Book Review: The Shack by Joanne DeMaio

 
 

The Shack by Joanne DeMaio

This story picks up where the last left off.  They arrive back in CT to their community and find a few anges. Elsa is very upset but she doesn't know why, the secrets and truth will come out eventually.

Other groups of the people in the community  are shared. Love the connections of some who are very close, closer than the blood relative. 

Very emotional, tender moments, harsh reality sinks in.

Love hearing all about the harvest festival and the options Shane has in Maine and the things he does there, Opens so much more of his life there.

Another cliff hanger at the end, til the next book in the 23 book series. Wish they were more often. 

Book Review: Officer Erik & The Very Special Dad by Steven Manchester

  

 

Officer Erik & The Very Special Dad  by Steven Manchester

Love this story because it's a true heart and soul story.

Being disabled for me is about helping others because there's always someone in worse condition than I.  Asking for help is hard to do till you become comfortable with others.

This story starts out at a local ice cream shop when Officer Erik notices a man who has fallen. He rushes over to help, as is his nature. Man claims he's fine and gets up. He wants to learn more about this man and tracks him down, knowing he can offer some help. They come to an agreement to help others who are in need of help.

Love the work they are able to do for the elderly couple along with help from all their children.  There are mishaps and some tasks take longer but the work gets accomplished. The families become friends and I love when Zeke does ask for help, for his kids because he is not able to physically do it himself.

 Love all the links and ideas at the end of the story to learn more about MS and how to involve the whole family in understanding.

 

Book Review: His Forefathers and Mick 2nd Edition – Michael Kramer

  

 

His Forefathers and Mick 2nd Edition – Michael Kramer

What I appreciate in this version is reading more about the elder generation and the things they had to go through and the locations of where.

He was determined to be a real star and advance quickly. He knew what it took and did it.

The parts I liked best wehre the strategies and meneuvers of the skirmishes over the years.

Great book, entertaining and interesting, keeps you cativated through the generations of the family fighting the wars for our country.

Very descriptive details, this would make a great movie.

 

Book Review: Crossroads and the Dominion of Four – C Toni Graham

  

 

Crossroads and the Dominion of Four – C Toni Graham

This story starts out with the mighty four and they must learn how to work together as a team to make their magic work for them.

The mentor helps them somewhat but doesn't have the time to give them one on one instructions.

He teaches one how to use teleportation but then must run to do other jobs.

The kids struggle with one another but one had been sent back to their home land and she saw the damgage to the high school and knows who the culprit was.

Their school teacher in the other realm is responsible and she just needs to get some of her magic things she left at the school...

There are so many monsters, creatures, bad fairies, and other things that almost kill some of the kids. Once at the safe haven they can band together.

Don't like a cliff hanger but enjoyed the read.

Definitely a great book to have kids help you read a chapter a night, so fun.

Even if you've not read the first book you can get an idea of what's going on.

 

Feb 27 Book Review: The Echo of Valor by Hannah Byron

   

The Echo of Valor by Hannah Byron

This wartime book about codename Rose starts when Eileen and her sister want to help in the resistance. They figure out a  plan to travel to the area. Each has their own special traits that will lead them in different directions to help fight against the enemy. 

Book follows Eileen as she lands a job as a wire transfer agent. They accept her after training to enter France to help pass codes back and forth from agents to those in charge in England. There are so many realistic scenes that kept me engaged in the story. Also story goes back in time to the war itself and how she served her country. So realistic scenes of the concentration camps and how she and others were able to survive. She can only truly rely on herself. 

Back in 2007 the therapist Mia helps her get the stories out of her head so she can rest in peace. The nightmare are keeping restful sleep from her. Love the time they spend together and the house Mia is able to open because of her work with Eileen. The reporter Sebastian also helps to get her story told to others, especially those who are disabled now and had fought in the war as well.

At end of the story the author explain the passages she changed to make the story better without changing history much.

Fascinating read and there is something for everyone in this story.

 

Feb 20 Book Review: A Taste of Christmas Magic by Sinclair Jayne

   

A Taste of Christmas Magic by Sinclair Jayne

This story follows the Mayes sister and their grandmother Millie. Love how this book came about and Jane Porter's small library outside her house.

In This story the grandmother needs to get one of the girls interested in following the family  magic traditions. One of them does speak up and takes on the task .  Chloe finds the magic love spell cookbook in her grandmother's small library.

Love hearing how  Chloe is able to get Rustin to help her cook for the huge holiday fundraiser.    The other girls help with other projects to make it a success. Family conflicts and who will end up with Rustin...

Love hearing about all the planning and how it's accomplished.

The love spell recipe book is just so precious to have something from her.

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

Feb 25 Book Review: The Cowboy's Secret Babies by Megan Crane

  

The Cowboy's Secret Babies by Megan Crane

Story follows Zeke and how he's lied to his boys telling them he's dying and that he wants grandbabies before he leaves the world. Ryder is heading home after the rodeo circuit is done for the winter.  He has seen the look in his deceased spouse in the local feed store, twin boys of Rosie.

Story follows Rosie and her sister as they tend to the boys, almost three now. She does a lot of jobs to keep things running. She never told Ryder he was the father and assumed he'd be too busy in the rodeo.

Story also follows Ryder and he arrives back home and all the chatter around town. He confront Rosie and she tells him and they get to know the boys together. They have dreams of their future and he wants to marry her. She is reluctant...

Love this story because there are so many emotions as they get to know one another again. So many decision to contemplate with boys interests in mind.

Love twin chatter, their own language. Love catching up with the family as I feel I've watched them grow up and get married.

Beautiful scenery and celebrations.

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