Tuesday, October 29, 2013

When Dogs Could Talk ~ David S. Wellhauser

When Dogs Could TalkWhen Dogs Could Talk by David S. Wellhauser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Dogs Could Talk by David S. Wellhauser is an interesting novel with many complex levels. I found the novel at first to be extremely wordy for lack of better words. It is a like I said before a complex novel, but I must encourage others to stick with it. It took me a couple of chapters to understand Wellhauser’s writing style but as I continued on the plot begins to thicken and the mystery and murders begin to really come together. Wellhauser definitely has a way with words and descriptions of the scenes and characters that are involved in When Dogs Could Talk. Following reporter Charley Harris research and “detective” style of deduction was quite an adventure. Wellhauser does not hold back on detail, I believe that wow factor of “Bam” in your face writing is what makes this novel flow. The grittiness of the novel gives it depth and overall it was a pleasant read.

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Saturday, October 26, 2013

Viable ~ R.A. Hakok

viableviable by R.A. Hakok
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

R.A. Hakok’s novel Viable was an intense book with bits and pieces of mystery, drama, and science fiction. A discovery of a rare blood type with potential to cure many ailments and diseases plaguing society would be great. That is what makes this novel interesting. Going on the journey that intertwines the lives of an up and coming scientists/professor Alison, small town Sheriff and a mysterious man Grant was a great adventure written by Hakok. Although the beginning of the novel dragged a little and was lacking much needed action to thrust it forward; if the reader sticks in for the long hold it pays off. The novel eventually picks up in pace and the puzzle pieces start to come together.

Hakok’s writing style is mixed in the beginning of the novel it seems to be just informational no action; an attempt to get the facts laid down. Towards the middle and end of Viable, Hakok’s writing style is influenced by many elaborate action and discovery scenes. The reader gets a better understanding of the main characters (Professor and Sheriff). Overall this was a pretty decent read. Great job Hakok.

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Friday, October 25, 2013

Knowing Vera ~ Rachelle Ayala

Knowing Vera (Chance For Love, #3)Knowing Vera by Rachelle Ayala
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow Rachelle Ayala’s fiction novel “Knowing Vera” is an amazing piece of work. Knowing Vera brings a mixture of fiction, drama, and mixes it solidly with murder mystery. Ayala gives a strong young woman the drive to focus on discovering the truth in many facets of her life; whether is love, true happiness and in this case finding the truth about her family and the ties to others that she holds dear to her heart. Vera is this young woman and Ayala gives her a voice and thank goodness the common sense and smarts to navigate through life and face past demons to obtain the truth of who the killers are versus who have been wronged in a past murder that has tainted her life so many years ago.

As a reader, I appreciate the simplicity and straightforward structure Ayala displays within this novel. She did not linger on too much background information it inundate readers and bore them; she gave just enough information to keep readers interesting in the storyline. Also, leaving out just enough information to keep the mystery alive.

When you are forced to reevaluate your family, friends and those you have trusted so long to determine “Do I really know this person, will they harm me” you will then know how Vera felt about all the characters placed in her path (Taytay, Zack, Louie, Cliff). Rachelle Ayala produced an amazing dramatic fiction in “Knowing Vera.” This novel is a quick read that will give you its worth in suspense, drama and romance.

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Monday, October 21, 2013

The Seduction of Monet Dawson: Confessions of a Military Wife ~ E. Clay

The Seduction of Monet Dawson:  Confessions of a Military WifeThe Seduction of Monet Dawson: Confessions of a Military Wife by E. Clay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Wow, The Seduction of Monet Dawson – Confessions of a Military Wife by E. Clay was a roller coaster ride of emotions and feelings. This book truths are so expertly woven into the novel that you cannot tell what is truth versus what is fiction. Clay puts out his life’s story in a way that makes you want to keep reading. When he introduces you to Monet you sympathize with her being an army wife; but you also feel slightly torn that she is overall cheating on her husband. Technically she is still married. Clay has a great talent at telling a story at times as the reader I forgot that I was reading, it was like a movie of words so to say. The personal touch drew me in to the story line. The pictures of the actual characters in this novel were a nice touch. Usually writers let the reader envision characters via imagination. Clay put a spin on this story by including all the details of his life.

It was quite refreshing getting a male’s perspective on relationships in the military life. The Seduction of Monet Dawson is quite riveting and a fast read. The Seduction of Monet Dawson: Confessions of a Military Wife by E. Clay is on Brittany's read shelf. Brittany gave this book 3 stars

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Counterpoint ~ Daniel Rafferty

CounterPointCounterPoint by Daniel Rafferty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The novel Counterpoint by Daniel Rafferty is like a biblical science fiction novel with paranormal pieces intertwined into it. Humans, Angels, and Demons all play an equally huge part in the destruction of the world and what they are calling the "Human Project." Rafferty gives a great alternative view of how Earth works. The beginning of the novel was slightly slow and did not give enough background information on key characters. But I pushed through around about chapter four or five, I was able to get the gist of the key players. The Bassett family (humans) are really strong despite their outer appearance. Rafferty's character development improves exponentially after a few chapters in, you really have to stick with reading the novel; it all comes together eventually.

