This is a delightful, (relatively) light tale about school students and vampires and such. And, as usual with Somtow's writing, the richness of the style gives it a lyric, melodious texture. He writes like HDR photography -- the deeps are deeper, the brights are brighter, colors are more vivid, everything swims with a surreal beauty. But it feels natural. The HDR phrasing bring out the settings … [Read More...]
Forgiveness Is Freedom: How I overcame life challenges to thrive and succeed, and YOU can too!
Forgiveness Is Freedom: How I overcame life challenges to thrive and succeed, and YOU can too! "He grabbed my head, told me to close my mouth. Pressing my lips together, he proceeded to use the black eyeliner and wrote across my entire mouth the word, “FILTH.” “If you wash this off at any time during school, I will kill you.” Peace of mind and inner peace is more possible … [Read More...]
The House on Hanging Hill Lane: Darkness Creeps Closer
The House on Hanging Hill Lane: Darkness Creeps Closer: A creepy horror novella involving a grieving teenager, scared and alone as death and darkness creep closer. There is more going on at Hanging Hill Lane than simple mass killings. Daphne Locke, eighteen and alone, is back in her old childhood house as a sequence of brutal killings moves closer. Powerless policemen break … [Read More...]
Silent Whispers of Hope
Hope Rankin-Glover is thrilled to finally escape her mother’s unstable nest. She tries to navigate the dangers of the unprotected world when she finds solace in the arms of Sloan Glover. Little does Hope know, Sloan has an ulterior motive for marrying her. Silent Whispers of Hope As Hope struggles to balance her married life, a new business, and the care of her deaf fraternal twins, … [Read More...]
701 LIFE LESSONS: Timeless Lessons for Overcoming Life Challenges in a Chaotic World
Free on Kindle until February 7th. Are you tired of feeling lost and directionless in life? Have you been searching for a way to unlock your full potential and achieve your dreams? Look no further, because 701 Life Lessons is the self-help book that will transform your life. 701 LIFE LESSONS: Timeless Lessons for Overcoming Life Challenges in a Chaotic World (701 Life Collection Book … [Read More...]
A Rebel’s Persuasion
FREE on Kindle until February 10th. A Rebel's Persuasion For Mandy it’s a simple question – should she use the taser or just shoot him? Surely there can be no third option or can there be? For Mandy it seems like a death sentence when she is assigned her first duty as a police officer to serving a town so deeply buried in the mountains of West Virginia that the reality of … [Read More...]
Time to Remember: Book One: Atlantis
I have always been interested in Atlantis. This book is lovely and the characters seem very real. Despite the challenges the characters face the book just makes me feel good. A lovely read! -Amazon Review Time to Remember: Book One: Atlantis If it really was a utopia, why did Atlantis self-destruct? Is that REALLY what happened? Join Tia, Tenuen, and King Aztlan in the royal … [Read More...]
An Ordinary housewife hooked on a spiritual life
It was an interesting to see different culture and the idea that to be friends with gods. Pretty easy to read, made me giggle and felt happy in the end. What she tried to be positive and happy are only simple things. so it makes me feel like I can make a miracle too and give it a try! - Amazon Review An Ordinary housewife hooked on a spiritual life: Happy life with Japanese … [Read More...]
Uncertain Quest: Lost in the Pacific
FREE on Kindle until February 5th. I could remember this story for the life time... I really enjoyed each and every bit of the novel !! The most interesting part was, when the story literally gets connected to the 2020 pandemic.. The narration of the story was extremely perfect. - Amazon Review Uncertain Quest: Lost in the Pacific A lad named Simon Flores in Peru … [Read More...]
Daughter of the King: The source of power that set me free
Mathana’s book is a guide to help us get through whatever it is in life we are going through. I appreciate her sharing how she got through some challenging times and continues to get through every day life as a daughter God. Our King. - Amazon Review Daughter of the King: The source of power that set me free Daughter of the King is based on a true story of how I … [Read More...]
Difficult Boss: A Blessing in Disguise
Unlock the secret to managing a difficult boss and transform challenges into opportunities with this practical self-help handbook for the workplace. Difficult Boss: A Blessing in Disguise: Your Go-to Guide for Dealing with Difficult Bosses, Reducing Job-related Stress, and Thriving at Workplace Are you currently struggling with a challenging boss? Are you searching for the best … [Read More...]
