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The Unexpected Spy Delights #Review

6/30/2019

 
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The Unexpected Spy by Liza O’Connor

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Blurb 
Having come so close to Parliament falling into a foreign country’s hands, Amy wishes to help keep her country safe by being the finest spy Chavier has ever taught.
 
Since no one but Chavier, and those who know her well, perceive her to be anything but a charming, but silly young girl, she will have easy access to those who are apt to cause trouble, since they will think her harmless.
 
Amy is the finest spy that has ever existed. Her ability to hide in plain sight is almost magical. Her ability to heal is beyond what should be possible. Her hearing is acute as is her ability to smell. Thus, she can throw a knife with accuracy in the dark and hit her targets with precision. In addition, she now knows ten languages: English, French, Scottish, Dutch, Russian, German, Portuguese, Finnish, Spanish, and Swiss. Thus if, someone whispers in a different language she not only has acute hearing to hear it, but it is very likely that she will understand what they are saying.
 
EXCERPTToday, Amy had managed to arrive for their mid-day meal before Chavier. Thus, she was able to fill her plate with her favorite meats, fruits, and vegetables. She even made a little plate of meats for Patience, which she held in her lap.
Chavier entered and smiled at her full plate. “Did you leave me anything to eat?” he chided.
“Shall I ask the head server to bring out more?” Amy asked. “I’m sure she will, if I ask.”
Chavier gripped her hand and kissed her knuckles in a sensual manner that made her hungry, but not for food.
“I will share my food, if you wish,” she offered and moved her chair closer to the corner.
“I believe you are sharing sufficiently with your pup. I will manage with the scraps you’ve left.”
Her forehead wrinkled. “Truly, I do not want you to go hungry.”
“That will never happen. Since the head server adores you, she ensures you nor I ever go hungry.”
“She does. but still, I will share my food.” She stabbed a thick chunk of roast with the serving fork. “Would you like this strip? I’ve already eaten two slices.”
Chavier laughed. “I have no idea how you remain so thin given the quantity of food you consume.”
“You may have this slice if you wish.”
“No, I’ll just take the scraps you left me.” He then stabbed the remaining cut.
Just then, the head server entered with a fresh plate of roast strips.
“My, but you two must be starving. When was the last time either of you ate?”
“Yesterday,” Chavier replied.
“Me too! What were you doing yesterday?” Amy asked.
“We’ll discuss that later,” he promised Amy.
She smiled, hoping that meant she was going to do more spy work. Her first attempt at spying had gone very well. Chavier had hidden documents in the library and she had found them all before the hour was up. However, this time she wanted it to be a real event. That would be ever more exciting.
 
 
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More About the Author
Liza O’Connor’s favorite books are Pride & Prejudice and Douglas Adams’ four book trilogy, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Go figure…
Raised in the southern mid-section of U.S., Liza escaped to the East Coast once out of college. She’s worked as a journalist, a radio DJ, a security guard, a stockbroker, a strategist, and a business solutions consultant to name a few of her many occupations. Again…go figure.
She learned to fly planes, jump out of planes, hang-glide, kayak and scuba dive, to name of few of her ‘let’s kill Liza’ sports. However, her favorite activity was to hike with her dog Jess among the shaved mountains of NJ. Jess is near 20 years old now, so he’s not up to much anymore. So I just garden and write more books.
 
 
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Check out Liza’s Many Books
 
I have over 50 books now.
I’ve stopped counting.

I’ve novels in several genres:
Contemporary Romance,
Historical Romance,

A 9 book series (soon to be 10)
Humorous historical sleuth series,

I also have several Sci-fi series
And some paranormal series,

Plus, lots of one-offs that I’ve written
Because the book demanded
To be written.
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​Amy is a one of a kind woman. She's got the looks and charm but also the smarts. Ms. O'Connor's latest book in the Extraordinary Woman series is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat as Amy navigates a criminal controlled area of England. People aren't who they appear to be and Amy's life is on the line...but more importantly--England's future is in danger!

Amy is one of my favorite Liza O'Connor's characters. She reminds me of Vic from her Historical England Sleuth Series. I could see the two women becoming friends and with those two on the case, the world is a better place!

