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Walking: Weight Loss Motivation: Lose Weight, Burn Fat & Increase Metabolism (Walking, Walking to Lose Weight, Walking For Weight Loss, Workout Plan, Burn Fat, Lose Weight)Walking: Weight Loss Motivation: Lose Weight, Burn Fat & Increase Metabolism by April Stride

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As Spring showers and breezes swirl their way into our lives, I am getting excited about getting outside and back on the walks that I took when I first got to this town. With no car and no door-to-door mail, walking is necessary. But during the colder parts of the Winter, when my fibro reared its ugly head my walks faded into the background. And I am in no way ready for 5-mile round trips. So I thought this book would be a good place for inspiration.

It was. It was a quick read. It was clearly written with motivation blooming from every page. It didn’t assume that the reader was either physically fit or couch potato. It covered a comprehensive, step-by-step method to get everyone out and walking, whether for pleasure or extreme sports (marathons).

What was missing and what I was hoping to find were illustrations of stretches and other exercises for warm-ups and cool-downs. The author did include verbal instructions, but I needed to see. I’m a visual learner and, well, a picture is worth a thousand –well, you know the saying.

I plan to keep this book downloaded on my devices so that I can refer back quickly as I get back into the routine.

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The Father HuntThe Father Hunt by Becca J. Campbell

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Disclosure: I was given this ARC by the author for an honest review.

This is the latest in the Flawed series. The difference here, is there are no gifts that I can see no talents, no extra sensory flaws. Just a young teen trying to figure out who his father is.

As a character development process, this book is really interesting. I really like the main character. I like the part of the story that he figures out. I love that he’s a writer. But he’s just your average 15-year-old. I am curious to see how he really fits within this flawed system. It is a problem for me in this whole series that I can’t figure out who has history within the series and who is done what before. And maybe there’s a purpose for that. Maybe we’ll figure that out in the few books from now. And that history doesn’t seem to matter within this book it stands alone quite well, a short story of a boy trying to find his father.

So I guess, this book makes me even more curious to see what’s coming up.

Thank you, Rebecca J. Campbell, for letting me read your wonderful book.

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Wild Shores (First Responders, #5)Wild Shores by Radclyffe

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Disclosure: I was lucky to receive this Kindle book for free from NetGalley.com for an honest review. Thank you.

Yes, thank you. Radclyffe’s books have been on my wishlist of books for a long, long time. I have heard many good things about her writing. What has stopped me is the price. Most of her books are way above my budget for books.

What I liked best about this book is what I like best about any book: I felt educated. Okay, I’m into taking ecological steps, and anti-oil, and want to take aggressive steps to become self-sufficient on clean renewable energy. And if you are able to include preserving wildlife I’m in hook, line, and sinker. Okay, not the best way to say that. Let’s leave that metaphor for just, I loved it. Could there had been more on these two subjects? Maybe but we have to remember that it was about these two people who met and fell madly for each other.

Which brings up the romance. If you read a lot of my reviews, you know I am not a romance fan. Mostly I hate the angsty stuff about does he/she love me will they think I’m stupid, how can I live without him/her. Ugh! But I think Radclyffe did a nice job on this though it felt a little formulaic. Then there is the erotic nature of a love story. This one went there a little but not enough to get icky. I knew going in this is a lesbian book but as with other Radclyffe’s books that IS the theme. And she handles her characters with love and respect. Each character very well developed as was the story line. It kept me reading. I didn’t want to quit until I knew I’d reached that solid ending. And I came away wanting to see the relationship growing. What could happen next? I don’t know if there is a sequel in the works. It isn’t needed. Just wanted.

Thanks, again, for letting me read this book.

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Crochet Stitches: Pink Hippie Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern (Crochet Stitches for Beginner Book 1)Crochet Stitches: Pink Hippie Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern by Cheryl Lyles

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This looks like a cute pattern. That’s all it is. One pattern. If I were making caps for everyday people, I might make this, But since I am looking for caps for the Hugger Hat Project (caps for cancer victims or homeless or just those who need to keep their heads warm) I find this too full of holes. Even though it is cute. It isn’t practical for my needs. Maybe for later.

The pattern looks easy enough. The “book” was free but is now $.99. The cover picture is the only one but it does give you an idea as to what you are making.

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Elphie and Dad go on an Epic adventure (Elphie's books Book 1)Elphie and Dad go on an Epic adventure by Hagit R. Oron

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A few days ago I got an email from the author, Hagit R. Oron, asking if I would read and review her children’s book. I replied I would love to, especially since the last two books I was reading were a bit overwhelming on the emotional scale of things. I needed something light to break up the heavy.

So tonight I read this little gem. It was very well done. I loved the pictures of the daddy elephant and his son, Elphie. I loved how the author suggests that parents make an adventure out of mundane trips like going to the store. I love the other parental tip about not getting hung up on the cell phone while out on said adventure. I loved how the child was able to set up the adventure he wanted to have. And how they ended with everyone having had a good time all around. Well done!

Thank you, Hagit R. Oron, for gifting this book to me and letting me in on the adventure.

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Even You: A novelEven You: A novel by Marilyn Oser

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Disclaimer: I was given this book for an honest review by NetGalley.com.

Warning: There are trigger issues in this book as my tags suggest, this book has sexual abuse, incest, grief that if you’re not ready for them this book may not be for you. And though the two main characters are in a lesbian relationship that doesn’t play much of a part. It is more about getting over the death of a loved one.

All of the above said I think this was a very interesting book. I like the tool the author used of the journals of the lost partner. These journals were of the time when the lost partner was a young girl in the 1940s. The widowed person left behind is dealing with this in 1995 I think it was in Oklahoma at the time when McVeigh did his dastardly deed. The evils of the present (1995) play against the bigotries and misogyny of the 1940s. And against all of that is the bereavement and depression the main character must contain.

I don’t think I’m doing this book justice. There is a lot here, a lot of story. I like the main character, but my sympathies/empathies hurt for her. Through the journal, I learned to like the partner. We don’t learn a lot about her as an adult but if the main character loves her than we do too.

This book would be good for a younger generation who didn’t live through the 40s who might not remember the 90s. Especially in the South. It is history made personal.

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this book. Thank you, Marilyn Oser for writing a very touching book. Warnings aside, I recommend this book highly.

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Return of the Matka-Zem (The Sorain Chronicles)Return of the Matka-Zem by Deborah Chanley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sci-fi/fantasy Yay! Okay, no space-travel or space-wars. Oh yeah, that’s what makes this more real than male sci-fi. But this author didn’t waste time showing her research about science. You see, in the sci-fi realm, without the science, life on other planets, or those same lives on our Earth has to take on the label: fantasy. But that becomes the problem doesn’t it. If we added in all that extra research and boring science facts that the main male sci-fi authors put in, we lose story. And this was full of story!

Oh, a bit about the title. Return of anything sounds like it should be a sequel of something. But you’ll get it as you start to read the story.

I was able to get the Audible version to read along with my Kindle edition. Steven Barnett (Narrator) was great! I usually can’t stand listening to stories whose main characters are female read by a man. Not that they can’t tell a great tale but as they project female voices they sound comical. That usually takes me right out of the story. But Steven Barnett grew on me. I soon could see how many voices he was able to act out and keep separate. And after my initial giggle of his Matka-Zem, Valencia, I found he was able to portray this young woman in all her flaws and strengths. Great job!

I love the characters in this story. There are the Matka-Zem and her romantic body guard and then, once they hit San Francisco, we get the human, Donna. I love her! She helps the humans who are reading the story to ask the questions and get the answers the aliens wouldn’t have thought of. She is delightful. And she has my biggest flaw: constant talking. I love her the most! We are so glad she is along when the get to the Matka-Zem’s planet. She steps up and show her strength when needed.

If you get the chance, this is a fun book to read. I can’t wait for the next in the series as I want more of these characters and strange new worlds!

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Memory House (Memory House Collection #1)Memory House by Bette Lee Crosby

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was given this book by the author for an honest review.

I usually like Bette Lee Crosby’s stories. This one was no different. I liked the story. I liked the characters. I liked watching the growth of the main character to a better life than what she had before.

Does this feel like it is leading somewhere? Well, it is. After getting to know the not so good current flame and watching it fade out, I was looking forward to getting to know the bicycle rider and the new flame. The book seems to assume that you remember these characters from other books. Um… no. I think the story would done better had that assumption not ruled the day. It all seemed to end far too abruptly. For all that leading up to the magick that the memory house contains it just fizzled and left me wanting to throw the book away. I don’t feel that way often. But I just felt cheated.

Still, outside of the literary crash landing at the end, I still liked the book. Maybe folks that don’t read 150 books a year would have more memory of characters in other books written by the same author. I have trouble remembering my own name, so…

Anyway, there seems to be a lot of 5 starred rating so maybe you would love it, too. Enjoy.

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How To Crochet BOX SET 2 IN 1: 10 Most Popular Crochet Patterns For Sale + 20 Basic Tunisan Crochet Stitches & Patterns: ( Learn to Read Crochet Patterns, ... crochet, Tunisian Crochet, Toymaking)How To Crochet BOX SET 2 IN 1: 10 Most Popular Crochet Patterns For Sale + 20 Basic Tunisan Crochet Stitches & Patterns: by Nicky Henderson

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Once again, I didn’t read this word for word. Still researching for hats to make for friends, family and caps for cancer.

This first book of the boxed set is more about setting up a crochet business. Not sure I will ever want to do that, but good to know there are books showing how. There was the cute hat with a butterfly built into the hat (not appliqued on) on a cute little girl. I may try to make this some time as one of the caps for children with cancer. I don’t think it would adapt well for adults. I could be wrong. Been known to happen, Wink. Wink. But the cap is long enough to cover the ears and there are no holes between stitches to make a poor bare head cold.

The next book, I found the pictures quite easy to see and understand. I do want to learn to do the Tunisian stitches but I don’t have any of those long hooks. I think this type of crochet is classy looking like knitting. But this book will have to wait until I get a few of the hats I have in mind finished and on their way to the new owners.

What I am saying is that I will keep this book handy for later. Once I make a pattern or two from it I will add on to this review.

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Ocean's Justice (Ocean's Gift - Turbulence and Triumph Series, #1)Ocean’s Justice by Demelza Carlton

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Okay, I’ve been reading a lot of the reviews for this book that are all four and five stars. I don’t get it. Maybe it’s me. But I usually love a good book about mermaids. After all, it was my favorite fantasy when I was a girl. I was a water child that would have been swimming 24/7 had I been allowed.

But I just couldn’t get into this book. I found it boring. I had to make myself pick it up to read. Maybe it is because the mermaid is a victim and is seen as someone that needs protection. To make matters worse, she doesn’t understand the language. Even still she is in a lot of dialogue that seems impossible for someone who can’t understand or speak it.

Sex is the other issue. If it isn’t the bad guys seeking to rape her it is her puritanic ‘saviour’ who must protect her ‘virginity’ for which she clearly needs no such protection. By the way, warning to those who don’t like erotica–it’s here and doesn’t seem to belong. I’m not a prude. I like erotica at times. But it just felt out of place here.

It is only in the end of the book, leaving us in a semi-cliffhanger, that we find her skills and madness. I am not in the least interested in reading the next book.

Still, there are plenty of high ratings so it may just be me. Enjoy.

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