Wings of Grace By Vanessa Davis Griggs

"In Vanessa Davis Griggs' eagerly anticipated sequel to Promises Beyond Jordan, Pastor George Landris is back, but this time he's sharing the spotlight with a family of strong-willed, true-to-life women who must struggle to overcome wounded spirits and severed ties. Richly populated with complex, unforgettable characters, Wings of Grace is a fresh and engaging novel, Griggs' finest to date.

Because Lena Patterson never enjoyed a fulfilling relationship with her mother, she is determined to break the cycle and be there one-hundred percent for her now-pregnant daughter, Theresa. Raised by her strong and loving grandmother, Lena looks forward to playing a central role in her own grandchild's life. Then an older woman shows up on Theresa's doorstep looking for Lena. Lena is dubious, convinced that the woman is just looking to get her hands on an heirloom necklace. As painful memories from the distant past re-emerge, the ties that bind a mother to her daughter seem primed to endure a wrenching test.

Meanwhile, wedding bells are fast approaching for Pastor Landris and his fiancée, writer Johnnie Mae Taylor. But circumstances are taking shape that threatens to place Landris's pastorship, and his life, in grave jeopardy. Johnnie Mae, for her part, has embarked on a journey of her own. Performing research for an upcoming book, she crosses paths with Sarah Fleming, an old woman whose story will expose a range of startling truths and, ultimately, reshape the nature of Johnnie Mae's faith."

Title:  Winds Of Grace

Author;  Vanessa Davis Griggs

Publisher:  Free To Soar

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review

Wings Of Grace by Vanessa Davis Griggs

My Thoughts...

All I can say is Author Vanessa Griggs is a wonderful story telling.  She definitely gives her readers something good to read all the time.  "Wings Of Grace" was absolutely a wonderful story fulled with a good story along with Biblical scriptures that went along with each chapter that showed 'love, unity, greed, romance, mystery, loyalty of family and true friends.'  This is definitely a inspirational and intriguing  christian fiction novel that will touch ones heart. This story really goes with the saying 'What is done in the dark will come to the light.' 

     

      

     

  

Review:

"Wings

The Lover By: Nia Forrester

Book Description...

"Ryann Walker knows she’s a difficult woman; difficult enough that it would take a rare, and special breed of man to take her on permanently. Thankfully, she isn’t looking for that. What she does want is a baby. And after a rash decision made during a one-night stand, she just may be having one, with the very successful, good-looking, but completely wrong for her, Spencer Hall.

But once Spencer learns that he may become a father, Ryann just can’t shake him. He isn’t interested in being an absentee parent; and she isn’t interested in having a man hang around who is hell-bent on crawling into her heart, breaking down her defenses and unearthing all her secrets, including the ugliest one of all."

Title:  The Lover

Author:  Nia Forrester

Publisher:  Stiletto Press, LLC

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"The Lover" by Nia Forrester

My Thoughts...

Interesting read that will keep the reader entertained all the way to the end with some thoughtful characters and some very relatable scenarios. Ryann was definitely one that could get on your last nerves but in the end she does come around with her independent spirit and with Spencer's no nonsense personality and the babies maybe even getting their HEA. By the end of this read the author gives the reader quite a love story with come very 'complexed characters, social issues' that will all come together with such a wonderful depth dealing with 'love, trauma and drama' that will leave the readers only wanting more.  This was definitely a Ryann and Spenser's story and this author Nia Forrester gives the readers quite a well written story!

RUN: The 5th installment in the Chloe Daniels Mysteries by Deidra D. S. Green

Book Description...

"Dr. Chloe Daniels is behind the eight ball. Although Anna Black is behind bars, the trial is still pending. Anna wants to be free. The state wants her dead. Dr. Daniels continues to work closely with Detective Phillips to find out who the Baby Doll Killer is, yet, few clues are available and the body count continues to rise. Death and destruction have followed Major and Mayven across state lines. Dr. Daniels is being stretched thin as neighboring police departments reach out to her for her expertise in addressing their own crime sprees. Is there enough of Chloe to go around? Find out in RUN: the 5th installment in the Chloe Daniels Mysteries."

Title:  Run
Author:  Deidra D. S. Green
Publisher:  Rathsi Publishing Presents
Series:  The 5th installment in the Chloe Daniels Mysteries
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"RUN: The 5th installment in the Chloe Daniels Mysteries"  by Deidra D. S. Green

My Thoughts....

OK,  I will say this story continues on from the last series ... 'Fit' moving on into the next series 'Run.'
We see that the police are kept busy with Mayven and Major and let's not leave out Mr. Franklin. How this will come out had me shaking my head and say what?  Then someone is down! Dr. Chloe Daniels really lets her feeling out at this point definitely wanting to know who the two ladies are that are visiting Michael. With all that is upon Dr. Daniels I liked how she was still their with her expertise in helping with this crime spree that has reached for and near.  Then as the story continues do we have someone taking a special interest in Anna Black?  I definitely had a wired feeling about that person interest! Then we have another killing ... what is up with another characters of interest Logan and Beth Ann?  As more people have been found killed the story continues on to Grace [Baby Doll Killer] and I can't believe what she is still at wanting and planning to do to her help. However, I think this time Grace has she met her match?  This will be quite a sad read as love ones are being identified however, there is still much work for the police to be done as they are dealing with all of the killings that have gone on.  What happens as Dr. Brookes calls a meeting with the police chief, Dr. Daniels and Addison with information?  However it looks like someone else has gotten and tipped their hand in this matter.  I will stop here and just say you will have to pick up this read to see who that person is and how closely they have worked with this doctor.  This story will have so many twist and turns that the reader will have to keep up.  It will be really something seeing how this author will put all this series all together in the sixth installment in the Chloe Daniels Mysteries.  Now guess who is going to Florida!!!!! I will say this installment had me a little at a loss because there will so much going on.  In the end will we finally see justice as it deals with  Anna Black, Grace Pembroke Wetherby, Major and Mayven and a few other characters as we get to the end of this long ride?  Well, all I can say is that we will have to pick up this last series 'War' and hopefully  all of our questions will be answered to these well written installments to see how justice will prevail for all.

The Light In Summer By: Mary McNear

Book Description...

"New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mary McNear brings you home to Butternut Lake and a novel filled with irresistible characters who you will want to call your friends.

It’s summertime on Butternut Lake, where the heat of noon is soothed by the cool breezes of the evening, where the pace grows slower, and sometimes, just sometimes, the summer light makes everything clearer...

