Woman At The Top Of The Stairs By: Deidra D. S. Green

Book Description....

"Domestic violence is an unfortunate part of many relationships today. Every year more than 1.5 million women are made victims of this relational epidemic. Has domestic violence become so commonplace that it is no longer considered a problem? Have we grown so accustomed to seeing and hearing about it that we not only turn a blind eye but a deaf ear as well? Meet Gina. She is the woman at the top of the stairs who repeatedly hears the cries and screams of the woman who lives below her as she is constantly victimized at the hands of her partner. Bearing witness to Zenobia’s pain reminds Gina of the abusive life she narrowly escaped from. But Gina can’t get away from the nightmares of her past; the tumultuous reminders of how she was battered and nearly broken at the hands of her contemptuous and menacing husband. Will Gina be like the many and turn her back on Zenobia, leaving her to fend for herself, or will she build an alliance with Zenobia to end her suffering once and for all? Find out in this compelling novel, Woman at the Top of the Stairs."

Title:  Woman At The Top Of The Stairs
Author:  Deidra D. S. Green
Publisher:  Rathsi Publishing
Series:  Book 1
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating  Five
Review:

"Woman At The Top Of The Stairs" by Deidra D. S. Green

My Thoughts....

This author really delivered a 'Domestic Violence' read to the readers that was simply off the chain well written.  This was definitely a good read of  what can happen  to any abusive men when the women they has messed with get fed up with what they have been put through as it was for Gina, the characters ..[victims.....Gina, Zenobia and Yvette].  I will say these  [perpetrators..Mac Percy and Marlon] are in for some real awakening.  The women...Gina, Zenobia had been pushed to the limit and they felt this was the only way in order to survive.  Was this too much in what happened to the perpetrators...the abusers?  Well, I will say you will have to pick up this read and come to your own conclusion. For me, I thought the author did a good job with this tough subject matter that was so well covered  dealing with domestic violence.  






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Let the Church Say By: Deidra D. S. Green

Book Description....

"Sinclair Livingston was as nervous as any blushing bride could be. She’d wished for this day for so long; having dreamed about it since she was a little girl. Sinclair was preparing to marry the man of her dreams. She couldn’t wait to be Mrs. Tyson Jones. All she needed to do was hold it together a little while longer, get through the ceremony and wait for the pronouncement. This should be a breeze, right? Her year and a half of preparation and planning since Tyson proposed were finally coming to fruition. Picking the bridal party, wedding planner, the dress, flowers, the cake, choosing the honeymoon destination and the groom’s gift, her work was done. All Sinclair needed to do now was walk down the aisle to meet her future husband and pray her lover and best friend wouldn’t blow it for her…"

Title:  Let the Church Say
Author:  Deidra D.S. Green
Publisher:  Rathsi Publishing
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:

"Let the Church Say..." by Deidra D.S. Green

My Thoughts....

Now this was one of those romantic reads that you thought you knew how it would all come out.  Not! The author takes us on quite a interesting journey.  After all of the planning for this perfect wedding what will come to light and break it up into many pieces.  I found all of these characters...from Sinclair, Tyson Jasmine,  Paul to a few others simply well developed, well portrayed and believable.   Will there be any forgiveness for Sinclair who has committed one awful sin that costed her dearly? However, there will be a wedding but who will be walking down the aisle with her future husband? Well, the reader will just have to pick up this good read to see because it definitely wasn't who I thought it would be in the end. No, I didn't get the happy ending I had hoped for but still the author presents the readers with a good story of  how life is and bad things can happen to good people.

Tempted to Touch By Nigeria Lockley

Book Description...

"Kira Seagram is frustrated by her husband Mason’s zeal for the Lord, so she pours all of her attention into her work and reserves her soprano singing skills for the shower. Kira would rather not use them if she get can’t the adoration and recognition she feels she deserves and doubts she’ll find singing lead for Mason’s choir. When a routine drop off at her son, Nate’s private school turns into a ten-year reunion with her ex-boyfriend, Quincy McAdams, Kira isn’t interested in Mason's half-hearted affection or willing to keep her voice to herself. With a firm offer from Quincy to help Kira cut a demo and possibly revive the love they let die, Kira has some choices to make. When Kira finds herself tempted to touch will she remain faithful to her husband or yield to the desires of her flesh?"

Title:  Tempted to Touch
Author:  Nigeria Lockley
Publisher:  Inheritance Books
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Tempted to Touch" by Nigeria Lockley

My Thoughts...

Wonderful and well written story that will give you much thought long after the read.  The subject matter 'temptation' was right on the mark on what can go wrong so quickly in any marriage whether you are a Christian or not when they try to deal with issues separately there  can be problems as it was for Kira and Mason Seagram.  For these two people from the read you  will see how the enemy almost wrecked their marriage. However, for these two their was a wonderful Pastor Stone who was there with her wisdom which was such a beautiful part of this read that I truly loved. Will Kira and Mason get back to being 'healed, whole and walking in the promises of God?'  Now, I will stop here and say you must pick up this wonderful story that was 'powerful, amazing and beautifully' presented to the readers.   Well done to the author!