Crystal Lake
“Crystal Lake is ambitious and epic work that at once encompasses large swaths of world history and deals with volatile issues such as bigotry, racism, and the evanescence of the American dream while very sophisticatedly tracking the personal and moral growth of a father and son.” - Award-winning author Ernesto Mestre-Reed Crystal Lake Spanning generations and crossing … [Read More...]
Delicatus
One of the top favorites on Vella is now a novel. Somtow's pen knows no boundaries. From outrageous sex scandals to fascinating detail-rich elements of history that draw you right into the machinations of Ancient Rome. Delicatus Fabulous read and well worth the time. I had known little of this history, and it was so well written, I couldn't put it down. The author brings these … [Read More...]
10 Simple Steps To Find Happiness
Love how practical and easy to read this book is. Make good use of the call to action at the end of each chapter, taking one step at a time to make that change for a happier life. Thank you for putting this out. A must-read. - Amazon Review 10 Simple Steps To Find Happiness Giuseppe provides the reader 10 practical tools to find happiness every single day. After … [Read More...]
Igniting Initiative: How Strategic Thinking Can Inspire Your Team & Lead Your Organization To Long-Term Success
What this book does is gives hope to struggling and new leaders in any industry. It maps out how to simply get from point A to point B with simple strategic thinking. It seems so simple but I know it is hard to do and this book inspired me to try harder. -Amazon Review Igniting Initiative: How Strategic Thinking Can Inspire Your Team & Lead Your Organization To Long-Term … [Read More...]
Ocean of Light
It's such a sweet and special book. When I read it my heart opens up and I feel the love flowing. The book gives me comfort and insights in live and looking at the beautiful artwork is an extra dimension. Wauw, it's a piece of art. Thank you Marieke, the book is so precious to me. I love it. - Amazon Review Ocean of Light A heartwarming tale with poems of a young girl's … [Read More...]
Revenant: A Dark Paranormal Romance For Adults
Revenant is book one in the series The War of Blood and Roses by author R. Valentine. Ok so firstly I found this book through TikTok and as I started to read it I thought - well you see it’s not what I normally read. However I’m am hooked - absolutely brilliant the storyline is intriguing filled with just the right pieces of bait to keep you captivated. It’s dark - brutal- sad and yet there’s … [Read More...]
Step by Step Guide to Planning and (Finally) Executing Your Best Year
Stop waiting, start living! This guide is not just theory, it's a plan to help you dream, plan, and DO. Imagine and plan your best life as the best version of yourself. Step by step organization to reach your destination: an amazing end of 2023. Step by Step Guide to Planning and (Finally) Executing Your Best Year: No overwhelming theory- only practical ready-to-use models for achieving … [Read More...]
The Unloved Boy
Jason is lovable and innocent character. Story is full of suspense which is well written. - Amazon Review The Unloved Boy "The hero of the story is believable and there are wonderful moments that are cleverly captured. Jason's sense of love and courage will rub off on readers as they follow his struggle to protect those he loves. The Unloved is an enjoyable read!" - Romuald Dzemo, … [Read More...]
Doing Business As Kevin Templeton by Kiley Riley
Only 99cents until February 28th. Doing Business As Kevin Templeton by Kiley Riley: A Novel by Arthur S. Newman This is a coming of age story that finds our main character trapped in a courtroom drama that lingers on the verge of a thriller. The story is helped along by the narrator Kiley Riley, Kevin’s foster sister. Kiley and Kevin both started their lives off in separate … [Read More...]
Life Journey Skills: Your Roadmap and Companion Guide for Life
I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a tool to improve your life, find your purpose, and create the life you want. I’ve been working on my personal development journey these past few years. I found this book very helpful and I can get all the information needed to support my journey. It helps me to get a better understanding of how my mind and body work. This is a must-read book! - … [Read More...]
PSYCHOID
PSYCHOID PSYCHOID: Journey into the world of the psyche. The human mind is the last frontier. The cosmos within is as vast as the cosmos without. The human psyche is the home of our hopes and dreams. But it is also the home of our worst nightmares. Something has taken residence within the Harris Funeral Home, something terribly wicked. Michael Harris and his family are … [Read More...]
Always Choose You!
My son and I are having such good Luck finding amazing books to bed time on the Bed Night Stories Book Blog. This is another one it is very rhythmical and fun to read and it is not super long we even read it twice. A wonderful self esteem book for children bravo to the author. -Amazon Review Always Choose You! Always Choose You! – A Mantra for the Young Hearts "Wherever … [Read More...]
