Book Review: The Lovers Who Found Each other again by Werner Stejskal

  

 

The Lovers Who Found Each other again by Werner Stejskal

This book is a fun one to read and imagine. I have had moments where I felt I had run into my spouse when we were teens, roller skating. We each had been there every Saturday. We knew some of the same people and the events during the skating.

Love how this one starts at a coffee place and he sees her across the room and approaches her. She is hesitant but gives in and they go to the river to sit and decide what to do with what the have seen in dreams. Love the adventures they go on, not knowing will they will end up...

Love where the storyline goes and it's very descriptive. So much that later on they can figure out where it's actually located and they travel there to see the distant relatives...

Love ending and how it goes on from the legends told.....

Love the adventures, travels, descriptive details and destiny.

Great book to read and imagine you are there with them.

 

Book Review: Faith and Fireworks: A Sweet and Inspirational Cowboy Romance (Montana Sweethearts) by Josie Riviera

  

 

Faith and Fireworks: A Sweet and Inspirational Cowboy Romance (Montana Sweethearts)

by Josie Riviera

This book starts out with Levi, a returning home chaplain in the military. He has moments when he remembers his best friend Danny who was also a neighbor.  

Story also follows Annie and shes in charge of the 250 America celebration and she has to rally to get everything in order to make it the biggest festival/day for the town.

She approaches Levi, a long time heart throb and asks him to be the host at the cparade.

He declines and says he will just help her fix up the town with deocrations. She does get him to open up to her, his past in the military and he even asks her what she did while he was gone. Interesting that they have a past and each has an eye for the other.

Love the interactions with the community. Town really wants to honor his service.

Never in a second realized the planning that goes into this big of a celebration for the community. Love that everybody is helping out. Levi does give a speech and Danny's parents are there and he has something for them from Danny. Love the time they are able to spend with one another and how Danny had felt about Levi.

So very descriptive from the first page, I can eel myself with blisters and calluses on my hands from the fencing work Levi is doing. 

Excellent read. There is an excerpt from another of the authors work at the end. Also her listin gof all her works is included.

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Book Review: American Mah Jongg: What Do I Do Next? A Visual Guide to Using Your Rack and Card to Choose a

  

 

American Mah Jongg: What Do I Do Next? A Visual Guide to Using Your Rack and Card to Choose a Hand, Deciding What to Keep and Pass in the Charleston, and Changing Course Without Freezing

by Claire Whitmere

Enjoyed this book because it taught me things about one of my favorite games that I didn't realize. The tiles all have names and some fit into the same category but don't look the same.

The book also explains how to play with what you have in your hand. Explains about the strategy and how to win at the game.

A must read for everyone that plays the game. I didn't know they even made a book like this.

Such a fun read and makes sense the way they explain it.

Book Review: Echoes of Fortune: knights of the golden circle by David R. Leng

  

 

Echoes of Fortune: knights of the golden circle by David R. Leng

This story starts out with the trio and a friend gathering clues for their next mystery.

Zeke had called Jack with a message about a note from his grandfather's possessions.  Like little clues that Zeke gives away without realizing what the others will make of it.

Priya is attracted to Seve and they hit it off right away as she's a computer wiz at finding things and hiding things through the computer.

What interested me without realizing it after I read the summary and first few chapters was that we are new to TN and had visited KY, specifically Jefferson David Monument with our son - another gem for me.

So many incidents/gems  in all three books that I've read from this author. It's leading me into wanting to know more as I've walked the places mentioned in the books. Zeke hands them more information that what he things as they take him along. Little do they know why...

directions.   Kind of reminds me of Oak Island and how they are trying to find treasures from the Knights Templar on the island. TV takes forever to tell the story. Love this book because it ends up the whole thing by the end.

Familiar with Templars, Masons, etc and now the knights of the golden circle although in a different era and time but still connected to what's happening in the present days of our country.

Another gem for me was mention of patriot missiles that Raytheon makes. They are right behind my house in Portsmouth, RI and I knew what they made during the time mostly from the protests outside their gates.

Love legend of who holds the two halves of the puzzle and how it all comes together and how the foursome are able to figure out the location of the treasure.

There is so much more involved going through Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, DC, New Orleans, etc.

They are followed by many who want to know what the group knows. Some are kidnapped for ransom and you wonder if they will ever make it out.

There are so many aspects to this story, mystery, thriller, espionage, treason, romance, travel, something for everybody to sink their teeth into.

Love paths they take to make it all happen and how they do the step by step process.  Especially like all the compute tech going on as only certain people can keep up with the harm that is being done. Can they stop the threats in time?

The appendixes at the end really pull the story together as to who is who and what they have done to form the golden circle. Love dual time line also nestled in between real time present day story line.

Another awesome read from this author that I just found a few weeks ago. Can't wait to read more of his journeys. 

 

Sep 15 Book Review: A Little Taste of Home by Jacinta Peachey

  

 

A Little Taste of Home by Jacinta Peachey

This book starts out with Emmie who's currently running the hotel/restaurant for the family. She left her job to take over while her parents tend to their medical conditions. She only plans to be there for a short while. Her sister is MIA and her brother helps take the parents around to the doctor appointments.

One day Cameron shows up after his van and all his belongings have been stolen. The local bus of seniors stop for him and drop him off at the hotel in Dolphin Cove. I love this town because everybody helps take care of everybody else.

The chef leaves (after he's swindled money from the accounts) and leave Emmie in a bind. Everything is falling apart and needs to be fixed but there is no money for that.

She hires Cam and they hit it right off. With her daughter there also she has her hands full of everything going on. Love the idea Cam comes up with about how to get folks there to enjoy their food and try to get it past her father who is watching what is going on with the accounts. He wants NO changes.

They finally start turning a corner and love the ideas of the menus and events they plan.

Like when her sister finally shows up wit ha surprise and the whole family is together. Cam had left to go find a more permanent job as he's a world known chef and loves to surf.

Never see this couple getting together, too much against them. Love how the seniors play a big part in reviving the location.

Great story.

Received this review copy from Tule Publishing via Booksprout and this is my honest opinion.

