Character Madness and Musings

Cinco de Mayo: What Is Everybody Celebrating? 2nd Edition by Donald W. Miles Genre: Nonfiction, Hispanic History Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a holiday so popular that in the United States it draws larger crowds than here in the United States. About half a million people turn out for the annual event in Los Angeles alone, but exactly what is everybody celebrating? They're there for the music - and the half-priced margaritas - but if you ask around, you won't find many people who can tell you what happened in Mexico on that day. There are very few adult-level books currently on the market about that subject, but readers can now learn how the Mexicans took back their country after a five-year struggle against the French army in this 90,000-word book,  Cinco de Mayo: What is Everybody Celebrating? (2nd Ed.) The original 2006 edition has now been upgraded to include color photographs in every chapter and maps to help readers navigate the story. There's also a new cover whi

Join Us for this Tour:   May 16 to June 3, 2022 Book Title :  Kingdomless (The Evamore Series Book 1) by Michelle Garyfalakis Category :  YA Fiction (Ages 13-17) , 422 pages Genre :  YA Fantasy Romance Publisher :  Self-Published Release date:    January 2022 Content Rating :  PG-13 +M:  There is a scene where our main character is held at knife point and her attacker grabs her breasts without consent. The word 'nipple' is used in this situation. This is the reason for the added "M" in the rating.       Book Description: The remnants of the United Kingdom of Garth, once ruled by the legendary Dynasty of Evamores are in the throes of conflict. Ten years ago, King Wren of the West discovered Raelle washed up on the shores of the Balour Sea, with no memory of the first nine years of her life. She was brought back to the castle and dutifully cared for and cherished by the king and his three older sons. On her nineteenth birthday, the Western Kingdom's ado

Guardians of the Sea by Eva Pohler (Vampires and Gods, #3) Publication date: May 14th 2022 Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. After enduring Delphine’s dangerous training regimen, the young gods and demigods embark on a mission to take down the corrupt shipping company once and for all, to liberate victimized communities up and down the Mediterranean and nearby seas. But unforeseen conflicts cause the young gods and demigods to question the nature of their mission, their purpose, and their relationships with one another. In the face of impossible choices, how important are love, loyalty, and friendship? Moreover, how far should one go to defend those who can’t defend themselves? Should one sacrifice everything? Read the surprising conclusion of The Vampires and Gods Series. For lovers of Greek mythology, paranormal romance, and action adventure stories. Here’s what readers are saying about this series: “Vampires and

The Cowboy's False Start Cowboys of Whistle Rock Ranch Book 2 by Shirleen Davies Genre: Clean Contemporary Western Romance Two shattered hearts. A family with secrets. A second chance for this cowboy to fix the mistakes from his past and seize the future of his dreams. Virgil Redstar has spent most of his life on Whistle Rock Ranch. Breeding and training some of the most spectacular Paint horses in the country tests his talent while soothing the hole in his soul. His return from college and promotion to foreman provides everything he needs. Almost. Almost nine years after he shattered her heart, Lily Cardoza’s life is a success. Her work as a nurse challenges and fulfills her. She enjoys rides with her best friend, Daisy Bonner, and occasional dates with eligible men. All is good in her world. Until the man she still loves presses for another chance. Taking cautious steps, Virgil and Lily attempt to regain the relationship lost years ago. Rides on the ranch, dinners in town, and ev

The Mayor's Baby Surprise Butterfly Harbor Stories Book 12 by Anna J. Stewart Genre: Clean Contemporary Romance Could a surprise baby Lead to a forever family? Ineffective, shortsighted and self-centered—that’s what top family lawyer Leah Ellis thinks of Gil Hamilton. And that’s why she’s vying for his position as mayor of Butterfly Harbor. But when a six-month-old baby is left on Gil’s doorstep, he turns to her for help. Gil’s dedication to baby Eli shows Leah she was wrong about her rival. But can he win her vote for a future together? USA TODAY   Bestselling Author Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N * Google * Kobo * Harlequin A geek at heart, USA Today and national bestselling author Anna J Stewart writes "refreshingly unique, quietly humorous, and profoundly moving romance." (RT Book Reviews) Her books include The Butterfly Harbor series for Harlequin Heartwarming, along with the Blackwell continuity series. She also writes the Honor Bound series fo

The Omen of Crows Nest by Cathrina Constantine Publication date: May 4th 2022 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult No blood. No body. No murder. That’s what the police found after Penelope spun her bizarre tale. In a hysterical state, she said her father was butchered and eaten by a mob of birds ~ in her bedroom. They claim she’s crazy. That she suffers from delusions. Penelope is dead set on proving them wrong. After being institutionalized for eight months, Penelope is out and more determined than ever to find answers to her so-called hallucinations. With her father’s untimely disappearance, she’s convinced her family is hiding something sinister. THE OMEN OF CROWS NEST is the latest masterpiece by the award-winning author Cathrina Constantine, and is sure to leave fans of fantasy gasping! Goodreads / Amazon EXCERPT: The electrodes in my brain were like a loop recorder, continuously dredging up the past. And problematic for the psychiatrist at Green Fields Sanitarium, who was