Having loved Finding Forever
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Having loved Finding Forever, I loved this book even more.  Dobie has a wonderful way of sharing not only the wonderful stories, but a real insight into the minds of these beautiful animals.  Four-Legged Wisdom is certainly a great read, and one that I would recommend to all of my friends.  Thank you for sharing, Dobie..................awaiting your next book, not wishing to put you under pressure !!  xx
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Lost and Found by Shilpa Mudiganti
This is the third time that I am reading Shilpa's work and am so impressed yet again. This story of losing love and finding it again and memories of past mixed with the tingling new love along with Shilpa's lucid, engaging narration will ensure you can't keep the book down without finishing it.
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When you're young, you feel like you have the whole world at your fingertips. Nothing will stop you from chasing your dreams. The last thing you think is that one night everything you thought you had could be a distant memory.

Thats what happened to Crosby, an accident ripped apart his dreams and his life turned into a nightmare. He lost two friends, drove away all his other friends, and let the girl he loved get away.

But two years have past and now hes ready to let the past go and reach for his dream. Having her by his side is the only thing that hes ever dreamt about other than baseball. Now hes in a position to make it all come to true, as long as he can let the past go.

Ella was surprised to come face to face with her first, and only, love. She thought she had put the past in her rearview mirror, but seeing Crosby has brought all those old feelings back up.  Can she trust her heart to Crosby again?

The past may not always be pretty, but as long as you don't let it get you down, you can still have the future you always wanted.

I really loved this book more than I expected. I adore how Crosby sets his mind to something and doesnt let anything stand in his way. His inner demons still haunt him, but watching him finally opening up is endearing. The love is pure and everlasting. The connection thats between Ella and Crosby is stronger now after years of being apart.

I love Ellas quick wit, sweet smile, and loving heart. Shes everything Crosby needed to help heal his broken soul. I think shes stronger than she ever thought possible. With her charming personality, you really cant help but love her.

The cast of friends are priceless. Always there to lend a hand, a shoulder to cry on, and pep talk when needed. And I cant wait to see what happens next in this series.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for story about never giving up hope and reaching for new beginnings.
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My heart is full, right now. Full of emotion and satisfaction over having read this story that has evolved so beautifully from sexy fun to a wholesome emotional adventure. My calendar is complete. A whole year! And I'm going to miss it.

My beloved Wes and Mia have come full circle. He's dealing with this trauma in a much healthier way while Mia has another successful go at her new job filming segments for TV about what beauty is in people's lives. Their bond is deeply touching. Yet for Mia there's a huge hurdle to overcome that I was eagerly awaiting. And it's as devastating, surprising and human as I wanted it to be.

The feelings of family unity and Christmas cheer were strong and heartfelt. I loved every minute of it. There are also some harrowing moments for Mia and her sister. They were hard, realistic. I can't believe this year-long journey of life and love has come to an end, but it's been so fulfilling and intense that I can only wish it could start again.

First reviewed on Literaria http://sede-literaria.blogspot.com
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Camille Pagan has written another winner! I loved this book as much as Forever Is The Worst Long Time and Life and Other Near-Death Experiences!
Meet Maggie Halfmoon Harris, a 53-year old woman who has been just been told by her husband of almost 28 years that he is having an affair and no longer loves her. Follow Maggie as she learns to live by herself and love herself after having focused all her time, energy and love for her husband and two children.
This is a heartfelt story of finding love, losing love, new beginnings and learning to follow your heart.
I read an advanced copy of this book; all opinions are my own.
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The search for this new book was like a treasure hunt as i was looking into all corners of the internet trying to find what Richard Bach was up to next-certainly there was going to be a story...one that would fill in all the gaps that were out in the social media realms about his recovery and most importantly his insights into his near fatal accident of last year.  Well lo and behold found it here, with a little help from my friends, as a kindle and just gobbled it right up.  It was just perfect in all the ways i like to experience Richard Bach's work.  In this book the author recontes his experiences following the crash...both in hosiptal, and in his coma state, in which he encounters another consciousness where choices have to be made.  Throughout this journey from broken body, broken plane....and in his other consciousness perfect expressions in spirit of himsel,f he also meets up with Donald Shimoda (from Illusions), his beloved sheltie dog Lucky, and his most enduring flying lady friend Puff.  His journey throughout the book hops from in and out of these states of consciousness ultimately leading to his choice to return to space time not only to be with his steadfast, closest friend Sabryna who reinforces his affirmations of perfect expression, but also to rebuild Puff, his dear SeaRey amphibian plane so that Puff can experience life in space time with him again.  Overall the story ,for me, presents an affirmation of how we as spirits are perfect expressions.  This story  can inspire those who are looking for a richer and fuller life, and can lead to a better appreciation of our cycle in time and space experienced as life and death.
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I can't say enough about my discovery of the treasure,  Anna Quindlen. Her characters are vibrant, her writing exquisite. But, most of all, each page of this wonderful book exudes real life and a philosophy, a reason for living. Thank you, Anna Quindlen, sharing a piece of your world with me.
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So in love with this series.  I enjoy the history lessons along with the adventures of Katelyn and Nicholas.  I had the hardest time putting the book down and just wanted to keep reading to find out what will happen next.  I can actually feel their love for each other through centuries of time and feel their agony of not being able to be with each other.  I can't wait till their next adventure and praying they will once again find each other and in the end will be able to be with each other forever and grow old together.
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I had to read this when my friend suggested me with great excitement and happiness. I was skeptical about magical reads at first, but this has not made me to keep away my Kindle. Good to spend my time with such lovely magical filled adventure story. I am very much happy and thankful for my friend and author Bernice Fischer for the chance to read.
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I'd had this book in my Kindle for months. Got it one day while searching the free Kindle reads. I must admit I loved the cover way before I ever read the description of what the book was about. I tend to do that...yes I do tend to judge a book by it's cover. One day about two months ago I decided I would read this.
WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG?!! The Milestone Tapes is a lovely and touching story of a mother dying of cancer and whose love for her daughter will stop at nothing for always being there for her...even when she's gone. The thought of making these "tapes" so that Mia will never forget her and guide her through life is so sad yet comforting. No book has moved me this much in years. Trust me I'm not the most emotional person on the planet so that says alot.
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Every moment is filled with something interesting, whether it be secrets, hidden motives, mad Queens, or stolen kisses and crazy plots. This book took me to another world. As I read In the Time of Dragon Moon, the real world fell away and I was swept into Uma's world. I was hooked on this story by the second chapter. From then on, there wasn't a moment that my heart didn't hurt for Uma or cheer for her to succeed. I felt like I was walking in her shoes. I felt like I took her place in this book. Everything about In the Time of Dragon Moon just seemed magical. The descriptions were magical and the atmosphere this book seemed to emit was captivating. Not to mention the fact that dragons are very much a forefront in this book so you know I was going to go crazy over that.

  The trouble and hurt that Uma had to go through was heartbreaking to read, but it made everything feel more real. Her struggles kept me turning every page and as soon as I met Jackrun, I was even more determined to find out what would happen to Uma and him. I was instantly in love with Jackrun, not only because he came in riding a dragon, but because he is so kind to Uma, where others were not. He is another added interest to the story, that's for sure. I could not handle how perfect Uma and him are for each other. That ending had me fangirling over them, I'm telling you. I'm in love with their love, seriously.

  Another thing that I love about this book is that it features a lot of different places and castles. It gave me a feeling of recall as if I was there before. It made the book feel more real to me because Uma traveled and walked to a lot of places. Plus, it added to the adventure of the story. It seemed like every page turned we were going to experience someplace new and it was exciting. In the Time of Dragon Moon also made me feel so many things. This is one book that will seriously captivate you and transport you to that world. I can't talk about it enough because it is so amazing. Every beautifully written chapter had me engrossed more and more until I felt like I was in Uma's shoes. I think it's safe to say that this book is definitely a favorite of mine

  Honestly, I loved everything about this book. It had everything I needed or wanted in a book. It had dragons, of course, but it also had mystery, magic, adventure, and a slow burning romance that had my heart in knots. I loved how beautifully this book was written too. Every word sucked me into the story more and more, and by the end of the book I was aching to go back to that world or for the book to continue on. I also loved how this book had a balance of everything. There was not more adventure than there was romance or mystery. This book had the perfect combination of everything that makes a book great.
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Do you ever read those books that make you want to travel the world or wish you had a hidden talent to explore? That is exactly what I felt when I finished this book. THIS LOVE by Hilaria Alexander whisked me away and I have been bit by the wanderlust bug. I need a one way ticket to Amsterdam! This story was a beautiful tale of love, life, choices, and music. I loved how Hilaria was able to seamlessly weave those themes together to create a story that was captivating.
THIS LOVE features two musicians who fall in love and their choices. I loved reading books about people who are connected on a different level, one where a hobby or mutual love and respect comes into play. Ella and Lou have an instant connection through music that grows into something profound and life changing. Their relationship is lovely to watch unfold. I loved watching Ella learn to let her misgivings go and to embrace what they had for however long they might have it. Lou is enamored with Ella and watching him woo her is so sweet. Their love story seemed deeper because they had such a connection, one that was mixed with passion and love.
I appreciated that Ella is a strong heroine in this story, albeit sometimes a bit too headstrong. She is younger than Lou (not too crazy of an age gap) but she is independent and bright. Ella is a free spirit trying to find her purpose in life and leave the drama of the past in the past. I loved how she matures and grows into herself. She finds a passion that was long forgotten, but that passion has developed into something living and breathing in her soul. This story might be primarily a love story but watching Ella mature, make hard decisions, and fall in love with what she had to leave behind, well it makes the story that much more powerful.
Every person in this story is important. The secondary characters create a mismatch family for Lou and Ella, giving them the support, love, and stability they need. These many characters enhance the story, never taking center stage, but instead helping the main characters develop in their emotions, actions, and life. The interactions between the people we meet in the pages of this book are necessary and impact the main characters.
After reading this book, I feel the need to grab my passport, find an airline ticket, and leave for destinations unknown. This book will make you smile, cause you to hear the music around you, and inspire you to seek an adventure, both an inner journey and to a final destination. Dont miss this adventure of a book!
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Reading this book gave me that feeling you get when you discover an author new to yourself, and you just know instinctively that you are just going to love reading everything else they have, and will ever release in the future.

Straight onto book 2 for me :-)
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Talking to the dead is one thing but dreaming one who has pass would come back is another.  The struggles of missing the love of a lifetime and keeping on the straight and narrow to keep a job is something almost anyone can relate to.  These characters have their twists and live life their way.  The story of Saffron and Rhys was wonderfully written and I fell right into their world.  Now I can't give the characters up.
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It was a good read about travels and a journey to find their true passion.  I wish you all the best.  I recommend reading this journey for treasures and dreams come true.
Best wishes,
Diana
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No one can write a story about unrequited love --but not actual unrequited love-- like Melanie and Shawna. Meeting Nate and Eliza and visiting my favorite little town of Harper's Crossing was not disappointing. I think from the very moment we meet Eliza and Nate while in the same room, you kind of automatically root for them together. And although it is obvious that they will end up together because c'mon this is a Melanie Shawn novel we are reading and happy endings are a beautiful common occurrence, there's always the slight fear that this relationship might not work out.
Nate has been in love with Eliza since the second he laid eyes on her his freshman year of high school. Eliza has, also, been in love with Nate since the second she laid eyes on him her freshman year of high school. They were great friends until Eliza started dating Nate's twin brother and Nate being the genius that he is, graduated high school after his sophomore year, so that he wouldn't have to witness Eliza and his brother together over and over again, as a result he avoided getting his heart broken over and over and over again. But, Nate leaving Eliza behind meant also leaving his heart behind because even though it's 10 plus years later, there's never been anyone else for him but Eliza and vice versa. Eliza returning to Harper's Crossings only cements the fact that they are one another's soul mates and the journey to finding their way back to each other is one that I truly cherished reading. Their love is as pure as it was and they were the day they met one another. It also didn't hurt that I got to see my favorite fictional grandfather again, Grandpa J. Melanie and Shawna sure do know how to create the ultimate grandparents. But, once again Melanie and Shawna have restored my faith in true love, even if it is a fictional one.
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Bound and Teased is a deliciously passionate and deeply touching journey of learning about ourselves and what we truly need. Its a story of not being afraid to reach out to those who mean the most to us and ask questions all the while figuring out where our heart is leading us. Sometimes that comes in the form of a small push of curiosity while it could also take the form of a terrible life altering experience. No matter the catalyst, we should always be true to who we are and to those that we love more them life itself.

Katie Crane made a decision the night of her eighteenth birthday that she has regretted ever since. While she made the decision herself, it was based on lies and deception that she didn't see at first. Once the truth came to light, she knew she had to make things right again if at all possible. She sets out to recapture the life she should have been living the past eight years. There are so much time separating her from her heart that she fears she has forever lost her dreams and her home. If there is nothing else Katie learns from returning to her hometown is that when love and hope still live in our hearts absolutely anything is possible. What she fears the most is if she can still lay claim to the promise that she had before she ran away, or will she find that she isn't courageous enough to take hold of her dreams before they slip through her fingers once more?

I can easily relate to Katies reluctance to chase after her dreams when others in her life that she desperately wants to please are against it. As her elders, they would know better, right? No matter what they are not us, so they don't truly know what we need. I loved how she never really lost her dream. It was just put on hold waiting for her return, and I love her grandmothers complete acceptance of Katie. She didn't want to change her. She just wanted to see her happy, and she knew that her choice was making her happy and allowing her to grow into the woman she was always meant to become. Our future will find us, if we choose to turn around and embrace it with open arms. Love is never far away. It just a heartbeat away.

Marie Tuhart is a truly wonderful writer who knows how to write with deep passion and pure honesty. There is no deception in her story. Only truth and feelings and hope shine through each page. If you want to try a new author, I encourage you to check out her books. You won't be disappointed.