 

Sept 15 Poontown: A Novel of Chasing Tarpon and Glory by L. M. Weeks

  

Poontown: A Novel of Chasing Tarpon and Glory by L. M. Weeks

I have fished in my life and enjoyed it, the time alone and peace and quiet. Love this book for showing me another side to fishing. This book is meant for anybody as it encompasses so many genres: romance, travel, fishing, action, adventure, mysteries and so much more.

There is adult language but it goes along with the story. Love how the 

author pits one groups  of anglers and guides against another set. Learned so much about fishing for tarpon and about the strategies.  Love how the guide is is involved also with all that and can maneuver the boat to where it needs to be as the fish attempt to escape the hook. Characters from all walks of life and you have had to proof yourself to be invited back for the annual tournament. Like how  the scoring is achieved and as who can gain an edge by the time you sent in pictures of your fishing expedition. So very colorful characters, got a few chuckles out of their escapades and laughing out loud at other times.

Super enjoyed this book and would read another from this author as he is very descriptive I can imagine the scenes in my head.

 

 

Children's books Sept 13

  

 

I only drink Milk... what are theses? by The Curious Dot

Colorful childrens education book about other foods you can eat.

This one starts out with a new food for the baby. it shows the item, tells you the color and other things about it. The baby is curious. They bite it and chew it but state they just like milk... THen comes another fruit and they are curious. Ending is funny and cute.

 

 

The Fall Imagination Activity Book: 220+ Fun Activities for Kids and Families: Crafts, Games, Recipes, Nature Adventures & More by Michelle Kincaid

Love this book from the very start because it will get the children outside, along with parents and relatives, to notice the changes of the autumn season. Just by walking around in the neighborhood you will be able to recognize different tree leaves, etc.

So many whole family get togethers for all the neighborhood and relatives too.  Such fun. Love the recipe and craft sections also. Something fro everybody in this book.

After 100 fun days there are also listed other additional activities to do dealing with food, crafts nd so much more.   This book could last all winter long.

Home by Steven Flint

Colorful, illustrated, children's educational book all about a polar bear in the Artic Circle.

So many facts about how the polar bear survives in the cold weather during different seasons of the year in the Artic Circle. Love hearing how they survive with food they are able to find.

Great story for kids and all.

 

 

5-Minute Dolphin Stories: 22 True Stories & Amazing Facts About Dolphins for Curious Kids Ages 6-12 (Smart Animals Book 3) by J.Z. Wolf 

Colorful, educational children's stories all about dolphins.  They can sense where they are using sounds they hear as their vision. Sound is processed through their foreheads. 

They are a mammal not a fish. They can also sense where there are living fish they can hunt and eat, all through the fishes heartbeat. It's electrical to the dolphin.

There are notes throughout the book: did you know with more fun facts.

They are so smart also and pass things to their other dolphins.

So many stories how they are so smart and useful to our environment. So many ways to help a dolphin and what not to do.  Such useful information.

Great read. 

Book Review: The No-Diet Military Calisthenics for Busy Men Over 50: Reset Your Body at Home in Just 15 Minutes a Day Without Equipment — Build Muscle, Burn Fat and Feel Strong Again | Video Tutorials Included by KARDYN TRAINING

  

 

The No-Diet Military Calisthenics for Busy Men Over 50: Reset Your Body at Home in Just 15 Minutes a Day Without Equipment — Build Muscle, Burn Fat and Feel Strong Again | Video Tutorials Included by KARDYN TRAINING 

Lots of introductory material to help you understand how it all works. Protein intake and the amounts you need daily and hydrating with water are super important. There are so many more tips along the way.  The exercises included here are low impact and there are precautions about certain parts of your body that might need to take things slower or easier.  Even if you miss a day you can make it up or forget it because the next days exercises will just fill in what you missed. 

Like that the exercises pinpoint different areas of your body.

Like the different rankings they give you and how much time to dedicate per day.

After 30 days you are graduating and then you start all over again from day 1 for another 30 days the same exact exercises you've already learned.

Love that it shows you in a picture what and how to do them. It will show you a three step process with 3 different pictures so you know where to start and how to finish the movements. There are explanations on how not to do them also. NO hard jumping or grinding of your bones, no high impact movements. This one is worth a try as there is no food limitations either. no counting calories or anything else. There is a warning about the weight you will NOT notice a difference or quite some time but you are burning fat and actually creating bone density improvement and strengthening your muscles.

Love the videos you can access throughout the book that you can get from your pc online.

Great resource book to keep handy. 

Book Review: Echoes of Fortune: Containment by David R. Leng

 

 

Echoes of Fortune: Containment by David R. Leng

This book is  about Steve. When he fought in the Saudi Arabia war/Iran. Lots of deployment to clear houses and buildings of the enemies. Sounds like a book that describes what my son went through over there as a leader. He did not want to stay behind in the barracks, that's not why they were there. He took every mission offered. Very detailed accounts of the missions and they left Steve wondering a lot of things that he knew he couldn't ask and nobody would have the answers. He finds a lot of evidence to what's really going on but others took it out of his hands to deal with. Some he knows was just destroyed and he still had questions...as a soldier you have to just turn the other way and continue on. Soul searching read.

 

Book Review: Bodyguard Most Wanted by Katherine Garbera

  

 

Bodyguard Most Wanted by Katherine Garbera

In this story we find Luna and she works for the Price Security company protecting high profile people, to keep them safe.

Nick has lost a lot of people in his life and is starting to think somebody is also after him. There are rumors that his father had another child  before he married and had Nick. 

Luna is able to protect Nick but he wants to be the one in charge.

Lots of action, mystery about who is trying to kill him, til it's a game then of is it who's after Luna? There are so many clues and in the mean time they are falling for one another.

Adult situations. Like when others form their groups come together and try to help with the turmoil. Like quiet times they are able to spend with one another at the piano and toning up in his gym. Lots of clues from all over and the Price company is on them quickly.

She calls into the office asking to get another agent in as she no longer can do the job as they are getting so close.

Entertaining and there's more in the next of the series.

 

Sept 9 The Lady and the Wager Book 4 of The Duke's Men by Kate Moore

 



 

The Lady and the Wager Book 4 of The Duke's Men by Kate Moore

Cordelia ahs run her familys castle ofr years after her mothers passing. Her father lost the estate in a card game.  Graymont is now the owner and he and his crew stay in the castle.  She and her brother and sisters stay in the lodge as she has sold off some items to make that possible.

