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Author Archives: J D Jung
Eternal Ecstasy (The Guardians of the Realms Book 10) – Setta Jay
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) As the ruling God of Thule, Hroarr’s priority will always be his duty towards his world. Gifted with the ancient ability of sjá, he has seen the birth and destruction of hundreds of worlds, but at … Continue reading
Posted in Romance, Sci-Fi/Speculative/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged erotica, Paranormal Romance, sex, women's fiction
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One Sip at a Time: Learning to Live in Provence – Keith Van Sickle
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job and moving to Europe to live part time? That’s exactly what Keith Van Sickle and his wife, Val, did. While working on a long-term assignment in the French-speaking … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs
Tagged book reviews, expatriate, France
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Trans Voices: Becoming Who You Are – Declan Henry (Author), Jane Fae (Afterword), Stephen Whittle (Foreword)
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Trans Voices is an enlightening book that accounts the voices of those who have opted to accept their real self by transitioning. The book is a rich account, comprised of over 100 interviews with individuals who … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction
Tagged book reviews, LGBT, transgender
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The Mating Game: What Every Woman Should Know – Lyndon McGill
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) When it comes to relationships and how to maintain a healthy connection with someone, it is very hard to understand and to read the other person’s thoughts and feelings. This book, although written from a male perspective, … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction, Your Best Self
Tagged psychology, relationships
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The Secret Sex Life of Angels: Mysteries of Isis – I. J. Weinstock
(Reviewed by Pat Luboff) “When one man questioned the belief that the earth was flat, A New World was discovered and a Renaissance of unimaginable possibilities was born. Once we question our limited and destructive beliefs about sex, who knows? … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction, Sci-Fi/Speculative/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged fantasy, sex
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Obama’s Legacy: What He Accomplished as President – Michael I. Days
(Reviewed by JD Jung) We all know those who refuse to acknowledge the vast accomplishments of the Obama presidency, even though the facts stare them right in the face. I personally think it is due to racism, but it is … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, History, Politics and Social Justice, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book reviews, Non-fiction, Obama
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After You’re Dead: A Jake Roberts Novel, Book 5 – Cary Allen Stone
(Reviewed by Cathy Carey) “At exactly shift change, Richard stood in the doorway of his bedroom. It was the signal. The five other killers that shared the board understood the directions he had given them, and the consequences if they … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book reviews, fiction, mystery
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Sugar – Kimberly Stuart
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Oh, to escape the daily hostility of Felix, the rampages of Alain, the snarky comments from the army of egocentric, narcissistic, self-absorbed males in the kitchen.” Thirty-something Charlie Garrett worked at L’Ombre, a top Manhattan restaurant … Continue reading
Posted in Romance
Tagged book reviews, Contemporary Romance, culinary, food, restaurants, romance. women's fiction
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The Fix Is in: The Deutsche Bank Building Fire Conspiracy- J A Graffagnino
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) The truth is revealed in this detailed account regarding the devastating fire at 130 Liberty Street, Manhattan’s Deutsche Bank, located in the heart of the financial sector, a short distance from what was the World Trade … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, History, Politics and Social Justice, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book reviews, firefighters, New York, truth, World Trade Center
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Once There Were Giants: The Golden Age of Heavyweight Boxing – by Jerry Izenberg
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…the man who possessed one of the three best heavyweight jabs among the moderns, including Sonny Liston and Joe Louis; the man with an absolutely devastating uppercut that his corner named “Big Jack” after the … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book reviews, Boxing, Muhammad Ali
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