Character Madness and Musings

The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon by Linda Ballou Genre: New Adult Contemporary Fiction May contain adult content There's heartbreak, deceit, courage, loss and redemption. And yes, there's romance! From the glamorous world of California Eventing to the freedom of riding the trails in the mountains you are there! Gemcie and her Irish Hunter, Marshal, are about to capture the World Cup when a nasty fall dashes their chances. While she is mending, her arch rival seizes this opportunity to catch a ride on Marshal, and to seduce her young husband. Confused and dazed by her new circumstances, Gemcie heads for the high Sierras hoping the majestic spires that captured the heart of the father she never met will provide the answers she seeks. She finds strength and solace riding solo on the John Muir Trail, but a bear attack ends her time of introspection and places her in the care of a solitary cowboy manning a fire lookout. Brady shows her love and gives her the courage to get back in t...

Join us for this tour from April 26 to May 14, 2021! Book Title :  Pennies from Heaven Author:   Koedi Nealy Category :  Children's Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7) , 27 pages Genre :   children's picture book Publisher :   Halo Publishing International Release date : Nov 29, 2020 Content Rating :  G. Based on the true-life events that led Koedi Nealy to start changing lives one penny at a time at the age of seven, "Pennies from Heaven" teaches children that they are never too young to do great things for God. Koedi's journey culminated in forming a non-profit that currently serves the homeless population in Houston, Texas, helping the most overlooked and undervalued people in the community. Buy the Book: Amazon Meet the Author:    Meet the Author:  A native of Houston, Texas, Koedi Nealy is a senior at Cypress Christian School. She received her local minister’s license at the age of sixteen and is an active member of her school and community, holding...

Time's Relative by Debbie DeLouise Genre: Time Travel Thriller It’s the fall of 1998, and librarian Samantha Stewart is looking for a new job. After seeing an ad for a high-paying position at a company called Virtual Software that entails research and travel, Sam investigates the company and learns that its president has gone missing, and that it’s currently being run by the vice-president Greg Parsons. Before Sam makes it to the interview, she's visited by a strange woman who introduces herself as Jane Oldsfield: a time traveler whose mission Greg Parsons is trying to prevent. Sam ignores the woman and goes on the job interview anyway. Soon, she finds herself involved not only with Greg Parsons, but also Philip Montmart, a chain-smoking detective with a vendetta for his wife’s killer, and the time-traveling Oldsfield and her feline accomplice. Witnessing world events that have yet to happen in her lifetime, including 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, Y2K hysteria and the COVID pandemic, ...

Poker Chips and Poison Silvermoon Retirement Village Cozy Book 1 by Rodney Strong Genre: Cozy Mystery If old age doesn't get her..the murderer will. 97 year old Alice Atkinson should be comfortably living out her days at the Silvermoon Retirement Village. But she's bored. A lifetime of living in the grey area between right and wrong means that winning money off her friends at poker just isn't satisfying. Then her friend is murdered, and she's the only one who thinks it's foul play. And even she has her doubts. With the help of Vanessa her newly appointed and occasionally reluctant sidekick, Alice is determined to find out the truth. One thing is for sure, Alice is going to need to dust off some old skills to come through this in one piece. Grab your copy of Poker Chips and Poison now to see how age means nothing when it comes to investigating murder. **Only .99 cents!!** Goodreads * Amazon Hip Flask and Hanging Silvermoon Retirement Village Cozy Book 2 Beat your gh...

Awakening by Poppy Williams Publication date: April 28th 2021 Genres: Suspense, Thriller, Young Adult Every Hero Has a Beginning Raised by parents who work deep within the U.S. intelligence agency, Zoe Dixon has picked up a few skills along the way. When her family moves to a new town, Zoe thinks it’s business as usual. But that all changes when a student turns up dead at her new school. Now, after years of keeping a low profile, Zoe has to decide whether she’ll step out of the shadows and use her skills for good. As she digs deeper, she’ll uncover shocking truths that will change the course of her life forever. Awakening is book one in the Zoe Dixon Saga. Fans of Marvel’s Black Widow, J.J. Abrams Alias, and Hit-Girl from Kick-Ass, will love this young adult action-packed suspense thriller. Goodreads / Amazon EXCERPT: Zoe quickly washed her face and laced up her shoes before heading down the stairs. She turned right, passing the den, and made her way towards the door underneath the...

Chocolate Raspberry Magic One Scoop Or Two by Tena Stetler Genre: Paranormal Romance When magic is unleashed, will what they learn bring them closer together or push them apart? Prim and proper Trinity Shilo is the assistant manager for Salem's Wildlife Sanctuary. She hasn't had much luck in the boyfriend department, but the new employee Paul is different. Deep and brooding she sees something special hidden below the surface. Besides she has secrets of her own. Paul Thorp is a wounded Special Forces veteran now working in security and computer support. He's fought hard to keep his demons in check and for the first time feels he is ready for a real relationship. When a fire breaks out at Puffin Cove Rescue they are called in to help with the recovery and ice cream social fundraiser. Sometimes things are not what they seem, and neither are people. When magic is unleashed will what they learn bring them closer together or push them apart? Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B...