Love hearing of the morning swim in the water. She has a lot on her mind and never expected to meet Graymont there. He makes her a wager about a ball she wants for her sisters and the community. Viola is a troublemaker and at every turn she's in trouble with how things are going. Cordelia and Graymont will keep the wager a secret. She ends up winning over him and he allows the ball to go on. At the ball things happen to make others wonder who he will marry. Emergency health issues arise th enext morning when Graymont is about to go swimming and his brother and sister are leaving. A shot is heard....

Never thought it'd end as it did, what a tale.

Great read can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Received this review copy from Tule Publishing via Booksprout and this is my honest opinion.

 

Jul 21 Promise from a Cowboy: The Sheriff and the Cowboy C.J. Carmichael

   

 

Promise from a Cowboy: The Sheriff and the Cowboy

Book 3 of Coffee Creek Montana by CJ Carmichael

This story follows Bj who's back from the rodeo and plalns to stay close to his home family  ranch. He enjoys the work he does and even more now that  Savannah is sheriff and she's talking to him again. She needs to find out more information about a death that happened when they were teens. It was the one night she had not joined the crowd and gone with them. Now as sheriff she has to get to the bottom and had even went looking for her brother to no avail. BJ tells her his side ot th e story and they combine forces and travel barn to where the barn stood. He is able to find an item that might help prove things or even who the person was that died. There is no DNA on who they think died but another is lead investigator.

One day her brother does show up and he tells a different story than BJ. Who does she believe and will stand behind...

Very good read as there's a mystery involved and how will the sherriff do the right thing?

Love this series and the landscape.

 

Book Review: Cowboy's Christmas: Ten Book Cowboy Holiday Romance... by Mary Sue Jackson and Leslie North

  
 

Cowboy's Christmas: Ten Book Cowboy Holiday Romance... by Mary Sue Jackson

Love this ten book collection. Finally finished them all. Hope they come out with a new collection for this year. they are SO good.

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Cowboy’s Christmas Rodeo,

Cowboy’s Christmas Rodeo by Mary Sue Jackson

Like having a bundle of books to read because they are so cherished and realistic.

Story starts with Axel and he's thinking of buying back the family ranch and hanging up doing rodeos. he's one step from blowing the whole thing when he runs into Ford, a competitor that irks him to no means, at a bar and by what he's saying Axel is ready to punch him out. Belle, there with her friends is on the way to get drinks for their table when she slides up to him and he feels her touch on his arm. He immediately calms down. They later talk and he wants her by his side so he won't blow the whole thing on  a punch...  She agrees but she needs him for things also.

Hate how her mom is always trying to find her a spouse. They couple date in public but the mother continues to do things, setting her up with other men.

Love how it goes with each helping the other out til he finds out info on a report she had written for her college class.

The whole thing has gone sideways and you wonder if he will be leaving town, if they can can get back together and if she explains it all...

Received this review copy from Tule Publishing via Booksprout and this is my honest opinion.

 

Cowboy’s Christmas Homecoming by Leslie North

Love that each of the boys got their own story and entwine with the lives of the family.

This story is about Will and he's the local vet. He's taken over a business but ... the inspector gives him the list of what needs to be fixed in a month.

His apartment is above the clinic. He bumps into Serena, he knew her from high school....

She's just lost her job and shes worried about how to take care of her kids and the house now...He offered her the job of a receptionist and she takes it. So lucky and this never happens to her.

Nothing goes right at all the first week, then she gets the hang of things. Even offers suggestions to calm animals down when they come into the office. Will is able to teach her more about the computer software and it works. THey work very closely together and start dating.

Adult situations. Her parents are coming for Christmas. Also her ex is back int own and he wants to get together with her and knows he was wrong in cheating on her and the kids.

Difficult decisions. So many struggles she's had to overcome...

Love her dream of a bakery and she bakes a lot in this book, even for show where the vet has a booth at. She made doggie treats and ones people also.

Great story.

 

Cowboy’s Christmas Past by Mary Sue Jackson

Amelia has returned to the town where Beau grew up. She's the star of the new movie that is filming on his family's property. Beau will have to get her to ride the horse for her role. She is so terrified and he draws it out of her, what had happened in her past.

They also get to talk about their other encounters, at college. One day he had to leave and told her his mother was sick. She then died but he hadn't told her the whole story. He had to stay home and take care of his family, his father was a mess.

Love time they do spend with one another and he knows she will be leaving after the movie is filmed. They take his sister into town to get teen clothes and she notices the old cinema is being demolished. She loves historic places and hopes to renovate it.

Even though they like one another again, they both know she has to leave for her career....

Love all the information about the horses as I'm frightened of them also. Lots of helpful info in this book. Also enjoy the photography side and the light Beau uses. Love opening of the cinema, priceless!

  

Snowed in with the Rancher by Mary Sue Jackson

This story start with Olivia and she's on a cruise. She meets Tate and they spend a lot of time together, adult situations. She has to leave one day after getting a message through the captain , a family emergency.

Next we hear from her she's arrived in Montana for a job that she's qualified for and has worked for years to obtain, as an administrator. She had tried to find Tate but didn't even know his last name nor where he lived.

Tate, after the cruise tried to find her with no luck, so heads back home to attend to the ranch and the services he performs for the town.

 Olivia and her twin daughters are hiking before they head back to town, getting close to moving into their own house when she starts the job. One girl falls down a hill and Olivia falls right after her. Other joins them and they are no getting out by themselves. Lucikly search and rescue finds them a few hours later... It's Tate and she seems familiar to him.

Love how they plays out. How he finds out who the girls are to him, and they are able to talk to get to know one another again as he takes them in for several days. due to the storm.

They are able to iron out their differences and he helps her when it is time for them to move into their new house. Problem is it should be condemned with all the water damage so he takes them back to his house.

They know it won't work so she goes to his parents where they children can be watched while she's working. They start dating and start from day one to learn about one another.

Wonder if they will actually ever get back together again, the town is a gossipy one and everybody knows things before they are spoken.

Interesting read, unpredictable.

