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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a lover of everything apocalyptic/dystopian, I grabbed this anthology pretty quickly. Every single one of these stories is great and I highly recommend picking this up. As a bonus, all of the proceeds are going to veterans and first responders, you just can’t beat that.

It was difficult to pick a favorite since all of these were amazing, but Courtney Konstantin’s was fantastic!! From the moment I opened to her page of “Babysitter of the Apocalypse,” I was floored. Non-stop action throughout the whole story and I was racing to read faster just to find out what happened next. My heart can’t take any more suspense for a bit as these got to me! It was wonderful to see the absolute perseverance of the characters and how they worked together to pull through no matter the cost. I cannot recommend this anthology enough, pick it up and catch the thrill ride in each story!

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Shai Flores

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It has been a long time since I read a collection like this, but I remembered what I love about it. This collection supports an important charity which I also really liked. This collection is all based on post-apocalyptic tales, which is one of my favorite genres. I loved the different approaches each author took and the variety in writing styles. If you love zombie apocalypse or survivor-type stories, I would definitely encourage you to check this out.

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin

Fractured Worlds is a collection of 19 Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian stories by some pretty amazing authors. One of the things I loved most about this collection is the cause it’s supporting. The Gary Sinise Foundation. These authors are giving 100% of proceeds to this wonderful foundation for Veterans and First Responders. Makes my heart so happy. There’s several authors I’ve read and several new authors. Each story is well written and the characters are amazing. Each one shows us how they come together with lots of courage and perseverance. How they overcome adiversity and simply fight for survival. Several of the stories stood out but Courtney Konstantin: Babysitter of the Apocalypse is a wonderfully written fast paced story that you don’t want miss. Her style of writing and attention to detail along with fully developed characters made my burst. If you’re a fan of Post Apocalyptic/ Dystopian then this collection is for you. Remember this is for a great cause

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Fractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse Collection is a fantastic charity anthology, with all proceeds going to the Gary Sinise Foundation for Veterans and First Responders. This collection is full of engrossing apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic, and dystopian stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable odd, survival, action, adventure, danger, drama, and even a little sci-fi to keep things very intriguing.
The anthology contains works by nineteen accomplished authors who all contributed their own original story to the collection. I grabbed a copy as one of my favourite authors, Courtney Konstantin, has contributed to this collection and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to dive into one of her gripping stories. But I was more than pleasantly surprised by the whole collection of stories. There was not one story is this anthology that I didn’t like. They were all enjoyable and really well written.
There are some authors whose work I have read before and have loved, but most are new to me. For a book worm like me, this was exciting, as I am always on the lookout to find more great authors to add to my TBR list.
I really recommend this collection, snap up a copy and dive in, you won’t regret it…
Happy Reading!

Thank you to all the contributing authors.

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Mercedes Jones

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a neat read! So many authors in one place. These are all stories about survival and it is interesting to see how each author tells stories in their own way. If you are into post-apocalyptic tales, this is the book for you. Story collection books are a new reading type for me but after this, I will definitely be reading more!

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I ‘binge read’ this anthology of apocalyptic and dystopian stories, each one very different, but all set in an apocalyptic world. Each story in the collection highlights the traits of courage and perseverance against adversity. In each story there is a hero or heroine who overcomes their fears and suffering to bring hope and salvation to others. This was definitely the case in, Courtney Konstantin, story ‘Babysitter of the Apocalypse’, in which an alcoholic bar owner and loner is left being responsible for two young children. Their mother leaves them with him to ‘babysit’, and never returns, as the zombies take over the city. This short story was a real page turner and had me gripped from start to finish. The whole anthology had me hooked, and I definitely recommend this collection, but maybe don’t read it at night!