For the lovely Billy Harper, Butternut Lake is the place she feels most at home, even though lately she feels the only one listening to her is Murphy...her faithful Labrador Retriever. Her teenage son, Luke, has gone from precious to precocious practically overnight. Her friends are wrapped up in their own lives, and Luke’s father, Wesley, disappeared before his son was even born. No wonder she prefers to spend time with a good book, especially ones where everything ends in perfection.

But Billy is about to learn that anything is possible during the heady days of summer. Coming to terms with her past—the death of her father, the arrival of Cal Cooper, a complicated man with a definite interest in Billy, even the return of Wesley, will force her to have a little bit of faith in herself and others...and realize that happiness doesn’t always mean perfection.

“Butternut Lake is so beautifully rendered, you’ll wish it was real.”—Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author  

“This triumphant story had me reading until the wee hours of the morning.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber on The Space Between Sisters."

Title:  The Light In Summer

Author:  Mary McNear

Publisher:  William Morrow Paperbacks

Series:  Butternut Lake # 5

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review: 

"The Light In Summer" by Mary McNear

What a wonderful sweet emotional romance that I found had many interesting story lines that will definitely keep your interest.  Be ready for a read that features a small 'Butternut Lake town living at its best with angst teenager, and many family dysfunctions'  I found this novel definitely a read for all women who know that they must always be able to face the past before you will be able to move in a forward direction.  The characters [Billy, Luke, Murphy [the dog], and Cal to name a few are all well developed, portrayed and even could be very believable giving this story one that will keep the reader turning the pages.  Billy [the mom] will have her hands full as she is dealing with her troubled son after the death of her father.  Now her son  [Luke] who is wanting to know about his father and that will definitely present some extra worry for her to have to deal with.  Even though this was a rather predictable read it still was a good read. To see how this will all come out I would highly recommend that the reader pick up "The Light In Summer" to see how well this author brings it out so well to the readers. This one is definitely a good fun summertime read.

Dragon in Blood By: Juliette Cross

Book Description....

"While all seems quiet in Gladium Province, the Morgon Guard—the global justice force for the dragon hybrid race—knows their enemy is rebuilding its forces in the underground.

Valla Moonring, an assassin for an order of the Morgon Guard, is ordered to join an expedition through the Wastelands of Aria, a formidable, icy wilderness fraught with all manner of dangers, including outlaws, deadly weather, and big-game predators.

To her great distaste, she’s partnered with a Nightwing Security operative, Conn Rowanflame, a Morgon with the aggravating ability to get under her skin. While she takes her mission seriously, Conn’s confident charm throws her off balance, a dangerous place to be in conditions like these. Especially when cold nights require close contact.

Sensual attraction binds them ever closer, igniting a passion of unexpected force—soulful. But when the hunters become the hunted, their bond could prove perilous. Even fatal…"

Title:  Dragon in Blood

Author:  Juliette Cross

Publisher:  Amazon Digital Services LLC

Services"  Vale of Stars # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Dragon in Blood" by Juliette Cross

My Thoughts....

I enjoyed this second series of the Vale of Stars #2.  It was lovely fantasy romantic read featuring Valla Moonring and Conn Rowanflame where you will get a wonderful adventurous 'Dragon' read.  With them both being so stubborned it will be of most interest in how this author gets them together.  The way the story reads it's like getting two stories in one as the reader is presented in more than one POV. There was a lots of characters old and even some new ones bringing on a well developed and well portrayed read as the readers learns more about this  'intelligence gathering mission, Blood King and his followers, the Larkosians, the kidnapped women and learning what the 'prophecy' really means.  Many of these characters will have some very 'unique talents' that will definitely keep your attention as one reads through this story.  I will say I enjoyed the game called 'Truth or Lie' and I definitely plan on playing game! This author really know to tell a story with such heart felt details that the reader will not want to put down the story until the very end and will leave you wanting more.

I know this is a standalone read however, to fully understand it all  I would definitely recommend you read the first story 'Dragon Heartstrings' to get the a little bit more in the 'Vale Star fantasy series.

Dragon Heartstrings (Vale of Stars 0.5) by Juliette Cross

Book Description....

"Demetrius Cade has long since let go of his prejudice against Morgonkind, the dragon hybrid race his father taught him to hate. But what he never saw coming was the Morgon woman who would finally teach him to love.

Shakara Icewing has watched Demetrius Cade from afar for years. Known as the most eligible bachelor and emotionally unavailable in all of Gladium Province, she sees him as the aloof, arrogant brother of her dear friend. But when they finally meet, she isn’t sure she can handle how deep and how fast they both fall.

An old enemy resurfaces and once more threatens those Demetrius loves. When Shakara plans to speak before Parliament against business tycoon Aron Grayson, she puts her own life in the line of fire. Demetrius will stop at nothing to protect the woman he can no longer live without."

Title:  Dragon Heartstrings

Author:  Juliette Cross

Publisher:  J. C.
Series:  Vale of Stars Prequel 0.5

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Dragon Heartstrings" by Juliette Cross

My Thoughts...

"Dragon Heartstrings" was a good fantasy romance read of a race of people who had dragon wings and the humans.  I really enjoyed the read how this author brings Shakara Icewing who was very 'strong, smart, loving and brave' being a 'Morgan Healer' and definitely the perfect match for Demetrius Cade who was  the heir to Cade Enterprises together. What will happen when he start to have feeling for Shakara?   What will happen when these two band together to take down 'a weapon that's sole purpose is to kill Morgankind and a old enemy resurfaces?'  Be really for a good read with lots of  'mystery, suspense, chemistry with smoldering sexual tension and passion' that will definitely keep the readers interest. Definitely turning the pages till the end to see how well this story will all come out.  What will happen as Demetrius who had been under his father's prejudices start following in his sister's footsteps and fall for Shakara who was a Morgan?  Will these two finally get their HEA?  Well, you will just have to pick up this good fantasy read to  get all of these questions answered and so much more.  I was really impressed with this read by this author.  This was my first read about 'dragons' and I will say I did enjoyed this fantasy read.  

The Girl On The Train: A Novel By: Paula Hawkins

Book Description.....

"The #1 New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Book of the Year, now a major motion picture starring Emily Blunt. Don't miss Paula Hawkins' new novel, Into the Water, coming May 2017.

The debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other people's lives.

“Nothing is more addicting than The Girl on the Train.”—Vanity Fair“The Girl on the Train has more fun with unreliable narration than any chiller since Gone Girl. . . . [It] is liable to draw a large, bedazzled readership.”—The New York Times

“Marries movie noir with novelistic trickery. . . hang on tight. You'll be surprised by what horrors lurk around the bend.”—USA Today

“Like its train, the story blasts through the stagnation of these lives in suburban London and the reader cannot help but turn pages.”—The Boston Globe“Gone Girl fans will devour this psychological thriller.”—People 


EVERY DAY THE SAME
Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost.

UNTIL TODAY
And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel goes to the police. But is she really as unreliable as they say? Soon she is deeply entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?"

Title:  The Girl On The Train: A Novel

Author:  Paula Hawkins

Publisher:  Riverhead Books

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: 4

Review:

"The Girl On The Train: A Novel" by Paula Hawkins

My Thoughts.....

This novel was quite some read that will have so many twist and turns where you will have to keep up to fully understand what in the world is going on. "The Girl On The Train" was one psychological thriller mystery suspenseful read that will keep your attention as you are turning the pages to get to the end to see who was this killer.  I found the characters well developed, portrayed and so very interesting that will make one wonder about people you meet and their lives.  Wow,  what a read that after all is said and done all of this steming from a train ride and how a lie can really go haywire.  

The Heirs By: Susan Rieger

Book Description.....

"Brilliantly wrought, incisive, and stirring, The Heirs tells the story of an upper-crust Manhattan family coming undone after the death of their patriarch 

Six months after Rupert Falkes dies, leaving a grieving widow and five adult sons, an unknown woman sues his estate, claiming she had two sons by him.  The Falkes brothers are pitched into turmoil, at once missing their father and feeling betrayed by him.  In disconcerting contrast, their mother, Eleanor, is cool and calm, showing preternatural composure. 

Eleanor and Rupert had made an admirable life together -- Eleanor with her sly wit and generosity, Rupert with his ambition and English charm -- and they were proud of their handsome, talented sons: Harry, a brash law professor; Will, a savvy Hollywood agent; Sam, an astute doctor and scientific researcher; Jack, a jazz trumpet prodigy; Tom, a public-spirited federal prosecutor. The brothers see their identity and success as inextricably tied to family loyalty – a loyalty they always believed their father shared. Struggling to reclaim their identity, the brothers find Eleanor’s sympathy toward the woman and her sons confounding. Widowhood has let her cast off the rigid propriety of her stifling upbringing, and the brothers begin to question whether they knew either of their parents at all.

A riveting portrait of a family, told with compassion, insight, and wit, The Heirs wrestles with the tangled nature of inheritance and legacy for one unforgettable, patrician New York family. Moving seamlessly through a constellation of rich, arresting voices, The Heirs is a tale out Edith Wharton for the 21st century."

Title:  The Heirs

Author:  Susan Rieger

Publisher:  Crown

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"The Heirs" by Susan Rieger

My Thoughts....

What a story that tell of the well to do family [the heirs of Rupert Falkes] and oh my what is found out after this patriarch passes.  I thought this novel was well written with such a incredible character development that will certainly keep your attention to the end. I liked how this author tell of the wife Eleanor who was Rupert's wife and their five sons [ Will, Sam, Tom, Jack and Harry] who were Princeton educated and so successful and all the grands are girls. What happens when a letter arrives with a women saying that she had two sons by Rupert and wanted them to share in the inheritance?  As Rupert's past is questioned and his secrets surface that simply smears his families reputation what will happen?  How will the family members treat this information?  In the end  as the mystery comes out was there any truth to any of this?    

The author gives the reader quite a good read of family and the lives it touches as it goes through 'marriage, parenthood, fidelity, infidelity, Eleanor's past, even giving the reader some incredible dry wit' along with some surprises.  In the end the reader gets a good  page turner read  of a wonderful saga that is even juicy, entertaining, somewhat humorous times.   

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review. So exciting!

THAT'S NOT YO CHIC, IT'S JUST YO TURN By: Niki Jilvontae

Book Description...

"Living a lie isn't easy, but it becomes second nature when you tell yourself what you’re doing is for the greater good. This is reality for 25-year-old Jamar Maxwell, an ex-NBA star from Memphis. Jamar grew up with four friends, one of which was his best friend/twin from birth Bryce. Growing up in the hood, Jamar was the star of the click because he had all the popularity and clout his homies wanted. He shared it with them too and anything else he had because in his eyes they were his brothers and what was his was theirs by law of the streets. He lived with that philosophy for years until people's true colors started to show. Soon Jamar found out that those he was most loyal too we’rent loyal to him at all, and that shit didn’t sit well with him. That harsh reality along with each of their faults, led Jamar on a mission to destroy their egos and shatter those glass houses all around them. One by one he slept with their girls, and left his mark on their hearts all while he had the perfect family waiting on him at home. That happy world away from the chaos didn't last long though, because everything that happens in the dark eventually comes to the light, and that's when people get hurt and drama unfolds in this twisted tale. Soon Jamar finds himself up against hate, drama, violence, life changing secrets, and even death all because of his insatiable appetite for other peoples' women. In the end will Jamar teach his disloyal friends a lesson? Or will he become the man who finds out... That's Not Yo Chic, It's Just Yo Turn!"

Title:  That's Not Yo Chic, It's Just Yo Turn
Author:  Niki Jilvontae
Publisher:  True Glory Publications
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  Four
Review:

"THAT'S NOT YO CHIC, IT'S JUST YO TURN"   By:  Niki Jilvontae

My Thoughts.....

Wow, this was one urban fiction that was true to its title: "That's Not Yo Chic, It's Just Yo Turn."  It seems like when the table are turned for Jarmar aka Marmar, and Teedy will he be ready for all that is going down?  For it seems like karma will really be kicking his behind when  his friends, wife, best friend and lady friends all turn against him especially after all Jamar as done to them. However, it seems like there is one person that will be their for Jarmar. Will he be able to save himself?  I guess finding out that your best friends has slept with your wife and one of his son is not his will be enough to send one over the edge. When it's all said and done it seems like 'everyone is simply scandalous.' How will this all come out? Will there be any solution to be made out of all of this?  Well we will have to pick up the next read because we get a cliffhanger and we will be left wanting to know more.