 

Rancher’s Family Christmas by Leslie North

This story follows Juniper and she's a crafty lady who runs her own stall at craft shows and has a local shop. During the holidays it's slammed with business. She also runs events for others to participate in, make their own ornament, etc

Story also follows Alex who's doing it all. After his wife and mother had passed away he's the only one on the ranch to handle his dad using a walker, his three little girls and the ranch. He has no time for himself but he learns his daughter wants a family Christmas this year with the whole family. He alerts his other brothers that they need to come home that year. He gets the girls excited by bringing them to the local event where they can make their own ornament. They have a blast especially because Juniper is there and she loves kids and makes them feel special.

Love how they do barter with one another to get what they need but one night she leaves the ranch with snow falling hard. He's worried because she never called to say she arrived home. He rescues her and she is able to spend the night. When she awakes up  Alex's brother is also there, the one she hung around with the most as they all lived next door. She's had a really tough life with no family and at times they made her feel very welcome. Like how the girls are able to get what they want for the holidays as if they are in control.  Things are going very well til Alex misses his little girls first tooth and he breaks up with Juniper. She takes it very hard and plunges back into work. It's Christmas and she's so depressed she doesn't wanna get dressed but gets a call to get more wood.

Love how this ends. Love snow ball fights and the holiday baking, gatherings and family time. 

Love learning how they each do their jobs and careers. So detailed.

 

Cowboy's Christmas Return by Leslie North

Liked that we met Travis in another family book so am familiar with his character. He had first noticed  his fathers nurse when he arrived home for the big family Christmas gathering for Alex's daughters.

Travis is taking over for Alex on the ranch as he had gotten hurt and not able to do the work himself.  Scarlet, the nurse agrees to live at the ranch as the water pipe burst had destroyed their apartment.  Denver is her foster child. She was not getting anywhere til he realizes she knows Travis, the famous rodeo guy.

Travis also able to help teach Denver how to ride and also got Scarlet up on the horse...

He likes her well enough but he's a single kinda guy and needs to stay away from her...

Denver has a mother who he's not able to see due to her drug addiction. They system says no calls or contact with family members til they get used to the rehab place.

Love hearing how the horses can help heal you...

There are some misunderstandings after the press conference Travis gives with Scarlet nearby. He's told them all he's heading back to the rodeo. She breaks up with him because she did not want that for them at all.

Misunderstands and you wonder if they will ever get back together.

Love hearing more of the ranch and the descriptions.

Adult scenes. Fun to catch up with the others in the house also.

  

 

Cowboy’s Christmas Wife by Mary Sue Jackson and Leslie North

This story starts with Daryl and he's down on his luck taking care of the family ranch.  He's so overdrawn with bills he can't afford the bank note. He runs into a girl he used to know and had a thing for her in school. Laura hears him out and tells him her story. They decide the solution is to combine and conquer. They get married and move into his ranch house. She loves taking care of things on the intent so he can work on his leather goods. She also helps his brother with his business pages. The court trial they have to make it look like they are married and love one another. They are married and falling hard for each other.

Adult situations.  At least she got rid of her ex husband so he's not in control of her trust fund any longer. She can use the money for her daughter.

Love how his family welcome them into their home especially around the holidays.

Didn't think I'd enjoy this read as much as I did, couldn't put it down. Love hearing more about the area and their careers.

 

Cowboy's Christmas Girlfriend by Leslie North

This story starts out with Suzanne and she's a writer and has met Will though online and they converse often. She's writing about the mountains in the west where he lives and the editor decides they need to go visit there and see what she does on the ranch. Will agrees to teach her about ranch life and the two girls of his also come with the deal.  She is happy to spend time with them but she is falling for Will. He is also falling for her and he keeps missing important dates with his two girls...

Adult situations. Love hearing of the ranch experience and she gets another idea in her head and the girls are on board and help her out.

Great story. His parents are glad he has a girlfriend and they tend to move the relationship forward for them.

 

Cowgirl's Christmas Partner by Leslie North

Sarah is desperate to win at the family Christmas family games.  If she wins she will take over the horse breeding part of the family ranch....  Her brother has always beat everybody but she has a trick up her sleeve to win this time.

Thad is a local handyman and he is in high demand from others. Love how they spend their time together and figure out how to win the family games this year.

The competition is stiff and so very close by the end of the games.

Love catching up with the family especially during Christmas, Such a fun super time the decorations, festivities and everybody is home for the holidays.

Thad is not sure his child will tolerate getting close to others and he's not sure if he can carve a living out of his career in this town.

Adult situations. Great story.

 

Cowboy's Christmas Heart by Leslie North

Book starts out with Taison and he's tired of running the Christmas tree farm every year for the family. It was his mother's thing to do. He just wants to concentrate on his horses and breeding, building them a new barn, etc. He's trying to protect himself from females due to an ex girlfriend...

Story also follows Cassie who needs help from him to win a scholarship. He will help out at the tree farm and make it a bit more merry for him this year.

She's always wanted to finish her education but family obligations got in the way. She's voiced all this to him when they are working together at the tree farm. She has SO many ideas of what to offer the families that come to the farm. Food and fun things for the kids to do to keep the family there for a few hours. It is a success and he travels to get her a gift. She takes it all the wrong way and breaks up with him. When others talk to her she realizes she misunderstood his intentions.

It's a wonder they will get back together for Christmas.

Adult situations and this is great read.

 

Book Review: Cowboy's Christmas Heart by Leslie North

  

 

Cowboy's Christmas Heart by Leslie North

Book starts out with Taison and he's tired of running the Christmas tree farm every year for the family. It was his mother's thing to do. He just wants to concentrate on his horses and breeding, building them a new barn, etc. He's trying to protect himself from females due to an ex girlfriend...

Story also follows Cassie who needs help from him to win a scholarship. He will help out at the tree farm and make it a bit more merry for him this year.

She's always wanted to finish her education but family obligations got in the way. She's voiced all this to him when they are working together at the tree farm. She has SO many ideas of what to offer the families that come to the farm. Food and fun things for the kids to do to keep the family there for a few hours. It is a success and he travels to get her a gift. She takes it all the wrong way and breaks up with him. When others talk to her she realizes she misunderstood his intentions.