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Mandy Ott

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love dystopian and apocalypse stories and this collection did not disappoint! There are so many different types of stories in this collection; there is a tale for everyone! The stories were original and intense, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. Many of the adventures were so well-written and frighteningly realistic that I got chills. I loved that the stories were not connected so they could be read in any order (and reread whenever I want). The thing that stuck out about all of the stories in this collection was the sense of connection and mutual support between the characters. The teamwork between characters helped keep them going. This is definitely a must read collection for fans of apocalyptic, dystopian stories! Overall, I was very impressed and will be looking for many of these authors in the future.

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Jo Frizzell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing collection of stories! I love reading apocalypse stories and post-apocalyptic stories because they have this tendency to be so unique! None of these disappointed in any way, shape or form! One of the themes I noticed was the teamwork, the way that characters banded together, working with each other to survive whatever terror inducing threat they faced. If you’re looking for a new apocalyptic story, look no further because this book has 19 of them!

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Stephanie Robb

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a unique collaboration by 19 authors, some of which were new to me. The stories were unique and yet complimented each other perfectly. There was something in this anthology for everyone including romance, second chances, danger, thrills, fantasy, mystery, heartache, hope, paranormal, drama and tension. It was a true rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. My favourites were After the Rein By J.A. Lafrance, Rock Star Lawyer (An Oliver Boys Rockstar Romance) By Rose Bak and Headliner (Sometimes #1) By A.L. Morrow.

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I will be the first to admit this wasn’t what I thought it was going to be… however holy cow! What an awesome set of authors coming together to create something fantastic! I could not put this down if I’d have tried! This book took me to another place and time and it was definitely something that had me feeling many emotions! I couldn’t recommend more!! Grab it now!

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fantastic mix of stories this collection is made up of. I was familiar with a couple of the authors when I started many but part of what drew me to this book was the chance to discover a few new ones too. I loved how all of the books has a completely different feel about them. It made it so easy to move from one straight into the next.
The idea behind this book – and the cause it is supporting – was enough to make me pick it up. The authors, and the stories they created, is what kept me reading. This is a brilliant anthology that I would urge everyone to read.

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love when authors come together to help out worthy causes and this collection is doing just that. I watched a doco on TV and the tributes from people he has helped, for the work that Gary Sinise does and you can’t beat a good cause like the Gary Sinise Foundation. To them he is their hero.

In this collection we get 19 apocalyptic and dystopian stories by some incredible authors. DJ Cooper, Boyd Craven, TL Payne, Mark Tufo, Millie Copper, L. Douglas Hogan, Maira Dawn, Derek Shupert, Javan Bonds, N.A. Broadley, Bruno Miller, Ray Wenck, David Simpson, Austin Chambers, Heather Carson, AJ Newman, Courtney Konstantin, DA Carey, Marcus Richardson, Kellee L. Green.

There are so many good stories and too many to name individually but a couple of standout ones for me are:

Courtney Konstantin’s vivid writing style draws the reader in. Now I am not going to share any spoilers but I am going to say that I have not read anything from this author that I have not liked and this one is no different. I only wish the story was longer.

Boyd Craven III was a new author to me but his story is well crafted and had me on the edge of my seat, all the way through. The unique storyline kept me intrigued and turning the pages to see what happened next.

Derek Shupert’s tale is compelling and you feel as though you are right there with the characters. It is a very interesting story line indeed. Go check out his other work at some stage.

If you love a thrilling and intensely gripping stories then this is one that should be on your reading list.

REMEMBER 100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful anthology for charity with so many wonderful stories with love, laughter and heartbreaking moments from fantastic authors. I am reviewing 3 of the stories…but they are all wonderful!

Clara’s Story by C.A. King — this story can hit home to anyone…heartbreaking in so many parts but there was also moments that tug at my heartstrings. Clara is a devoted mother and wife but she also has these moments of worry, especially when raising her daughter, Kristen. Raising a teenager is never easy, but when your world comes crashing down with a flash…..Clara does everything to be there for Kristen. This story really tug at me, and seemed so real. Wonderful story of heartbreak, sorry but also there is light at then end of that dark tunnel.

