Montana Delta Rodeo Cowboy: Body Guard Protector by Debra Parmley
What a super read, Has so much to it, for everybody: romance, cartel, rodeo terms, ranch life, weapons and so much more. Love is to die for!
This story starts out with Emma receiving a travel vacation from her boss. She's to go to Montana and all the arrangements have been made. She is to take no one and no one is to know exactly where she is. Things go great, She even sits near a nice man on the plane. Upon arrival when he's trying to get a date with her and number her ride shows up and he leaves her alone. She's taken in the limo til things get out of hand: they are being followed, The body guard finds another vehicle and they are still being followed, he throws her phone out the window and the cops are behind them in the distance. The truck is being shot at and they are both hit. She learns her boss died.
They recuperate in the hospital and head to a new location where no one knows them...
She needs to contact her mother and is upset with how things are going...
Loved hearing about the rodeo, never been and have read hundreds of books but none described the events and who was involved til I read this book, SO connected to the events now. Love hearing about the food, yum. Weapons I had to ask others about as I have shot an AR and yes I am blind. Love how this whole story comes together. Easy to keep track of the characters and keep them straight.
So very memorable for me. Hated to see it end!
SUPER TREASURE KEEPER!
The Call of Destiny – Codename Violette by Hannah Bryon
Story follows two different sets of characters.
Albert and Sigal are from 2020's (covid throughout the world) and he is able to educate her about her past. She had gotten separated from her father when her parents divorced and he headed to US. Her mom remarried and they stayed in England area. She wants to lend her aide for SOE.
1930's Muriel We find Codename Violette as she has gone through training and is ready to head to France to help with coding messages. She has gotten a special compact from Maurice and keeps it with her always. They do meet up from time to time in France and he's proposed to her...
Story also follows Sigall's grandmother and Albert's grandfather during the war.
What I like about this book are the emotions that come through that eally make a difference to the story and plot. There are twists and turns during the war as they struggle to serve England by helping others in war torn countries.
Violette knows how to avoid the troops that could capture her, she changes her route daily.
Love how the whole lot of them are connected by blood. At times it just didnt' seem possibl eto me. What ag reat mystery and romantic story.
Descriptions are so detailed I can sense the calm while sitting near the stone wall looking at the water and birds are singing. To think they are within a mile of the war...
Love ending from the author and how she wrote the story and who is who. Love bonus chapters, brings the whole book together, past meets the future.
A Whisper of Summer Magic by Sinclair Jayne
This story starts out with the women and they are all gathered around and it lays out who is dating who, married to, etc. G. Millie is heading to the hospital and the story picks up a month later. The women are all home bound to G. Millie's house. One women is making a garden and plans to sell items, even growing olive trees for oils. Another is a lawyer and another an accountant. Chole is getting married and they go through the engagement party and everybody loves the groom. Love hearing of the struggles, ussies with the estate and the solutions. Book mainly focuses on Chole and the girls inform her of her mother... What a bomb, never saw that coming. Love how they handle it for the upcoming wedding. Other estate issues come to light and really upset Meghan and her relationship with Jackson, a family friend but more than that now, til it's not...
Love all the different relationships as each are going through different struggles. So interesting to hear how the book progresses forward. Can't wait for the next book.
LOVE all the recipes and the processes of making the foods from the special magic spells cookbook.
Unbroken: A Small Town, Single Dad, Fate Dating Romance by Mary Sue Jackson
This story follows Eli who takes care of his son. He loves the trail riding expeditions and tending to the horses as his job.
His father sometimes gets to visit with Patrick til Eli learns the stories he's been telling Patrick...
Story also follows Fiona who has family in the area. She left her job in CO quickly and ran home. Now thay she's been hired to team up with Eli for the trail rides they are forming a relationship again. With his ex around they are faking a relationship. But then things hit home. They body like each other after their early start and they like their jobs. She's got an offer to return to the Co area for a job and he's applied for a job in a different part of the state that will leave him further away from his mom, who he uses for occasional babysitting. Patrick is heading to kindergarten in the fall...