Secrets in Summer: by Nancy Thayer

Book Description:

"“The queen of beach books” (The Star-Ledger) returns to the shores of Nantucket in a novel about one memorable summer when flirtations flourish, family dramas play out, and scandalous secrets surface.

Memorial Day weekend means that seasonal visitors have descended on the glamorous island of Nantucket. For year-round resident Darcy Cotterill, it means late-night stargazing in the backyard of the beautiful house she grew up in and inherited from her beloved grandmother. It’s also Darcy’s chance to hit the beach and meet her new summertime neighbors. But the last person the thirty-year-old librarian expects to see staying next door is her ex-husband, Boyz, along with his wife, Autumn, and stepdaughter, Willow.

Darcy must also navigate the highs and lows of a new romantic relationship with local carpenter Nash Forester even as she becomes smitten with handsome vacationer Clive Rush, a musicologist in town to write a book and visit family. And she finds herself pulled into the concerns of Boyz, Autumn, a charming elderly neighbor, and an at-risk teen.

As the season nears its end, Darcy must decide her next move: retreating to the comforts of her steady and secure island life, or risking it all for a chance at true happiness."

Title:  Secrets in Summer

Author:  Nancy Thayer

Publisher:  Ballantine Books

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Secrets in Summer" by Nancy Thayer 

My Thoughts...

"Secrets in Summer" really gives you quite a read where the reader will be pulled into many different directions.  We find Darcy Cotterill a librarian is in her Nantucket home where she has inherited it from her grandmother. Oh, let me just say she is dating Nash being newly divorced. But what all was up with that?   Now it is the beginning of Memorial Day and people are showing up. But to Darcy's surprise her neighbor behind her is none other that her ex [Boyz] and his new wife [Autumn] and stepdaughter[Willow]. Some other neighbors.were one with three boys and a elderly woman who was staying with her grandson [Clive] who happens to be thirty. We now get the start of the story as the it will go into their life's.  Now, this is where this story will get most interesting as the story isn't only about the neighbors but of 'adultery, drugs, senior citizen issues, secrets and then it seems like this ex doesn't know what the word no really means.' Really what in the world was that about?  Didn't Boyz leave his wife [Darcy] for this new one?  I am only left to say that Darcy really had her hands full because it seems like she was just too involved with everyone life which did get a little over the top to me. You will definitely have to pick up this good read to see how it will all come out for Darcy.   I will say this is a good summer entertaining read that will keep your attention to see what will happen next in this story.  In the end will Darcy be able to get out of her past and finally find a permanency in her life that she will enjoy?  It will be a interesting to read and see how this story does unfold.

I received this from NetGalley to read and review. 

DUI: Drowning Under The Influence Of You 2 By: Charae Lewis

Book Description....

"Tyme thought that she had escaped the unbidden misery she had been accustomed to. She assumed that her troubles would cease since she was finally in a good space. But when Tyme learns that something tragic has happened to her father, Joe, she becomes overwhelmed with grief. Her entire life has been dedicated to Joe, and the thought of losing him permanently causes an eerie feeling to reside in the pit of her stomach. On top of that, Tyme finds herself wedged in a situation that could prompt her to lose everything. She's forced to make a decision, but when Tyme chooses the wrong option, everything crumbles right before her very eyes.

Quillon is devastated when he discovers his fiancée, Myka's betrayal. He wants revenge and desperately seeks to find it. But when Quillon finds himself on the other side of the law due to his impulsive decorum, things go from bad to worse. In addition to his relationship woes, Quillon is harboring a secret so damaging that it could provoke him to lose everything he's worked so hard for. Quillon is not one to fold under pressure, so he comes up with a plan but quickly realizes that the person closest to him may be plotting his downfall.

Demeko didn't intend on falling for Tyme so quickly, but he did and he made no apologies for it. His feelings for her blossomed without warning, but Demeko isn't sure if Tyme could be the one for him. Her ability to make intelligent decisions causes him to re-evaluate their situation. Demeko is unsure if their relationship is meant to be, and that fact alone pains him. While dealing with that, Demeko is hit with an uninvited surprise that not only threatens him but his family as well.

Follow this thrilling finale where relationships are challenged, and loyalty is tested."

Title:  DUI:  Drowning Under The Influence Of You 2   

Author:  Charae Lewis

Publisher: It's Timeless Publications 

Series: Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five  

Review:

"DUI:  Drowning Under The Influence Of You 2" by Charae Lewis

My Thoughts...

There was quite a bit of dramatic in this second read of DUI that will keep the reader turning the pages to see what will be happening next in this entertaining read.  When the saying karma will come...well it certainly did for several particular characters. All of the characters were quite a interesting bunch ...from Quillion, Marlene, Tyme, Jamie, Myka, Lydia, Steve, Demeko, Dina, to Gia to name a few that you keep your interest as you are kept turning the pages.  I liked how this author was able to give the reader a intriguing story that one could see as even being believable especially in all that was happening to Quillion and Marlene. All I can say is that bipolarism is a very serious illness if it's not handle correctly and definitely not to be played with.  Wow, after all is said and done all that is left to say is this was one emotional dramatic  read that can give the reader much thought long after the read.  I did enjoy that twist at the end in who had done what to whom. To really understand it all one will have to pick up this good read to see how well this author presents it all to the reader.  It was really good to see the HEA that came forth.   

An Alpha's Desires By: Amarie Avant

Book Description....

Daniel

"As heir to Titan Aerospace, the world believed my every wish was at my disposal. Yet, for my family's many accolades, we've endured just as much tragedy. In reality, I fight for my legacy, and I fought for her. At first sight, I was hypnotized by the curvy beauty, Desire Taylor. Then she opened her plush lips, cursing me with the words, "You're not worthy." Yet, I won't stop until I'll she's mine.

Desire
I was too career-driven for love. In return, it took me hostage.  Love was wrapped in the wrong package. I mean, the damn package was gorgeous, with blond hair and alluring gray eyes, but we clashed. Yet, Wentworth Daniel Rutledge  III, billionaire and controller, was relentless in claiming  my heart.
As I submitted to his relentlessness, I learned that submitting to Daniel meant he'd serve me too...
Somewhere along the lines, I've become The Alpha's Desire."

Title:  An Alpha's Desires
Author: Amarie Avant
Publisher:  Jessica Watkins Presents
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"An Alpha's Desires" by Amarie Avant

My Thoughts....

Wow what a good read!  All I can say is that when you start reading 'An Alpha's Desires' you will not want to put it down because the author gives the reader so much that only leaves you wanting more.  What a read with this 'strong alpha male [Daniel Wentworth] and strong female black woman [Desire Taylor].'  I will say the way Daniel pursues Desire was simply off the chart!  But what can you expect of a alpha male.  The will be many twist and turns as 
the story goes on delivering to the reader one entertaining exciting  read.  All of the characters were very well developed, portrayed and even believable giving the story some realness after all is said and done.  It seems like their could be many sub stories as the characters come into play with Daniel, Desire, Jules, Lee, Monique, Azeala, James, Jada, Rebecca, Riley, Lauren to name a few that will keep you turning the pages to see what is coming next.  One thing I don't want to leave out is how this author knows how to give the reader some hot sexy sex scenes!  Will these two finally get to the HEA?  Well, this is where I say you will have to pick up this read but I will give you a little heads up...

From 'The End'....I loved this quote ...."And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.  But the greatest of these is love." I Corinthians  3:13 

By the end of this story the readers will get a well thought out, beautifully written read and what I also loved....its a complete story! 

Druid Vampire Requiem by KuroKoneko Kamen

Book Description....

"It’s a thorny path for Becca to follow her heart…

Now a Huntress, Becca, who has been told of a prophecy that foretells she will defeat Dracula, believes that the only way to save Derek Dearg is to kill him. But what if she’s making a horrible mistake? As Becca struggles to accept Derek’s vampire side and her own blooming dark desires her family pays an unexpected visit. Derek jumps through hoops to gain the approval of Becca’s family, especially Becca’s religious mother, Emma.

As darkness creeps over San Francisco Derek gains new allies…

Homicide Detective Alex Wolfman and his police dog Maddy have been investigating the strange murders occurring in San Francisco. Now bodies are missing from the morgue, and he encounters the Thorns being attacked by zombies while sightseeing. Alex tries to protect them, but when the vampire Undertaker shows up Alex is defeated. All hope seems lost until Derek comes to their rescue.

The fight to save San Francisco from a Zombie Apocalypse begins…

When Becca is kidnapped by Dracula and thrown into his dungeon she meets Battle Nun Kendra Knight, and mad scientist Dr. Lazar Robinovitch. She realizes that unraveling their connection to Dracula will be the key to stopping the evil plot that he plans to set into motion Halloween night. Meanwhile, Slaine offers to train Derek in his vampiric powers so that he’ll be a match for Dracula. Becca has discovered Dracula’s weakness in the form of his heart, Kendra Knight. Will she be able to use his weakness against him and fulfill the prophecy?"

Title:  Druid Vampire Requiem

Author:  Kurokoneko Kamen

Publisher:  K. K.

Series: # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Druid Vampire Requiem" by Kurokoneko Kamen

My Thoughts...

This story continues on from this author's  'Druid Vampire' where we now have the Huntress, Becca out to defeat Dracula and save Derek Dearg. Will Becca be making a big mistake in doing this to Derek?  I liked how this author brings in Becca's family [the Thorns] who were quite a humorous as they came for  visit.

As the story moves on the reader will get some more interesting characters such as Homicide Detective Alex and his police dog Maddy. It was quite a read as Becca's family will be attacked by zombies and as Alex will try to help them however suddenly a vampire shows up.  Will all be lost?

Will San Francisco be save from this 'Zombie Apocalypse' attack?  What will happen when Becca is kidnapped by Dracula and the Battle Nun Kendra Knight and the mad scientist Dr. Lazar Robinovitch are also in this dungeon captured?  Will Becca be able to figure out the connection between the Battle Nun and Dracula before it's too late?  In the end will Becca be able 'to use this weakness against him [Dracula] and fulfill the prophecy?  Will Becca and Derek finally get a HEA?  To get all of  the answers to all of these questions  and so much more the reader will have to pick up this good read "Druid Vampire Requiem" to see how this author will present it so well to the readers.

Druid Vampire by KuroKoneko Kamen

Book Description....

"A brooding Druid vampire who runs a tattoo parlor…

A vampire running a tattoo parlor? Probably not the best job choice. But Derek Dearg doesn’t care - tattooing is one of the few skills he has besides hunting vampires using Druidic magic. And since decapitating vampires with ink creatures doesn’t pay the bills he doesn’t plan to close his shop Voodoo Tattoo in San Francisco anytime soon.

An old friend who has become the deadliest of enemies…

Sunny San Francisco, probably not the best place for a vampire to live either. However, Derek has been pursuing his Archenemy, Slaine Morvyn, an evil vampire who killed his wife, Cinnia, more than two millennia ago. Derek lives only for avenging his wife’s death, and once he’s finally taken Slaine’s head plans to go out into the sun, and burn himself to ashes.

The red string of fate ties Derek’s destiny with one special woman…

When an unexpected customer arrives in the form of Rebecca “Becca” Thorn, cyber socialite and blogger, his carefully laid plans go out the window. In centuries, there hasn’t been a single woman that has managed to capture Derek’s attention, but the southern belle has. There’s something irresistible about her that makes him unable to control his vampire impulses. He would desire nothing more than to sink his fangs into her throat, and sample her delicious blood…"

Title:   Druid Vampire

Author:  Kurokoneko Kamen

Publisher:  K.K.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Druid Vampire" by Kurokoneko Kamen

My Thoughts....

This author gives the reader quite a good read dealing mainly with Becca, Slaine and Derek.  Be ready for a lots of turns and turns as we get a very interesting thriller romantic fun read.  In the end will Becca be able to kill Derek now that she has become a true Druid Vampire Huntress? So, we are left with a cliffhanger where will we have to get the next read 'Druid Vampire Requiem to see  how the rest of the story will turn out.  

Home By: Ginny L. Yttrup

Book Description...

"Melanie runs away. From conflict. From pain. From reality. 

When novelist Melanie Vander faces a looming deadline, she decides it’s time for an escape to an inspiring, novel-worthy locale. She’s not running away. Really. She just needs time to focus. But as she disappears into her writing, she encounters a man whose tenderness leaves her reeling. Engaging and wise, psychologist Elliot Hammond tempts Melanie to question everything, including her marriage.

But that’s ridiculous. Dr. Hammond isn’t even…real.

Melanie’s husband, Craig, has his own problems, including a recession that’s threatening his business. Waning finances, a looming home foreclosure, and a wife who’s checked out emotionally, has Craig feeling as though he’s carrying his burdens alone. When his client, the beautiful and single Serena Buchanan, offers him a solution to his financial woes, he’s tempted by more than her offer of a business solution.

