Author Interview | Contessa Jackson | My Tesstimony

Do you proofread/edit all your own books or do you get someone to do that for you?

Yes, I edit and proofread my own books.

Which actor/actress would you like to see playing the lead character from your most recent book?

I would love to see Jada Pinckett or Sanaa Lathan to portray me in my book My TESStimony.

What genre are your books?

My books are self-help, motivational, inspirational, etiquette and manners.

What are you working on at the minute?

Currently, I am working on my next manuscript, The Royal Experience—Everyday Etiquette and Modern Day CourTESSy.

So, what have you written?

I've only written books My TESStimony and The Royal Experience—Everyday Etiquette and Modern Day CourTESSy, blogs, and articles.

Where can we buy or see them?

You can find my blogs on my website:

www.mytesstimony.com www.exclusivelybytess.com/store 

My eBook and hard copy can be found on Amazon Kindle, Amazon and Barnes and Nobles website.

Tell us a little about yourself and your background?

Well, I am very adventurous and I love to learn. I am really a lawyer by nature. I live by the mantras “can’t give up now” and “there’s nothing too hard for God.” I am the CEO & Owner of Exclusively By Tess, LLC, a full-service event planning firm. I am an entrepreneur, team builder, author, civic leader, product specialist, mentor, visionary, mastermind, speaker, educator, and new blog series – Tessology Tuesdays. I have worked behind the scenes at the Steve Harvey Neighborhood Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards, just to name a few. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision, a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, and am a Certified Specialist in Event & Party Planning. I also have non-profit organization entitled Teacher’s PETS Inc. In addition, I have a perfume line, Impress with Tess. The signature fragrances, Gold Roller and Eau De Parfum, open immediately with opulent essences of tobacco leaf and aromatic spice notes. The heart unfolds with creamy vanilla and cocoa and finishes with dry fruit accord enriched with sweet wood sap. It celebrates youth and femininity in its top notes that bring the aquatic nuances with pure and sharp notes of water lily, apple, freshly-sweet mandarin and apricot.

What were you like at school?

I was popular and outgoing. I ran for many student and class positions and won the. I was also runner up for the elementary pageant. I was the captain of the cheerleader squad, on the step team, played basketball, I was also in gymnastics for one year, I played the clarinet in the band and was in the school choir.

Were you good at English?

To be honest, the subject English was a struggle for me, but I read often and I believe by reading as much as I did really helped me to better in English. My English teachers were very strict, and I learned so much from them.

What’s it about?

The girl who manages to present herself with confidence and poise in her everyday life will be seen as a girl who matters, not only to herself, but to others. Everyday Etiquette and Modern Day CourTESSy will equip girls with the social graces and self-presentation skills that will enable them to feel confident in all of the situations in which they find themselves. It was created to help launch poised, polished, and elegant young ladies into a successful pattern for life. Every girl wants to look and feel beautiful. Teen girls discover beauty is not just something you ‘paint on’, but something that is developed from within. Competence in appearance and etiquette translates into strong confidence in life. Knowing how to present one’s self at school, a party, an important event, or a business setting is vitally important today. Girls will practice proper skin care, hygiene awareness, posture, nail care, communication skills, a positive attitude, writing thank you notes, managing time, and setting goals. In addition, they will learn how to build a wardrobe on a budget, how to fold and wash clothes, how to clean and cook, how to plan a successful party, phone etiquette, how to host, and set a table. The instructional end of the session’s banquet four-course meal will allow girls an opportunity to put what they have learned into practice and are definite highlights of this program. Mastery of these skills is a life process.

Meet the characters of my book…Courteous Carli and Etiquette Elly

Website:  www.exclusivelybytess.com/store or www.mytesstimony.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mytesstimony/ Twitter: @Mytesstimony

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Book Promo | Rachelle Paige | Tidal Patterns

Title:  Tidal Patterns (Golden Shores Book 1)

Author: Rachelle Paige

Pages: 224  eBook

Genre:  Clean, Wholesome, Contemporary Romance

Book Synopsis

Elizabeth Shaw is the pre-eminent, and only, wedding planner at the historic beach resort on Jekyll Island. She's sure she'll land the newly created role overseeing all major events. Then she’ll get a raise and won't be forced to leave. 