Adult situations and either of them could leave...
Received this review copy from the publisher via BookSprout and this is my honest opinion.
The Many Faces of Jesus: exploring the life and legacy through history, faith, and culture by Eden Marsh
As being raised Catholic, going to church every Sunday, getting sacraments and so much more time and even going to Catholic school for 8 years I learned a lot of things about Jesus that I had never heard about.
Love the sections about the young life of Jesus. The jobs others had: carpenter where they also fixed tools, joining beams and threshold cracks symbolizes healing, reconciliation and even spiritual renewal. Other trades that used hands and mind: farmers of land and vineyards for wine, fishermen, potters, weavers and some also had jobs as merchants, selling their products; seamstresses and wool tunics. They were so honored to be able to use their hands for the whole community and their families. Love hearing of barter system.
There are so many factors that mattered and influenced those in the day: historical context, 3 different empires that were present, ancestry, education, faith, science and cultural influences. Love hearing of the parables and how they were really storytelling but the points came across with just a bit of thought. So much more about Jesus teachings and his disciples.
Challenges and struggles, justice, law and so much more. Really fascinating read!
Like how the modern world plays a part in the art, music and other areas of entertainment. There are some notations from the Bible with the chapter and verses noted.
References are included at the end.
Somatic Therapy Workbook for Women: Release Trauma, Calm Your Nervous System, and Awaken Your Intuition—Because Your Body Already Knows How to Heal. (Anxiety solution 4) by Adele Payne
What I like about this book is that the format is just so easy. Understandable and you can actually do what they say in the way they say it.
Lots of introductory material about the science of trauma and how to get rid of it from your body.
The format for the exercises: time needed, find a comfy position, notice your breath, feel contact points, scan for tension (and how to do that), engage one sense (how to do that), and how to close the session and why this matters.
There are so many varied exercise sessions included depending on what you need help with.
Everything is totally explained. Love all the breathing techniques and when to use each
one. References are included.
Great book to keep handy.
Against All Odds: True Stories Of Champions Who Rose Through Adversity by Dylan Archer
Love this book because of what it contains. Lots of stories about champions and how they struggled to get over their issues and become of the famous and all around GOAT.
For each athlete there is a chapter having: a title, color photo of them, a summary of their career, where it all began, place in history, what peers say, life lessons and another color photo.
That is not the whole story though. Towards the end they are also highlighted with:
Mindset moments, quote, power principle and stats are included. Each also are highlighted with key stats, performance metries,, beyond the game and against all odds. There are also places for you to keep your own notes.
NFL edition will be coming soon.
Great format.
Alaska Deadly by J. L. Askew
What an awesome read. There is something for everyone in this book: so many mysteries, shapeshifters, abductions, child trafficking, cult, and missing people all in the middle of Alaska.
Loved learning more about Alaska, the terrain, climate, scenery that is out of this world and the team effort of helping others who live there. So many twists and turns.
The PI is sent to Alaska to find a missing child. He has some clues but gets help from others in town who might know of the tribe and it's events that take place at midnight...
The father of the child shows up and so do scientists who are there for their own reasons. One is studying wolves and I love learning about that aspect of this book.
Love how they are able to help a plane land, collect the passengers get on board and take off again while being shot at. What strategy, so crazy it works!
Love hearing about the fire pit and how it has a secret there.
There is so much to this story, easy to keep everybody straight and learning about the people that live there. Grand finale, well one of them is the house with moveable walls.
Can't wait to read from this author. Super descritpvive I felt I was there and could feel what they were feeling, the smells, sounds and the sights.
The Debra Tucker story
Story starts out with Debra, how she grew up and how her life went further as she got older. Story also follows Derek, her husband, at one time. They end up in counseling to strengthen their marriage. With descriptions detailed and the thoughts running through their minds this would make a great movie or series. There are outside things going on, pregnancies, one returning from jail, another family, etc
Like the ending a lot, never saw it going as such.
Swearing and adult situations. Enjoyed learning about all the different types of relationships.
3D Printers A Beginner's Guide by Oliver Bothmann Fox Chapel Publishing
This is a very useful book. Like how the author tackles the complexity of these printers.
Wish the two FDM and SLA would've been separated but together they are manageable.
So easy to understand and follow along in determining what type to get, why and how to set it up when you get it. How to prepare the filament is perfect and like the discussions about the xtruder. Every stey pf the way is explained and makes me confident that when I visit our grandson I can even help him out. Love sites that are listed as to the patterns you can obtain with the code already written. So useful. Like that they did not use harmful things or mention them in the book.
Book contains MANY high glossy photos of pieces made and other details.
A book to keep on the shelves, handy.
Received this review copy from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
The Ultimate Guide to Emotional Intelligence: A Step-by-Step Approach to Master Self-Awareness, Build Meaningful Relationships & Thrive in Your Personal and Professional Life with Proven Strategies by Maria Kovar
Like this book because it can you teach you things about yourself that will matter.
Quotes are listed throughout the book.
What I like about his book is the author tells you things that happened to them or others they know and how they were able to achieve the outcome of good thoughts. Active listen and speak, with thought to what you are saying.
Like the idea to first walk in anothers shoes as they go about their faily routine. Feel the different emotional parts they go through.
There are exercises to do throughout the book that are refreshing to say the least.
Love different ways of breathing, hadn't thought about it much in yoga but there are some new ones for me to try. Explains how to the them and what you will achieve. Love grounding techniques and how to use your senses.
21-Day Shadow Work Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide to Uncover Hidden Blocks, Break Free From Limiting Patterns, and Rewire Your Brain to Thrive by Tracy Kreiss
Brain science comes into play with this book. It's all explained. Your own self is discussed so you get an idea of actions and reactions. Emotional triggers and projection and recurring patterns are also important. There are so many lessons in this book. So thought provoking. Best part of this book for me was seeing the wheel of emotions. Never saw this before and it's so self explanatory.
There are places in the book to write down your responses to the questions asked.
Love the author's human side where he tells you about another and their problem and how they are able to solve the why's and move forward. Very touching and compassionate.
Quotes are also included at the start of chapters. Lots about triggers but also how to overcome them.
Like checkmark list from social interactions and belonging. So many to check off.
Steps to take: set your intention, take action, reflect and outcome. So much to learn about and understand. At times things are so intense that I don't follow along til I read the next section where it's more personalized by a true story.
Bonus ebook is offered at the end. Resources are listed at the end.
The Love Plot by Elle Douglas
Elodie is on leave from teaching at the college. She has a planned trip to the forest with her two students. Love how everyone has their job and knows how to do it.
Love learning about the new birds I had never heard of.
Book is set in Canada and although it's not far from the US some of the birds/animals are a bit different. Elodie also has thoughts of dying and even visited a therapist to help her through it.
Story also follows Kendra will also be camping with them. She is a best selling author and has no clue how to make book #2 be the dame but different than the first one. She thought a change of location would help. She has no idea about camping nor anything about it, never mind the forest but she plans to take a lot of notes. Super up to date: microplastics!
Women are physically attracted to each other, in their own way.
Love learning about fire restoration procedures. Open fire food while camping, nothing better.
The Essential ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET & GUT HEALTH (2 in 1): A Practical Guide to Microbiome & Probiotics for Better Digestion, Immunity & Mood to Ease Joint Pain, Calm Inflammation & Boost Energy by Jennifer Lindsey
The book discusses the effects and science behind anti inflammatory.
There are so man connections that effect every part of your body. everything is explained in detail, easy to understand. Parts I like the best are what foods to eat and which to avoid.
Like charts with the information they hold also, easier to follow along.
For all the ailments that effect your body because of this illness there are solutions, some are easy: yoga, sleep patterns, a vitamin, oils, meditation and so much more.
Each ailment has targeted tips. There are some very technical terms also.
Love use of herbs and spices to help. Lots of references are listed at the end. Great book to figure out whats going on in your body.