A Musical Love Story #Yesterday_Movie #Movie_Review

6/29/2019

 
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What if you were the only person to remember the Beatles and their music? Yesterday weaves a love story set among the music of the Beatles and the quest of a songwriter to become famous. You can check out my review on WHMI on Monday morning at 8:40 am or on my Movie Page.

A Movie with A Lot of Social Commentary #The_Dead_Don't_Die #movie_review

6/22/2019

 
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From horror classics to Star Wars, The Dead Don't Die has something to say about it in the latest movie by director, Jim Jarmusch. 

Check out my review on Monday morning at 8:40 on WHMI or you can catch it on my movie review page. 

Do you have a favorite horror movie? I loved Poltergeist and the original Friday the 13th movie. 

Finding the Perfect Love #New_Release #The_Gauntlet

6/19/2019

 
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Many of us dream of a perfect mate. The one who can complete us, making us feel loved and appreciated. What if that was someone who could shield you from harm? Their magic worked in harmony with yours. What if they were the last of your species?

Ms. Pagano's new series is about a supernatural hotel where the last two faeries find themselves. Neither one came in thinking about love or a perfect mate, but they found it...along with danger. 

Blurb:
Hidden in plain sight, is a mysterious hotel that doubles as a supernatural refugee: The Soppronaturale. 

Each supernatural inhabitant has a specific purpose, job, and destiny. 

All to keep the hotel running and its secrets safe.
 
Vampires exist. Werewolves exist. Witches exist. Shape Shifters exist. And now Faeries exist. 

The last two Faeries, once unified, could be the most powerful forces on Earth. 

Ommily, newcomer to the Soppronaturale, offensively controls and manipulates the four elements; Fire, Earth, Wind and Water. While Link defensively uses their energy to shield Ommily and himself from even the darkest magic. 

They could protect all others. But first, they have to defeat the Gauntlet.      

EXCERPT:
The elevator doors cut off our connected gaze. The second they shut, I hunch over the counter in relief, leaning on Kyran.

“What the hell was that?”

“I think you mean, who the hell was that?” Kyran pats me on the back. An evil and cunning smirk creeps across his face.

“What do you mean who?” I grip my chest, scrunching up my starchy uniform underneath.

Kyran spins me into the back room when no one is watching. “That, my dear boy, that was you. The only other you in the whole, vast world.”

“That’s impossible.” I say in a brittle voice, my eyes swelling with tears.
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“Impossible…yet here she is.”

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About the Author:
Ashley Pagano has always dreamed of being an artist both figuratively and literally. Her love of art was instilled by her mother who always inspired her to be creative either with a paintbrush or with a pen and paper. As far back as she can remember her life was always centered around introspection, storytelling, and imagination. Because she is so artistic, she took to the idea of creative writing very passionately. Her ability to describe a scene, person, or place, she compares to painting a picture, where she can describe every detail vividly in order to make the reader feel like they’re truly living in the story. Her works of writing usually center around a powerhouse female protagonist (which reflect her own personality), who progresses through many wild and extreme obstacles. Ashley loves to write stories that end with a cliffhanger, that have the reader begging for more and questioning what happens next. Her most recent novel sets the stage for the paranormal romance of the century and includes ghosts, poltergeists, and demons who just love to get in the way of true love. Ashley has won awards for her design, art, and writing. 

Ashley doesn’t believe in down time whatsoever and actually loves having a full “To-Do”list. Ashley is a wife to her wonderful husband, Eric and a mother to a beautiful little baby girl named Dakota. She is also a Graphic Designer and a health and fitness coach. Her husband and daughter inspire her to be the best person she can be and encourage her to pursue any of her dreams (no matter how extravagant they may be).
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www.authorashleypagano.com
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Can Men in Black: International hit the notes of the Original? #movie_review

6/16/2019

 
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Men in Black: International brings Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth together again in this sequel of the original series, now set worldwide.

You can catch my review on Monday, June 17th at 8:40 on WHMI or check it out on my review page. 

Do you have a favorite Chris Hemsworth movie? Would you go see a movie just because he was in it?

