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The Authorpreneur Yellowpages by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The Authorpreneur YellowpagesThe Authorpreneur Yellowpages by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot begin to say enough good things about this book! It is an invaluable resource for anyone who is looking for book and publishing services. Each page is packed with information and includes information for cover designers, editor services, book marketing services, beta reader services, author support services, and so very much more.

The author has included not only contact information but also costs associated for the services she lists. The book is laid out in an easy-to-read format and can easily be read in one sitting. It is a quick read, yet it is jam packed with information. This is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to make their dreams of publishing a book become a reality! I highly recommend this book!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aubrianne has recently wed Lord Roger in a marriage arranged by her parents. She knows little about this man but feels that in time that she can grow to love him. Aubrianne is determined to make the most of their marriage and be a good wife. However, married life turns out to be anything but bliss and Lord Roger only has coldness in his heart. He turns out to be cruel and is violent not only towards his wife but to his servants and help as well.

Aubrianne is a fighter, and she is determined to not allow Lord Roger to break her. Along with a small group of servants, who have become her closest friends, they set out to find out why Lord Roger is frequently gone for weeks at a time. They suspect treachery and want to stop it before they become implicated in his treacherous acts.

Unbeknownst to them Lord Roger is being investigated by the Royal Guard of Aurelia. Larkin, a member of the Royal Guard, met Aubrianne by chance years earlier and has not been able to stop thinking about her. He is eager to set out on new adventures and investigate the dealings of Lord Roger and see Aubrianne again. However, if she is implicated in Lord Roger’s treacherous acts she will be faced with the same punishment as Lord Roger. Death will the punishment for all those involved.

This book was beautifully written, and it was easy to become immersed in the story as it unfolded. You could feel yourself being swept back in time and see yourself in each scene. You could feel yourself bounce along on the back of the horse and hear the clip clopping of the horse’s hooves as they traveled along on the roads through ancient forests. You could feel the pain Lord Roger inflicted on Aubrianne and doled out to his servants. The characters, whether you loved them or hated them, were wonderful. Aubrianne is a woman to be admired for her strength and courage to get through the horrific abuse that she endured. Lord Roger is a cruel, cold, and heartless man that deserved to receive the same treatment that he dished out so easily to others. Larkin was kind, sweet, and patient and easy to find yourself drawn to. Wild Lavender is a historical romance that is packed full of action, suspense, mystery, intrigue, murder, and romance. A must read!

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Apocalypse (Guardians Book II)Apocalypse by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Apocalypse is Book 2 of the Guardians of the Garden series. In the follow-up to book one, the Apocalypse has started and the Edenians are wrapped up in the middle of it. They find that they must now fight to save thousands of years’ worth of secrets.

The Joneses have a dastardly plan for Edenia and for Miriam. Seth’s sister Lillian is sick, and he is determined to try to save her life. In doing so he strikes a bargain with the Joneses to give them Miriam. In exchange they will let him take his sister to get the medical care that she so desperately needs.

Miriam is smitten with Seth and hopes that he feels the same about her. She falls for his charm, never suspecting that he has other plans for her and that his true intention is to give her up to the Joneses. Seth has also developed feelings for Miriam but chooses to push them down and put them to the side because he feels that the greater good is in saving his sister’s life. He doesn’t like the thought of having to exchange one life for the other, but he loves his sister Lillian dearly and will do anything to save her life. Although Seth finds Miriam to be one that he feels he can sacrifice for the life of his sister, his decision does not come easily. He is wracked with guilt afterwards and regrets his decision when he learns that the plan for Miriam is far more sinister than he was told.

As a nature lover I found Edenia and guardians protecting a secret world to be a fascinating concept. This book had a complex network of characters that all weave their way in and out of the story making it a fascinating read. All characters played a vital part as they did their best to not only save their own lives but to protect the Tree of Life from the mortals. Miriam and Seth play a very integral role in the entire story. They have a unique relationship, and both have feelings for the other. I found Miriam’s courage and strength to be quite admirable as she fought to not only survive, but to fit in. Seth is someone that you want to hate because of his plot to give Miriam up to the Joneses, but you quickly realize there is more to it and his intentions were good. You find yourself equally rooting for both him and Miriam as you read to see what will become of them, as well as Edenia.

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