Rock Star Lawyer by Rose Bak – this is a romance story full of sizzle when two different people come to work together on a benefit concert….but fall in love. Jayden Oliver was part of a rock band with his brothers and had quite a fan base. When it was time to move on, Jayden became a lawyer to help people and keep a low profile. Alona Pavlenko is smart, a bit of sass and all about keep the task at hand to work with Jayden on this benefit concert strictly professional. Little did she know the Oliver family loves hard and forever.

After the Rein by JA Lafrance — this is all about standing up for yourself when you are put down by your own family and husband. Rein Brooks was totally heartbroken when her husband up and leaves her…leaving her feeling down, degraded and out. When Rein steps on Paddy Nickels foot by accident this is when the story takes off. Paddy is nothing like Rein’s ex, Mack. Paddy see’s all the good in Rein…..but at first doesnt know how to be what she needs in his life, except to hear her.

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this set of stories with a passion. The book had stories that really sprung to life even if it contained stories of the undead! This was a collection of stories that were right up my alley! Loved it!

I loved how each story was a true fight for survival, no matter which way they came. Each story had its own impact and resolution to see another day. I was hooked and intrigued all the way through. I really enjoyed the author, Courtney Konstantin, the story by this amazing author really stuck with me. And made me turn those pages to see how everything would turn out! As we all would think, in a world these stories are set in, tomorrow is jot promised, or even guaranteed for that matter. Loved this book!

The collection was a must read for sure and a collection I am proud to have in my own personal library to go back and enjoy whenever I wash. Thank you to these wonderful authors for creating such a spell binding collection of stories. This was a must read for sure, and I highly recommend!

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fantastic collection of stories! I know I have mentioned before that short stories are not normally my cup of tea so to speak, so when I come across one that manages to captivate and more importantly satisfy my love of reading I just have to shout it to the roof tops! Well this collection absolutely did that and so much more. It truly is a wonderful rollercoaster ride of emotions from start to finish with something for everyone. It contains such a varied collection of stories from some extremely talented authors. Some of the authors I have read before, such as the very talented C.A. King ( Clara’s story is truly amazing and I need more!) while some are completely new to me, and lets face it who doesn’t love a good creative mix of new and old. If stories of survival inspire and excite you then this collection is definitely for you.

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! What an intense and entertaining book. First, what a great cause! 100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. Second, these are some intense stories that are original, unpredictable and weirdly realistic (only because I’ve never experienced a zombie apocalypse). The stories show courage, braveness, faith and fearlessness in some big times of trouble. My favorite story was ‘ Babysitter of the Apocalypse.’ She was used to being single and became mother to 2 and really busted her butt to keep those children safe and get to where they needed.The action was intriguing and kept me sucked in like a Hoover cleaning house. I had to know what was going to happen. These stories are better than watching THE WALKING DEAD. I can let my let my imagination loose picturing them. I love this book. It is one of the best zombie apocalypse books I’ve read ever. Get out there, support the cause and get some great reading to boot.

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!
This is a great anthology of stories and with he proceeds going to a good cause, I appreciate all of the authors that have participated and all the work they put into giving readers something amazing.

The first Story I read is Clara’s Story by C.A. King. This story really broke my heart. I can imagine it is any parents worst nightmare to find out their child has been in a car accident. Where I can see how Clara’s husband was upset with them not spending time together anymore, I can’t say I wouldn’t have done the same thing. Wouldn’t any parent do whatever they could, and sacrifice whatever they had to be with, and try to save their child? The ending was very sweet and was very happy to see how Clara’s life turned out

The second story I read is Headliner by A.L. Morrow. This is a MM romance short story. Skye and Jet both have been through some things in life, and their meeting may be what the other is looking for. Skye has lost someone dear to him and Jet has been tossed around by his love interest, but neither can fight the spark that is developing between them. They are both so sweet and deserve each other, and all the happiness.

