Book Review: Living in Joyful Resilience by Kate Olson

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Living in Joyful Resilience

Subtitle: A Roadmap for Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs

Author: Kate Olson

Genre: Psychology/Self-help

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60096601-living-in-joyful-resilience

Overall score:

I scored this book 4.5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book aims to introduce the reader to ways to become resilient. To not break with the challenges life throws at him/her. Not only to be resilient but to find joy in life, even if that joy is being tested to the limit. With examples from real life, it helps the reader to find his/her way to resilience.

What I liked about the book:

It was easy to read and positive.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There was nothing to dislike.

My favourite bits in the book:

The examples from real life.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were none.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I understand from the book there are more to come.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a self-help book to becoming joyfully resilient.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like self-help books, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Living in Joyful Resilience: A Roadmap for Navigating Life's Ups & Downs is a Call-to-Action blueprint for creating recurring joy and stronger resilience in your life. It provides thought-provoking research into the difference between being merely resilient and being joyfully resilient. Drawing from psychology, education and neuroscience, the book explains how joyfulness contributes to the responses that enable us to bounce back from adversity, thriving not just surviving. Included are resilience stories from the author and ten contributors that will resonate with your own life and inspire you. There are many resources to help you create more joy, build resilience and strength your resilience traits, The author and some other amazing healers have contributed free healing gifts at the end of the book for you to download and use whenever needed, The accompanying journal, Simple Soul Thoughts, is available to aid in achieving the joyful resilience mindset needed for more enduring strength and resistance to adversity.

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Book Review: A Dangerous Mind - Consciousness Belongs to God by Golam Maula

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: A Dangerous Mind

Subtitle: Consciousness Belongs to God

Author: Golam Maula

Genre: Literature and Fiction

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60805267-a-dangerous-mind

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Meet John Locke, an American living in the UK who visits India. While visiting a Hindu Temple, he sees a young woman in a yellow sari and is immediately smitten. However, she disappears. He sees her again on the plane home, then again at a friend’s wedding.

Their romance appears doomed from the start and following a gruesome attack, he is left for dead and in a coma. Anjali nurses him back to health, but has the attack changed him forever and will John be able to lead a normal life?

What I liked about the book:

It was action-packed, filled with love and romance and many twists and turns.

What I didn’t like about the book:

The ending.

My favourite bits in the book:

The subtle ways in which Anjali showed her love for John.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were none.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I definitely consider this one better than the first.

What books could this be compared to and why?

The book stands on its own and love, desperation and suicidal thoughts move through the book. This is a very rounded story.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

 

If you like your books dark, but full of hope for the future, and full of twists and turns, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. And they can be right…

John Locke was an ordinary guy until he was left for dead at the bottom of a stagnant canal. Put in an induced coma, doctors worked to save his life using revolutionary medical therapies. And as John finally wakes to a room full of people he no longer recognises, it soon becomes apparent things have changed. Or, at least, John’s mind has changed. And it starts to develop in incredible and terrifying ways.

His one constant is Anjali; a beautiful devout Hindu who is to become his wife. She stays with him through everything for she has found her partner for life, her partner through the ages; her ardhangini.

But as John’s behaviour becomes increasingly erratic and violent, can Love really conquer all?

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Book Review: The Escort Next Door - The Escape by Clara James

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Escort Next Door: Escape

Subtitle: (The Escort Next Door #3)

Author: Clara James

Genre: Women’s Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 3

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19299428-the-escort-next-door

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Following the attack from a client, Julia had decided to not take on any more clients. But, Preston makes her wish for more. Eventually, she confronts her husband with his affairs, but he already has seen her picture in the paper with Preston and is set to destroy all she holds dear. Will she succeed in gaining custody of her children?

What I liked about the book:

This was not purely bed scenes but had an actual backstory.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the last in the series and makes you wonder what will happen next.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book fits in the category of steamy romance.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	No
Adult	Yes

 

If you like steamy romance stories, book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Book 3 "The Escort Next Door: Escape"

Julia has the seemingly perfect family; a successful husband and three wonderful kids. From the outside all seems well, but behind closed doors things are anything but ordinary. Julia's marriage has become distant and she finds stunning evidence about her husband’s actions on his business trips. Julia wants to escape and decides to make a decision that will change her life forever.

 

Sample Of What’s Inside!

Preston kept a tender but tight hold of my hand as he led me into his bedroom. By then, my tears had dried in almost invisible, salty streaks. My heart was fluttering in my chest and, although I was no more capable of rational speech, it was for a very different reason.

