ebook review: Haunting Fairytales Collection Volume 1

This is the first book by R.L. Weeks that I have read.

Haunting Fairytales Collection Volume 1 is a major dark spin on well-known characters. These characters include Ariel, Bell, and Snow White. It is made up of five stories.

I usually enjoy stories that have many unexpected twists. Haunting Fairytales Collection Volume 1 was not an exception to that rule. I am looking forward to readin volume 2.

Rating: ☺☺☺☺☺

Short book review: Siren's Kiss

Skyla is a mermaid with the ability to shape-shift. Adam "Clay" Clayton is an American that has been in Greece.

There were two things that I really liked. The first was that the story was told by two characters. This also suprised me. So far, I only know of one other book that is told by two characters. The second thing I like was the shape-shifting and other magic.

Based on the description, I thought the book would be longer. However, I am not complaining about the time this book took to read.

Siren's Kiss was written by Margo Bond Collins. It was the first of her books I have read.

rating: ☺☺☺☺☺

Q and A with an author: "Mighty Mitten" style

 I asked Author and Michigan Native Jamie Sexton-Grandison a few questions. The following are her answers. 

Q) Do you use any of your own experience as inspiration?

A. Yes. A lot of what I write about comes from something that I experienced. I may twist it a little but mostly is my own experience.

Q) On average, how long does the writing process take?

A. My books aren’t very long so maybe a month or two.

Q) When did you realize you wanted a career in writing? 

A. I actually never realized I wanted to be until a friend asked me to co-write with her. Then our project was put on hold. I sat down and I began writing my own.

Q) If you weren't an author, what other career paths would you have taken? 

A. I love making graphics, teasers, banners and things.

Q) What advice would you give to someone looking to be a writer?

A. The same advice I got write what you know. Never give up.

Q) How long after you finish a book do you start another one? 

A. I wait a few weeks then begin a new book. Time to clear my mind.

Just for fun: What are your Michigan favorites? (restaurants, vacation spots, teams, celebrities )

A. My favorite vacation spot is Harbor Springs, Michigan it’s so peaceful nothing like the city life.
B. Even though they haven’t won Detroit Lions is my team.
C. My favorite Celebrity from Michigan is Eminem.
D. Restaurant: Trini and Carmen’s Mexican restaurant

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions Ms. Sexton_Grandison

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ARC book review: The Duke of Daring

The biggest surprise was the use of the title in the book. Other books that I read did not include the name of the book. Andrew Dartford is dubbed "The Duke of Daring" by Lucy Parnell and two other women.

Neither Andrew nor Lucy want to be married. Andrew suffers from survivor's guilt. Lucy does not want to be left like her grandmother and mother were.

In one chapter alone, I felt joy and excitement one moment. However worry was not very far. This is where I questioned if the book would have a happy ending.

The Duke of Daring was written by Darcy Burke. While I have read another of Mrs. Burke's books, this is the first regency romance novel I read.

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*I received a copy via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.*

First review

This is my first attempt at a book review. I apologize if it is not as detailed as it probably should be. 

The book is called Where the Heart Is. It was written by Darcy Burke. 

The main male charater is Derek Sumner. He is an executive and volunteer fire fighter. While responding to a fire, he meets Chloe English. She is a teacher that left a job, a fiance and Pittsburg.

I quickly fell in love with Derek because he behaved like a knight in shining armor.

The book was easy to read and the action started almost right away. Both are what I like in a book.

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(Originally posted in my live journal account)