Why Bitcoin: Is Bitcoin the Solution to a Flawed System?
I've been trying to learn about bitcoin and I've been struggling to understand some of the basics, even after watching a lot of YouTube videos and reading another introduction book I still felt pretty confused about what bitcoin was and what it's used for. But this book explains things in a very simple and easy to understand way, and actually provides some great insights into the world of bitcoin. … [Read More...]
Echo of the Soul’s Cry Unlocked
This book had me at the first paragraph. It swept me into a faraway world full of imagination, mystery, and romance! Throughout the book’s stunning imagery and storyline is laced the wisdom and truth about God’s great love and miraculous healing power, and His ability to bring joy out of grief and loss. I absolutely loved it! - Amazon Review Echo of the Soul's Cry Unlocked: A Suspenseful … [Read More...]
Microsoft 365 for Beginners All in One 2023
Helpful and easy to read with intuitive instructions. If you’re looking for a down to earth guide for these programs this is the book for you! - Amazon Review Microsoft 365 for Beginners All in One 2023: The Most Inclusive Guide from Beginner to Experienced | Includes Quick Formulas, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, Outlook, OneDrive, and … [Read More...]
Make Me Believe
Easy read with beautiful images. This book brought tears to my eyes as I realized that some of my prayers and those of people I knew were part of what brought the author through. It's inspiring to be able to see the results -- a faith builder! - Amazon Review Make Me Believe Tired of fighting, Jeremy had given up and demanded God let him die. At that moment losing … [Read More...]
Through the Wall: A targeted Individual
FREE on Kindle until January 30th. This book is very good. It's short, I read the whole book in one session. You somehow get into the mind of this guy who is very delusional and you sort of are able to see the world through his point of view. This read was a very thrilling experience because you never know what this guy is going to do. And it's also pretty funny, even though he is just trying to … [Read More...]
Be an Angel
I like it. Each chapter brings a fresh perspective or new approach to manifesting a more spiritually satisfying poise. The Angel theme runs throughout, emphasizing the importance of understanding and fulfilling our highest purpose. I like how the book encouraged me to trust in my abilities to formulate the details for doing things that improve my relationship with God, with myself, and with the … [Read More...]
Blackout Trail: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller
Fast pacing kept me staying up too late to read just one more chapter...or two or three, and reasonable obstacles in the plot made it a lot more fun to read than many other post-apocalyptic thrillers. Probably most refreshing and enjoyable though, were the characters who behaved consistently and realistically. A delightful absence of too-good-to-be-true heroes and heroines. I was especially happy … [Read More...]
Burned Out
This book is gut wrenching description of a doctor struggling to do his best to provide highest quality of care to his patients while struggling to change a system stuck in old ways. The stress takes a toll and affects his and his family wellbeing. This is a lesson to anyone struggling at work balancing work and family. It’s a must read. - Amazon Review Burned Out Eric … [Read More...]
The Russian Hit (Roxxy Foxx Series Book 1)
I love a book that I can't put down. I especially like a book that takes place in an area I am very familiar with. In this case, Sacramento Calif. Roxxy Foxx (who in my mind looks like a young Ann Margret) is a sassy retired US Airforce Security Forces Sniper, now a private investigator, who finds herself embroiled in dangerous human smuggling network. This book is a fast paced, edge of your seat … [Read More...]
Before Your Feet Hit the Floor: Morning Stretches before you get out of Bed
So often, we roll or hop up out of bed without considering that our precious bodies work so hard to assist us all day throughout our day. What if we start our day out by 1st showing gratitude to the tool that our souls need the most.... Our bodies. Wonderful read. Loved it!! ~Charity Nicole Before Your Feet Hit the Floor: Morning Stretches before you get out of … [Read More...]
The Oddfellow Chronicles: The Scent of Death
This was a real page turner. It grabbed my interest from the first and kept it until the very last page. You can’t help but love the main character, Nick. It had some very real and poignant moments that pulled at my heartstrings. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy with a touch of real life. It left me yearning for the next adventure of this adopted “Oddfellow”. - … [Read More...]
Lost Valentines: The Collected Vampire Stories
If you love Vampires, this is the perfect book for yourself or for a gift to friends who enjoy Vampire legends and stories. From the pen of the acclaimed writer S.P. Somtow -- his iconic book Vampire Junction was voted one of the forty all-time greatest horror books by the Horror Writers’ Association, joining established classics like Frankenstein and Dracula. Lost Valentines: The Collected … [Read More...]
