrigues | Invasion Of The Earthmen

Invasion of the Earthmen

Author: Vitor Rodrigues

Title: Invasion Of The Earthmen

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Metaphysical, Visionary, Contemporary, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy

Synopsis: Henry Livingstone is met by intelligence agents and recruited for a humanitarian mission into space exploration, or so he is told. His transpersonal skills have qualified him for the job and he is happy to help... until he meets Gael that is, the Welcoming Coordinator from the Planet Ixnor. Livingstone soon discovers that "space travel" is not the only agenda Star 1 has onboard and along with an arsenal of nuclear warheads the earthmen set about pillaging Ixnor's natural resources. What the earthmen do not know is that the Ixnorians have long since transcended war and crime and that Livingstone, the only one capable of returning Star 1 to earth, is secretly falling in love with Gael. Will Livingstone's loyalty to earth remain intact or will his love for Gael save the planet Ixnor from an imminent Invasion of the Earthmen? 

Review: This was an excellent fiction story that I found myself lost in from the very beginning. This is an excellent story and I could read this over and over again. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good fantasy fiction story. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Georgia Payne | Synergy

Synergy

Author: Georgia Payne

Title: Synergy

Genre: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romance

Synopsis: When Dee Thompson meets international star Jason Taylor in her hometown of Detroit, neither of them expected to see each other after their one night encounter. Dee's world is a far cry from Jason's luxury lifestyle, and she's not willing to let him break down the walls she's spent years building up, but Jason has always loved a challenge.

Review: This book was easy to settle into and I could just not stop reading it until I had finished the book. I do not normally like romance stories but I really enjoyed this story. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romance and contemporary fiction story. However, I do wish that there was a printed version of this book.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Preeti G | I Am An Angel's Daughter

I am an Angel's daughter

Author: Preeti G

Title: Angel’s Daughter: An inspiring story, I am an angel’s daughter

Genre: Biographical, fiction, contemporary, women

Synopsis: At the age of seven, when Ganga is diagnosed with polio, she doesn’t allow it to kill her spirit. Instead, she fills her life with renewed optimism and an undying philanthropism, inspiring the world around her. Her fight against poverty and discrimination for her disability becomes stronger as she grows up amidst highly defeating barriers of religious orthodoxy. 
Love comes in the form of Paul, lighting up the dreams extinguished in her long ago. But, later when this very love threatens her identity and choices, she keeps her faith alive, despite incidents around her failing her. 
Years later, yet another shocking fatality is secretly planning its attack on her. Will she fall frail to the gall of this new adversity? Will this cruel twist of fate bring untold changes to her loved ones’ lives? 

Review: This is an excellent read and I found it really easy to get into.  I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read biographical stories.  This is a sad story to read as the child is ill but it is inspiring as she does not let it get her down.

Star rating:   5 out of 5

Book Review | Susan Paulson Clark | The Relationship Riddle

The Relationship Riddle

Author: Susan Paulson Clark

Title: The Relationship Riddle

Genre: Romance

Synopsis:  Vince, a football coach who foster-parents a five-year-old boy, dodges romance like a shifty running back. Belle, who runs her own business, has sworn off chasing men like Vince. A strong attraction comes into play and Belle and Vince start dating -- but with all their objections and temptations, will the flame keep burning? When Vince and his foster son find themselves in harm’s way, Vince and Belle’s involvement takes a surprising new direction.

 Review: This is an excellent book that was easy to read. I found it really easy to get into the book and follow the storyline. This is perfect for people who love a romance. This book will provide a heart-warming story and will show love between a man and a woman as well as love between a parent and child. This book is perfect for adults and young adults.

Star Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Suzanne McKenna Link | Saving Toby

Saving Toby

Author: Suzanne McKenna Link

Title: Saving Toby

Genre: Young Adult, adult, romance, contemporary, fiction

Synopsis: Loving someone through their hard fall from grace takes a lot of grit. Hired on as a caretaker to the ailing Mrs. Faye, Claudia Chiatmetti is drawn into the lives of the widow and her son — a world where sadness lingers and old wounds run deep. Empathetic to the family's plight, Claudia is powerless against the emerging feelings she has for the unruly Toby Faye. Up close, Toby’s blue-grey eyes expose a need she cannot ignore. His dark past will test her fortitude and expose her to danger. Does Claudia have the grit to love Toby through it?
Saving Toby is a powerful and moving debut novel set on the south shore of Long Island. It is the first book of a two-part story that follows the emotional and inspirational tale of a young couple's journey to find themselves. 

 Review: Excellent book. Easy to settle into and a perfect mix between adult and romance. This book is good for young adults and it has an excellent storyline. The quality of written content is amazing and I would highly recommend this book. If you are looking for an easy read and enjoy a good romance novel then this is the book for you.  

Star Rating: 4 out of 5 stars