Project Relationship: The Entrepreneur’s Action Plan for Passionate, Sustainable Love

Project Relationship: The Entrepreneur’s Action Plan for Passionate, Sustainable Love by Joli Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An invaluable resource for female entrepreneurs...

There are some great models out there for making relationships work, and Project Relationship: The Entrepreneur’s Action Plan for Passionate, Sustainable Love by Joli Hamilton can easily be added to that list. Primarily aimed at women entrepreneurs, ‘this book will guide you toward using your best business acumen in your personal life—and watching it thrive.’

The overall tone was simply imparting knowledge, personal experience and wisdom in a gentle and generous way. Her words will help to better equip you to interpret and handle life in a whole new way, which in turn will bring peace, love and joy into your life. If you are looking for inspiration and encouragement in the face of serious relationship issues, this would come highly recommended from me.

No matter what your situation is today, this book will put you on the right path to better things. This wonderful new book will show you how to properly tune into life and the simple rules you must follow to achieve this. The author must be commended for her time and effort for producing such an insightful book. Highly recommended.

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WOLF: A Suspense Thriller (Jessica James Mystery Series Book 1)

Wolf by Kelly Oliver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A well-crafted thrilling and suspenseful mystery...

WOLF: A Suspense Thriller (Jessica James Mystery Series Book 1) by award-winning and bestselling author Kelly Oliver is a wonderfully written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn characters and settings. The threads of storytelling are expertly woven in this thrilling and suspenseful mystery that will guarantee the attention of the reader. A skillfully constructed witty and engaging whodunit, this book will have you turning the pages from beginning to end. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and conviction.

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 story 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 suspenseful mystery with perfect pacing. Highly recommended.

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Colours of Death: Sergeant Thomas Casebook by Robert New

Colours of Death: Sergeant Thomas' Casebook by Robert New
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A well written murder mystery short story collection...

Colours of Death: Sergeant Thomas Casebook by Robert New is a fine collection of nine murder mystery short stories. It’s a wonderfully written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn characters and settings. The threads of storytelling are expertly woven in this thrilling and suspenseful mystery compilation that will guarantee the attention of the reader. A skillfully constructed and engaging set of whodunits, this book will have you turning the pages from beginning to end.

I enjoyed the stories, character development, and dialogue. There were plenty of plot twists along the way 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 a particular story 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 murder mystery short story collection with perfect pacing.

Highly recommended reading to all fans of the genre and a well-deserved five stars from me. I’ll be looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Grimdark: Tales of Exile by Kyle Fox

Grimdark: Tales of Exile by Kyle Fox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A compelling and spellbinding novelette...

Grimdark: Tales of Exile by Kyle Fox is a compelling and spellbinding spinoff from the Exiles of Eden saga. The threads of storytelling are expertly woven in this sci-fi fantasy that guarantees the attention of the reader. The story had every element a good story should have. A solid plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development.

Grimdark is a quick read. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling. If you are looking for something different in the sci-fi fantasy genre, this would be an interesting read. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars.

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Incite Insight by Robert New

Incite Insight by Robert New
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A well written speculative crime thriller with perfect pacing.
Incite Insight by Robert New is a well written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn characters and settings. The threads of storytelling are expertly woven in this speculative crime thriller that will guarantee the attention of the reader. One of the technical problems with writing anything other than contemporary mainstream fiction is giving the reader the background information they need to understand to follow the story - without stopping the story. Robert New accomplishes this with some fine writing.

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 story 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 crime thriller with perfect pacing.

Incite Insight was a mesmerizing read that had me engaged from the beginning. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling. There are plenty of suspenseful and intriguing moments in this page-turner that will take the reader on a thrilling journey. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.


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The Sugar Merchant by James Hutson-Wiley

The Sugar Merchant by James Hutson-Wiley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A well-crafted historical fiction...

The Sugar Merchant by James Hutson-Wiley is a wonderfully written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn characters and settings. The threads of storytelling are expertly woven in this historical fiction that will guarantee the attention of the reader. Skillfully constructed and set against the backdrop of the 11th century world marked by the emergence of a disruptive commercial revolution, this book will have you turning the pages from beginning to end. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and conviction. The story is told from the perspective of the main central character Thomas Woodward and is a noteworthy tribute to the era. Highly recommended.


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"Mixed Massages (I)": Pattaya Voices And Vices

"Mixed Massages (I)": Pattaya Voices And Vices by Jonathan Finch
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finally, a tour guide from somebody who has been there and done that!

MIXED MASSAGES by Jonathan Finch is an interesting collection of stories, essays and articles about Pattaya, Thailand, and the Expat Life. As the book is dedicated to the ‘deceived and the unwary’ it automatically becomes a must-read for all those contemplating visiting or living in Thailand, particularly Pattaya where the author resides.

As the author states in his introduction: ‘read one of these short sketches and you’ll start to understand why Pattaya is inspirational. Read them all and you’ll realize that Fun City has so many tragi-comic characters it can put to shame all of William Shakespeare’s collected works! There’s a lot to smile about here but under the underbelly or pouch or stomach is a seething cesspit of social ills - from unmarried mothers to alcoholics to suicidal farangs to gender-changing changelings to debt-ridden conmen to motorbike-taxi maniacs to Muay Thai die-hards to bored-out-of-their-minds tourists to snooker-damned eternities to thieving whores to ladyboy beat-’em-uppers to resentful strippers to uneducated mamasans to compromised agogo owners to stumbling-just-don’t-get-it holiday-makers.’

The book description gives a sneak preview when it states that this ‘is the first in a collection of essays, articles and stories about Pattaya, the punters, the girls, the ladyboys, the events and the dangers. It is funny and serious. It paints a picture of Pattaya, Thailand, and expat life without romanticizing the notorious and famous seaside resort. Fun City with its appeal, its danger, its drunkenness, its endless partying, is here to entertain the reader but Finch's message is not a massage. The extreme city of Pattaya can become monstrous. Moderation, common sense and thought are needed if disasters are to be avoided.’ Indeed, wise words from somebody who has been there and done that as they say.

"Mixed Massages (I)": Pattaya Voices And Vices is a fine collection of short stories. Its’ a wonderfully written and richly descriptive book with brilliantly drawn characters and settings. The author paint a series of engaging, witty and down-to-earth moments in a very vivid and convincing way.

I’ll be looking forward to reading more from this author in the future. Highly recommended reading and a well-deserved five stars from me.

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