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin, DJ Cooper, Derek Shupert, T.L. Payne, Boyd Craven, Maira Dawn, Bruno Miller, David Simpson, L. Douglas Hogan, Millie Copper, Mark Tufo, Austin Chambers, D.A. Carey, AJ Newman, Heather Carson, Javan Bonds, Ray Wenck, Marcus Richardson, Kellee L. Greene

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100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.

For a limited time get 19 never seen before incredible apocalyptic and dystopian stories. Crafted by some of the most notable authors of the apocalypse. Inside find epic tales of courage and perseverance against insurmountable odds amid an apocalyptic world, as told by your favorite bestselling authors.

DJ Cooper, Boyd Craven, TL Payne, Mark Tufo, Millie Copper, L. Douglas Hogan, Maira Dawn, Derek Shupert, Javan Bonds, Bruno Miller, Ray Wenck, David Simpson, Austin Chambers, Heather Carson, AJ Newman, Courtney Konstantin, DA Carey, Marcus Richardson, Kellee L. Greene. 

For those who put their lives on the line every day to defend and protect; to show courage in the face of adversity every day. It is the universal theme of Courage and Perseverance that lead to victory and heroism. 

Each story in this collection seeks to highlight these traits of Courage and Perseverance against all adversity. What drives these people to rise up and push forward? How do they overcome and transcend fears and suffering to survive and become the hero the world needs? Who will bring hope and salvation to the people?

No matter if it is a catastrophic weather event or fire from the sky; the one thing these stories all have in common is an everyday hero who will make you laugh, cry, and think in these thrilling and heartwarming tales.

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Though born and raised in Northern California, Courtney spent the majority of her adult life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Now living in Oregon, life is slower and much less bright than Las Vegas. When she’s not lost in a flurry of writing, she enjoys hiking, reading (of course), travel (cruise obsessed), and quality time with her family. Courtney broke into publishing with her debut zombie apocalypse series, The Sundown Series.

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This anthology is filled with stories for anyone and everyone no matter the genre you like to read. I loved to see new to me authors along with authors I’ve come to love reading. C.A. King being one of those. Her story hit home as a mother myself and doing anything you can for your child no matter what.
The others in this anthology are all so great as well and I can’t pick another to pinpoint as they were great in their own ways.
Pick up your copy today and help support this anthology charity.

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Nina Maes

Claire’s Story C.A King
This story was full of despair and grief, effecting a whole community. A parents worst nightmare, feeling helplessly not being able to help. Tragic back to back, a woman’s worst nightmare. This strong mama, finds the strength and faith to hold on. Her life turns around and is able to find love again with not only her but also her daughter. Great story! Fast read, author draws you in and does not disappoint.Happy Hour by C. L Collier
Great romantic love story. This one is short and sweet, but has it all. Fast read and great characters. Would recommend for anyone looking for a happy ending. Love endures and wins every time.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claire’s Story C.A King
This story was full of despair and grief, effecting a whole community. A parents worst nightmare, feeling helplessly not being able to help. Tragic back to back, a woman’s worst nightmare. This strong mama, finds the strength and faith to hold on. Her life turns around and is able to find love again with not only her but also her daughter. Great story! Fast read, author draws you in and does not disappoint.

Happy Hour by C. L Collier
Great romantic love story. This one is short and sweet, but has it all. Fast read and great characters. Would recommend for anyone looking for a happy ending. Love endures and wins every time.

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful group of stories from different authors. All the stories are unique but they all have the same theme of triumphing over adversety and finding happiness after so much sadness. All the stories are beautiful but my favourite stories are Clara’s story by C A King and Finding Fate By Crystal St.Clair.

Clara’s Story is a very beautiful and emotional read. It involves a loving marriage and an accident which puts so much stress in the couple while causing Clara so much heartache and pain. I love Clara’s character and her determination to stay by her daughter side no matter what. As a parent myself I felt every heartbreaking moment but also the love and determination to help her daughter no matter what it costs her.
Will Clara’s marriage survive? Will she have a HEA with her husband and daughter or does fate have another plan for them?