It's a wonder they will get back together for Christmas.

Adult situations and this is great read.

 

Book Review: Nclex Pharmacology Coloring Book by Bearly Book

  

 

Nclex Pharmacology Coloring Book by Bearly Book

Book is meant for nursing students.

Really enjoyed this book. First off you can color the pictures in the book. Second and what I loved the most was the information about drugs that I take and how to take them, when, with food or without and what things to watch out for.

I looked up several of my medications and it's all so orderly in the book.

Starts out with how to color and which items you can use, the visual aspects and memory and how they all work: drug suffixes, safety icons,  etc.

For each drug: they are lumped with other of the same type: cardio, diuretic, lipids and Hematology, anticoagulants and thrombolytics, respiratory, endocrine and diabetes, gastrointestinal, anti infective medications,  mental health and psychiatry, neurology ob/gyn , musculoskeletal, pain and emergency, substance use and reversal agents,  and so much more.

For each drug they list the drug name, drug class and identify with picture of a pill.

Book characters explain the name and what parts it does to your system by the words.  The drug I was looking at told me it slows the heart rate, lowers BP, protects te heart.

Next section in therapeutic effects which goes into further details of what it does.

rare by serious side effects to watch out for and which organs.

Further terminology MOA mechanism of action explains a lot further. Clinical uses and a section on nclex pearls which tells you not to stop abruptly and other facts.. Don't confuse with other medications that look the same, indications why it is used. Next page also has cartoon type characters that you can color as well, just so much more information about the drug. This book is SO detailed. This section is called clinical details which includes dosing,, time to effect, duration of therapy, etc onset, peak/ duration shown in hours; nursing pre admin is another useful section of information. Important reminders are also highlighted in their own section..

Adverse reactions and warnings are also included: common ones and serious ones. FDA reference/source is also included. everything has been used via FDA july 2026.

Pharmacokinetics at a glance along with a key message. Two full pages for every drug. SO much information, Keep this book handy as a resource/reference.

After a few of these drugs they give you a brain break. Besides coloring these pages there may be a quiz at the bottom asking what 3 drug names you remember in the section, one pearl you won't forget and ready for next section.

The areas at the back of the book are for nurses, questions are asked and later in another chapter the answers are given and why they are correct. Cheat sheets are also included at the end.

Love the page where you have to  find symbols used in the page. Great one to color.

Index is also included at the end.

Great reference, resource book, Keep it handy. 

Book Review: Cowgirl's Christmas Partner by Leslie North

  

 

Cowgirl's Christmas Partner by Leslie North

Sarah is desperate to win at the family Christmas family games.  If she wins she will take over the horse breeding part of the family ranch....  Her brother has always beat everybody but she has a trick up her sleeve to win this time.

Thad is a local handyman and he is in high demand from others. Love how they spend their time together and figure out how to win the family games this year.

The competition is stiff and so very close by the end of the games.

Love catching up with the family especially during Christmas, Such a fun super time the decorations, festivities and everybody is home for the holidays.

Thad is not sure his child will tolerate getting close to others and he's not sure if he can carve a living out of his career in this town.

Adult situations. Great story.

 

Book Review: The Novelists by Joanne DeMaio

 

 

The Novelists by Joanne DeMaio

Catching up with the crew: Maris is almost done writing Neil's book from notes of his journal, talking to others and her own experiences with him.

Jason meets with Ted after a dinner meeting he took Ted, Kyle and his wife to.

Lots of hidden things arise from Ted, for Jason.

Kyle is still having issues with the diner break-in.

Shane is on the outs with Elsa and is trying to find out what job he could do if he switches his job from sea to land.

Cliff confronts Mitch when he wants to swap hats...

So many twists and turns and LOTS of new information about he past.

Love the travel, the ocean, the smells, the air itself, listening about others careers and how they do them. Love hearing of the approach of the fall and the decorating...

Lot more love making than we had been seeing. WOW things I never thought would happen are now happening!

So much at every turn of the page  that will keep you reading til the book is completed.

I can never just put the book down once I have them in my hands.

Great entertainment and can't wait for the next.

 

Book Review: Echoes of Fortune: The Search for Braddock's Lost Gold Book 1 of 3: Echoes of Fortune by David R Leng

  

 

Echoes of Fortune: The Search for Braddock's Lost Gold Book 1 of 3: Echoes of Fortune  by David R Leng 

Love this book. It encompasses so many of the pieces I was missing to the full story.

Love how the book alternates chapters with the 1755's to the current days where the search for the gold goes on.

Story starts with Jack and he's doing his daily guiding tours of the local area.  When I found out where it was really located a light came on: Greg (my spouse) brother was asst AG in this area, a sheriff and a guide himself on Deep Creek Lake. He also had a job as security at the mountain where they do snow tubing. When I mentioned that to the author he knew the exact name of what I was talking about. So realistic to be reading about the gold search and roads in the area I've traveled on myself.

Jack gets a call about an alert to more clues of gold searching. He meets up with Emma from the Smithsonian and their tech friend Steve. There are more clues as they read journals and letters from the commander to his wife and children while fighting the war.

With clues from others in the area there are more things for them to consider and investigate.

What I love about this story is the history of the war itself, what roads they traveled and what they were doing, strategy wise and what worked and what did not work.

Story also follows the trio as they do actual diving for places that might be where the gold was buried. There are clues but also warning signs. 

SO much action, adventure, treasures, travel, story is NOT left with a cliff hanger, troops stories of where they placed the gold and how they are able to protect it,  who's following them, others who know some of the story and have gotten injured... problems and solutions, the maps, meetings with locals who have clues, something for everyone.

Sally is a new addition to the trio but they like her and her work at the local museum.

I felt like I got to know the group from the start reading this book, and how they all work together. It just synchronizes smoothly.

There are scary and romantic parts along with some fun and weird things that strike them at different times.

During the dives I felt as if I was breathing along with them, seeing what they saw, the feelings, darkness and smells of the area. Everything is SO very descriptive.

Marked this as my best book of the year because of all the things I learned about an area I've traveled through and it's a super great story. Author has put a lot of time into this story and it's just fascinating to read it, digest it, inhale it.  The appendices at the end have so much more information about his resources if you want to learn more about this legend.

