Angel Messages A Wing and a Prayer

Jun27

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From Amazon:

This book is a terrific way to share some Angel love with someone who needs a lift, a hug, a smile or that person who loves Angels. It is filled with pictures, prayers and poems that bring the Angel Messages to you. From the Author… Angels are real! Some say Angels have saved their lives, comforted them in their darkest moments and even appeared before them in physical form. I am one of those who believes in Angels. My personal testimony is here in Angel Messages, along with prayers that I have used to thank, summon and to send Angels to others when asked. The beautiful photographs of Angels inside, are designed to evoke deep personal connections. Allow yourself to be inspired with a wing and a prayer by the love of the Angels. Share this book with others. Keep a copy close to you so you will always have an Angel at the ready. Let it refresh your body, mind and spirit Believe that Angels and Spirit guides are always there for you whenever you call, and so they shall. Love and Angelic blessings, I am Annette Rochelle Aben, a.k.a. Sister Angel. Annette Rochelle Aben a.k.a. Sister Angel, has spent her life in the company of Angels. Recognizing their presence has been a blessing in her life. Being able to sense an Angel has provided the comfort and support when needed the most. Many people seek her counsel and aid to help them connect with Angels, speak to Angels or merely ask her to send Angels wherever they feel the Angels are needed. For years now, Annette has channeled messages from the Angels which she shares daily on her blog. You are invited to follow her and receive the messages along with the thousands of others who do the same. There is contact information there when you need to reach out for her help .

My Review:

Mary Schmidt

5.0 out of 5 stars Angels are everywhere

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025

Format: KindleVerified Purchase

This is a book with angel poems that can be read multiple times throughout life. As you read, you will begin to pick up on a central theme of angels around us even before you can conceptualize that any are present. One particular memory comes to mind. On a warm day, I was getting in some much needed walking exercise. I noticed two small butterflies, one white and one yellow. As I walked, they stayed on my right side and flew at the same pace I was. All. The. Way. Home.

The Dutch Muse

Jun26

Book Title: The Dutch Muse

Series: A Fabiola Bennett Mystery

Author: Heidi Eljarbo

Publication Date: 17 June 2025

Publisher: Independently published

Pages: 270

Genre: Historical Art Mystery, Dual Timeline, Historical Fiction, Dutch Historical Fiction, Dual-timeline Fiction

Any Triggers: n/a

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Book Title and Author Name:

The Dutch Muse: A Historical Art Mystery

by Heidi Eljarbo

Blurb:

A ruthless thief leaves a private Dutch gallery with a coveted seventeenth-century painting. The owner lies unconscious on the floor. Art historian Fabiola Bennett is on vacation in Holland and takes on the case.

Amsterdam, 1973.
It’s late summer, and Fabiola and Pippa join their friend, Cary, for a few days of sightseeing, museums, and riding bikes around the beautiful city.


For the first time in her life, Fabiola feels a pang of jealousy, and rude comments from a gallerist make her doubt her own abilities.

Then, unexpectedly, Cary’s Dutch client, Lennard van de Hoek, is brutally struck down and a baroque portrait by Ferdinand Bol is stolen. Fabiola pushes aside her problems and jumps into danger without hesitation. The list of suspects is long, and with a cold-blooded criminal at large, they must constantly be on the alert.

Amsterdam, 1641.
Ferdinand Bol has completed his five-year training with Master Rembrandt van Rijn and is ready to set up his own studio. The future looks bright, and Ferdinand sets a goal to become a widely sought-after and, hopefully, prosperous master portraitist.


Just when Ferdinand’s career starts to flourish—and patrons and customers discover his exceptional talent—one of his models confesses she’s in deep trouble, and he drops everything to help her.

This is a fast-paced and captivating who-done-it set in the Netherlands—the fourth installment and a spin-off from the Soli Hansen Mysteries.

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Forfatter Heidi Morell Andersen (61) selger sine norske romaner på amerikanske Amazon.

Author Bio:

HEIDI ELJARBO grew up in a home full of books, artwork, and happy creativity. She is the author of historical novels filled with courage, hope, mystery, adventure, and sweet romance during challenging times. She’s been named a master of dual timelines and often writes about strong-willed women of past centuries.

After living in Canada, six US states, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria, Heidi now calls Norway home. She lives with her husband on a charming island and enjoys walking in any kind of weather, hugging her grandchildren, and has a passion for art and history.

Her family’s chosen retreat is a mountain cabin, where they hike in the summer and ski the vast white terrain during winter.

Heidi’s favorites are her family, God’s beautiful nature, and the word whimsical.