He’d said nothing as he’d tentatively explored my lips with several more soft kisses. No words had been uttered before those explorations had turned more frenzied and his tongue quested entrance into my mouth. Speech hadn’t seemed necessary as the hand at my waist moved to entwine with my fingers and we wandered from the kitchen.

This man was no less of a mystery to me. In fact, if anything, he was more of one. There I’d been, an emotional wreck, and he still seemed interested in taking me to bed. Was he that desperate? No, there was more to it than just sex – even then, in my muddle-headed state, I think I realized that. For reasons unknown to me, and perhaps unknown to both of us, he appeared to be drawn to me in a similar way I’d experienced with him. Maybe his better judgment was telling him to kick the crazy bitch out of his apartment while he still could, but if that was the case, another part of him was fighting it.

 

Now scroll up and click "BUY" to read the rest of Julia's incredible journey!   Authors Other Books You Will Enjoy (To view them scroll down and click Clara James Author Page or visit http://amzn.to/15ek5q7)

"The Escort Next Door (3 Book Bundle)"

 

"The Escort Next Door

 

"The Escort Next Door: Captivated"

 

"The Escort Next Door: Escape"

 

 

 

"Her Last Love Affair (3 Book Bundle)"

 

"Her Last Love Affair"

 

"Her Last Love Affair: Breathing Without You"

 

"Her Last Love Affair: Final Journey"

About the Author:

Book Review: Captivated by Clara James

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Captivated

Subtitle: (The Escort Next Door #2)

Author: Clara James

Genre: Women’s Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 2

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18761106-captivated

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Julia continues her road to financial independence from her husband, her eyes set on leaving him and setting up a good life for her three children and herself. Lulled into a false sense of security, will she place herself in danger?

What I liked about the book:

This was not purely bed scenes but had an actual backstory.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second in the series and makes you wonder what will happen next.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book fits in the category of steamy romance.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	No
Adult	Yes

 

If you like steamy romance stories, book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Book 2 "The Escort Next Door: Captivated"

 

Julia has the seemingly perfect family; a successful husband and three wonderful kids. From the outside all seems well, but behind closed doors things are anything but ordinary. Julia's marriage has become distant and she finds stunning evidence about her husband’s actions on his business trips. Julia wants to escape and decides to make a decision that will change her life forever.".

About the Author:

Book Review: The Escort Next Door by Clara James

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Escort Next Door

Subtitle: (The Escort Next Door #1)

Author: Clara James

Genre: Women’s Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18492838-the-escort-next-door

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

When Julia discovers her seemingly happy marriage is just that and her husband has had several affairs, she decides her marriage is over. There is only one major problem, her prenup. Under this, she is entitled to nothing if she divorces her husband. Julia then embarks on an extreme road to achieving financial independence and a road of self-discovery.

What I liked about the book:

This was not purely bed scenes but had an actual backstory.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first in a series and makes you wonder what will happen next.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book fits in the category of steamy romance.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	No
Adult	Yes

 

If you like steamy romance stories, book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

The Escort Next Door

Julia has the seemingly perfect family; a successful husband and three wonderful kids. From the outside all seems well, but behind closed doors things are anything but ordinary. Julia's marriage has become distant and she finds stunning evidence about her husband’s actions on his business trips. Julia wants to escape and decides to make a decision that will change her life forever.

 

Sample Of What’s Inside!

I don’t recall how I went from sitting at the table to laying on the bed. I do know that my head was swimming and it wasn’t just thanks to my old friend the fermented potato.

 

David’s mouth was still moving leisurely over mine, occasionally sucking my lower lip between his teeth. He was lying next to me on his side, pressing the length of his body to mine, while one arm draped across me and the hand gently caressed my hip.

 

By that stage, I was beginning to return his kiss with an enthusiasm I didn’t have to fake. One of my hands had unconsciously smoothed up his chest and curled over his shoulder, while the other snaked around the back of his head and was pulling him that little bit closer. As I tightened my fingers, gripping a handful of his smooth, thick hair, a guttural groan reverberated from his open mouth to mine.

 

Fluidly, he eased his hand over the curve of my pelvis and began to confidently stroke his way down my thigh. When he reached my knee, he hooked his fingers behind my leg and pulled it upward. As his tongue slipped carefully over the roof of my mouth, he tugged my leg around his waist and placed the weight of his upper body on top of mine.

 

Now scroll up and click "BUY" to read the rest of Julia's incredible journey!   Authors Other Books You Will Enjoy (To view them scroll down and click Clara James Author Page)

"The Escort Next Door (3 Book Bundle)"

 

"The Escort Next Door: Captivated"

 

"The Escort Next Door: Escape"

 

 

 

"Her Last Love Affair (3 Book Bundle)"

 

"Her Last Love Affair"

 

"Her Last Love Affair: Breathing Without You"

 

"Her Last Love Affair: Final Journey".