No Perfect Affair 2 By: Charmaine Galloway

Book Description....

"Asia, Melody, and Sasha are the queens of all things drama. Jerry Springer has nothing on them. From scandalous affairs and drug induced sexcapades to secret pregnancies and murder in the first degree, these cousins have the personal drama on lock. When backstabbing and betrayal infiltrates their relationship with one another, the once tight trio quickly finds that blood is nowhere near as thick as water. At the end of it all, these chicks ain’t loyal."

Title:  No Perfect Affair 2
Author:  Charmaine Galloway
Publisher:  Racquel Williams Presents
Series:  Book 2
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"No Perfect Affair 2" by Charmaine Galloway

My Thoughts....

Wow, all I can say is this novel picked up from the first novel that featured Asia, Melody and Sasha and yes with all their drama.  The story continues with 'affairs, backstabbing, murder. drama and betrayals' all relating to its title 'No Perfect Affair 2.'  It was so hard to believe these three ladies were ever friends with all the drama they brought on themselves and each other.  Now, I will not talk about those men...Rodney, Lance and Steve.  You will just have to pick up this novel to see for yourself...but also to really understand a little more about this story you must pick up the first novel...No Perfect Affair. You will not want to miss any part of this dramatic read.  In the end I could only say for poor Melody, Asia and yes even Sasha.  What a friendship that went wrong with all the lies and  broken trust.  I have happy at the part of the story where one of the characters were able to make amends with her mother and letting there be forgiveness.  

A Chance of a Lifetime By Marilyn Pappano

Book Description....

"Sometimes love finds you when you least expect it...

To Benita Ford, Tallgrass, Oklahoma, will always be home. It's where her beloved grandmother raised her and where she rode bikes with her two best friends—the man who became her husband and Calvin. And Tallgrass is where she stayed, even after her husband died while serving his country. Now Calvin is home from that same war, and the sensitive, mischievous boy she once knew is today a man scarred by wounds no one else can see. Falling in love with him is something Bennie never imagined.

Tallgrass still haunts Captain Calvin Sweet. Yet it's where he must go to see Bennie—the one woman he always loved but could never have. Calvin regrets so much about what happened years ago. Still he can't deny being with Bennie makes his future feel bright, like anything is possible. But the demons of his past won't be quieted that easily. As old hurts linger, threatening to pull them apart, Calvin and Bennie must take the ultimate risk for the love of a lifetime."

Title:  A Chance of a Lifetime

Author:  Marilyn Pappano

Publisher:  Forever

Series:  Tallgrass # 5

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"A Chance of a Lifetime" by Marilyn Pappano

My Thoughts....

This series really puts more icing on the cake as this is this author's fifth in the Tallgrass series that
features Benita Ford and Captain Calvin Sweet from Tallgrass Oklahoma.  The reader will be presented with a story that will be with the reader long after the read. This read will take the reader to three friends since childhood but after growing up we find that only two of the third friends had remained friends.  What had happened in the total relationship to Calvin, J'Myel and Bennie known as childhoods....'The Three Musketeers?'   Would a death of one of the friends and the return of another from Afghanistan who was now back home suffering with PTSD bring these two friends  [Bennie and Calvin] back together again after many years had passed?  I loved how this author was able to bring into this storyline not only the two main characters but another group of characters were simply off the chart so well developed, defined, well portrayed and believable.  Here are just a few of this wonderful cast of characters..... The Sweets Family, Pickerings Family, Ms. Emmeline, Diez, Joe Cadore, Lucy[Luce],Trinity Adams, Ilena Gomez, John, Tuesday Night Margarita Club members....Carly Clark, Jessy, Fia, Marti, Patricia, Leach, Therese to name a few.  Many of these people will have there own story that will be well mentioned  in this story. The Margarita Club members who were all friends and widows...who had lost a husband in war. I loved this group of ladies!  I found this novel to be very well written by this author...the main question would Calvin and Bennie take the ultimate risk for a love of a lifetime after all is said and done and Bennie learns the whole story of just what had happened between them[Calvin & JMyel?  I don't want to spoil any of it other that say you will have to pick up  this author novel 'A Chance Of A Lifetime.'  It will keep your attention all the way to the end giving her readers a good read.  Would I recommend?  Yes

I received a copy through NOR  in exchange for an honest review.

A Christmas Bride in Pinecraft By: Shelly Shephard Gray

Book Description...