Author Links:

Website: https://www.heidieljarbo.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/HeidiEljarbo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorheidieljarbo/

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Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/heidi-eljarbo

Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/heidieljarbo

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16984270.Heidi_Eljarbo

Newsletter: https://www.heidieljarbo.com/newsletter

This entry was posted on June 26, 2025. 2 Comments

Stay Close, Novac

Jun25

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Jessi Novac leads the quiet life of a romance author until someone leaves a series of explicit notes under her windshield wipers and heavy breathing on her answering machine. Until NYPD can track down the culprit who’s trying to scare the bejesus out of her, Jessi hides out at her grandmother’s beach house in Myrtle Beach where she hopes to get her bearings. Instead, her life takes an even bigger tilt toward crazy when she meets her clumsy neighbor. She’s suspicious of Ian Alexander, and attracted to him at the same time. Their relationship becomes a calamity of errors until strange things start happening at the beach house. Jessi clings to Ian for protection, but soon discovers her heart may be in more danger than her life.

My Review:

This was a fun romance to read. There are thrills and nervous people due to a stalker. How the MCs sprang to life and fell in love was amazing. Lots of fun all around.

A Year in the Life of Belinda Brand

Jun23

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Belinda Brand becomes an overnight sensation when Hollywood offers to make a film of her runaway bestseller. A confident, modern woman, she has the world at her feet – and a secret she is convinced no one will ever discover. Leah, her gentle and long-suffering stepmother will guess, but she would never betray her, or would she? When menacing notes appear after the Awards ceremony in London and then follow her across the Atlantic, Belinda realizes someone is threatening to expose her.As she struggles to stay calm, her best friend disappears, Belinda’s celebrity life turns into a nightmare and there is no one she can trust.If the Brand family thought they could lead a quiet, normal life, they were wrong. Danger continues to lurk in the shadows. A fast-paced, page-turning psychological thriller, full of surprises, twists, and turns. For fans of Karin Slaughter, Claire McGowan, Valerie Keogh, and Liane Moriarty.

My Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025

Format: KindleVerified Purchase

What another great read by Ms. Clarke. I’ve read other books in any African setting, but this was the first one I’ve read in this series. This book can be read as a standalone book. As book two in the series, this one is rather awesome. I could relate to the character of Belinda and, to be honest, every page either had me sad for the protagonists or laughing at the absurdity of what has been woven into a tapestry worthy of a movie. Not just English humor, but if one can’t laugh in situations as they arise, they need more laughter in their life. The book starts in London, then goes to Los Angeles and finally the Mediterranean. Between all of that, the meat of this book is ripe for the next reader.

Finding Frankie

Jun22

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An outlaw’s vow for revenge, a widower’s need for justice, and a child’s unshakable faith in God’s forgiveness.

Outlaw Frankie McNeal is used to doing whatever it takes to survive, but she’s tired of robbing banks and dodging the law. She’s convinced there must be more to life. Determined to find a better way for herself and her youngest brother with the money she’s saved, she’s positive one more robbery will give them the fresh start they need. When they are shot and left for dead, she’s bent on revenge for her brother’s death. It makes little difference if the man she’s after is her father.

When Daniel Myers stumbles across the injured woman dressed as a man, he suspects she’s part of the gang that killed his wife. The last thing he wants to do is bring trouble home to his daughter. Torn between leaving the woman to the coyotes and the need for justice, he promises to get her well enough to turn over to the law. But Daniel is a man with his own secrets. He struggles to justify his beliefs and his own sense of forgiveness when faced with his growing attraction. Set against a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, they’ll learn there’s a thin line between revenge and redemption—especially when the path is paved with dark secrets.

My Review:

Mary Schmidt

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings a person to tears

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2025

Format: KindleVerified Purchase

Wow. Kidd has written a great story. Full of the old west, hard work, strong feelings, outlaws, bandits, horses, farming, doctoring, hopes, dreams, fears, laughter, love, and Jesus. Throughout this book, life is woven in a tight tapestry of everything you can feel, see, smell, taste, and loss, heavy on those who don’t die in the natural birth order. The love remains, above all, the love and faith in Jesus.

Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman

Jun20

Book Title: Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman

Series: The Elizabethan Series, Book #6

Author Name: Tony Riches

Publication Date: May 2nd , 2025

Publisher: Preseli Press

Pages: 337

Genre: Historical Fiction / Tudor Fiction

Any Triggers: n/a

Twitter Handle: @tonyriches @cathiedunn @marylschmidt

Instagram Handle: @tonyriches.author @thecoffeepotbookclub

Hashtags: #HistoricalFiction #Elizabethan #Tudors #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub

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https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/05/blog-tour-bess-tudor-gentlewoman-by-tony-riches.html

Book Title and Author Name:

Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman

Tony Riches

Blurb:

Bess Throckmorton defies her notorious background and lack of education to become Queen Elizabeth’s Gentlewoman and trusted confidante.

