The Cha Cha Babes of Pelican Way by Frances Metzman

The Cha-Cha Babes of Pelican Way by Frances Metzman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A mystery that was a fun and entertaining read...

Author Frances Metzman has written a clever murder mystery with The Cha Cha Babes of Pelican Way. This one had everything needed to make it successful - humor, suspense, and great characters. Marcy, Celia, and Deb are a very likeable characters that will keep the reader interested in their antics.

I found myself enjoying every part of this story. The book is ‘filled with humorous, witty observations about retirement communities, the realities of getting older, and the promise of new love, the Cha-Cha Babes of Pelican Way celebrates the deep bonds of female friendships, the desire for companionship at any age, and shows us that it's never too late to learn how to cha-cha through life.’

I enjoyed the story, character development, and dialogue. There were plenty of twists and turns that I didn’t see coming, and that added to the book’s appeal. It has been a while since I enjoyed a book this much. It’s a first-class whodunit with plenty of humor, romance and drama. Perfect pacing ensures the reader is drawn in from beginning to end.

This is a novel all mystery fans will want to add to their reading list. I’ll be looking forward to reading more from this author in the future. I would highly recommend this book and give it a well-deserved five stars.


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Arcadia's Children 3 Pushley's Escape by Andrew R. Williams

Arcadia's Children 3 Pushley's Escape by Andrew R. Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Arcadia's Children 3 Pushley's Escape… the adventure continues!

Forty-some years ago my uncle gave me a science fiction anthology. It was a thick red hardback that I read from cover to cover. It inspired a lifelong love of the genre. The stories in that book made me think outside the box. They filled me with awe for the imagination it took to write them. That book still remains in my collection today. The title is OMNIBUS OF SCIENCE FICTION, edited by Groff Conklin, a well-known and prolific editor of the genre. It was published in 1952, the Golden Age of Science Fiction. It’s a substantial volume, 562 pages, with 43 stories divided into sections relating to a common theme. Some stories are fun, some are thought-provoking, and some are adventurous. I love them all.

Arcadia's Children 3 Pushley's Escape by Andrew R. Williams is the third installment in the Arcadia's Children series. The author weaves another well-crafted sci-fi fantasy that will grab readers and hurl them far beyond the boundaries of our limited world. The threads of storytelling are expertly woven in this highly imaginative science fiction tale that guarantees the attention of the reader. Skillfully constructed, this fantasy will have you turning the pages from beginning to end. The imagery in the writing style makes you feel like you are right there in the story.

As with the previous two books in this series the ARCADIA’S CHILDREN: SAMANTHA’S REVENGE and ARCADIA’S CHILDREN 2: THE FYFIELD PLANTATION, the main characters remain the same; Mick Tarmy, Claire Hyndman and Nonie Tomio. The author introduces us to this installment with the following synopsis: ‘Ed Pushley is an archaeologist, but his mind has been taken over by a spettro that Mick Tarmy dubbed as Irrelevant. (My name is Irrelevant, Mr. Tarmy.) …Irrelevant and Pushley are now one. Following Irrelevant’s death their minds have fused. Kept captive by Alton Mygael, Pushley frantically tries to find a means of escape. Damaging his isolation helmet during a moment of frustration, Pushley realizes that with perseverance he can remove it, and can use Irrelevant’s immense psychic powers to gain his freedom. Once he does, what will he do to Mick Tarmy and his team? Pushley is intent on revenge.’

I enjoyed the story, the continued character development, and dialogue. There were plenty of twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and that added to the book’s magic. When I stopped reading to work, I found myself wondering what happened in the book, and replaying parts of the novel in my head to see if I could figure more out. It has been a while since I enjoyed a book this much. It’s a first-class sci-fi fantasy with perfect pacing.

I’m a big fan of science fiction, so this for me was a phenomenal read. For sci-fi fans looking for an interesting, three-dimensional and stimulating read, this would be a great find. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader.

I’ll be looking forward to reading more from Andrew R. Williams in the future. A well-deserved five stars from me.

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The Lady by Gary M. Douglas

The Lady by Gary M. Douglas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Be your own woman!

Empowered women are those who give themselves permission and authority to stand on their own two feet, making their own decisions. They are not controlling, obstinate or headstrong. They are quietly powerful and love their families with much more intensity, conviction and emotion than when they are unfulfilled and giving their power away.

The Lady by Gary M. Douglas is an empowering book that encourages women (and men) to explore what works best for them. It’s not a book about what a woman should or shouldn’t do. The book shows that when women are strong, they love their families with more conviction, emotion, vulnerability, poise and power because they are confident and recognize their true value.

Highly recommended.


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Breathe, Focus, Attack: A Triple - Threat System for Creating the Life You Want

Breathe, Focus, Attack: A Triple - Threat System for Creating the Life You Want by Ian Schechter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great concept that’s delivered in a clear and concise way...

“Breathe, Focus, Attack” by Ian Schechter is an insightful and intuitive book that’s delivered in a clear and concise way. The book is intelligent, wise and packed to the rafters with practical common-sense advice. This transformational model will restore your connection to your true inner self and bring you back to a place of peace and power in your life. It’s a book that has the capacity to put you on the right path to better things and shows you how to properly tune into life and the simple rules you must follow to achieve your goals.

I enjoyed reading this interesting book. A well-deserved five stars from me.


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The Ultra Betrayal: A Classic World War II Spy Thriller (A Conor Thorn Novel Book 2)

The Ultra Betrayal by Glenn Dyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A well written spy thriller with perfect pacing...

The Ultra Betrayal by Glenn Dyer is the second novel in the Conor Thorn spy series. Yet again, the author weaves another riveting espionage spy thriller. With intriguing twists and turns it will easily captivate the reader’s attention from the beginning. The author paints a gripping and mesmerizing World War II Spy Thriller in a very vivid and convincing way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and conviction. It’s a fast-paced novel that will keep you engaged from the first page to the last.

The book description gives a sneak preview: ‘One man’s dark deal with the Nazis could bring the Allies to their knees… Autumn, 1942. Rule breaker OSS Agent Conor Thorn is assigned a mission to help the Allied war effort when a key Swedish cryptographer stationed in England goes missing. Thorn is determined to find him before critical information falls into enemy hands, but when his MI6 colleague vanishes trailing the code breaker to Stockholm, Thorn is plunged yet again into a sinister Nazi conspiracy. Can Thorn stop prized secrets from triggering more wartime carnage? …’

Well, if you want to find out what happens, you’ll just have to turn the pages yourself! However, I will say it was well worth the read. It’s my second time reading this author (The Torch Betrayal - A Conor Thorn Novel Book 1), and I must say I was very impressed yet again.

I enjoyed the story, character development, and dialogue. There were plenty of plot twists that I didn’t see coming and that added to the book’s mystique. When I stopped reading to work, I found myself wondering what happened in the book, and replaying parts of the novel in my head to see if I could figure more out. It has been a while since I enjoyed a book this much. It’s a well written spy thriller with perfect pacing. Not much is as it appears here, which is just the way fans of the mystery, thriller and suspense will want it.

Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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One of Them by Eti Dayan

One Of Them by Eti Dayan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart-rending, poignant, thought-provoking and joyful...

The field of anthropology has long been associated with the study of primitive tribes and exotic cultures. However, Israeli author Eti Dayan sets a unique tone with her debut book “One of Them.”

How other people live their lives has always been a source of great fascination and curiosity. Now with this new book the author invites the reader, sharing her unique experiences and insights, into the Maasai people of Africa.

‘The Maasai are an indigenous ethnic group in Africa of semi-nomadic people settled in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Due to their distinct traditions, customs and dress and their residence near the many national game parks of East Africa, the Maasai are among the foremost African ethnic groups and are known internationally because of their links to the national parks and reserves.’

This is the author’s personal story of how she became ‘One of Them’. It was a heart-rending, poignant, thought-provoking and joyful read. Highly recommended.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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Die For Her (Steele Raiders MC) by RB Hilliard

Die for Her by R.B. Hilliard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sometimes you have to fight for love, but sometimes you have to die for it...

RB Hilliard crafts a heart-pounding romantic suspense with " Die For Her (Steele Raiders MC)." Arlan Steele has the weight of the world resting on his shoulders. He doesn’t have the time nor the interest to get involved in a relationship. However, when he is introduced to the beautiful Luciana, a strong and independent woman, the author creates an action-filled adventure enlivened by the sparkling chemistry between its well-matched characters.

I enjoyed the story, character development, and dialogue. There were plenty of twists and turns that I didn’t see coming, and that added to the book’s charisma. It has been a while since I enjoyed a book this much. It’s a first-class suspenseful romance with plenty of action and drama. Perfect pacing ensures the reader is drawn in from beginning to end.

Die For Her (Steele Raiders MC) is very much an RB Hilliard book, with all of the stylistic touches that entails. I’ll be looking forward to reading more from this author in the future. I would highly recommend this book and give it a well-deserved five stars.


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