Finding Fate.
Is a beautiful short story about a young girl who thinks she has her life ahead of her and plans for her future until she get some news that could potentially change her life. Since losing her mum to cancer Corinna has always been wary of her body. When she finds a mole she gets it checked out only to discover its cancer. Add to this news the stress of her best friend moving away and Corinna’s life seems to be going downhill. That is until a surprise romance starts with her friend Mason. How will he react when he finds out about her diagnosis? Will it be a HEA?

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great collection of stories by some great authors. There are some new authors and some of my favorite authors in this book. I enjoyed reading each story. Each one is unique and engaging. The characters are relatable and the author’s use of details brings each story to life. Each story is unique from each other but all are haunting stories that make you want more. There is something in here for everyone. This is such a great collection and for a great cause as well. I highly recommend this book.

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At first I picked this book up for 2 reasons – one the cause the book was supporting and, two, the fact that C.A. King had contributed to the anthology. Any book with her name on and I will buy no matter what. It was a bonus that I recognised a couple of the other names too.
I am so glad that those reasons pushed me into reading this collection because I was completely taken in by them. The C.A. King book is definitely up there as my favourite. I always have such an affinity for her work and this book was the perfect example as to why! But the other stories all definitely held their own. I liked that they were all different from each other. The issue with anthologies I tend to find is that the books start to merge into one after a while but that was not the case with this one. They each stood their ground and shone through the rest.
I love the fact that this collection is for such a worthy cause as well. For me, it gave such an emotional edge while reading it and I was drawn in all the more. This is a fantastic collection of stories and I would urge everyone to buy it today.

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Tanya Wall, August 2022

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book is an anthology that contains many stories by different authors. It isn’t my cup of tea usually. However, the fact that this was written specifically for the Ukraine and address the themes of survival and hope, I was able to give it a chance. You will find stories about persecution, loss, struggles. The endings of each show the positive outcomes. I could outline each story contained in this book, but will just choose a couple that I enjoyed.
1. Artem Dimitri and Elina (Saving His Own) – Artem left he Ukraine to study in America. Elina was not happy with the decision. When he returns, he is at the same hospital as her. It is a love story in the making!
2. (Happy Hour) – Mari is a middle school counselor just returned from a cancer diagnosis and treatment. The person hired, Mitch, to take over while she was gone, was hired to stay on as a second counselor. Mari finds Mitch very attractive. Is it appropriate that they act on their sparks? Will it cause issues or be happily ever after?
3. (The Shimmer) – Blindsided by the ex that packs up and leaves, Grace wonders what she did wrong to turn her husband away and moves back in with her parents. Two years later, she is still living there and learning to find a new view on life. How can she live in the moment and enjoy life’s simple pleasures? It is at this moment that her best friend made in elementary school walks into her life. Sawyer. Tragedy strikes – and Grace’s life is turned upside down again. Will Sawyer be there for her? Will it be enough to heal her heart or will her heart be broken again?

Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Christine Baranek

Together We Stand, Vol. 2Together We Stand, Vol. 2 by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Together We Stand
5*

This anthology is put together to help raise money for Ukraine. I have read many of the books. One thing I truly loved about this anthology is that it has something for everyone. Also, it introduced me to authors I haven’t heard of. I want to spotlight my two favorite stories in this anthology.
Clara’s Story Part Two by C.A. King was possibly my favorite story. It is very relatable as it tells the story of a mother who wants the best for her child, but her paranoia definitely gets in the way. She is well intentioned but this story is definitely a tear jerker. This story was full of endearing characters and I really truly enjoyed it.
Rock Star Lawyer by: Rose Bak was another amazing story. This one is a romance that takes on opposites attracting. What I love more about this is that it talks about a rockstar who puts on a concert to help the people of Ukraine. I love how timely this story is and that it gets to the heart of the reason the anthology was put together.
I cannot recommend this enough, especially since it is a great way to get multiple books by many authors.