Redeeming The Bad Guy #king_of_kings #cover_reveal

6/10/2019

 
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Many times we have fallen in love with the bad boys or villian. Think Loki. He's the bad guy but we learn to love him as we find his anger comes from the pain of his childhood.

Clara Winter has created such a fascinating bad guy in Alexandre. He literally lost his head in the last Immortal Kindred book and we lost our hearts. Now Alexandre is back and he's met his match!

Blurb:
Love has no limits…

Alexandre has retreated from the world. He has no one to love, nowhere to call home. While licking his wounds in the middle of nowhere, Alexandre is approached by Irish lass, Bria. She has a proposal for him; to follow her to Ireland and fight demons.

Alexandre finds this amusing, but intriguing. More than anything, he is curious to see the individual who sent Bria, someone from his ancient past. 
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In Ireland, Alexandre confronts a dilemma greater than fighting demons. He must face down fiends of all kinds, deciding once and for all who he really is. Sparks fly between Bria and Alexandre, adding to the already complicated situation. Can a bad boy vampire really change?
 
The King of Kings is set in southern Ireland with a glimpse back to Ancient Egypt.

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And Be Sure to Read Clara's Other Books to See More of Alexandre.

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About the Author:
Amy Rugg grew up reading Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, and Alice in Wonderland, while watching Buck Rogers, Star Trek, and Doctor Who. Writing her own stories naturally ensued. She is a wife, mother, and former school counselor, with a Master’s Degree in Counseling. Amy is from Colorado Springs, Co and currently resides in Mission Viejo, Ca. clarawinterbooks.com

X-Men Says Good-Bye #movie_review #dark_phoenix

6/9/2019

 
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After six movies and numerous companion movies, X-Men is wrapping up their run for a while with Dark Phoenix. You can listen to my review on Monday, June 10 at 8:40 am on WHMI. Or you can read my review on my review page.

Do you have a favorite X-Men character? Or one you absolutely hate??

Little Falls: Love Lost & Found by Liza O'Connor

6/5/2019

 
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​Little Falls Book 2
Love Lost & Found
By Liza O’Connor

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Blurb
Carrie Simmons had the perfect marriage until it fell apart in a single day. One day her husband adored her and their two children, and the next he wanted nothing more to do with her. If not for the people of Little Falls, she could not have survived the months of heartbreak that followed. During this time, her stern boss of four years comes to her rescue time and time again, showing her a kindness she had never imagined possible. Having no hope of reconciliation with her husband, she finally opens her heart to the possibility of new love. Will this time be forever, or will her heart always cling to her first love? The twists of love are unpredictable.
 
EXCERPT
Dan tore down the gravel driveway and turned onto the highway so fast the back of the truck fish-tailed.
“Dan, please, if we die who will care for Danny and Alice?”
He slammed on the brakes and brought the truck to a complete halt. “So, you remember our children?”
She stared at him in confusion. “I didn’t do this to hurt you or them.”
“Did you think about them when Alex was enjoying you?”
“No. I wasn’t thinking about you, the children, or my wonderful life. All I was thinking about was this insatiable need for pleasure that I couldn’t control.”
His face tensed with fury, but his words came steady and firm. “You could have controlled it.”
“No, I can’t. I know you can control your desires, but then Alex doesn’t come after you. You have no idea the hell I’m in!”
“You don’t think women come on to me?” he challenged.
“I’m sure they do, but I don’t think they have one tenth of the seduction skill Alex possesses. I can resist normal come-ons. My problem is with Alex.”
 
 
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Liza O’Connor Bio
Liza lives in Denville, NJ with her dog Jess. Having an adventurous nature, she learned to fly small Cessnas in NJ, hang-glide in New Zealand, kayak in Pennsylvania, ski in New York, scuba dive with great white sharks in Australia, dig up dinosaur bones in Montana, sky dive in Indiana, and raft a class four river in Tasmania. She’s an avid gardener, amateur photographer, and dabbler in watercolors and graphic arts. Yet through her entire life, her first love has and always will be writing novels. She loves to create interesting characters, set them loose, and scribe what happens in a myriad of genres.
http://www.lizaoconnor.com/

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There are over 50 books. (I’ve stopped counting.)
 
