Book Title: The Finding

Series:  n/a

Author: Jane Hunt

Publication Date:  January 7^th, 2025

Publisher:  Historium Press

Pages:  85

Genre:  Historical Fiction

Any Triggers: No

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Book Title and Author Name:

The Finding

by Jane Hunt

Blurb: 

This poignant novella is a tale of forbidden love, resilience, and the human cost of war.

In the quiet fields of Wiltshire during World War II, Eveline, a sheltered young woman, stumbles upon a life-altering discovery: a German Luftwaffe pilot, Fritz, has crash-landed near her home. Against the backdrop of war and suspicion, her family takes the injured man in, nursing him back to health. Beneath his reserved demeanor and burned body, Eveline senses a mystery—and something stirs an unfamiliar longing within her.

As Eveline’s infatuation deepens, she faces a storm of challenges: her overbearing mother’s rigid rules, a zealous preacher’s warnings, and the scrutiny of the town’s gossips. Despite Fritz’s attempts to keep her at arm’s length Eveline’s heart defies reason, falling for the man branded as her enemy.

But Fritz harbors secrets that could shatter Eveline’s fragile world. When the truths of war and the weight of loyalty collide, Eveline must confront the reality of loving someone forbidden.

Will their bond endure the hostility of a nation at war? Or will the scars of betrayal and loss prove impossible to heal?

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Author Bio: 

Born in Reading UK, Jane grew up with a love of reading. She remembers taking Enid Blyton books to bed and reading them under the covers when she should have been asleep! Her love of the written word extended into the classroom where the teachers commented on her vivid imagination and length of stories—probably accompanied with a few sights when they realized the amount of time the reading would take!

On leaving school Jane spent a brief spell at college before finding employment as a Dental Nurse where she spent many happy years meeting lots of wonderful people and mixing lots of fillings. After meeting her husband, she later went on to have three children and found work as a Teaching Assistant.

Alongside a busy life, she completed a comprehensive writing course, which saw her having non-fiction work published in newspapers and magazines. But the desire to do something ‘creative’ burned ever brightly. Having recently undertaken a lot of research into her family tree, a desire to find out what life was really like for her ancestors took hold, and she developed a fascination with World War II. Heeding the advice of her late parents to ‘put pen to paper’, she decided to get a story that had been buzzing in her head for quit some time written.

The result of her endeavour was a very ‘raw’ manuscript: The Finding. With some professional help—thank you, Dee, the story evolved into a book—something she still can’t quite believe!

Author Links:

Publisher’s Author Page: https://www.historiumpress.com/jane-hunt

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jane-Hunt/author/B0DRJ7KNHK 

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5 Stars – Congratulations on your 5-star review! 

Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers’ Favorite

Clover by Mary L. Schmidt is a gentle and educational children’s picture story centered around the everyday life of bunny rabbits. Through the character of Clover, the book introduces young readers to where rabbits live, what they eat, their predators, and how they interact with other animals in natural settings like parks and backyards. The author uses rhyming text to make learning lively and memorable, helping children absorb information about rabbits’ habits in a fun way. Clover shares insights about rabbits’ favorite foods and behaviors and draws connections with familiar creatures such as squirrels. The book emphasizes the importance of respecting wildlife, understanding their needs, and even learning simple ways to help, like offering safe food for rabbits to enjoy.

The educational aspect is seamlessly woven into the narrative, encouraging an early appreciation for animals and nature. The emphasis on real-world interactions and natural behaviors gives the book meaningful grounding, while including basic care principles encourages a sense of responsibility and kindness toward animals from a young age. The story’s presentation in a rhyming, friendly voice makes it ideal for reading aloud, while the familiar backyard setting invites children to explore and notice the wildlife around them. Mary L. Schmidt succeeds in combining charming storytelling with practical lessons, creating a sweet bridge between imaginative play and environmental awareness. Clover is a thoughtful and heartwarming book that offers young readers a window into the small, busy lives of rabbits, encouraging a love for animals and an early connection to the natural world around them. As a rabbit lover, I found this book most educational and entertaining.

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From Amazon:

Two women, separated by generations, have always been close. Still, when a savvy grandma provides a home for her pregnant granddaughter after her hypocritical parents scorn her, their bond grows to a whole new level. Plus, they solve crimes, albeit unintentionally. The loose ends: How will Jordana raise her child once it’s born? Where’s the absent father? And do Jordana’s parents come to their senses in time for the birth of their grandchild? Will Grandma, a determined crusader, continue to outsmart the robberies in their senior community while protecting her granddaughter? And at what cost?

My Review:

Grandma to the rescue. Sometimes, parents can be uptight and lose respect for their newly pregnant daughter. Things get dicey when they want to send her to a home for unwed mothers and then give the baby up for adoption. What does the father have to say? Well, the father doesn’t know yet. Savvy Grandma to the rescue. Events unfold, and there are tears and laughter.

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Triggers: Abuse, rape

From Amazon:

A provocative psychological drama for readers who loved Black & Blue, Gone Girl, The Lucky One, and Safe Haven

Eighteen-year-old Liz is in her final year of high school when she meets James Macewan, an older student who is struggling academically and wrestling with his own demons. What begins as a simple tutoring assignment soon grows into her first dating relationship. Liz initially enjoys the excitement of being with James, but it does not take long before she cannot recognize who she is as an individual anymore. As James’s own life begins to unravel, he compensates by attempting to control every aspect of Liz’s existence. The situation eventually dissolves into a tale of violence and dehumanization that affects the characters’ lives forever.

J.G. MacLeod describes the fear and uncertainty that often come with the cycle of violence and allows readers to journey alongside Liz as she attempts to confront her abuser and heal from trauma.

Travel to the isolated town of Abalone Lake & experience the rush of first love, the pain of domestic violence, and the gravity of a decision that changes everyone’s lives forever.

My Review:

I wish this book had been available to me to read when I was a freshman in high school. But, it was written decades after I’d graduated from high school. Had I been able to read this book, I would have understood a lot about questions I was never able to ask of my own mother. Before my one year older sister and I started our periods, my mother handed both of us a booklet with diagrams to explain why we would have monthly periods and the old style pads to be worn with special lace panties that had elastic which would hold the pads in place. That summed up our education. No talk of boys or sex. Nothing. Had I had a book like this one, I would have understood high school and boys much better. I would have known when a boy was interested in me and maybe learned how boys should treat girls. That never happened. What happened after I graduated was the fact that I needed to escape the abuse my mother dished out every single day. Thus, I went from one bad situation into another with a man who became abusive when drinking and finally abusive when drinking or sober. Rape, I certainly learned that as well. Teenage girls need to know that they are not worthless, they do matter, and that not all men are abusive. I think my life would have turned out differently if I had access to a book like this one.

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Clover is a children’s picture story about all things’ bunny rabbits. Clover teaches children about the life of a bunny rabbit from how they live, shelter, what they eat, and even predators. Children learn what rabbits like to eat and other animals they will or will not play with. Children need to know how wild animals interact with each other in a natural setting such as a park or a backyard. Rabbits and squirrels are everywhere in any location so children quickly identify with them. Clover loves to share in a rhyming manner what he likes to eat and how he and other bunny rabbits play. It is important for children to learn about nature and animals they may or may not see on a regular basis. Children gain a greater understanding about rabbits and wildlife, and they learn the types of food they can place outside for rabbits to munch on. The concept and principles of caring for rabbits and nature can be taught at an early age in any type of setting. Knowing how rabbits and squirrels interact starts the early process of learning about different animals right in your own backyard or park.   

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This book is extremely helpful for parents, and caregivers of children in maintaining what the parents’ rules are at home. “As parents, we are the experts on our children, and we should also seek wisdom and insight from those in our trusted circle” is true. Well written self-help books are important to help those parents in need of simple guidance on parenting. This book helps parents learn how to parent their children, which in turn, makes for a much happier family and home life. Parenting is anything but easy. Parenting is challenging and parents must meet those challenges as they occur, even in a proactive manner, if possible. The insights provided within are true gems of knowledge to push a parent into incorporating a healthier home environment.

The guides in this book help parents and the entire family in a positive manner. That creates impactful parenting. Would we all like to have a healthy home? I would have liked that growing up. The author writes from her own experience and she is frank and honest. Since it is from real experiences and situations, the book is relatable to all parents. Choosing not to use a cell phone once children are home from school creates a natural environment for both children and parents. The key is communication. Remove distractions and go for eye-to-eye contact with children of all ages. The book includes reachable targets, goals and tools to assist with change and implementing a successful impactful parenting home. This book should be in all homes and libraries.

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From Amazon:

The opportunity of a lifetime, or their worst nightmare? Some truths are best left buried.

With the demons of her past finally laid to rest, investigative reporter Andi Carter and her partner Shamus O’Conner combine their resources to open The Daily Truth. Strapped for cash to get their business going, they accept an offer to play the part of detectives at a murder-mystery weekend. Although leery of their host’s true intentions, they console themselves with the fact that it’s only forty-eight hours.

“There’s nothing so bad that it couldn’t be worse.” Irish Proverb

Eleven years ago, Breanna Hadleigh Raydon was brutally murdered on her wedding night. Andi and Shaumus find themselves captives along with the original six suspects by a man with a vendetta. They have forty-eight hours to investigate and reveal the murderer or everyone dies.

A compelling psychological thriller with a shocking twist.

My Review:

Mary Schmidt

5.0 out of 5 stars Just AWESOME!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025

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This novel was awesome!!! Now, I didn’t realize that I was going to read book two in a series, but having got into it, I HAD to keep reading. Along the way, key points from book one were understood. To find out that the main protagonist had her own love story was the icing since book one wasn’t read. Do you believe in ghosts? Spiritual beings? How about secret tunnels and hallways built into an old ranch manor home of several stories? Something moved that second story curtain, and no one was in the house!