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BOOK REVIEW - The Tarnished Son by Elizabeth McKenna

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    Book Details: Book Title :   The Tarnished Son by Elizabeth McKenna Category :  Adult Fiction (18+),  400 pages Genre : Domestic Suspense Publisher : Elizabeth McKenna Release date:   July 2024 Content Rating :  PG-13 +M:  No F-bombs, but mild profanity. Sex scenes are not explicit. Situations include drug use, drinking (underage and legal), gun violence, and adultery. Book Description: Grab some popcorn and watch the destruction unfold in this fast-paced and unpredictable family drama! “This is a nice, quiet town. Things like that don’t happen around here.” But they do. In  THE TARNISHED SON , a tourist’s death, an alluring young teacher, a father’s carnal desires, and a stepdaughter’s vendetta ultimately destroy a village dynasty. The respected Clark family has governed Williams Bay since 1837. On a hot August day, seventeen-year-old Liam causes a tragic boating accident. What happens next—infidelity, drugs, the...

BOOK REVIEW - Wonder and Joy for the Wired and Tired: A Guide to Finding Inspiration and Well-Being in a Wonder-Filled World by Dr. Pam Stephens Lehenbauer

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    Book Details: Book Title :  Wonder and Joy for the Wired and Tired: A Guide to Finding Inspiration and Well-Being in a Wonder-Filled World by Dr. Pam Stephens Lehenbauer Category : Adult Non-Fiction (18 +), 218 pages  Genre : self-help Publisher :  Bear Paw Press Release date:    August 2025 Content Rating :   G:   This book has no cursing, kissing, etc.     Book Description: Feeling wired, tired, and stretched too thin? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In  Wonder and Joy for the Wired and Tired , Dr. Pam Stephens Lehenbauer, a respected researcher, epidemiologist, clinician, and thought leader on joy, wonder, and well-being, offers a compassionate and eye-opening look at why so many people feel chronically stressed, fatigued, and disconnected. She also reveals why the traditional wellness model, first conceived decades ago, is no longer serving us. Part science-backed reflection, part celebration of t...

BOOK REVIEW - The Gentleman Thief Steals a Blanket by Mark Nutter

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    Book Details: Book Title : The Gentleman Thief Steals a Blanket by Mark Nutter  Category : Adult Fiction (18 +), 296 pages  Genre : Humorous Fiction Publisher :  BookBaby Release date:    June 2025 Content Rating :   PG-13:   Some language and a non-explicit post-coital scene    Book Description: Frustrated novelist Danny is resigned to writing material for trade shows, promoting garage doors and non-stick cookware. His ex-wife threatens legal action for non-payment of alimony. Danny never dreamed the answer to his troubles could be larceny. But then wealthy, charming Packard Hale III reenters his life. He was Danny's college roommate, and like Lupin and Raffles, he now fancies himself a gentleman thief. Packard hires Danny to write about his capers. Danny follows Packard as they break into a mansion and steal, among other things, a priceless Chinese vase and a curiously valuable souvenir blanket fr...

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - The Organ Broker by Deven Greene

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  THE ORGAN BROKER by Deven Greene August 25-29, 2025 AudioBook Release Blast Synopsis: A devoted wife and mother faces the unimaginable as her life crumbles. Crystal Rigler seems to have a perfect marriage. Derek , her handsome and charismatic husband, and their adult daughter, Cordelia , are her whole world. In addition to her already busy life, Crystal supports the volunteer organization she and Derek started: STOP (Stop Transplants of Organs from Prisoners). STOP aims to end a new government policy of harvesting organs from executed prisoners. They learn that these organs are not distributed by the national transplant list , established to allocate organs fairly. Instead, a shadowy figure known as Broker Al pulls the strings. He expedites the execution of young and healthy prisoners and sells their organs at a high price to the rich and well-connected. After Crystal learns a disturbing secret, events are set in motion that will potentially dismantle STOP, ch...

BOOK REVIEW - Big Sisters by Gordon Jensen

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Big Sisters by Gordon Jensen Category : Children's Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7),   32 pages Genre :  Children's Non-Fiction  Publisher :   Printopya Release date:   November 2024 Content Rating :  G -  The book is about the special relationship between sisters.  I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Gordon Jensen and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. Big Sisters by Gordon Jensen is a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates the unique bond between sisters. Winner of the Independent Book Award in the Novelty & Gift category and the Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention in multiple categories (including Children’s Non-Fiction, Growing Pains, Picture Book (5 Years and Younger), and Poetry) this charming book offers a tender and thoughtful exploration of sibling relationships...

SPOTLIGHT BOOK TOUR - Pei's Pineapple Cakes by Crystal Z. Lee

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Pei's Pineapple Cakes  by Crystal Z. Lee Category :  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7) , 38 pages Genre :  Children's Picture Book Publisher :  Balestier Press Publication Date :  May 10, 2025. Tour dates : June 9 to June 27 Content Rating :  G Book Description: While visiting her grandmother in central Taiwan, Pei finds herself in the middle of a mystery. The pineapple cakes from her grandmother's bakery have disappeared! Soon Pei is collecting clues as she embarks on a quest to find the missing pineapple cakes. From traditional Taiwanese artisan craftsmanship to picturesque villages of central Taiwan, Pei discovers the beauty of her grandmother's hometown. This is a charming story of courage, adventure, and the love between grandchildren and grandparents. Pei's Pineapple Cakes  is an elaborately illustrated picture book that makes an ideal gift: -Real locations from central Taiwan make for an inspiring...