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Hi everyone My name is Victoria Zumbrum, 40 years old, married 14 years with 1 son. This is my very first blog. So bear with me. I have always wanted to have my own blog. I have always loved to read. I enjoy getting lost in a good book.
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Monday, October 21, 2024

Alan Brenham The Claire Deveraux Series Book Tour and Giveaway

 


What you can't hear can be deadly.

Every Silent Thing

The Claire Deveraux Series Book 1

By Alan Brenham

Genre: Crime Fiction

Shy and deaf, twenty-three-year-old Claire Deveraux has worked hard to land her dream job as a foreign service officer at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. Yet her idyllic life is shattered when she finds a woman lying on the restroom floor dying from a gunshot wound. The dying woman utters three words to Claire and conceals a thumb drive in Claire’s pocket. The items are keys to the location of proceeds from a bank robbery. The killer, certain Claire now has sole possession of those items, must find her, recover the code words and the drive, then kill her before she can solve the puzzle and recover the money. Knowing he is determined to find and kill her, Claire must do whatever she can to keep her heart beating.

 

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Never Say a Word

The Claire Deveraux Series Book 2 


A political storm erupts when Claire Deveraux, a deaf employee of the U.S. Embassy in France, is abducted at a conference in Rome. The kidnapper, Franco Lazzari, is a wealthy pharmacist who has been scouring Italy for the perfect wife. Unable to hear, and with time against her, Claire must use all of her wits to escape Lazzari’s remote home in the Italian countryside. Yet neither Claire nor the police know the actual danger she is in. Lazzari is in league with a senior official at the U.S. embassy—a man who is willing to leverage all of his clout to stop Claire being found.

 

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Breaking Silence

The Claire Deveraux Series Book 3

Silence is like trust: easily broken.

The first time Claire and Megan Deveraux receive a cryptic text from the anonymous “AMZ”, they decide it’s a sophisticated scam. But when further evidence of a long-lost sibling starts to add up, Claire begins to wonder whether there is merit to AMZ’s wild claims...or just photoshop and dumb luck?

As the sisters weigh up the risks of pursuing a ruthless blackmailer’s trail, another victim is scrambling to keep his secret safe, whatever the cost. Because no amount of money can make a man bulletproof...

From the streets of Paris to Texan suburbia, Breaking Silence cracks open a nail-biting mystery that spans decades — and the globe.

 

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Alan Brenham is the pen name of Alan Behr. He worked as a Texas law enforcement officer for over twenty years and as a criminal prosecutor and later criminal defense attorney for over twenty-five years. Today he lives in Texas with his wife, Lillian, where he's working on his eleventh novel.

His first crime novel, Price of Justice, won several awards including best in police/crime fiction. It also became a top 100 international bestseller. A second novel, Cornered, was released on July 13, 2014. Rampage, a sequel to Price of Justice, was released on July 4, 2015. His fourth book, Game Piece, was released in October 2018. A fifth novel, Hidden Intentions, was released on December 3, 2020. His sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth novels have now been published.

 

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Heather Kreke The Revolution Series Book Tour and Giveaway

 


World War III has erupted on American soil. 

Seventeen-year-old Jadzia’s life will never be the same again.


Path of Redemption

The Revolution Series Book 2

by Heather Kreke

Genre: YA Christian Dystopian


In the last year, Jadzia Mills has survived war, the death of her best friend, being almost beaten to death, and a cross-country journey to reunite with her family.


Now she’s being hunted by the military she abandoned. When almost captured, she faces a choice: continue to run or surrender and face a court-martial with an unknown sentence. To protect her family, she surrenders and is sentenced to a long prison term.


In prison she must face vicious inmates, brutal guards, and unending hours of loneliness, all while dealing with the horrors of her past.


Thanks to a favor from a sympathetic sergeant, Jadzia is released early. But the world she knew has changed. A divide between believers and nonbelievers is forming, and she must choose where she belongs.
With her family. Or the boy she loves?

 

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Path of Totality

The Revolution Series Book 1 


2023 Selah Award Winner in First Novel
2023 Selah Award Finalist in YA Fiction


World War III has erupted on American soil. Seventeen-year-old Jadzia’s life will never be the same again.

As a mandatory draft takes effect, Jadzia finds herself on the front lines of the war, torn apart from her family. But when her best friend is killed, Jadzia is desperate to find her way back to them. She abandons her platoon and sets out on her own.

Jadzia must navigate a dangerous cross-country journey, facing betrayal, violence, and the constant threat of death. Along the way, she meets Ryker–the son of a faith leader whose places of worship have been attacked. Despite the chaos, Jadzia finds refuge and friendship among Ryker’s unlikely group of individuals … even though their faith is a little old-fashioned. And Ryker's insistence on helping her doesn't make it easier for Jadzia to resist her growing feelings toward him.

But the military is determined to capture Jadzia and all outlaws. When survival seems impossible, will sacrifice be their only route to freedom?

This action-packed YA dystopian novel is perfect for fans of The Out of Time Series and The Gifting Series.

 

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Heather Kreke is passionate about showing teens and young adults they can find hope in God’s plan for their lives—even through the darkest times. Her debut novel Path of Totality won first place in the 2023 Selah awards in the First Novel category.

She is the Blog Manager for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, Coordinator for the Blue Ridge Readers Connection, and a writing coach. In her spare time, she teaches writing classes, writes numerous blogs, and has completed coursework through the former Christian Writers Guild. Married since 2004, Heather has three daughters.

 

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Darkest Delights by K.M. Jenkins and Ben Merical Book Tour and Giveaway

 



Don’t trust what lies within…

They don’t forgive, They destroy


Darkest Delights

by K.M Jenkins and Ben Merical

Genre: YA Horror, Dark Fantasy

 


Welcome to Medge Pond, a town where mischievous children go missing beyond the forest border. Something evil lurks within the forest, and those who enter are never seen again.

There are two rules you must follow: Do NOT enter the forest and never touch the berries. Ever.

If you break them, beware—not even your screams will save you.

 

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Ben and Katie tied the knot in September 2024 but not before putting pen to paper. Together they crafted their first horror story together titled: “Darkest Delights,” back in 2022. The loved stories like Goosebumps growing up and decided to create their own campfire story that would leave a little fright for the younger readers to enjoy. They plan to work on more in the future. Make sure to subscribe to K.M. Jenkins’ newsletter to get updates on books when they hit the stores: https://www.subscribepage.com/author_km_jenkins

 

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Review of Parker by Katy Regnery

New York Times bestselling author Katy Regnery is back with an addictive six-book series featuring the Stewarts of Skagway! 

 Parker Stewart’s brother has been best friends with Quinn Morgan for as long as she can remember, which is approximately how long he’s been a thorn in her side. From teasing her when they were kids to ruining her shot at dating the hottest guy in middle school, Quinn has done everything possible to make Parker hate his guts. But underneath his gruff exterior, Quinn’s always had a soft spot for sharp, pretty Parker, and smarted from her total lack of interest in him. When Parker and Quinn find themselves in Vegas for a long weekend, will these dyed-in-the-wool enemies find a pathway to friendship? (Or something more?) 

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… unless it follows these two back to Skagway! ***** 

 THE STEWARTS OF SKAGWAY 

Six siblings. 
Six love stories. 
The Stewarts of Skagway. 

 A small but mighty outpost on the very edge of the Alaskan wilderness, Skagway has been a favorite stop for prospectors, adventurers, and cruisers for over a hundred years. It’s also the home of the midnight sun, grizzly bears and the six Stewart siblings who are about to spend 2024 falling in love! Meet the sexy, sharp-witted, fun-loving Stewarts of Skagway – Tanner, Harper, Hunter, Sawyer, Parker and Reeve – who have no idea how much their lives are about to change as they each find their very own happily-ever-after. 

Book #1: Tanner (Jan 2024) 
Book #2: Harper (Mar 2024)
Book #3: Hunter (May 2024) 
Book #4: Sawyer (Aug 2024) 
Book #5: Parker (Oct 2024) 
Book #6: Reeve (Dec 2024)

MY REVIEW:

PARKER IS BOOK #5 IN THE STEWARTS OF SKAGWAY SERIES AND IS ANOTHER ENJOYABLE READ IN THIS SERIES. PARKER IS THE FOURTH CHILD IN THE STEWART FAMILY. I LOVE THE FAMILY DYNAMICS AND CLOSENESS OF THE STEWART FAMILY. THE SETTING OF ALASKA IS BEAUTIFUL AND THE FAMILY BUSINESS IS VERY INTERESTING AND AMAZINGING. THE STEWART FAMILY LOVE AND ENJOY OPERATING THEIR FAMILY BUSINESS. 

QUINN IS BEST FRIENDS WITH PARKER'S YOUNGER BROTHER, SAWYER. AS LONG AS PARKER CAN REMEMBER, QUINN HAS BEEN IN HER LIFE ATTENDING FAMILY GATHERINGS AND EVENTS. QUINN AND HER BROTHER WOULD CONSTANTLY TEASE AND PICK ON PARKER WHICH MADE HER DISLIKE HIM EVEN MORE. QUINN HAS BEEN IN LOVE WITH PARKER SINCE THEY WERE YOUNGER BUT KNEW SHE WOULD NEVER LOVE HIM LIKE HE LOVED HER. SO QUINN WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO GET PARKER TO NOTICE HIM AND PAY ATTENTION TO HIM. WHEN PARKER AND QUINN ATTEND A TRAVEL CONVENTION IN VEGAS, THEY ARE ABLE TO FINALLY REALLY TALK FOR THE FIRST TIME. AFTER THAT CONVERSATION, EVERYTHING CHANGES BETWEEN QUINN AND PARKER AND THEY START DEVELOPING A CONNECTION AND FEELINGS BUT WILL IT LEAD TO LOVE FOR PARKER AND QUINN? 

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND READING THIS EXCELLENT SERIES. YOU WILL LOVE THE STEWARTS OF SKAGWAY AS MUCH AS I DO. 4 STARS

Katy Regnery New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katy Regnery has a heart for smart romance featuring strong women and decent men. Exclusively self-published, Katy claims authorship of over 50 titles, including three RITA® finalists. Translated into French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Turkish, Katy has sold over 1.8 million books worldwide. Pen names: Katy Regnery (Contemporary Romance) Callie Henry (YA Romance) Check out Katy’s Website: http://www.katyregnery.com Sign up for Katy’s newsletter today: https://tinyurl.com/4r6awnr2

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Sherrill Joseph Upas Street Shocking Specter Book Tour and Giveaway

 


Do you dare enter Dr. Frankenstein’s la-BOR-uh-tree? 


Upas Street: Shocking Specter

The Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries Book 6

by Sherrill Joseph

Genre: Middle Grade Paranormal Mystery



Do you dare enter Dr. Frankenstein’s la-BOR-uh-tree? 

 A fearless quartet of teen sleuths, the Botanic Hill detectives, travel to Llanfair, a fictitious Welsh village in present-day California, to solve the mystery of the Shocking Specter.

The green-glowing apparition reportedly roams the countryside, setting fire to buildings and meadows during the new moon. The occurrences began shortly after a motion picture stagehand Scotty Roberts’s accidental death by electrocution in this case inspired by the filming of Universal Pictures 1931 classic horror movie Frankenstein.

Supernatural?

Coincidence?

Or is criminal activity at work?

And why, nearly a century later, has the Shocking Specter returned?

 

Readers will enjoy learning about real-life horror film star Boris Karloff, Frankenstein author Mary Shelley, other key players in the movie’s production, and some early Hollywood cinematic history. Our fabulous four might need to kick some monsters to the curb to solve this challenging mystery!

 For ages 9 to 14. Adults like this series, too! My present-day Middle-Grade mysteries have a twist of history, this time, harking to the filming of 1931's Universal Pictures classic horror movie Frankenstein. It is not within the Young-Adult genre that serves ages 14 to 18. 

  

What readers are saying:

 “Follow our detectives to the fictitious Welsh settlement of Llanfair, California, as they chase a green-glowing specter and get caught up in a riveting mystery that will introduce young readers to the magic of old Hollywood horror movies. Kids will stay intrigued from start to finish.”

--KIMBERLEY KRAMER, Literacy Specialist, Saint Katharine Drexel Academy, San Diego, CA

  

“I loved this book and could not put it down! I loved learning about the Hollywood monsters from the old-time days and meeting the people of Llanfair. You will not be sad that you chose this book to read.”

--SOPHIA O., age 10, San Diego, CA

  

“As a professor of History of Film and Monster and Character Makeup Design, I was intrigued from the first page of this book! The Golden Age of Hollywood is brought to life in the eyes of the young protagonists through their exploration of Universal Studios’ Frankenstein franchise. Joseph not only captured my attention with the charm and intelligence of her four detectives but had me searching for clues and secret messages (Easter eggs) to unravel this horror-movie-inspired mystery. Joseph includes facts about Boris Karloff that I did not know, which delighted me to no end. Jack Pierce may have never received an Oscar for his iconic makeup designs, but he gets a wonderful tribute through this exciting story. A must-read for mystery lovers and film buffs of all ages.”

--SHARON LYNN, award-winning author of A Cotswold Crimes Mystery series; aka SHARON BOLMAN, Senior Professor of Digital Video and General Education, University of Advancing Technology, Tempe, AZ

  

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Sherrill Joseph was a shy kid whose BFF was Nancy Drew. From her, the author learned to seek adventures, be kind and fair, help others everywhere, and become a mystery author someday.

Convinced early on that she was an architect in a former life, Sherrill was receptive to the magic of her Southern California neighborhood’s historic houses. To this day, she dramatizes those old “castles,” filling them with mysteries, staircases, a ghost or two, and exaggerated occurrences.

The author graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude from San Diego State University. Once retired in 2013 after teaching kids for thirty-five years in the San Diego public schools, the inner child in Sherrill created the multi award-winning Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries series so her grandkids and all kids can gallop with her and her four forever-thirteen-year-old sleuths in their standalone cases after clues to nab the bad guys.

  

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A. Riebold Obsidian Dreams Book Tour and Giveaway

 


What is your deepest desire?


Obsidian Dreams

by A. Riebold

Genre: Dark Romance 


Zara Whitaker is a 34-year-old graphic designer who seems to have everything going for her-on paper. But in reality, Zara is bored. She's tired of enduring the same dates with different men, men who leave her feeling unsatisfied both in and out of the bedroom. The endless cycle of self-centered partners and unfulfilled desires has left her in a state of perpetual sexual frustration.

Desperate for change, Zara confides in her best friend, Lena, who recently married and is basking in newlywed bliss. Lena hands her a simple business card with the name Obsidian Dreams on it, promising Zara that it's the answer to all her problems. Zara can't help but be skeptical-it sounds too good to be true.

But when she reaches out to Blade, the enigmatic and mysterious owner of Obsidian Dreams, Zara discovers someone who not only understands her but is eager to help her explore her deepest desires. That is, if she can figure out what those desires truly are...

Blade, on the other hand, is bored with the routine requests from his clients at Obsidian Dreams. He's been longing for someone who can push his boundaries, someone who can reignite the passion he's been missing. When he's contacted by 'Red'-Zara's chosen alias-he's convinced he's finally found the right person. With the help of his best friends, Raven and Shadow, the three of them set out to create an experience for Zara that she will never forget.

 

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A.Riebold is a 30-something year old stay at home mom of boys turned Indie Romance Author.

A lover of romance, she has a unique writing style for over the age of 18 books.

 

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The Red Fox Ran by December Knight Book Tour and Giveaway

 


"Have you even told them what you are or where you came from? 

What exactly is expected of you?"

 

The Red Fox Ran

by December Knight

Genre: Speculative Christian Fiction


"Have you even told them what you are or where you came from? What exactly is expected of you?"

Living a double life isn’t easy. Don’t smile too wide, be careful others might see. Don’t show your other side. Forget where you came from. Forget what they did to you… what they made you. It’s a terrible and often terrifying balancing act to pretend to be what you’re not. Rejecting himself for what he wanted most Bay Haven found himself enticed into an average life attending a traditional high school, developing ordinary friendships, pretending all the while to be what he isn’t… normal.


But as time passes and the frayed edges of who he really is begins to attract unwanted attention, Bay has no other option then to face what is ahead of him and answer the brutal call of what seems to be his cursed bloodline, facing the illusion created by those in the white towers and decide if he really is what They want him to believe he is. In doing so he might lose everything he has struggled so hard to get and took for granted all in one fail swoop.

  

An endearing tale of love, family, and companionship – Kirkus Reviews

 Completely absorbing from beginning to end, this is a superb book, ideal, but not only, for a young adult audience. It is a firm five-star read. – Book Viral Reviews

 The Red Fox Ran is a sublime work of fiction with strong themes, a captivating plot, and strong characters that are relatable to the point that I felt I was fighting their battles alongside them.

 – Reader’s Favorite

  

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December Knight strives to share her imagination and Christian faith through her creative writing from an honest, real-life perspective, developing relatable deep characters, and vivid, complex storylines with controversial themes. She is a proud alumna of Liberty University graduating with a BS in Multidisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Creative Writing, History, and Theology.

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