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How I Escaped Communist Vietnam and Built a Successful Life in Amercica Review-Giveaway-Author Q&A Book Description: “American Dreamer” is an inspirational, first-hand account of the motivating power of an immigrant’s dream for a better life. From the rural Vietnam of Tim Tran’s childhood to his eventual escape to America and his rise as CFO of a multi-billion-dollar company, Tran’s memoir is a lesson in perseverance and ingenuity. After he initially left Vietnam in 1970 toRead More →

Book by Karen Robards

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Summer Reads Blog Tour Historical Fiction Prepare yourself for some great books this summer. So far I’ve read Red Sky Over Hawaii, The Black Swan of Paris, and in a short while I hope to finish my third book, The Woman before Wallis. Book Summary for The Black Swan of Paris For fans of The Alice Network and The Lost Girls of Paris comes a thrilling standalone by New York Times bestselling author Karen RobardsRead More →

Book by Jeffrey B. Burton

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A Mace Reid Mystery, #1 Synopsis Jeffrey B. Burton’s The Finders marks the beginning of a fast-paced new mystery series featuring a heroic golden retriever cadaver dog named Vira and her handler, Mason Reid. Mason “Mace” Reid lives on the outskirts of Chicago and specializes in human remains detection. He trains dogs to hunt for the dead. Reid’s coming off a taxing year—mourning the death of a beloved springer spaniel as well as the dissolution of hisRead More →

Book by author Niki Lenz

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Grace and Her Dad are the Perfect Team Just Ask Grace! Synopsis After Grace’s mom died, she and her dad grew extra close. They have special nicknames and are always busy with new projects–like building a puppy condo for their dog, Potus–and they love learning random facts about US presidents. Grace thinks her little family of two is perfect. Then some committee members at church suggest it’s time for Dad to start dating again. AndRead More →

Sara Ackerman's novel

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Synopsis Inspired by real places and events of WWII, Red Sky Over Hawaii immerses the reader in a time of American history full of suspicion and peril in this lush and poignant tale about the indisputable power of doing the right thing against all odds. The attack on Pearl Harbor changes everything for Lana Hitchcock. Arriving home on the Big Island too late to reconcile with her estranged father, she is left alone to untangle the cluesRead More →

Book by Abigail Wilson

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A Story That Will Draw You In Almost Immediately Description When the widowed Lord Torrington agreed to spy for the crown, he never planned to impersonate a highwayman, let alone rob the wrong carriage. Stranded on the road with an unconscious young woman, he is forced to propose marriage to protect his identity and her reputation, as well as his dangerous mission. Trapped not only by her duty to her country but also by herRead More →

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Book Blurb Everyone has a secret they’ll do anything to hide… Twenty-five years ago, the body of sixteen-year-old Eve Knox was found in the caves near her home in small-town Grotto, Iowa—discovered by her best friend, Maggie, and her sister, Nola. There were a handful of suspects, including her boyfriend, Nick, but without sufficient evidence the case ultimately went cold. For decades Maggie was haunted by Eve’s death and that horrible night. Now a detectiveRead More →

Book by author Judith Miller

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The Civil War Espionage and Treason A Little About the Book The more I read historical fiction, the more I’m discovering how much I like it. Some recent books that I feel in love with are The House at the End of the Moor, The Lost Orphan, and The Land Beneath Us. Well, goodness, now I’m having a hard time finding a stopping place. I could go on and on listing the great books thatRead More →

Book by author Marin Montgomery

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Keep Your Eyes Open For Possible Lies This is the type of psychological thriller that I love to run across. Elizabeth Loughlin is a 17-year-old whose father has been in prison for the last 10 years. While many of the details only unravel as the story is told, we assume that her father blames Charlotte Coburn for his being there. And we do know he is asking his daughter Elizabeth to help prove his innocence.Read More →

1st Book in Patricia Bradley's Series

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Natchez Trace Park Rangers New Series Book #1 Description The Natchez Trace National Parkway stretches 444 miles from Nashville to Natchez, the oldest town on the Mississippi River. It’s the perfect road for a relaxed pleasure drive. Unfortunately for park ranger Luke Fereday, lately it’s being used to move drugs. Sent to Natchez to infiltrate the organization at the center of the drug ring, Luke arrives too late to a stakeout and discovers the bodyRead More →

Ruth Logan Herne

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Welcome To Wishing Bridge To be honest, I wasn’t aware that this was the third book in a series, but after starting it and wondering about the various characters, I backed up and started listening to Welcome to Wishing Bridge. The audiobook made housework, cooking, and completing the book much easier. And I wasn’t sorry that I learned a little more about the characters. The town of Wishing Bridge is filled with a cast ofRead More →

Book by Author Robyn Harding

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Manipulation and Dependency At it’s Best . . . Or Worst! What To Expect If you’re looking for a page-turner, this would be the book to pick up. If you’re looking for dysfunctional people, yep, reach for this book. If you’re hoping to ignore non-fun activities (such as housework), start reading The Swap. This story of manipulation, obsession, and dependency will have you turning pages almost immediately. You might also be saying, “What? Where isRead More →

Wordless Picture Book

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– A Wordless Picture Book – Book Blurb Stuck inside on a rainy day, two siblings and their beloved Boston Terrier learn about the wonders of exploration as they journey upstairs into a gloomy attic. Follow this intrepid trio as they discover an old trunk and the remarkable treasure hidden inside, and enjoy an interactive storytelling experience perfect for multilingual families and classrooms. Details Title: Treasure in the Trunk Author/Illustrator: Linda MacRitchie Graf Publisher: CityRead More →

book by Karen S. Robbins and J. James

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– An Introduction to the Flag – Book Blurb The American flag waves in reverence for many—for the immigrants who came and built a nation with hard work and ingenuity and for all who continue to defend and serve our nation. The verse and artwork resonate with the symbolism that represents the very characteristics of our nation and offers young readers a clear understanding of how one part of our country says so much. TheRead More →

book by author Bethany Turner

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Ready for a Fun Story with a Dash of Romance and a Pinch of Humor? This Is The Book! I certainly enjoyed the wit, humor, and character development that this book offered. It was just what I needed. Celebrity Chef Maxwell Cavanagh has the top-rated show on the Culinary Channel: To the Max. But that’s not all he’s known for, unfortunately, he has a temper and a drinking problem too. Hadley Beckett is working veryRead More →

author katherine reay

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Welcome To A Small-Town Community Synopsis For various reasons, Jeremy and Alyssa find themselves in the small town of Winsome, Illinois. This quaint little community has Jeremy Mitchell moving to be closer to his child and to open the coffee shop he’s always dreamed of. But the town isn’t so sure if they like all the renovations and updates he’s making to their old familiar shop, including changing the name. So will his move endRead More →

book by Amy Thornton

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Blog Tour, Guest Post, and Giveaway!       Join us for this tour from April 13 to May 1, 2020!   Book Details: Book Title:  Lighten Your Mental Load by Amy ThorntonCategory:  Adult non-fiction,  129 pagesGenre:  Self-HelpPublisher:  Tell-Tale PublishingRelease date:   January 2020Tour dates: Apr 13 to May 1, 2020Content Rating:  PG: The author uses occasional mild swear words in the book. Book Description: Mental labor, or the mental load, involves the many — andRead More →

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Join the Hunt for the Truth–and a Traitor What’s It All About? When FBI agent Jack Shannon arrives in Corpus Christi, Texas, he is focused on one thing: find the man who has been selling encrypted government secrets to the Chinese. But when a senator is shot during a hunting trip and the woman he was with is abducted, Jack agrees to join the search–especially when he discovers that the kidnapping victim is Aubrey Grayson,Read More →

Michelle Griep book

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This Gripping Tale Takes You From Rags To Riches This intriguing story begins in 1861 at Dartmoor Prison, located in Devon, England. Oliver Ward has been there for 9 months. He is angry because he is innocent and he is unhappy with his father for not attending the hearing. The reader gets a glimpse early on of his true character by some things that happen almost immediately in the story. Likewise, the actions of oneRead More →

book by Rebecca Stead

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– An Emotional Story That’s Hard To Put Down – Blurb At a time when everything is changing for Bea and her family, the important things will always stay the same. A soon-to-be classic by the Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me. After her parents’ divorce, Bea’s life became different in many ways. But she can always look back at the list she keeps in her green notebook to remember the things thatRead More →