Daniel Rafferty sure put an unique spin on the battle of good and evil. Anyone who knows the stories of the Bible, world events and Greek lore will enjoy this novel and appreciate the references it entails. I hope this is a series book, I can envision this story line continuing for more novels to come. Great job Rafferty. CounterPoint by Daniel Rafferty is on Brittany's read shelf. Brittany gave this book 4 stars

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The Fifth Shadow ~ Matthew Thomas

The Fifth Shadow: Addiction/First Time Experience of Sex and Instant Addiction to It.The Fifth Shadow: Addiction/First Time Experience of Sex and Instant Addiction to It. by Matthew Thomas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars


The Fifth Shadow by Matthew Thomas was a short interesting read with a slight erotic insight to a young man's journey into adulthood and sex. Thomas character development was quite thorough. Young Mike does not know what he is getting himself into relationship wise. He seemingly has his upbringing and morals tested by his gorgeous boss constantly at his job. Thomas gives it to the reader fast and straight.

I appreciate the way he wrote this novel, there was no lingering around with cluttered back story mumbo jumbo; but he still inserted past events and stories that help mold and shape the main characters for the reader. As I stated before The Fifth Shadow is a pretty fast read with enough drama and erotic action in it to keep the story movie without being filthy. Great job Matthew Thomas I am sensing a part II to this short novel. The Fifth Shadow: Addiction/First Time Experience of Sex and Instant Addiction to It. by Matthew Thomas is on Brittany's read shelf. Brittany gave this book 3 stars

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Consequences: Betrayal. Sacrifice. Passion ~ Martha Kennerson

ConsequencesConsequences by Martha Kennerson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Consequences: Betrayal. Sacrifice. Passion by Martha Kennerson is a well-written novel. This novel’s title explains it all. The emotions and believability Kennerson bestowed in Kristine’s character moved me. It was as if I were one of Kristine’s closest friends experiencing it all: the happy times and the not so happy times. The novel Consequences tells the story of young Kristine’s life. A young privileged woman with nothing but good things professed in her future, Kristine for lack of better had the “good life.” As the saying goes “All Good things must come to an end,” tragedy strikes young Kristines life. Kennerson takes us, the readers, on a journey on how Kristine deals with the struggles of life. She learns about herself and she learns on whose shoulder she can lean on. This is a great coming of age story; growing up fast and taking full responsibility for one’s self.



Consequences: Betrayal. Sacrifice. Passion was a great read. The tight friendships Kennerson displayed within this novel gives hope to those who may be struggling through tough times. Yes, this novel was an emotional rollercoaster; but so is life. Great job Kennerson great job.

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Secrets of the Apple ~ Paula Hiatt

Secrets of the AppleSecrets of the Apple by Paula Hiatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A slow, drama filled, romantic story of two lives coming together. Paula Hiatt is a true poet, meaning she put words to motion in this novel and produced a really great story. Secrets of the Apple transcends two races and two cultures. It is like that perfect cup of coffee, separately the ingredients are subpar but mixed together in a precise timely fashion it makes the perfect blend; the perfect cup. This novel follows the business adventures of Ryoki esteemed, wealthy and attractive business man and Kate, the attractive American assistant. The two backgrounds are deeply intertwined from youth but can they overcome their differences culturally?

Hiatt plays the story out in a series of events that span multiple countries and languages. It is a breath of fresh air to read basically the adventures of Kate and see Ryoki not take life and those around him so seriously. He is a young successful man and Kate might be the right person to loosen him up. Both characters have shared their respective bad relationships that have harden them and stopped them from truly loving another. Hiatt places the reader on a rollercoaster ride of adventures and emotions in this novel.

Secrets of the Apple is a quick romantic read and easy to follow. Hiatt definitely produced a good book and I cannot wait to read more of her work.

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Launched ~ Victor Rappoport

LaunchedLaunched by Victor Rappoport
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Victor Rappoport delivers quite a punch in the novel Launched. Never have a read a novel with a plot so thick and delivers so much action without losing itself in the mayhem of blowing stuff up and killing everybody. Rappoport lays down the foundation with a finesse that I, as the reader, never expected that he was just setting us up for the punch line. The main characters in this novel, Trishka and Mason, were well thought out and well placed. Trishka is displayed as a woman from Russia running away from the bad guys (Vladmir and Yuri). Trishka is not a soft, woe-is- me type of lady, she is a fighter and her struggles she bears from the beginning to end makes this novel a great read in itself. Mason, an agent and in some circles the good guy, does what he cans to help right many wrongs. The two characters together display a world wind of adventures, losts, loves, and when mixed perfectly by Rappoport made a very exciting story.

Launched is an action fiction novel with lots a suspense, drama and a little romance. Victor Rappoport did an amazing job and I cannot wait to pick up another one of his novels.

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