Be sure to get a copy for yourself and a friend. 

 

Book Review: THE BOOK OF WISDOM by Simon Mercer

  

 

THE BOOK OF WISDOM by Simon Mercer

Very fascinating read. All about symbols and religion and other things you can see in everyday life. That's the part that got to me because I do see them every week and can recognize what they are and what they mean.

Author suggests you keep a sign journal. When you notice something just pause and take in your surroundings, and type of day it is, the breeze and the shape of what you are looking at, where you are physically. Jot all this down in your journal and then try to find the real meaning behind the symbol or sign you have recognized.

Also pay attention to patterns and what they could mean.

Love learning about the past civilizations of people and what they mean for society today. 

Appendices at the end explain a lot more of the terminology and symbols and signs and all about the differences between them all.

More insights into the civilizations and religion groups are also mentioned at the end.

Great reference resource book to keep handy.

 

Book Review: Legends of Yellowstone: The Extended Illustrated Edition (Nannakaz Chronicles) by Kerry Anne Boer

   

 

 Legends of Yellowstone: The Extended Illustrated Edition (Nannakaz Chronicles)

In this special edition there are two different books enclosed. One is the whispering trees, the other the wombat at midnight (in the whispering trees).

What I like about this edition are the pictures that go along with what the author had written in the book. Displays it so effortlessly and with so many details. Love the paths, trails, creeks and other scenes where the girl goes to find clues. She has her journal with her and is a tour guide of sorts. She can tell you where a acertain animal lives and how you can spot them. Even what kinds of signs to look for as some keep to themselves.

The Yellowstone is not in USA but near Australia. Love the ending where the author gives you the references used from centuries ago when they did use expedition tour guides and they noted most everything out there.

The end states the Explorers notes which include a scientific name, found in what terrain, facts about the animal, best time to spot them,  and more special notes from the Yellowstone Whisper.

Great educational and fun read. 

Book Review: Seed of the Defiled by John Edgell

 

 

 Seed of the Defiled by John Edgell

Fantasy genre with other genres mixed in was a bit hard for me to just jump right in. The castration is a bit harsh to read about but it's necessary for the book. Like the adventures the group takes to find the missing heir and their mother. Love stone forest and desert areas. Love Grey wolf and not only the knowledge they bring to the group but also healing methods to help those on the journey. Like all the clues they find and find out who the culprit is that is trying to kill the king. So many different locations in this book that are so very well described. Such small details that make the difference. With so many different names I just know them by the first initial. Ends with appendixes of character and words are explained with how to say them.  Appreciated the appendixes about characters in the story before they were the age they were in the story. Other books by the author a highlighted at the back. I was surprised how it edited and I couldn't believe that there was actually a marriage and because those who did Wrong got their just dues. Never saw a marriage nor how it did end.

Good read if you can finish it to the end. 

Book Review: Summertime & Short Stories by Stanislas Yassukovich

  

 

Summertime & Short Stories by Stanislas Yassukovich

These  international stories are nice to read, takes you away to others problems.

Like the different seasons of the year as they are described in colorful scenes.

Some of the stories relate to alcoholism, mental illness and other diseases. Some got a bit too dark for me to enjoy fully. I felt as if a few were true stories that the author held dear to their heart and soul. I can't imagine them happening to me and how the solution had come about. Doctors would not have performed the surgery where it took place.

Thought twin sisters who are looking for boarders was a bit comical til it wasn't. Can't believe how that one ends. Quite the variety of stories, something for everyone in them.

 

Book Review: Digital Sat Math Workbook Study Guide by Crucible Prep

  

 

Digital Sat Math Workbook e Study Guide by Crucible Prep

What I like about this book is how simple it is to use. There are links that point to online help also. Starts out with you take a test, I consider it an aptitude test to see what areas you really need help with.

I like math but there are some areas I don't do well at all.   The book then breaks it all down into sections to enhance your way of thinking and doing the math so you can achieve a better score in the math portion.  Each section is then explained in further details, showing sketches and charts and other useful information til the light goes on for you.  Everybody has their own way of learning.  Love online tutor help. SO very helpful.

There are also other tests and quizzes along the way to make sure you are getting them right.

After studying, take the test at the very beginning and compare when you first took it.

Very knowledgeable, educational resource book. Keep it handy. 

Aug 25 The Ace of Nerve, Book 2: The White Mouse by Hannah Bryon

  

 

The Ace of Nerve, Book 2: The White Mouse by Hannah Bryon

Nancy has sent Aroha has been sent away with Jules and Nancy is thinking she acted too fast. She wanted the young couple to experience the things of France that she had once done herself.  She regrets that and also that she had whiskey dumped down the drain and she's still missing her medals. Aroha has promised to help her find them....

Love the super details of even the train  before it gets to France, so exact and I can picture myself from train to boat in the journey.

Love learning about their adventures in the city.

Love hearing more of Nancy's spouses and her goal during the war.

So very detailed. Aroha will get help from Jules to find Nancy's medals as he has contacts in that field. Tragedy hits Aroha and she must leave. wonder how that will have an impact on Nancy, hope she returns after a short stay. She has her own secrets and family obligations... The pull of what Aroha wants is fierce.

Love this set of books just on one person, so very detailed, so many phases of her life to share with us.

 

Aug 25 Murder at Rosecliff by Alyssa Maxwell

  

 

Murder at Rosecliff by Alyssa Maxwell

I like this series a lot as I live close by and have actually visited this Bellevue Avenue mansion. They host flower shows and photographs exhibits.

This one starts out when Emma and her spouse Derek have been invited to the ball. Tessie is hosting it at her cottage along the sea in Newport and everybody will be there. The paper has  Ethan handling the information he will need for the event for the paper. So descriptive, the gowns, atmosphere,  flowers, and the food.

Tessie is bombarded with a male visitor and nobody knows who he is and she claims she's not in harm's way. Shortly after the man leaves and another follows him but too late the man is found dead. One is on the wanted list but nobody knows where he is-Ethan... Others find out who he actually was and what he meant to Tessie. I never would've guessed who was involved in the murder. Love the story though how so many follow the clues and track the culprits down. Love the information I learned especially about flooring and how they didn't use nails back in early 1900's.  Love how this all plays out, had me at the edge of my seat.