Retirement Financial Planning: Proven Strategies on How to Grow Your Wealth, Eliminate Debt, and Make Your Money Last to Retire Stress-Free by Jane Kwan
Like this book because of all the valuable information enclosed. There are so many things one should learn about before they retire. I felt we were very well prepared except on annuities. Was glad to refresh what we need to discuss with our financial advisor about the one we do own and the options available.
Love the section even on medicare as many are not prepared for that. Like that we can switch once a year, really do your homework on what you need for medical before you choose the right plan for yourself.
So many money cost ways to save and keep money in your pocket.
God Says You Are...: An Inspiring Christian Book for Kids by Sophia A. Ritter
In this book the children, Emma and OScar are waiting for their grandmother to arrive. Part I love the best is after making cookies and they don't come out perfect grandmas tells them about how god made us perfect but don't throw away the cookies that are not perfect. There are Bible sections quoted throughout the book. Great story to share with your grandparents.
7 Simple Steps to Keep Moving and Stay Active After 60 : A No-Stress Guide to Moving Better, Feeling Younger, and Loving Life Again by Ottie Oz
Like this book for the new exercises that I plan to incorporate into my regular regimen. There is a bit of introductory material telling you how to use the book as a guide in your goals. There are pages where you can make your own goals and to take things a bit at a time. There are sections about 7 different parts of your bodies that really need attention now that you are older and how to achieve that.
Love the pictured poses of the exercise being done and how to do them. They start out very easy and can be done while watching tv or listening to a book. As you progress your goals should also do the same, using more difficult movements. At 70 we are still doing strength exercises, walk 3 miles a day and so much more with stretching and cooling down. Even sections on nutrition and there are many charts throughout that show your age level and how many of each you should be doing. Don't want to overdo things ether.
References are included at the end.
Great book to keep handy.
Unpacking AI - Why Artificial Intelligence Matters: Your Practical Introduction and Roadmap to Leveraging AI Ethically in Everyday Life and Career Success ... Pioneering the Future Together) by Christian Siregar
This book concnedtrates on so many advanced practces of using AI. Like the discussions about using AI for cooking and craft businesses. At the end of each chapter there is a key takeaways summarizing
what you've learned. There are references listed at the end under many different categories.
Like that the author urges you to just advance yourself and go further. Love the little quotes at the start of the chapters.
Love ending where the author talks about his life from an early age and throughout and how he got into AI.
Very technical discussions and there is a glossary at the end.
SAINTS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD : TRUE STORIES OF COURAGE, FAITH, AND LASTING IMPACT by Eden Marsh
Introductory material about what a saint is and how they become one, etc.
Saints are listed together because of their attribute.
At the saints name it talks of their life in years and so many start off in very low centuries, medieval times. Read about St. Gregory and was astonished to learn of what he had done while he was alive. Feeding and caring for those with no money or low in status. He trained his followers to tend to them and then to lead them to believe in faith. How they were drawn to religion and where they lived, usually with the poor or lower class. All the saints share so much of themselves to help others. So many worthwhile stories to share among the family when it's reading time, pass the book along so everybody gets a turn to read aloud about one saint a night.
Glad the book also included popes because of all the work they do/did in their lifetimes. References are included and also websites to visit to learn more.
Great entertainment.
Bonsai Basics: No Complications, No Guesswork: The Step-by-Step Guide to The Ancient Asian Art of Transforming Miniature Trees into Living Masterpieces by John Willard
This book start out with introductory material and what to expect from the book.
There are myths that it will cost too much or be so expensive you can't take care of it, time consuming, etc but they are all wrong.
Love how they tell you to get started and how to pick out an easy tree to grow yourself at home. There are so many varieties and the options they come with will explain how to tend to them and if they are for beginners.
Book follows the whole life of the tree in how to care for it, so don't think you need yet another book. References are included.
Great book!