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Angela Hayes

Together We Stand, Vol. 2Together We Stand, Vol. 2 by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Together We Stand, Vol. 2 is a charity Anthology where all proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to organizations providing relief to Ukraine. This is a collaboration by 19 talented authors who have each contributed a story- each one unique and individual to the author, but each using the same inspiration to create their tales- with the theme being survivor stories.
I enjoyed each author’s contribution, they were individual, while also complimenting each another, as well as the collection as a whole. This anthology has so many different takes on the theme- bringing us romance, women’s fiction, second chances, drama, danger, fantasy, mystery, adventure, myth, heartache, love, loss, hope, new beginnings, steam, the paranormal, emotion, tension, M/F, M/M, or F/F, and much more.
Some of the authors I am familiar with, while others are new to me, which is a real win-win situation for me as I knew I would love the stories from the authors whose work I am already familiar with, but it was also exciting to explore new horizons in the works of the other authors who are ‘new-to-me’, giving me the opportunity to get a taste of what they are capable of and the opportunity to find new authors to add to my TBR list.

The anthology contains:

Hidden Treasures By: M.A. Abraham
This is an intriguing fantasy with interesting characters who show strength in the face of adversity, and finding where you belong.

The Unknown Kings By: Skye Purington
This is a wonderful time travel romance and is the prelude to the new branch in the MacLomain saga- the new “Irish Roots” series. With magic, adventure, drama, heartache, prophecy, and good vs evil- this story has definitely whet my appetite for the rest of the MacLomain series.

After the Rein By: J.A. Lafrance
Rein Brooks life has been quite difficult, leaving her feeling lost and alone. Paddy Nickels might be the one person who is willing to have her back. Heartache, loss, connection, emotion, and finding love unexpectedly. A great addition to the collection.

Rock Star Lawyer (An Oliver Boys Rockstar Romance) By: Rose Bak
This is all about opposites attracting. Two hearts from different worlds find they have more in common than expected. A former Rockstar turned lawyer teams up with the daughter of refugees to organise a charity concert to raise money to support the Ukraine. With romance, steam, secrets, banter, drama, emotion, meddling family/family dynamics, secrets, and finding love unexpectedly made for a great read.

Clara’s Story: Part Two By: C.A. King
One of my favourites of the Anthology. This continues Clara’s story, bringing a character piece full of drama, angst, anxiety, doubts, and overcoming challenges. As expected from this talented author, the story was well-written, interesting, and emotional- made me feel for the character/s and invest in Clara’s Story. Well done.

Finding Fate (An Inspire Me Short Story) By: Crystal St. Clair
This is an emotional read. With a cancer diagnosis/battle, friendship, love, bonds, connection, determination, life, and some drama- made this a very connectable, relatable, believable, and inspiring read.

Teeth Are Bones (Blood & Ancient Scrolls Series) By: Raven Belasco
A paranormal fantasy with vampires, love, loss, history, drama, and more. The author has crafted a wonderfully original, well-researched story that incorporates clever, fictional world-building surrounding historical facts. Intriguing!

A Wife From the Homefront By: Jordan Leger
This is a short story that incorporates a lot of characters in such a short space. This is a military romance about military spouses and what it takes to watch your loved one be deployed. A story of emotion, tension, love, loneliness, and drama- with a dose of spice. It feels like it could be the prequel to a new series.

Surviving the Blast By: A.M Cosgrove
This is a very short story that packs quite a lot in such a small space. A military tale with action, adventure, a mission gone wrong, drama, and intrigue. Bo latest mission doesn’t feel right- and soon things don’t go according to plan. What happens makes for a bit of a gripping read.