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Ms. O'Connor's books grab you tight and take you for a ride. 

Little Falls is a wonderful town where people look after each other but sadly some people have their own agenda's. In this case, Carrie found her world turned upside down one day and reaches out to the one person who is there for her. Little did she know just how devious he was. 

I really enjoyed the first book in this series and couldn't wait for the second. It had everything I love- horses, cute kids and love. Ms. O'Connor didn't disappoint in book two! The stakes were higher but the happy ending that much sweeter. 

Fall in Love with Michigan #new_release #Sweet_Escape #michigan_author

6/3/2019

 
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Michigan is beautiful this time of year. Everything is green and growing. Flowers are blooming and the weather is warmer...It's the time for romance in the air. Michigan author, Susan V. Vaughn has tapped into the Michigan romance for her latest release, Sweet Escape about two unlikely people who fall in love despite their differences. And while you don't have to be a Michigander to appreciate the story, it does give you an added bonus seeing your town come to life!

Blurb:
Ted Harper knew moving to Milford to open his dream bar wouldn’t be easy. But he could have never imagined he would be so easily distracted from his goal. Violet Marino is beautiful, smart, captivating, and unfortunately, his next-door neighbor. Now Ted has a dilemma on his hands he didn’t anticipate as his life becomes entangled with a woman he can’t seem to forget.

Violet Marino has spent decades caring for her family and working at her father’s restaurant as a waitress. Hardly the life she dreamed of living when she was a little girl. But after her mother died, she was never a little girl again. Thrust into the parenting role for her two younger siblings, Violet sacrificed everything for their well-being.
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When a handsome business owner offers her more than just a sweet escape, Violet is tempted to take him up on the offer. Even if that means jumping into the unknown. 

EXCERPT:
He saw another opportunity to tease her and decided he had to take it. She kept leaving herself open. “Oh, I get it. You’re one of those narrow-minded types.”

“I am not!” she said with outrage.

He shook his head sadly. “Sounds like you are.”

“No, I just…” She paused, seeming lost. “Well, look at you. You’re like this perfect, broken nose Ken doll.”

And there was the bad review based on his “cover”. “So you’re saying I’m plastic and handsome?”

She exhaled noisily, obviously flustered, and he enjoyed every minute of it. “I just mean, you’re, like…well, you are handsome, I guess. Probably to most women. But that’s not the point.” 

She seemed frazzled, like she was trying to talk herself out of admitting any attraction. But he had seen the heat in her eyes when they locked gazes, and he wasn’t about to let her off the hook. “So what’s the point?” 

“The point is you don’t look or act like someone who spends his off time reading books.”

“That’s the funny thing about me.” Seeing his opening, he stood up and walked over to her chair. “I have a lot of layers to my personality.” He grabbed her hands.

She arched her head back, staring up at him, probably trying to figure out why he was now standing so close and touching her. “What are you doing?”

He pulled her to her feet. If he waited any longer to kiss her, he would probably lose his mind. 

“Showing you another layer,” he said, and then, before she could react, he pressed his lips against hers and felt the world come alive.

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About the Author:
Romance Author, Susan Vaughn understood the meaning of sarcasm before she could walk. Her childhood in the suburbs of Detroit was spent mainly trying to outwit her six creative siblings. When she wasn’t working on the next soul-crushing jab, she sharpened her imagination on romantic literature and day dreamed about her knight in shining armor.

It didn’t take long for this hairdresser by trade to turn her passion for reading romances into writing her own unique love stories. Susan lives her life finding laughter in all situations, and delights in marrying sarcasm with romance to create realistic falling-in-love stories in the unlikeliest of scenarios.  

Susan lives on the shores of Lake Huron with her real life knight in shining armor and enjoys watching their three children learn the art of sarcasm and wit.
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Twitter handle: @susanvaughn1124
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.vereeckevaughn
 

Rocking out with Rocketman! #movie_review

6/2/2019

 
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Rocketman is part fantasy, part biography but all rock and roll! The movie tells the story of Elton's early years and his rise to fame through the drug addiction and alcoholism he faced. 

You can listen to my review on WHMI on Monday morning at 8:40 am or you can check it out on my Review Page. 

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