Love the setting and new things I learned about the city.

Can't wait for the next in this series. Love catching up with my favorite characters also.

Received this review copy from Kensington Publishing via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

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Book review: Echoes of Fortune: Shadows Over Cozumel by David R. Leng

   

 

Echoes of Fortune: Shadows Over Cozumel by David R. Leng

This story starts out with the team of specialists that are talking to a woman who has papers and documentations of a ship that went down decades ago. Some notes state it was to the east side of the island. Others have sturdied currents and tides and know where it really went down. Others are watching their diving expeditions and notice they don't bring anything up to the boat. The team think they are waiting til the treasure has been brought above then claim it as their own.

First book I've read form this series and am a bit lost as to who everybody is. Like being brought up to the present with glimpses of the past and those who lost their lives.   It all comes together as the dives and meetings with others that come up with more information that the team finds valuable. They dive to get a sense o what's down there, the 1800's ghost ship Del Rio and one of their own had died in finding it. They won't give up til they have the treasure in their hands. Their room at the hotel was searched but .... Jack is a sly one and Emma sees the other angles and Steve is always a few steps ahead of everyone. Together they make a great team. They know the signs of bad gas in their tanks but Jack is within reach and he starts having symptoms but he sticks with it. They all go up through a hidden hatch and the medical team....  So scary. This would make a super movie. They can't believe what they have in their hands and only half of one document... Jack knows who's to blame and they are able to move on, get back to the USA. It's not that simple...

Travel, mysteries, adventure, action and hidden treasure. What a story, something for everyone. First time reading this author and I can't wait to read more. SO very descrptie in the details of everything. I felt as if I was right there with them. 

Book Review: In Pursuit of a Dream by Donna Wichelman

  

In Pursuit of a Dream by Donna Wichelman

In this story we find Sarah and she's left her homeland and is in USA and finds not many like Irish folk. She finds a job tending to two young children as the mother has passed away. Matthew the father isheading his family to the west to settle intoa new life and home.

The journey is hard and many disasters are talked about as they are experienced. There are some deaths but they make it to the end, well Matthew and othes fall into danger and the others are most concerned as they see no way out for them...

Cute short story. Wish we had book prior to this, one where Sarah is actually in Ireland and how she was raised. Would be a good movie.

 

Book Review: The No diet military calisthenics for busy women over 40 reset your body at home in just 15

  

 

The No diet military calisthenics for busy women over 40 reset your body at home in just 15 minutes a day without equipment by kardyn training

Lots of introductory material to help you understand how it all works.  Protein intake and the amounts you need daily and hydrating with water are super important.  There are so many more tips along the way.  The hormones issues plays a big part in why regular exercise is not working for you to lose weight.  The exercises included here are low impact and there are precautions about certain parts of your body that might need to take things slower or easier.  Even if you miss a day you can make it up or forget it because the next days exercises will just fill in what you missed. Like the different rankings they give you and how much time to dedicate per day.

After 30 days you are graduating and then you start all over again from day 1 for another 30 days the same exact exercises you've already learned.

Love that it shows you in a  picture what and how to do them. It will show you a three step process with 3 different pictures so you know where to start and how to finish the movements. There are explanations on how not to do them also. NO hard jumping or grinding of your bones, no high impact movements.  This one is worth a try as there is no food limitations either. no counting calories or anything else.  There is a warning about the weight you will NOT notice a difference or quite some time but you are burning fat and actually creating bone density improvement  and strengthening your muscles.

Great resource book to keep handy.

 

Book Review: Raise Street-Smart Boys: 150+ Essential Life Lessons not Taught at School to Think for Himself, Trust Their Gut, Handle Any Situation, and Grow into a Self-Aware Teen - Illustrated Edition by Joseph Hedlund

  

Raise street smart boys  150+ essential life lessons not taught at school to think for himself by Joseph Hedlund

Like this educational and fun story.  Love learning about the lessons not taught at school.. These are everyday realistic missions and problems that need a solution.

Although written for a young boy can also be used for older boys and even adults.  

Love learning the simple missions and tasks to do that are also a challenge and a learning lesson at the same time.  Especially like the online safety tips and being aware of your surroundings and the challenges.  Stranger danger is always a good lesson even if others are all going along.... love the laundry tips   Like all the tasks, missions and challenges.  So much useful information.

Love planning for next day, even if it's school items in your backpack or just paying out the clothes you want to wear. Like laundry care boys can do and also keeping their rooms so neat and clean. My son always did that.

Great resource book for everybody.

 

Book Review: Raise Street-Smart Girls: 150+ Lessons Not Taught at School to Set Boundaries, Trust Their Gut, Stay Safe Online, and Grow into a Confident Young Woman by Joseph Hedlund

  

 

Raise Street-Smart Girls: 150+ Lessons Not Taught at School to Set Boundaries, Trust Their Gut, Stay Safe Online, and Grow into a Confident Young Woman by Joseph Hedlund 

Like that the lessons given are good for a younger girl but also for a teen girl.

I like that I can even use some of the social lessons myself and I'm an elder adult.

Lessons given are also telling you why you have to wait and breathe a second before responding, not go fly off the handle with a rude remark. The author even gives you exmaples of what to say and what not to say.

Love the challenges the author suggests for you to do. Further explanations are given and why they need you to just do them.  Most are to keep you safe and are good lessons no mater what your age is. Love sections on body shaming and how to determine if it's a pattern what others are doing or saying to you.  Love the digital safety missions.

Love money and time missions, you are learning to take care of yourself.

Great read, educational and love the life lessons. 

Book Review: Digital SAT Prep for first - time test takers: the all in one guide to ace the SAT on your first time by Crucible Prep

  

 

Digital SAT Prep for first - time test takers: the all in one guide to ace the SAT on your first time by Crucible Prep

Really appreciate the way this book is laid out. the chapters are easy to follow along with and how they are categorized makes it easier for you to really study for one aspect of the test over others are have completed to your satisfaction.

Starts with introductory material and how to take the test and the options that are available.