The Simplest Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Seniors Over 60: Your All-in-One Science-Backed Plan + Easy 20-Minute Recipes to Eat Smart, Manage Weight, and Boost Longevity by Anna Marinos
Book starts with a lot of introductory material, how it all started, what's important, the benefits of eating Mediterranean. Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo, cook and prep times and servings. Summary of the dish and list of ingredients. Instructions are included along with nutritional info about calories, protein, fat, carbs, fiber, sodium, and sugar. Recipes are healthy and will take just a short time to make. 30 day meal plans are included. References are listed at the end.
The Memory Lane Quiz Book (Large Print): A Gift Book of British Nostalgia & Trivia: Fun Quizzes, Classic Memories & Thought-Provoking Prompts About Life in 1940s–1980s Britain [Print Replica]
by PuzzlePlayPress
What I like about this book is that it's based on BBC trivia and it's so much fun. Categories start with the years and go through music, culture, tv shows and so much more from 1920's to 1980's
Each question has a choice of 4 and you get to pick one. The answers are listed at the back of the book. I can see having a trivia night with friends, this would be the perfect book to use.
After the year categories there are then Music, tv shows, sports, food and shopping, and royal moments in time. There are sections right after the questions that allow you to write your memories of the time frame. Very entertaining.
Calm Your Inflammation: Diet and Lifestyle Hacks: Holistic Approach to Restore Gut Health, Reduce Stress, and Optimize your Immune System for a Pain-free Life by Dr. Susan Hamilton
This book starts out with a lot of information about your gut health and so much more. All kinds of signs to watch for to find out where your issue is in your body. There are charts showing shopping lists, 7 day meal plan for 3 meals a day, sleep checklist, etc.
There are also personal stories about how one person solved their issues.
There are so many ways to help your issues with simple natural things. Like ways to improve your sleeping. At the end of the chapter there is a summary of what the main points are.
Recipes are included also. Each starts with a title and some have a color photo. List of ingredients are included and step by step instructions in how to make the dish.
There is no nutritional information but the ingredients are healthy.
They all seem to be so yummy. References are included at the end.
Hack Your Life Teen Money Skills 10 Secrets to Raise Your Financial IQ: Create Smart Money Habits Earn Budget Save Invest with Confidence AI Applications to Accelerate Success by Freeman Publishing
Like that this book starts out with ow many states require an education in financial things before they graduate. Each chapter starts with a secret and then the chapter discusses how to achieve that.
Love the examples on how kids can start earing money but doing simple tasks.
There are case studies throughout the book with how others achieved their goals. Never thought about investing when I was younger. I would just set the money aside and not use it til i got enough for the goal i had set.
When I was growing up we had nothing digital it was all hands on. After mom started her craft business she'd have me make hundreds of Irish Fisherman sweaters and other things others wanted. I'd get paid and not have to worry about all the business paperwork behind the scenes.
Love breakdown of expenses we had to do one for our financial advisor and it's easy to update every year. Proved we could live within our means even after retiring. We have some no spend months so when we travel we can splurge.
Such easy common sense strategies.
Cherish or Perish: Strengthen Your Intellect; Save The World! by Prabha Karan
Like this deep thinking book that makes a lot of sense to me. It talks about 3 parts of your body that rule your body and how they work together. Like summary at the end of the chapters to make sure you're on track still. It's a deep read with some light areas that help the book along with real stories.
Like the way you can advance your learning to strengthen your intellect, many of which I have been doing for years as I'm well over 65 now. Keep track of your progress and see the difference from month to month.
Power of Creating Your Living Trust: Safeguard Assets & Heirs, Maximize Tax Savings, Reduce Probate Risk, and Choose the Right Executor — All on a Budget by Russ Falls
This boo has so much information with a lot of scenarios that will guide you from step 1 through setting up your estate. Explains all about the topics and what you would need depending on your circumstances. So easy to understand they way it's all laid out.
Great reference book to keep handy.
The Psychologist's Menopause Solution: Beat Your Symptoms, Embrace Your Wisdom, Navigate Medical Menopause & Reclaim Your Joy by CE Davidson Cibelli
Lot of explanations about what's really going on in your body and mind when you hit menopause. Parts I liked the best were sleeping as I still struggle from that. There are so many more steps I can put into place that will aide my sleep. Have tried about 5 of them so far to no avail and there's quite a few more I had not heard of prior to reading this book. There are refereneces at the end. So many other categories are listed also to help you get through it.