About the Author:

Book Review: She is Mine by Penny Wylder

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: She is Mine

Subtitle: (The Billionaire's CamGirl #0.5)

Author: Penny Wylder

Genre: Women’s Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 0.5

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44139324-she-is-mine

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Weaver intends to meet her best friend in Paris at the opening of her friend’s restaurant. Independent and strong, she aims to do it all herself. But when she gets thrown down the stairs of a station, Chris uninvitedly comes to the rescue.

What I liked about the book:

This was not purely bed scenes but had an actual backstory.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This author has written several books in this genre. All steamy and filled with romance.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book fits in the category of steamy romance.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	No
Adult	Yes

 

If you like steamy romance stories, book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

I've never had to think about money. It's always been there.

To put it plainly, I'm used to getting what I want. That includes women. So when I meet one who thinks she can't be bought, it blows my mind.

She's clever, beautiful, and clearly not looking for a white knight.

All she wants from me is a single, wild night of passion in Paris.

It's incredible. How can she expect me to walk away from her after that?

I can't.

I won't.

She doesn't know it yet...

But she is mine.

 

From USA Today Bestselling Author Penny Wylder, this short-story prequel comes before the filthy, full-length novel: The Billionaire's CamGirl.

About the Author:

Book Review: The Genius of Our Wiles by Blythe Gryphon

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Genius of Our Wiles

Subtitle:

Author: Blythe Gryphon

Genre: Fantasy

Part of a series?

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58705365-the-genius-of-our-wiles

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

The story starts in the 1200’s. Pius has been turned into a sunborn vampire by Strato. When passing, Pius overhears Gwen’s thoughts and becomes infatuated with her. After turning Gwen into a sunborn too, we follow their journey through the centuries with their unbreakable bond of love.

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed, and full of twists and turns.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I believe the ending has left room for a sequel.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a mystery full of suspense.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

 

If you like vampire stories, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Gwendolyn, daughter of a thirteenth century earl, dreams of marrying her true love, or, at least, of riding a camel before her lord father consigns her in marriage to a man she cannot love. Fretting to her maid and confidante, she’s startled by a seductive male voice, which seems to come from nowhere. Her apparition, who whispers in a foreign accent, says his name is Pius and offers alternatives too fanciful to fathom. Little does she know Pius is a Sunborn vampire. After months of mental courtship, Pius has gained Gwendolyn’s trust. She’s in love and ready to run away with him. But how does one run away with an apparition? Pius, a Roman, once a sculptor and cathedral builder, has few bounds or barriers, but when Gwendolyn discovers she loves to paint after watching an artisan mix egg tempera to adorn the castle’s chapel walls, he lingers in her mind, courting, loving, sharing laughter, while awaiting Gwendolyn to experience the joy of completing a work of art before he approaches her in person. He then whisks into an otherworldly life of power, dilemmas, and mysteries, which, together, they must solve.

About the Author:

Book Review: Old Scores by James Harper

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Old Scores

Subtitle: An Evan Buckley Crime Thriller (Evan Buckley Thrillers Book 16)

Author: James Harper

Genre: Crime, Mystery

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 16

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60774240-old-scores

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Another great story by James Harper. This book is a bit longer than most and as compelling as the others in the series.

Evan Buckley is enlisted by an upcoming country singer blackmailed by a PI she employed previously.

What is the secret that places her life in danger? Will Evan succeed to find the truth and save his client?

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed, and full of suspense.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is another book I’ve read by this author but I look forward to reading more.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a mystery full of suspense.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

 

If you like suspense, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

When upcoming country music star Taylor Harris hires a private investigator to catch her cheating husband, she gets a lot more than she bargained for. He says he’s found a secret in her past that even she’s not aware of - a curse on her life, a blood feud hanging over her for thirty years. But when he disappears, it’s down to PI Evan Buckley to pick up the pieces. Was the threat real? And if so, did it disappear along with the crooked investigator? Or did it just get worse?

 

Heading down to small-town Jasper in East Texas to follow in his unscrupulous predecessor’s footsteps, Evan finds himself embroiled in the lies and dark secrets that flourish in the tightly-knit community where outsiders are resented and people have their own ways of dealing with them. From the local lead detective to a retired dirty cop to a shady figure hiding behind the facade of a secret shell corporation, Evan quickly gets on the wrong side of them all.

 

And as his search draws to a close, inflaming old scores dormant for half a lifetime and laying bare the biggest lie of all, he’s forced to put a heavy burden on his unsuspecting client, one that he knows all too well himself.

About the Author: