Stories From The Heart - Natassia Fifer

In my opinion, Poetry has to be one of the most therapeutic ways of expressing what’s in your heart. What makes a poet great is the ability to put everything he or she is feeling in words. I believe when a poet is completely honest it shows in their work. From dealing with heartache, lust, possibility of love, and even a short poem about Lebron James… this book has it all.

Nastassia S. Fifer does an excellent job of bringing her words alive in print. The beauty of poetry is you can interpret one poem in so many ways. Even if you aren’t a fan of poetry, I guarantee you will read this book and fall in love. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

After reading this book, I was inspired to share a story of a past experience that I had kept to myself for so many years. That’s what great poetry does… it inspires you to be Truthful to yourself.

Thank You Nastassia.

**Even though I had a Review copy of this book - I purchased the ebook version to have on my Ipad**

5 Stars

Orsayor


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Painted Jezebel - Jolie Pethrel

Publicist Finn Mackenzie has always been lucky, until an ill-fated affair with a vindictive writer leaves him one chance for redemption: a spectacular public appearance by the elusive best-selling romance author, Jezebel Jinx.

Unfortunately, the cute but kooky writer refuses to cooperate. Jezebel believes she’s cursed with bad luck. Riddled with anxieties, she never leaves her home— until the gorgeous, albeit desperate Finn whisks her away to a writer’s conference, against her will.

After the initial shock wears off, Jezebel’s dormant hormones kick into high gear around the hunky Finn.
When his ex turns up murdered and Jezebel is the prime suspect, ill-planned sexcapades are the least of their worries.  - Amazon

Review

From the first chapter until the end, Author Pethrel captured my attention.  As I progressed through the book, I wanted to continue reading to find out what happens to Jezebel Jinx.   Jinx is an author who would rather keep to herself than attend book promotions or conferences.   Jinx enjoys the simple things in life.   However, her publisher wants her to attend this particular conference.  Jinx is tricked by answering the door and meeting a handsome publisher, Finn McKenzie.  She has no idea his assignment is to make sure she attends this conference by any means necessary including kidnapping her. 

It was very intriguing and suspenseful to see how Jinx would attend all of the planned events surrounding the conference.   While attending the conference, she is accused of murdering another author who had previously been married to Finn McKenzie.   This also brought up unfinished business from the past because Jinx’ boyfriend was killed years ago.  The investigating police officer blamed her for the death of his brother which is why Jinx initially went into seclusion.  The identity of the killer was definitely a surprise.

 Author Pethrel’s well-developed character analysis and plot made the book even more interesting.   I could actually envision the different events and actions of the characters.  This book takes you on a journey through love and murder.  Very well written book and I look forward to reading the sequel.    

5 Stars

Edna


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Vanished - Joseph Finder

Nick Heller, International Corporate Security Expert is the guy you call when you want to know where the bodies are buried. While investigating a case that involves stolen money, Nick receives a frantic call from his nephew, Gabe. Gabe informs Nick that his mother was attacked and his father, Roger (Nick's brother) has vanished without a trace. Nick heads to Washington D.C to put the missing pieces together about his brother's disappearance.

Nothing is EVER what it appears to be in this Joseph Finder novel.

This story starts off fast paced and it continues throughout the whole book. I love this author's style of writing; he breathes life and soul into these characters. This story had so many layers that I gave up trying to figure out the ending. I paused several times while reading this book because I didn't want it to end.

4.5 Stars

**Audible Users: You get a special treat at the end of the audio version.. (Yes! I also downloaded the audio version)  so I wouldn't miss anything while driving to work..

Nick Heller & I relaxing on the beach in Miami, Florida (My Vacation)

I can't wait to dig into Joseph Finder's recent novel.. Buried Secrets... Enjoy the trailer below....

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If you haven't picked up a Joseph Finder novel you are truly missing out... 

Oral Expressions - Ann Campbell

Oral Expressions by Ann Campbell

Contemporary Erotic

36 pages

Publisher: Cobblestone Press

Buy Link: http://www.cobblestone-press.com/catalog/books/oralexpressions.htm

Trey Cano has never called a 900 number in his life but after his friends from the bachelor party decide to bail, he decides to call her. What starts off as a courtesy call turns into a wild fantasy sparked by a woman he's never seen, but her voice drives him wild.

Elle Dupree has a dirty little secret no one in the firm knows, she works a phone sex girl in the evenings. One night she receives a call from a man named Beck. It's too bad the man she wants isn't the one talking dirty, or is he?

REVIEW

I thoroughly enjoyed this short erotic book.  Author Ann Campbell not only intimately described the events, but I could really feel the emotions throughout the story.  This was not just another simple erotic story where the characters meet and have sex.   

Author Campbell had a great believable storyline which made it not just about sex.    The title, Oral Expressions, makes you immediately think about oral sex, but the title is actually defined by other actions.  

It is a fast moving book packed with steamy chapters that made me anticipate the events and wonder if the characters would ever cross paths. When they eventually did, it was worth the wait.  I am looking forward to reading more of her work. 

5 Stars

Carmela


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Book Tour: Fear, Faith & Patience - Felecia S. Killings

About the book

We often wonder what it is like to be a teacher in today’s time. With so much happening in the public schools, it seems any wonder how it is able to function given all the atrocities that go on in the system. But this is the story about a young, beautiful teacher named Felecia Killings. As a child, she dreamt of the opportunity to be what many call one of the most admirable professions in society: an educator. And when her father witnessed this aspiration in her, he did everything in his power to protect it and to ensure that she fulfilled her mission. Yet, like so many countless individuals who enter the public school system, Ms. Killings was met with tragedies and struggles. But through it all, she allowed her faith to keep her strong, even in the midst of hell.

This book is one to be commended, for it takes what we think we know about the public school system and brings to light another side that is never talked about. Through this text, you will learn about the power of unconditional love and personal sacrifice. For every teacher who chooses to stand up for what’s right, even when everyone is against you, this book will minister to you in ways that even you could not imagine. You WILL be inspired.

About the author

Felecia S. Killings is a quintessential educator and promoter of change, transformation, and innovation within the educational field. Her years of dedicated service to education, and ascribing to the motto that “Learning is a Lifestyle,” has resulted in extensive years of training and preparation in the educational spectrum. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Davis in 2005 with double majors in English and African and African American Studies. She also obtained her Master’s Degree from UC Davis’s School of Education in 2007. She has received preliminary Doctoral of Education course work at Argosy University from 2008-2010; and will complete her Doctorate of Philosophy in Education with emphasis in Organizational Leadership at Northcentral University in Arizona. Felecia has provided her community with five years of service as a public-school English instructor. She has also created educational programs that help minority youth reach their full potential through excellence in education, job training, and college and career preparations. Felecia is also an author and publisher, and founder and CEO of Power, Faith, and Love Ministries, which oversees seven organizations. Commitment, dedication to service, and a desire to help others become successful and prosperous are her driving force. Furthermore, her unconditional love for the things of God, and expanding His Kingdom in the earth serve as the foundation for the ministry that God has placed in her spirit.

Book release March 12.