Happy Hour By: C.L Collier
This contemporary romance is set in the “Discovering Us” series world- with recurring characters that bring some drama and emotion. Mari has just returned to work after a cancer battle and isn’t quite prepared for her attraction to her hunky new co-worker. What happens makes for a sweet read.

Headliner (Sometimes #1) By” A.L. Morrow
This is a short, standalone, M/M Rockstar romance- an enemies to lovers story about finding love unexpectedly. A sweet and steamy read.

Ensnared By: Emery LeeAnn & Zorha Redwolf Edwards
This is a M/M romance story. What would you be willing to do to find justice for your loved one? This is a father’s quest for justice and the cost involved. A darker story with triggers, love, loss, grief, redemption, challenges, and hope.

The Shimmer By: Tricia Daniels
“Ancient Natives believe that a hummingbird crossing your path means you’re on a journey, and by the end of your journey, you will develop the strength and courage to endure”… This is a contemporary second chance romance with challenges, change, emotion, drama, messages, family, past history, and interesting characters. A story with a message- “live in the moment and enjoy life’s simple pleasures”…

From Flames By: A.N. Waugh
This is a short insta-love, M/M firefighter romance about two broken souls and one fated rescue. With drama and some darker themes which made for an intriguing read.

Saving His Own By: Pandora Snow
A medical, second chance romance with emotion, challenges, drama, the weight of expectation, compromise, and sizzle. Will Artem and Elina get their second chance on love? Well worth the read to find out.

Twisted By: T.L. Mayhew
A sweet, steamy, western, small town, contemporary romance with enough chemistry, emotion, and drama to keep things interesting.

War Queen By: K.L. Fast & M.K. Moore
Cash has loved his Queen from the moment he met her. But Queen Renatta has a duty to her people. Can love overcome duty, responsibility, war, and challenges and find a way to bring these two together? A steamy romance with angst, drama, and sizzling chemistry. A very quick, easy, and engrossing read.

If you are looking for something a little different, has emotion, and has something that is sure to please everyone- then look no further, this is the book for you. Seventeen books for the price of one, now that’s a win-win situation for sure. Plus, your purchase will also support a very deserving cause. So, go ahead and grab yourself a copy, you are sure to enjoy it as much as I have!
Something here for everyone!
Happy Reading!

Thank you to all the contributing authors!!

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Amber Howard

Together We Stand, Vol. 2Together We Stand, Vol. 2 by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this anthology. So many different authors with different writing styles and different stories to tell in one place. Two of my favorites were Clara’s story part 2 by C.A. King and Headliner by A.L. Morrow.

Clara’s story part 2 was bittersweet. Clara suffered so much tragedy in her life. She still kept a smile on her face and an open heart. My heart broke for her when her daughter was hurt. That accident affected her whole life including her marriage. By the end of this short story Clara found peace and happiness.

Headliner was pretty good as well. Heartbroken Jet is trying to save his career by working with Skye the Grammy winning song writer who unbeknownst to Jet is also trying to heal a broken heart. Sparks fly, great music is made, and maybe some hearts start healing. This is a MM romance. With lots of steam.

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Sheri Schrader

Together We Stand, Vol. 2Together We Stand, Vol. 2 by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Together We Stand Vol. 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine is a collection of 18+ stories by various authors. Some are USA Today Bestsellers while others are new authors. I picked this up because I saw several authors I have read before and it has the added bonus of giving to charity to help those in Ukraine. I have only just started in on this book but have gotten a couple of the stories read. Each I have read is a wonderful story and I enjoy that each story is unique.
The first story I read is Clara’s Story by C.A. King. I have enjoyed many of her books and looked forward to digging into this story. The story is a quick read but definitely throws an emotional punch. How does a family, and especially the mother move on after a tragic accident? The characters were relatable which helped make this story so emotional.
The second story I read was Hidden Treasures by M.A. Abraham. This story is completely different from King’s. The story follows the Drakaina girls, protected by the Drakes. Every summer they go to private schooling that prepares them for living successfully in a world of humans and dragons. I really enjoyed the fantastical elements of this story and how the Drakes were explained. There was a lot of information for a shorter story but didn’t feel bogged down. I also enjoyed all of the characters and their interactions. This was a new author to me but I will look for more to read by them.