Mark Edwards doesn't need any more stress. He's ready to slow down and enjoy the tiny seaside town he calls home. His boss pushes him to apply for the new management position and he agrees. After a decade in catering, he's sure he can do the events job without any trouble. 

Neither counted on the other getting in the way. 

Author Info

Rachelle stumbled into the world of romance novels in college; as a way to help speed up her reading to make it through Art History textbooks. After years in the professional world writing very dry grant proposals and auction descriptions, she started writing the contemporary romance stories she wanted to read. Setting her books in some of her favorite destinations was her inspired way to require plenty of research trips every year with her family. 

Author of the contemporary romance True North series, Anchored in the Bay (book 1), Tiny Island Summer-a Kindle Scout winning book-(book 2), On the Rocks (coming spring 2016), and Across the Lake (coming summer 2016); and author of the wholesome contemporary romance series Golden Shores, Tidal Patterns (book 1) releasing April 12. 

Author Website

http://rachellepaige.com

Links to buy

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tidal-Patterns-Golden-Shores-Book-ebook/dp/B01CZ2WRYW

Book Excerpt | Wesley Rivers | Letters To Laura

Excerpt from Letters to Laura:

“...She was a terrible girlfriend, an even worse friend, and I would have done anything for her. Why? Why would anyone devote so much to someone so messed up and cruel? Because she was me. I mean, not exactly. I know there were a lot of differences in how we treated people, how we chose to mask our brokenness, but she was essentially just like me. She was looking for someone to save her, rescue her, make all the nightmares disappear inside of a kiss. And it inspired in me a grand desire to be all she dreamed for. Because if I could save her, maybe it would save me as well.
When the dust settled and the smoke cleared, I was alone. My princess, the one I worked so hard to save, had betrayed me. She’d sold me out to the enemy of loneliness and I was bound by the chains of heartache, held in the prison of good intentions. I looked down at myself, busted and bleeding profusely from every wound I’d ever gotten. They were all noticeable now, glaring back at me saying…”this is it, you've suffered long enough, we won’t survive this one, not unless a miracle comes”.
I don’t know whether it was the right time, or just the right combination of events, advice from well–meaning friends, and a few bottles of organic beer. But a sudden moment of clarity took me over. If I wanted to get out of this mess, break from these chains and storm my way out of my self–made prison, I’d need a new perspective. No one was coming to save me. There was no knight in shining armor. My princess was long gone and would not offer aid. I took a deep breath, wiped the tears from my eyes, and decided I’d be my own miracle. I looked grief in the eye and said, “I’m ready.” Grief, the surgeon to the lost, cut me wide open, removed all the faulty wiring, and gave me a new chance.


A chance to become my own hero.”

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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 | Michel Logue-Provost | The Rehab

The Rehab: Volume 1 (Apokalypse)

Author: Michel Logue-Provost

Title: The Rehab: Book One Of Apokalypse

Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopian

Synopsis: In a world once ravaged by nuclear winter, with the last known city falling into turmoil, a brassy young police officer by the name of Frank William Fasaro strives to carry out his duties whilst struggling with serious questions about his past, eventually learning that nothing at all is quite as it seems. With the city in chaos, with the awoken growing bolder by the minute and his brothers in arms tied up in a losing war, he may not have the time that he needs to find the answers he's looking for. But those answers might just find him first. He may not realise it, but the clock is ticking. 

When Doctor Edward Munro's prime subject was scheduled for termination, first he was sad, then angry. The commission of Higher Sciences was throwing away his first, his baby, his point of pride. He'd spent over twenty years of his life working on that confounded program of theirs and was there from its very inception. For them to tear away the key element of his research when he was so close to finding a solution to all their problems was frustrating to no end. Unwilling to part with his life's work, this mild mannered curious little man will dig deep to find the courage and the allies that he needs to take back the work he started so long ago. And finish it. 

After an anonymously delivered package showed up on his desk, Captain Leonard Boston couldn't believe its contents. Someone wanted him to believe that one of his own was in league with the awoken. Sure, there's been rats in the agency before - that was nothing new - but this was someone he knew well. This was someone he respected, even if he did get on his last nerve sometimes. The video evidence all but painted the accused guilty and left the captain feeling sick to the stomach but he just couldn't accept what he was seeing. He didn't like it but he didn't really have a choice: he'd have to investigate. 

Review: At the start of the book I found it really hard to get into the story but I am glad that I stuck at reading it because by chapter three I was hooked and found it near to impossible to put the book down and stop reading. This book swaps between character storylines; I find this a truly interesting way to write and it managed to hook my attention and reel me further into the book. The changing character storylines make me want to keep reading to find out what is happening with each of the characters. 

I absolutely am in love with this book and I am absolutely honoured that the author sent me a signed copy for review otherwise I would not have known about this gem of a book. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys following character storylines intently and following multiple storylines at the same time. It is interesting that one chapter you can be reading about one character and then the next chapter snaps you away from that storyline into a completely different one. 

I just really enjoyed reading this book and can see myself enjoying it many more times in the future and sharing it with others so that they can enjoy it just as much as I did. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Victoria Browne | Third Time Lucky: The Honey Trap

Third Time Lucky: The Honey Trap

Author: Victoria Browne

Title: Third Time Lucky: The Honey Trap

Genre: Business, Finance, Law, Romance, Society, Politics, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Multicultural Studies

Synopsis: A fast moving witty chick lit drama that will take you on a journey of laughter and revelations. Good friends Sarah a sensible simple soul, Laura bitchy complicated, Beth a ‘too cool for school’ high school teacher, and Jess a funky hairdresser, decide to honey trap Jess's new American boyfriend Richard. How could such a simple plan go wrong? Just add Jess’s new flat mate, hot sexy Elise to the mix, a few glasses of wine and you have a cocktail fit for disaster – especially when Elise honey traps the wrong boyfriend! Good friends are all Sarah needs when her uncomplicated life is jettisoned into chaos. Dan, Sarah’s boyfriend makes some shady life choices. But who is friend and who is foe? Wealthy bachelor Lee Preston sets his sights on Sarah and all Lee wants is to make her happy. Life could be fantastic when money is no object and your closet is filled with designer shoes, Oh, and his with secrets.

Review: This is a book that crosses through many genres so it is much more exciting than a book that is connected to a specific genre. I really enjoyed reading this book and got lost in the story from the moment that I started to read this book. I felt like I was actually a part of the story and not just reading  a book. I would enjoy this book more if I had a physical copy of the book as I just prefer to have something that I can hold and feel rather than digital copies. I would recommend this book to any avid reader who enjoys getting lost in a story. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Matthew Alan | What We Leave Behind

What We Leave Behind

Author: Matthew Alan

Title: What We Leave Behind

Genre: Romance

Synopsis: What We Leave Behind - A story about struggle, a story of hope, and mostly, a story about love. A journey with a unique young girl who is so sure of what is out there waiting for her, that she never compromises her belief in finding it. Jane Rawley Solomon's humor, character, and passion for others, serve as a reminder that we choose our own path to happiness, regardless of the events that impact our lives.

Review: This was a fantastic read and I could just not stop reading. I found myself lost in the book like I was a part of the story and not reading a book. I enjoyed this book so much that I plan to invest into the paperback copy so that I can enjoy the story over and over again. I would recommend this book to any avid reader who loves romance novels. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Dan Petrosini | Am I The Killer?

Am I the Killer?

Author: Dan Petrosini

Title: Am I The Killer?