At a crossroads, Melanie and Craig seem headed in opposite directions.

As Melanie runs away from her problems by escaping into her own fictional world, Craig dives into his struggles, seeking God for strength and healing for his marriage. Ultimately, Melanie must choose whether she’ll check out completely, or allow her characters to lead her home.:

Title:  Home
Author:  Ginny L. Yttrup

Publisher:  Shiloh Run Press 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Home" By Ginny L. Yttrup

My Thoughts....

This story was quite a well written read where the characters struggles were definitely ones that could be faced by just anyone you may know.

For Melanie and Craig were having some real hard times in their marriage where one could at one point or another not know to whom to feel more sorry for.  Less not forget those neighbors who added quite a lot to the read.  This is definitely one of those reads that will promote a lots of thoughts that will touch one just about on any level.

"Home" is of a real story of a 'family relationship, trust, romance, sadness, longing, love and less not forget a prayer' as each one of thee well developed characters will have their own struggles in trying to find there  way home. Will these characters be able to overcome their struggles?

"Home" will definitely help one to understand more about relationships that are often faced  in today's society.

Second Chance Season By: Liora Blake

Book Description....

"Return to Liora Blake’s Grand Valley series with Second Chance Season, in which an avowed country boy with a family duty meets an ambitious city girl with even bigger goals and who shows him just what he’s been missing.

Garrett Strickland is unapologetically country, fiercely loyal, and perfectly happy with his job at the Hotchkiss Co-op. Garrett is all about living in the present and not dwelling in the past—even if he was once on his way to a lofty agricultural sciences degree that would guarantee the brightest of futures, only to end up back home when his old man died, leaving behind a debt-ridden family farm that was impossible to keep afloat. After that, it was easy to see why dreaming big wasn’t worth the heartache. And until he crosses paths with a city girl who’s hell-bent on kick-starting her own future, he’s sure that good enough is just that.

Cara Cavanaugh is ready for more from life, even if that means changing everything; including dumping her boyfriend of ten years, turning down a lucrative job at a major newspaper, and leaving behind the upscale suburbs of Chicago where she grew up. Now, she just has to pray that temporarily relocating to the middle of nowhere in Colorado will be the first step in building a career as a freelance journalist—all she has to do is prove she’s got what it takes to make a name for herself. Unfortunately, her tony country day school is as close to “country” as she’s ever been. But when a goodhearted guy who looks like he just stumbled out of a country music video offers to help, she ends up falling hard…and discovering that the perfect story is a love story. And it’s theirs."

Title:  Second Chance Season

Author:  Liora Blake

Publisher:  Pocket Books

Series:  Grand Valley # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Second Chance Season" by Liora Blake

My Thoughts....

What will happen when Garrett meets Cara in a fancy SUV on the side of the road?  How will this 'city' girl from Chicago and this 'redneck from Hotchkiss come together?  Who knew when he met her that he would be working as a 'country ambassador' helping Cara find her way around the area
of the back roads of Colorado.  Cara is a free lance magazine writer wanting to write about the farming people of heartland of America around Hotchkiss. Now, from all of this I think one can almost see how this read will be.   Boy gets girl? What will happen as Cara starts to fall for Garrett?

It's like their chemistry was simply pure and sweet magic and as the story continues the reader gets such a engaging love story that seems so right for them. I loved how this author was able to help all with the delicate and much better understanding of what all went into farming where is was more than business but it was for the peoples as well as there livelihood.

This author will give the readers 'one swoon-worthy moments with some intensed connections' that will definitely keep you turning the pages with this sweet romance.  I loved all the bantering that went on in the read that will certainly keep you smiling.

By the end of the read you get one amazing, funny, sweet, hot & sexy read that will definitely put a smile on your face.  Will the formula this author uses in bring these two together work?  Well, you will have to pick up 'Second Chance Season' to see!

Finding You By: Jo Watson

Book Description....

"When you go to Greece to meet your family but end up making out with your smokin' hot tour guide.

Being adopted never made Jane Smith feel unloved, just unlike the rest of her family. As her twenty-fifth birthday approaches, she is struck by an overwhelming longing to finally find her place in the world. So in a very un-Jane-like move, she books a last-minute ticket to Greece to find her birth father and the real Jane. All she knows about him is it that he was a tour guide named Dimitri. Armed with this knowledge and several surprise boxes of condoms from her mom (not embarrassing at all), Jane takes off.

Within minutes of landing she makes two important discoveries. First, everyone in Greece is named Dimitri, and second, fate might be playing a sick joke on her when a sexy tour guide called Dimitri comes to fetch her from the airport. He offers to help Jane with her search---if she'll go on an adventure with him. Stable Jane would never risk a steamy vacation romance. But real Jane might finally be ready to listen to her heart. Will Jane find her biological father, or will she end up finding something else entirely?"

Title:  Finding You

Author:  Jo Watson

Publisher:  Forever

Series:  Destination Love # 3

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Finding You" by Jo Watson

My Thoughts....

This was a interesting romance told from the heroine's POV that will take the readers on quite a adventure as adopted Jane now twenty five sets out to find her biological-birth father [Dimitri] who was from Greece. Will Jane end up finding more that just that as it seems that she is way out of her element?   When she gets to Greece she finds out how that the name Dimitri was a very common name and guess what happens... even Jane's tour guide who was also a model was named Dimitri.  Now, how will this play out for Jane as the reader see her as she seem to be lacking in 'self worth and esteem.' Indeed what all was that about.   Dimitri seems to be right there with her and seeing her as a real smart sexy lady.  Will Jane who was unpredictable and funny be able to discover important things about herself other than just finding her father?  It is well brought out as Jane begins to approach life and love so much more than just an analytical approach as she had always done in the past.  Will Dimitri be able to help Jane some out of this old feeling and grasp a more fun way of life of letting go. We find Dimitri will have quite a story to tell that will greatly help this story go fourth as he helps Janes see Greece and find her father.  It was quite interesting seeing Dimitri take Jane on a adventure where she is doing things she never thought she would have done.  As the story continues the reader will see that Dimitri was 'kind, sexy and a family guy' and their is love for Jane, however there was something that would bring on hurt. Will this news of what is discovered make Jane run from her chance a HEA? I did enjoy what Dimitri did as he handled that secret that came out even getting some help.  Now, just what was that all about? Oh, I don't want to mention the good friends that Jane had that really added their thoughts in this story.  To find out what that is and so many other questions that needs to be answered you will have to pick up "Finding You" to see how this author brings it out to the reader. The author did such a well done job with this.