"Christmas has come to Pinecraft in bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray's final Amish Brides of Pinecraft novel, an uplifting story that proves anything is possible when you follow your heart

When manager Beverly Overholt's beloved Orange Blossom Inn is broken into, she's shaken to the core. The inn has been her whole life since arriving in the quaint Amish vacation town of Pinecraft, Florida. Hoping to repair what's been lost, Beverly calls Eric Wagler, the inn's handsome owner. To her surprise, he promises to be on the next flight out of Philadelphia.

Ever since her fiancé jilted her, Beverly's been closed off to love. However, with Eric things feel different. She can't help but be hopeful that their work relationship will turn into something more—even though they are from different worlds. She grew up Amish and is now Mennonite. Eric, on the other hand, grew up on the city streets of Philadelphia. How could they ever find common ground?

But as Beverly and Eric put the inn back together, prepare for Christmas, and even witness romance blossoming for another couple, the trust—and love—between them grows. Will Christmas bring a second chance for Beverly? And if it does, will she be brave enough to take it?"

Title:  A Christmas Bride in Pinecraft

Author:  Shelley Shepard Gray

Publisher:  Avon Inspire

Series:  Amish Brides of Pinecraft # 4

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"A Christmas Bride in Pinecraft" by Shelly Shephard Gray

My Thoughts....

"A Christmas Bride in Pinecraft was a beautifully well written  enchanting Amish/Mennonite romance.  I found this novel somewhat interesting because as I was reading I found out that this was three stories in one that seemed to tie altogether.  I loved how this author presents us with Beverly who manages the Orange Blossom Inn in Pinecraft, Florida and their has been a robbery where now she must call Eric the owner and tell him of this situation.  It seems like since Eric had met Beverly some time ago he had feelings for her, so he leaves Pennsylvania and moves to Pinecraft  Will this bring him closer to Beverly?  What secrets did Eric have than may destroy any feelings Beverly may have for him?  Will these two people be able to find common ground and love?  But where there is 'forgiveness, mercy, happiness and good will to all men'  will there be any good from all of the unexpected  obstacles that are put in front of them?   Well, this is a Christmas novel so what will happen after the robbery at the inn?   Be ready for a read that will give you humor, tears and even finding yourself cheering your favorite character on as you will see 'such fear, faith, love. devotion, redemption and second chances' that is displayed in this well told story.  The main questions....  Will Beverly be able to face her fears and move on after the robbery?  Beverly has gone to a lots and when it looks like she may even love again will her faith be put to the test?   How will this Amish community react to a marriage between Beverly and Eric?   Now, to get all of those questions answered and much more you will just have to pick up this fantastic Christmas novel to see just how much it will capture and warm your heart.

What I extremely liked about this novel was how this author was able to bring out the realization of how there were young people going hungry in the town of Pinecraft and that solution to the person who had robbed and vandalized Beverly property was also wonderfully presented.

I received a copy through NOR  in exchange for an honest review.

Cowboy Take Me Away By Soraya Lane

Book Description...

"The King brothers are three of the wealthiest, most hard-riding heartbreakers in the great state of Texas. And it takes a rare breed of woman to lasso one of their hearts...

NEVER SAY NEVER

As a veterinarian and single mother, Hope Walker knows how to handle most emergencies, inside and out. But when she shows up at the sprawling cattle ranch belonging to Chase King. Hope finds herself in a state of panic: How could Chase be even hotter after all these years? And why does Hope feel more attracted to him than ever?

WHEN IT COMES TO LOVE

Chase can't believe that Hope - the gorgeous, brilliant woman who disappeared after one blazing night of passion - has walked back into his life. After all this time he still thinks of her as the one who got away . . . and he's not about to lose her now. But is Hope ready to get back in the saddle and ride into the sunset with the cowboy of her dreams? Or will a long-buried secret rise to the surface - and tear the two reunited lovers apart?"

Title:  Cowboy Take Me Away

Author:  Soraya Lane

Publisher:  Martin's Paperbacks

Series:  The Texas Kings # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Cowboy Take Me Away" by Soraya Lane

My Thoughts....

I liked this well written novel that dealt with a sweet romance.  I liked this author's novels and wanted to see what was 'Cowboy Take Me Away.' There will be a lot of question asked as the  reader reads through 'Cowboy Take Me Away.' Like... Who knew that after one night of passion and now many years later  these two Hope Walker and Chase King would meet back up again.  What affect will this meeting have on these two especially after a big secret comes out that had been kept from Chase? Now, this will not be the only thing but what other complications will their be for these two especially when a 'special high quality sperm' has come up missing from Kinds Ranch Herd?  Who is behind all of this? This will be one interesting read as the reader will see how this author gives the readers a wonderful well written story.   Will these two be able to solve this plot as it unfolds for the both of them? How will these two make it through as this family's amazing journey begins?  Now, to get all of these questions answered  and a lot more you will have to pick up this good read to see how well this author tells it so well to  the readers.Would I recommend this heart warming love story?   YES!

I received a copy through NOR  in exchange for an honest review.