Genre: Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Synopsis: The juxtaposition of Peter's first person world with a third person investigator's efforts creates a satisfyingly multi-faceted, well rounded story that grabs readers from the first few paragraphs and doesnt let go to the unexpected end. - Midwest Book Review A brain-injured veteran is arrested for murder soon after he returns home to New Jersey from Afghanistan. Peter has a motive. The murder victim bullied Peter throughout his youth, and, on the night of the murder, Peter discovers the bully has stolen his fianceé while Peter served overseas. Determining the truth about what happened that fateful night is complicated by Peter’s brain injury, as it either prevents him from recalling events or provides him with the perfect cover. Detective Luca, in the midst of trying to salvage his marriage, leads the investigation but does not believe the Marine had a role in the killing and pursues other leads as political pressure to solve the case rises . However, evidence develops and even Peter’s brother, Vinny, who dropped everything to help his injured brother recover, begins to question Peter’s guilt. After Peter's arrest, his lawyers, faced with a client either unwilling or unable to assist in his own defense, recommend he cop a plea. Detective Luca attempts to move on but is haunted by an old case that fuels his obsession to determine the truth about what happened that night.

Review: This is an excellent book that I got completely lost in from the first page. I finished this book on the same day that I started reading it and I felt like I was a part of the story and not just a outsider reading into the story. In the near future I may treat myself to the paperback copy of this book and read it again and again. I would recommend this book to any avid reader who is interested in crime and mystery stories. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Aurelia McNeil | The Ball Is In Your Court: Learning A Foreign Language

The BALL is in Your Court--Learning a foreign language

Author: Aurelia McNeil

Title: The Ball Is In Your Court: Learning A Foreign Language

Genre: Languages, Learning

Synopsis: The BALL is in Your Court--Learning a Foreign Language provides anyone who wishes to learn a foreign language with meaningful direction to make their language learning a productive experience. This book answers over 50 commonly asked questions. It will provide the reader with tips and suggestions on selecting learning materials, interacting with native speakers, and finding a language teacher. As a bonus, The BALL is in Your Court contains a list of over 35 ideas for language learning!

Review: This is a good book that provides ideas on how to make learning a language easier. This book also answers questions about learning languages and shows that it is up to you to have the determination and will power in learning a new language. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Aurelia McNeil | 7 Ways To Make Money From Home

7 Ways to Make Money From Home

Author: Aurelia McNeil

Title: 7 Ways To Make Money From Home

Genre: Business, Finance, Law, Careers, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Home Based Business

Synopsis: Save time from searching the Internet. Avoid scams. Immediately learn legitimate 7 Ways to Make Money From Home. Find out SPECIFIC detailed information on what, when, where, and how to get started. Get tips from the author who has earned money from EACH of these 7 money-making strategies. Plus receive two bonus ways to make money at home. Start immediately by purchasing this book today.

Rating: This was a good book that contained information of ways to make some money. This book is very informative and would help any newcomer to the business world with advice on what they can do to make money. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in making money or is new to business and looking for information on what they can do to earn from a home business. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Teri J. Dluznieski | Cafe Of The Hungry Ghosts

Cafe' of the Hungry Ghosts: Behind the Veil of Ordinary

Author: Teri J. Dluznieski

Title: Cafe Of The Hungry Ghosts: Behind The Veil Of Ordinary

Genre: Literature, Fiction, Coming Of Age, Occult

Synopsis: There is the world we know: the Seen. All around that, lies the Unseen.

The Shaman stands between these two worlds that weave together in an intricate dance. The Unseen worlds are vast, and filled with things beyond our comprehension. But the Unseen affects us, either way. 

Wayra is one of the last of the Andean Shaman. She grew up learning all the secret mysteries of life and the universe. In school, she studies the Environment. Outside of school, Mountains, rivers, and clouds speak to her. She journeys between the realms of the living, and the dead: tuned into those countless energies that affect our world. In the ordinary world, she struggles to find her place- both as a young adult, and as a healer. A healer in a society that no longer understands the power and importance of cosmic forces. 

At 19, Wayra is coming into her power- finding confidence as she navigates these worlds. Suddenly, there is something new in the Unseen: stalking Wayra. It begins with trivial things, but quickly becomes bigger things. Chaotic terrifying dreams in unknown landscapes become omens of danger to come. Her animal totems disappear from her life, her friends are in danger. The darkness in the Unseen begins consuming her life. Wayra must figure out what the force drawing toward her is, because it might be more than her own personal world at stake. 