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Together We Stand, Vol. 2Together We Stand, Vol. 2 by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This charity anthology is not only for a good cause, but it’s full of wonderful stories, all of which are well worth a read. I literally ‘binge read’ this book and thoroughly enjoyed each story, although, the anthology as a whole definitely took me on an emotional rollercoaster. Each story is by a different author and each one is a different genre, so there is a story for everyone! The authors have written tales covering everything from horror and persecution, to loss, and unfair struggles, which all lead to either new lives, new perspectives, or new romances.

Having read all of the entertaining, enjoyable and engaging stories, it’s hard to pick out just one or two. However, C.A. King’s, story ‘ Clara’s Story’, did stand out, following a tragic accident, a mother has to come to terms with the aftermath, and the life changing effects it’s had on her daughter. The mother also gets a second chance at love. The plot had me hooked from the start and I felt engaged with the characters, and immersed in their world. I found the storyline both heartwarming and at times heartbreaking, and although it’s a fairly short story the characters stayed with me. ‘A Wife from the Homefront’, by, Jordan Leger, also stood out for me, the story focuses on a husband and wife, separated when the husband is deployed. In this story the wife is having to manage at home with their young daughter. The storyline is about having a spouse in the military and the sense of loss and loneliness that they can feel, and of course worry for the one deployed. The plot also shows how the other spouses all support one another, and how with a bit of imagination the couples can still have intimate moments even when they are apart, which does lead to some steamy scenes.

The underlying theme in this anthology for Ukraine, is survival and survivors. Each story has a very well deserved HEA, and I was left with a sense of hope, inspiration and positivity for the future at the end of the anthology.

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Together We Stand Volume 2: A Charity Anthology for Ukraine by C.A. King, JA Lafrance, Rose Bak, A.N. Waugh, AM Cosgrove, Crystal St. Clair, Sky Purington, A.L. Morrow, TL Mayhew, C.L. Collier, Jordan Leger, Zorha Redwolf Edwards, Emery LeeAnn, Pandora Snow, M.A. Abraham, Tricia Daniels, Raven Belasco, M.K. Moore, KL Fast, Illustrated by Mikki Noble – Review by Shelly Kittell

Together We Stand, Vol. 2Together We Stand, Vol. 2 by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was asked to review two stories from this wonderful anthology.

Hidden Treasures by M.A. Abraham:
A hidden treasure in this anthology, I found this story to be intriguing. Female Drakaina have been shipped to a secluded island for most of their young life to be trained in how to hide among the general population. Nonie, the main teacher, is an elderly Drakaina, wise and astute. She has several centuries of wisdom to share. I found the characters to be perfect role models of strong women. The 3 leading girls, daughters of Trank and Titiana Livingston, are strong and courageous, courtesy of their grandmother, Nonnie. They, along with the other girls, spend many years training, questioning and coming up with methods to help solve their own challenges on protecting other females from Drakes and Dragon Hunters. This is a fantastic story: strength, courage, overcoming adversity.

Clara’s Story by CA King:
This story is both a heartbreaking and beautiful story of survival. Clara experiences something no parent should ever experience. Her daughter is in a devastating accident and is the only survivor. The injuries will change Clara’s life and marriage forever. The story is well-written and developed because you can feel the powerful emotions in the story. Clara, her husband, and the doctor are all characters that are very relatable to. The plot line of the story goes with a glitch. The only thing I would fix is to have part 1. I did feel like I was missing the beginning of the story. However, as Part 2, this story will both rip your heart out and make you smile with happy tears. It’s beautiful and the author did a fantastic job.

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