Notes, tips, and alerts are also given in each section. The chapters are also broken up into several areas to help you get the most of the chapter and how to concentrate.  Each section also has their own question and answer section. What I love about the answer section is that they explain why the answer is correct and what pitfalls to watch out for as some are really trick questions. Like the tips about test day, I just remember I as just so nervous and didn't feel as if I had done as well as I could have. Wish I had this book the first time I took the test, would've prepared me for so much of what I was anxious about. All kinds of keeping calm and collected and warming up before you even sit down.

Great resource book to keep handy. 

Book Review: Lucifer's Triangle (Arkana Archaeology Thrillers Book 8) by N. S. Wikarski

  

 

Lucifer's Triangle (Arkana Archaeology Thrillers Book 8) by N. S. Wikarski

Have read other works about Lucifer and just didn't like the genre. Glad I checked this one out because it is full of  action packed full of fun things to check into. Starts out with two different people and they are in two different countries/states. Took me a while to figure out the link between them.

Love what Arkana stands for the their mission. Love that the woman can just sense things by a touch to find out what occurred in the past. Some of it is creepy but makes sense in the long run.

Lucifer is in charge of the suicide bombers and the locals who can find them for the mission he has planned. 

The team send more to the site where the action is taking place after they've met with a few life scares and warning to leave the area.

Love glossary at the end explaining so much about the groups and what to mean to the world. Glad ot know the author is working on similar books in the future, preserving and rescuing artifacts. 

Very descriptive scenes that are explained in detail. Love the travel, link to religions, the artifacts and the events, holidays and  the missions. Something for everyone.

Really great read, entertained and kept me awake.

 

Aug 13 The Highlander’s Defiant Bride Book 1 of The Munro Brothers by Gerri Russell

 

 

The Highlander’s Defiant Bride

Book 1 of The Munro Brothers by Gerri Russell

In this story we find Destiny and she's held the castle together for her father and family. She had to sell some furnishings to keep food on the table and pay the bills. In return her father upon his retun is sending her to marry Cameron from a neighboring town.

 Cam is known as the butcher but she needs to see that for herself. She is able  to keep her maid with her as she's like a sister.

She learns new things as she's now also in charge besides her husband. He has kept her safe and protected and he waits for her to signal him to her bed. Love how strong Destiny is.

When their home is attacked she is able to warn them all about what to expect as she's dealt with the same thing at her home. They listen to her and are amazed she knows so much. She also was able to interrogate the prisoner they hold. The attackers want the prisoner... Love how she directs the soldiers to protect the tunnel access to the castle and sends the women to tend to the children, upstairs, out of harms way.

She also shows the women how to protect the area with just holding weapons. Love all the strategies she is able to teach all the soldiers about, having lived through it all at her home.

Love tender moments when he shows her how much he loves her. She did try to betray him but stopped herself but he doesn't believer her and she has to earn his trust all over again.

She does prove herself beyond actions....

What an awesome start to a new series. Love this one because the author knows how to really dig deep for her storytelling, Appreciate the ending where she explains about the history of the castle and the area.

Received this review copy from Tule Publishing via Booksprout and this is my honest opinion.

Children's books read: Aug 6

   

 

Granny Goes to Egypt by Anna Kay

Nice to meet this granny. She is very advenutous and fearless. She wants to try everything, all the food and things to do. Love the camel ride where she thought it was a race. So many funny moments and some very nice history lessons of the area. There is so many thing she does on this trip. Colorful, children's story but as a granny I also enjoyed it.

Has a summary at the end of everythigns he did. Lvoe the ending where she picks up a piece of Egypt before she heads home.

Great read.

 

welcome to our solar system/Bienvenidos a Nuestro Sistema solar by elisa R. Gonzalez

Like that this book is half in Enlgish and the other half in Spanish.

Colorful children's, educational fun book to read.

Starts with Earth, the moves to the sun and the next planets in line. Also all kinds of facts about the planets, first in English, then Spanish.

Love ending where it shows them all lined up.

 
 grandpa, the swing and me by Nancy Khalife 

Colorful children's rhyming story about a grandfather that makes a rope swing for his grandchild. They pla and laugh every day while using it. They also watch as the weather gets rainy and how will the swing survive? They also watch at night with lightening, thunder, wind and rain. They find a surprise when they walk outside the next day, even before having breakfast.

Really nice story of love.

 

 

I find you in little things by Rosie Fenwick

Colorful, comforting, children's book about how to cope with a loved one when they are no longer there. You search the  rooms and places you shared with them, playing just laughing or reading a book. You feel sad then you remember a moment and you start laughing so hard. The memories will not fad.e 

Aug 1 Amelia's gift by Hilary Walker

  

 

Amelia's gift by Hilary Walker

This book starts out to Amelia and she's arriving on Sinclair Island for several weeks with her mother who is attending to her health needs and they will be staying at the aunt's house.  She lives year round on the island. All  are having lunch one day and she notices a man stepping off a boat and their eyes kind of look at each other before she has to look away. Little did she know he would be her instructor while she tries to get back on the horse again after all of her medical issues. Her mother does not like the man and finally explains to her  that she thinks he is the man who put her in harm's way when he ran into her and caused her all this pain and agony. Throughout the years being paralyzed from the waist down has caused her heartache. She is not able to ride her horse any longer.  What I really liked about this book was the compassion he shows And also she showed him how to do  dressage moves and get better at horse competitions. They form a great bond with their horses. All the obstacles that she is able to overcome are a miracle.  The program is explained: how things are done. I really appreciate the handicap angle.

There are many issues but there are solutions and options available.  I love how the locals help her and him stay connected with each other when they're not together. She has second thoughts when another woman comes in and just the things she says really put her off. Never thought this book would turn out as it did. Many tears and a lot of pain along the way, what an awesome read about realistic things.

 

Book RFeview: The Mark of Eternity by Murray Bailey

  

 

The Mark of Eternity by Murray Bailey

Investigators Charlie and Peter travel to find the clues to the murder mystery that links with so much more. a man contacts them as he enlightens them to other things going around that are also connected to the murders. Like how they all work together. Seems to have attributes of a cult and it's religious in nature. Never saw it ending as it did. Like Egyptian stones theme also going on.

Wow, explosive. Lots of action and travel and getting inside people's heads. Very creepy and sometimes gory. Great read if you're into horror.