Review: This is an excellent book and it kept my attention from start to finish. I just could not bring myself to stop reading and finished the book very quickly. If there was a printed copy of the book then I would be sure to buy it so I could enjoy it over and over again. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read stories about the occult. This is also a good book for anyone who is an avid reader. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Robin Raven | Next Stop: Nina

Next Stop: Nina

Author: Robin Raven

Title: Next Stop: Nina

Genre: Romance, Time Travel

Synopsis: There's something different about Nina; she never felt comfortable in this world. As she struggles to cope with the pain of her present and past, the young girl's life is changed through the beauty of art. When Nina grows up and winds up in over her head in a dark place, she finds herself somehow transported to another time when nothing is quite what it seems. She must fight the horrors of her past all over again. Along the way, she faces greater challenges than she imagined and enjoys sweet surprises when she discovers true love. This is a character-driven novel with a heroine who faces suicidal depression on her own terms, and that's just the beginning. At its heart, Next Stop: Nina is a love story that takes on the types of love that change us and allow us to discover the truth in ourselves.

Review: I really enjoyed this book and could not stop myself from reading it. I found that whenever I had free time I was reading this book and I had finished it before I knew it. This book is an unusual mix of romance and time travel; these two genres are not normally put together but it was an absolute amazing mix of genres. I would recommend this book to any avid reader. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Mae Redding | The Colour Of Jade

The Color of Jade (Jade Series Book 1)

Author: Mae Redding

Title: The Colour Of Jade

Genre: Teen, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Steampunk, Dystopian, Action, Adventure

Synopsis: ‘The Color of Jade’ a YA post-apocalyptic, dystopian romance that fans of the Hunger Games and Divergent series will love. After a devastating illness ravages the earth, sixteen year old Jade Kennington finds herself caught in the middle of a battle between Morrison and his Militia who is threatening their way of life and her brother Kane who is trying to preserve it. She meets Gage. He is confident, strong, and incredibly handsome and he captivates her attention with his rugged charm and chivalry. After Jade inadvertently kills a ruthless and influential Militia member during a struggle, Morrison swears retaliation on the Kennington family. Forced to leave her home Jade finds herself in the uncertain position to trust Gage with her safety, her heart and to keep her hidden as they try to pull her into the middle of the inevitable battle. 

Review: As this is said to be like the Hunger Games and the Divergent series I was really excited to read this book and it did not disappoint me in the slightest. This book was full of action and adventure and I felt like I was a part of the story and not just the reader. This book crosses through many different genres so this will appeal to many readers. Books that cross many genres are much more exciting than books only falling into one genre. I would recommend this book to any reader that enjoys action and adventure and love to get lost in a book where they feel like they are living the story and not just reading a book. If there was a printed copy of this book I would definitely buy a copy and read it many times over. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Ellie Firestone | Super Emmy: Introducing Splodge

Super Emmy: Introducing Splodge: Volume 1

Author: Ellie Firestone

Title: Super Emmy: Introducing Splodge

Genre: Children's Books, Fiction, Animals

Synopsis: Super Emmy, Super Sporty's little cousin, makes her superhero debut in this action-packed book for young readers! Emmy and her superhero horse friends, Allie and Iris, are all set to save the world with some awesome powers and a brand-new headquarters, but Splodge, an evil alien bent on ruling the world, has other ideas. Can super-friendship overcome super-evil?

Review: This is the absolute perfect book for a parent to read with their child or children. I could see what many children would enjoy about this story. I think that parents and kids will enjoy this story alike. If I had children I would be sure to purchase a physical copy of this book so I could read it to them at bedtime. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Prex J.D.V. Ybasco | To Be Continued

To Be Continued: Volume 1 (TBC)

Author: Prex JDV Ybasco

Title: To Be Continued

Genre: Literary Fiction, Young Adult

Synopsis: Not all stories end happily nor tragically. Most of them just need to be continued. Azalea Anthony is a writer, or what she claims to be.Vim Harvey is her friend, or at least what she wants to believe.Jasmine Morrish is Azalea's archenemy, or so what Jash believes Azalea makes people believe...er--There are other characters, too: like Warren, the basketball player, Beatrix, the model, Tom, the perfect excuse of a brother, Eclaire, the eccentric bff, etc.They all hangout in one place where they can enjoy a steaming cup of debates, an aroma of gossips, a side dish of basketball, a topping of drama, and a menu of articles : The Big Coffee Shop.