This was quite a interesting adventure with the setting being such a picturesque one as well as a fun, romantic comedy and with still a bit of mystery [that of looking for her father] gives this read quite a bonus of a read.  Be ready for some 'hilarious sweet, downright swoon worthy moments' that will keep you reading to the very end.  Would I recommend?  YES!  It was indeed a good read.

Bittersweet By Shirlee McCoy

Book Description....

"In Benevolence, Washington, the Lamont family's luscious handmade chocolates are a beloved tradition—and the sweetest of comforts. And for the most reserved of the three Lamont sisters, they’re a much-needed way to challenge the past, rekindle hope—and make happiness for a lifetime.
 
Caring family and friends, tranquil streets—ex-prosecutor Willow Lamont wishes these could make her feel truly at home. She's back to help her grandfather manage Chocolate Haven, a long held dream come true. But she's struggling to make their unique fudge—and to cope with a secret trauma that haunts her. Yet when she finds an abandoned baby who breaks her heart wide open, she wonders how long she can hide her emotions—especially from warm, handsome, and way too nosey Deputy Sheriff Jax Gordon.

Always an outsider, Jax knows more than he should about loss. But he didn't expect his difficult search for baby “Miracle's” mother would reveal such a vulnerable side to the accomplished, beautiful woman he's always admired. Earning Willow's trust is the hardest thing he's ever had to do. Yet between her honesty and courage, he's longing to fill her life with rekindled joy—and a forever of irresistible love."

Title:  Bittersweet

Author:  Shirlee McCoy

Publisher:  Zebra

Series:  Home Sweet Home # 3

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Bittersweet" by Shirlee McCoy

My Viewpoint...

What will happen when Willow Lamont [ex prosecutor] returns to her hometown of Benevolence, Washington?  Well, after her grandfather requests her return she comes back only planning to spend several weeks to a place where she had a secret that she definitely did will not feel good about returning to 'Chocolate Haven' a place she had once truly loved.  Why was this?  It seems like being back at 'Chocolate Haven' Willow is even unable to even make the 'unique fudge' that she had once been able to do so well but after suffering from that 'secret trauma'  that just wouldn't let her go. Then it seems like something quite different comes into her life ... a abandoned baby and the meeting of a longtime school friend Deputy Sheriff Jax Gordon who had also gone through a lot in his life.  Now, I will say that the story will take another road as the story of 'Miracle' comes of life along with some very complexed characters from Willow's family members to others that will keep the story rolling along as you keep turning the pages.  For Willow being back in Benevolence will she be able to put her fear that she has held so dearly and not sharing with anyone to rest especially since it looks like she will become a foster parent of baby 'Miracle Doe?'  l liked how this author bring into focus as Jax who had  something horrible happen in his childhood bringing in the closeness to Willow.  Will they be able to except each other with all that has happened to both of them?  Will Jax be able to earn Willow's trust?  Will he be able to 'fill her life with rekindled joy and a forever of irresistible love? This story will really cause one to see the heartache that Willow and even Jax had felt.  It was so very hard for me to understand Willow's situation with her mom's relationship.  And I was glad to see in the end that these two seemed to have mended something that needed discussing so long ago. By the end of the novel will Willow and Jax find the happiness they so desire?  Well, you will have to pick up "Bittersweet" to answer all of the questions and find out how this author presents it to the readers.

Forever Is The Worst Long Time By: Camille Pagan

Book Description....

"From acclaimed author Camille Pagán comes a wry, heartfelt exploration of love and loss.

When struggling novelist James Hernandez meets poet Louisa “Lou” Bell, he’s sure he’s just found the love of his life. There’s just one problem: she’s engaged to his oldest friend, Rob. So James toasts their union and swallows his desire.

As the years pass, James’s dreams always seem just out of reach—he can’t finish that novel, can’t mend his relationship with his father, can’t fully commit to a romantic relationship. He just can’t move on. But after betrayal fractures Lou’s once-solid marriage, she turns to James for comfort.

When Lou and James act on their long-standing mutual attraction, the consequences are more heartbreaking—and miraculous—than either of them could have ever anticipated. Then life throws James one more curveball, and he, Rob, and Lou are forced to come to terms with the unexpected ways in which love and loss are intertwined."

Title:  Forever Is The Worst Long Time

Author:  Camille Pagan

Publisher:  Lake Union Publishing

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Forever Is The Worst Long Time" by Camille Pagan

My Thoughts....

This was a read of emotions, love, friendship, betrayal, tragic, loss,regret, forgiveness with three main characters: James, Lou and Rob who were all far from perfect.  With their stupid mistakes they made, along with some crazy decisions will they ever be able to stop all of the hurting that is going on among these friends? This author gives the reader quite a complex plot that is well developed with surprises that goes in unexpected ways with surprises, celebrations as well as disappointments that will have you at some time shaking your head.  By the end  of this story the reader gets quite a heart breaking, wrenching story that will also be very thought provoking and also engaging read from 'lack of closeness in relations, ruined friendships, death and loss'.  What else can be said about this story is the choices that one makes in there life can turn out to be short and or long term consequences.  'Life is short and it is what you make of it... for one must make it count.'

Our Short History By Lauren Grodstein

Book Description....

"Karen Neulander, a successful New York political consultant, has always been fiercely protective of her son, Jacob, now six. She’s had to be: when Jacob’s father, Dave, found out Karen was pregnant and made it clear that fatherhood wasn’t in his plans, Karen walked out of the relationship, never telling Dave her intention was to raise their child alone.

But now Jake is asking to meet his dad, and with good reason: Karen is dying. When she finally calls her ex, she’s shocked to find Dave ecstatic about the son he never knew he had. First, he can’t meet Jake fast enough, and then, he can’t seem to leave him alone.

With just a few more months to live, Karen resists allowing Dave to insinuate himself into Jake’s life. As she tries to play out her last days in the “right” way, Karen wrestles with the truth that the only thing she cannot bring herself to do for her son--let his father become a permanent part of his life--is the thing he needs from her the most. With heart-wrenching poignancy, unexpected wit, and mordant humor, Lauren Grodstein has created an unforgettable story about parenthood, sacrifice, and life itself."

Title:  Our Short History

Author:  Lauren Grodstein 

Publisher:  Algonquin Books

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Our Short History" by Lauren Grodstein

My Thoughts....

"Our Short History" really deals with a subject that is somewhat hard to talk about...dying.  This author does a very good job in presenting this mesmerizing, hear wrenching told story. What will a mother do when she finds out that she doesn't have long to live [fighting stage IV ovarian cancer] and she has a son who was just six year old.  Karen writes a book for her son who was just six year old to be read by his older self.   This was definitely one of those 'tearjerker' reads.

What will happen when Jake ask hims mother to find his dad?  Now Jake wants to meet his father which presents problems for the mother,  Karen.  What will she do because there is a history that did not turn out well between Karen and Jake's father?  Will her sister still be able to take care of Jake as it had been planned now that the father has come into the picture.  This is a very emotional read that will give the reader quite one complicated relationships with all of these characters: from Karen, Jake, Jake's father [Dave] and Karen's sister. Now, I did say that this is sad story however, do be ready for a little humor at times, very absorbing and so memorable and even thought provoking in this mother-son relationship.

This author really gives the reader one beautifully well written story that is so very raw as her son 'resonates and Karen's bravery in facing her illness is so very admirable.  With that all I can say is that this story "Our Short History" was one story that I will not forget anytime soon.   I will say after all that had gone with between Karen and her ex boyfriend [Dave], her illness and her life she had not chosen for herself I could definitely  understand why she felt the way she did about this whole situation.  In the end we see that this wasn't about the 'life Karen had given her son but the live he had given her.'

Adunni Dares to Dream The Story of Dr. Ethel A. Adeloye As Told by Taiwo I. Ajao RN Illustrated by Dr. OlaWale Ajao

Book Description....

"Although she was a part of a very hardworking family, Adunni just could not
have the finer things in life, like school, books and literacy.
In her culture, girls were just expected to look pretty, get married and have
children,  But Adunni Wished for something more

Does she give in to her society's expectations?  Does she chose the status
quo?  What are Aduni's dreams and where do her dreams take her?"


Title:  Adunni Dares To Dream
Author:  Taiwo I. Ajao
Publisher:  A Dr. Ajao Company
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  Five
Review:

"Adunni Dares To Dream" by Taiwo I. Ajao

My Viewpoints...

What will happen when 'Adunni Dares To Dream?'  Will her dreams come true?  "Adunni Dares to Dream" is a beautiful written story of a young girl named Adunni who just wanted to go to school but for her that would be hard because of the money situation.  Adunni's mom needed  her to help work and to help keeping her little sister. However, things were looking up for Adunni after her mom had finally saved and borrowed enough money to send Adunni to 'Primary' school but how long would she be able to go due to the money situation leaving one to think were the schools just for the rich and lucky children?

This novel is so good especially for the children to see how ones dreams can come true especially if you can 'dare to dream it.'  For Adunni will have a hard time but it was quite something as one could see that God was definitely in the plan.  It seems like a 'way' would be made for Adunni  every time it was needed. Now this was not only a story about  Adunni but also for her friend Mike who desired to become a architect. Also did Mike have feelings for his longtime friend?  What would Mike's father do to try to help out with this situation?  I did like how Mike was brought into the story as being a true friendship  of Adunni's that will be their for her all the way from her childhood to adulthood.  In the end will Adunni and Mike get together?

After primary school for Adunni in which she finished at the top of her class and was able to continue on for free but when it came time for secondary school what will she do as there was just  enough money for the first term?

Well, as the story continues when Adunni was ready for secondary school there seems to always be a way that has been made ...through her  principle, family and friends. As one reads through "Adunni Dares to Dream" we read a very touching story for how God was there with Adunni all the way through her life.

Things were not always happy for Adunni because her sister died the last year of her schooling due to lack of money and proper treatment.  As the story moves on Adunni takes the exam for college and obtains the number one score in science and then became a 'prize candidate for three community colleges.'  Then another dream comes true for Adunni's where her principle personally  pays for her interviews and good results comes for her at Christ School for a year.

Mikes connects back up with Adunni and will he still have feelings for Adunni as  he sends and receives a letter from Adunni?   Mike will even create a  beautiful song for Adunni....

"What am I living for if not for you What am I working for if not for you, 
Adunni What am I looking for if not for you Yay Yay nobody else, nobody 
else but you."

After completing two years of community college and Adunni works as a teacher to pay her loan back to Reverend Sister Una.  As Adunni  continue on and take her exams for the admission of the University of Ibadan Medical School and guess again what will happen for her?  With help of her father and the professor...well ....

 "No longer did Adunni dare to dream alone; instead everyone around her began to hope and dream too."

Will Adunni become a 'Lady Doctor' she wanted to be as she knew the goal in her life was to help prevent the senseless death of children, like her own sweet sister?"

Adunni & Mike will continue their long distance relationship and more good things come to Adunni after she 'completes one short semester, she received a full scholarship, plus stipend to complete her medical school program.'  I will say from this more good things will come but I will just let you pick up "Adunni Dares to Dream" and see for yourself how well this author brings it all out to the reader.

This was quite a interesting read as we see "Adunni eventually decided she would become a
pediatrician: a doctor for children...'The Lady Doctor.'  She would soon be able to take care of newborn babies, help children in emergencies, and guide parents on how to keep  their children safe and healthy."

Soon Mike would goes to Adunni's parents and ask for her hand in marriage.  However, there was something else that Mike needed to talk to Adunni about.  I don't want to give it away but will say again you will have to pick up this good story and read about it for yourself.

In the end I will say this was a wonderfully well written story that anyone.... child or even a adult will enjoy to read.

I loved this quote:

"Although she was a part of a very hardworking family, Adunni just could not have the finer things in life, like school, books and literacy.  In her culture, girls were just expected to look pretty, get married and have children,  But Adunni Wished for something more for she dared to dream."

I love the ending where the reader will get some beautiful photos that will tell the rest of this  beautifully told story along with a glossary with some questions...."Does Adunni give in to her society's expectations?  Does she chose the status quo?  What are Aduni's dreams and where do her dreams take her and she dreamt on?"  All of these questions and so much more will be answered from this novel "Adunni Dares to Dream."

IN THE END....'ADUNNI DARES TO DREAM' .... The Story of Dr. Ethel A. Adeloye... Wow,  where Her Dream Took Her!   Would I recommend this novel?  YES, it was beautiful written true story.