Spellbound Senior Year: An 18+ Slice of Life Magical Academy HaremLit Fantasy — Now with Diplomatic Stakes, Power Progression, and Adult Decisions (Spellbound University Book 4) by Marko Duskborn
Been following this series and really enjoy it. It's not my typical genre but like reading about things I know nothing about. It's exciting because the group is back in US again after a summer abroad where they turned a lot of heads. Now that the senior year is here they must decide on which direction to take: go off by themselves and each take a different job that's been offered or concentrate on their education and prove team work is the best solution.
Love their decision and how they make it work and even the professors were skeptical. Can't wait to read a bonus book in the series, thought it was done.
The Magic of Castor Oil Your Bible for Health, Beauty and Wellness: Using the Natural Properties of the Castor Plant for Radiant Skin, Healthy Hair and Pain Relief by Freeman Publishing
What I like about this book is that you can use castor oil for a lot of different ailments and NOT use products that contain chemicals and other harmful ingredients. Can't wait to try the mixture for toenail problems and psoriasis. Recipes are easy to make and the directions are easy to follow along.
Great book to keep handy.
Somatic Exercises for Nervous System Regulation: 50+ Illustrated Routines with Video Course & Workbook Calm Your Body & Mind, Release Trauma, and Rejuvenate Your Vagus Nerve in Just 5 Minutes a Day by Maya Vale
What I love about this book are the exercises. There are beginner moves but also more advanced moves that I haven't seen in other books. These will help me advance more. Can't wait to add a few to my regular routine.
So much information about the Vagus nerve and how to get it back in synch. Exercises are shown as a picture and also explained in detail in how to do them. References are listed at the end.
Great resource book.
MUSIC FOR HEALTH: A Music Therapy Guide to Reduce Stress, Improve Sleep, Boost Mental Health, and Restore Mind-Body Balance Naturally by C.D. Travis
So much information about the healing powers of music. So much research has been done. Appreciate most the discussions on children with ADHD and using music to sway their moods. Priceless information for them and also seniors. Love quotes about music from famous people at the start of the chapters.
Tells you how to make a playlist, where to get the music from and how to enjoy it. References are included. Great resource book.
Balance Your Gut, Balance Your Life: From Foggy and Fatigued to Focused and Fully Alive, Restore Energy, Clarity, and Strength by R. Marx DC
Lots of informational material in this book. Explains and discusses a lot of findings from research about the gut. Like how they explain the link to the rest of your body. Nutrition is also very important and your lifestyle which ae also discussed. Like problem sections and the cures you can try for yourself.
Includes references at the end but no recipes.
The Herbal Remedy Guide for Beginners: Discover 100+ Easy DIY Herbal Remedies to Naturally Boost Immunity, Reduce Stress, and Transform Your Health Kindle Edition
by Mira Sages
Love this book because it shows you how to take care of your body with natural ingredients.
Love the sections on skin care and things to help your sleep.
Each recipe starts with a title, has a color photo and lists the symptoms that this concoction would help.
Has list of ingredients and instructions on how to make it and take it.
Notes and dosage are also included.
There is so much information about a lot of other illnesses and how to mix the herbs and spices to make them better.
References are included at the end.
GREAT reference book to keep handy.
LIVING TRUSTS FOR A SECURE FUTURE: HOW TO PROTECT AND MANAGE YOUR ESTATE WITH CONFIDENCE by Daniel Powers
This book is so very informative. It has discussions and explanations about the differences between living trusts and how you can pick out the one for your circumstances. There are many human stories about a certain couple is faced with and their choice.
The book also explains about other important financial and health derivatives and what you need to know about them and choose the right one for you.
Touches on probate court, taxes, when you are incapacitated and lists tools and resources out there.
Myths are also fact checked. References are listed at the end.
Great reference book before you decide how to protect your assets for long term.
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