Review: This was an excellent read and I could just not stop reading the book. I had it finished on the same day that I started it as I found it hard to drag myself out of the book. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to get lost in a good fiction book and also to anyone who loves Young Adult stories. I enjoyed this book so much that I plan to purchase the printed copy of this book. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Katheryn J Avila | Reckoning

Reckoning (The Breach Book 1)

Author: Katheryn J. Avila

Title: The Breach Trilogy: Reckoning

Genre: Literature, Fiction, Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy, Romance, Urban, Teen, Young Adult

Synopsis: “It’s just in your imagination,” her parents said. 

It isn’t until after her parents die that Lexia discovers a secret they did everything to keep from her - that she has supernatural abilities. Her reality is shattered and rewritten with this knowledge, the trauma triggering the powers her parents tried for so long to suppress. 

With the help of her new family - an aunt she didn’t know she had and a pair of twin cousins - Lexia embraces the change and her aunt’s training as a coping mechanism, with all the enthusiasm she can muster. Years later, as a reporter for a local newspaper, her exposure to the supernatural takes a dark turn when she finds herself involved in a series of seemingly random, bloody murders. Lexia discovers the murders are being committed by demons and, faced with the possibility of becoming a target, does everything she can to keep her family safe - even if it means becoming more involved in the supernatural than she’d like. 

In the struggle to keep her family safe, Lexia learns more than she bargained for as she delves deeper into a supernatural war dating back to before she was born. 

Review: This was a fantastic read and I found it really easy to get into as I am a huge fan of crime and mystery stories. I could not stop reading this book and I found that as I was so interested in the book and just could not stop reading it. I would love this book if it was available in a printed copy. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading the genres that are listed above. I like that the story spans across many genres instead of just sitting mainly in the one genre. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | G.K. DeRosa | Wilder: The Guardian Series

Wilder: The Guardian Series: Volume 1

Author: G.K. DeRosa

Title: Wilder: The Guardian Series

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction

Synopsis: All that Celeste Wilder ever wanted was to find someone who would sweep her off her feet like she had seen in countless romantic movies. When she meets the gorgeous and mysterious Constantin brothers her senior year of high school, she gets much more than what she had bargained for. As they introduce her to an exciting supernatural world that she never imagined existed, she makes a startling discovery about her own family legacy and is forced to make a decision that will change her life forever.

Review: This is an excellent read that gripped my attention instantly and I could just not drag myself away from reading it so had it finished the day that I started it. I would read this book over and over again if I had the paperback copy of it. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read young adult books. This book would also appeal to readers who enjoy fantasy, fiction and science fiction. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Melissa Silvey | Prisoner

Prisoner (All of You Book 1)

Author: Melissa Silvey

Title: Prisoner

Genre: Romance, Fiction, Military, Erotica, Adult Fiction

Synopsis: All I have to do to spend another night with her, is kill... 

She's a bad girl who does whatever she wants. But when tragic circumstances happen in the charmed life of Detective Melanie "Lani" Vaden, she realizes that not everything in the world is about her. She makes a crazy decision, and with the help of her partner and step-father, she carries it out. Little did she know, she'd end up meeting a knight in distress, and she was the only princess who could help him out. 

Antony "Tony" Roman was unjustly imprisoned for trumped up charges he did not commit. He had no hope of ever seeing the light of day again. Stuck in solitary confinement, he hadn't even seen another person in years, his only interaction being with his guard, through the hatch. 

What happens when these two are literally thrown together? Selfish, self-centered Lani has finally found someone who needs her. Tony can't ask the beautiful creature who comes to him, almost like an angel, for help, because he knows there's no hope for him. He can give her nothing in return, except every piece of himself. 

Adult Only 18+ m/f erotic romance (very brief f/f scene)

Review: This a book only for the adult readers as there is scenes of a sexual nature through out this story. Normally I do not read books containing adult content but I did not mind this book. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy erotica stories or the odd sexual scene throughout stories. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars