Book Review: Love's True Second Chance by Jeff Dawson

Normally, most of the books I read for review are genre fiction, but when I had the chance to read a memoir about a second chance at love, I couldn’t pass it up.

Jeff Dawson’s Love’s True Second Chance is a poignant glimpse at love and redemption. The author’s conversational style sweeps you into the story from the first moments. Dawson’s anecdotes about the time spent with his high school sweetheart are heartwarming. If you are a fan of real-life love stories, I recommend adding Love’s True Second Chance to your reading list.  

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From the Author:

After Debbie passed, I asked her girls if they would like for me to chronicle the short time their mom and I spent together. In thirty years, the total time was twenty-five months. But it was an amazing twenty-five months. They agreed to the idea. They thought it would be a wonderful tribute to their mom and they might even learn a few stories about her. And learn they did.

I'll admit, it was tough reconstructing our years in high school. Everything was going well until I went off to college. Our relationship went downhill rapidly. Despite not being very happy, no, really pissed off, I never could forget her. 

One of the most important lessons I learned when we reunited was, we were brought together when we needed each other the most. I will always cherish and remember the short time we were allowed to share each others lives. 

 

 

 

Book Review: The Dragon Legacy by Jane Hunt

The Dragon Legacy by Jane Hunt is an atmospheric work of art. Each descriptive turn of phrase leaves the read feeling as though they are part of the unfolding story and also leaves them breathless for more. The story is fashioned as a masque, a tale that reveals an inner truth.

The paranormal cast of characters is well developed by Ms. Hunt. Each detail is striking from her description of Fleur’s initial attraction to Lukas to things like the way Lukas’ hair looked, “its remarkable black color, reminiscent of an exotic bird or reptile with highlights of metallic turquoise and blue woven through it.” The attraction between Fleur and Lukas is so intense, so palpable it makes it difficult to put this book done. Ms. Hunt also does a wonderful job with the characterization of Xavier, the story’s villain. His two-sided nature is testament to Ms. Hunt’s writing skills as she showcases something we see in real life, the two natures people can have and how easy it is for them to hide certain aspects of themselves.

The story moves along at a fast past, keeping the reader guessing at each turn. This page turner of a paranormal romance with its twist, beautiful imagery, hot scenes, and a great ending makes for a terrific read. I can’t wait to read more of Ms. Hunt’s books.


I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

 

More about the author:

 

Author Bio: As a child I had a complete stable of make believe horses and my imagination remains as vivid. Now it creates characters and scenarios which provide the inspiration for my stories.

I am so excited to finally have career as a writer. My love affair with the written word started as a teenager. I secretly dreamed of writing the romantic novels I loved to read. Life had other plans for me. Marriage at twenty-one whilst still at university launched me into a career in health service management. I often thought about writing in my spare time but my career and two wonderful children kept me occupied 24/7.  Illness forced an abrupt end to my career. Always the optimist I seized the opportunity to write full time in 2012.

 

The Dragon Legacy is my first published novel and I am excited to be sharing it with a wider audience.

When I'm not writing I enjoy reading, book reviewing, social media and walking in the countryside. Passionate about animal welfare.

The Dragon Legacy -- 20 December 2013

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Review: The Biscuit Witch by Deborah Smith

Deborah Smith has a rare talent as a story teller: one that can bring any character to life and make the reader feel they know that character personally. She is able to connect with all types of personalities and make the character real.

She's done it again in The Biscuit Witch. Her characters are real, flawed, funny, and very human. Ms. Smith draws the reader in without the reader even realizing how caught up she is until it's time to put the book down and she doesn't want to. Plus, I suspect after read this book, there will be many people wanting to be a biscuit witch...I know I do!


Set in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, this books introduces us to Tal and Eve, mother and daughter, heroes in their own right, and the events in our lives that can set in motion a series of moments that spin out of control until we learn from deep within ourselves how to put our lives back on the track they should have been on all along.

Food, love, family, guns, good and evil, fun animals, healing spirits, and biscuits. Sit down at the table for a bit to walk through the pages of the Biscuit Witch. You'll find yourself charmed, bewitched, and anxiously awaiting the next book in the series.