Forced to choose between loyalty and love, duty and desire, will she risk her queen’s anger by marrying adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh without permission?

Entangled in a web of intrigue, from the glittering Palace of Whitehall to the cells of the Tower of London, Bess endures tragedy and injustice, becoming a resilient, determined woman, who takes nothing for granted.

Can she outwit her enemies, protect her family, and claim her destiny in a world where women are pawns and survival is a game of deadly consequences?

This is the true story of the last of the Elizabethans, which ends the story of the Tudor dynasty – and introduces their successors, the Stuarts.

Buy Link:

Universal Buy Link: https://mybook.to/BESS

This title is available to read on #KindleUnlimited.

Author Bio:

Tony Riches is a full-time UK author of Tudor historical fiction. He lives with his wife in Pembrokeshire, West Wales and is a specialist in the lives of the early Tudors.

As well as his Elizabethan series, Tony’s historical fiction novels include the best-selling Tudor trilogy and his Brandon trilogy, (about Charles Brandon and his wives).

For more information about Tony’s books please visit his website, and his blog, The Writing Desk, and find him on social media.

Author Links:

Website: https://www.tonyriches.com/

Blog: http://tonyriches.blogspot.co.uk/

Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/tonyriches

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyriches.author/

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Tony-Riches/author/B006UZWOXA

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5604088.Tony_Riches

This entry was posted on June 20, 2025. 2 Comments

Silenced Secrets

Jun17

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Corrine Alday’s secret holds a community hostage-until it doesn’t!

On a blustery winter morning in 1964 a young woman is found dead in an alley. Reports of the unmarried woman’s pregnancy send shockwaves through the community. Knowing the ruinous impact the truth could have on their families, the local men deny any relationship with her. Alexa Owl and Detective Slater are assigned to travel back to 1965 to reveal who killed the woman, why, and who fathered her child. They soon discover respectable friends from their own time could be involved, and if so, Alexa fears relationships in the twenty-first century could be shattered. In the interim, Detective Slater is informed he’s been placed on probation. Mishaps on this assignment will not be tolerated. This is his last chance to fulfill the requirements to join Saint Peter’s Guardian Angel Squad. Suddenly, Alexa is torn back into the twenty-first century. Someone she once cared for has been murdered. Worse, mysterious text messages were sent to her before the murder, and they were answered, but not by Alexa! Meanwhile, back in 1965, Slater insists he can manage on his own. Nevertheless, his angel mentor, Detective Bobby Starr, has tapped someone else to take Alexa’s place. He believes Slater and his new partner will be an unstoppable team, but is it too late for Slater?

My Review:

As far as the Owl's Nest Mysteries go, I really loved this book. This book had more than one mystery, and more than one time traveler, which is different from the others, as only one person time traveled. Investigating one cold case murder and one current day murder was much to handle and do it right, yet McDonald did do it right! I won't write who the second time traveler was, but I do know I wish I could time travel in real life.

New Review!

Jun14

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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite

Join a little pig on his space adventures in this colorful picture book by Mary L. Schmidt. Horace in Space follows the story of a pig named Horace. All Horace wants is to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) one day. The ISS is a space station where astronauts from different countries work and conduct scientific research while it orbits around the planet. When Horace gets the opportunity to fly to the ISS on a spacecraft, he is more than excited and starts packing his suitcase with his favorite snacks. But he wasn’t allowed to take his suitcase or his snacks to the ISS. After arriving at the ISS, Horace takes a spacewalk, eats berries, apples, and nuts, takes pictures of Earth, and has a great adventure.

Horace in Space is a captivating adventure story for early readers. Kids will not only be entertained by this fun-filled picture book but also embark on a thrilling journey to discover a few fascinating facts about space, the ISS, gravity, and more. Using eye-catching illustrations and engaging prose, author Mary L. Schmidt crafts an exhilarating tale that is bound to spark young readers’ imaginations and spark their curiosity about all things space-related. It’s a short book but entertaining from start to finish. The main character, Horace, is a fun-loving little pig with a passion for space travel and a dream of becoming an astronaut. Children are going to love his easygoing personality and cheer for him as he achieves his dreams. As far as picture books go, this one is a brilliant choice for kids!

This entry was posted on June 14, 2025. 2 Comments

Lady of the Quay

Jun13

Book Title: Lady of the Quay

Series: Isabella Gillhespy Series, Book #1

Author: Amanda Roberts

Publication Date: May 9th, 2025

Publisher: Hickory Press

Pages: 256

Genre: Historical Mystery / Suspense

Any Triggers: n/a

Twitter Handle: @cathiedunn @marylschmidt

Instagram Handle: @amanda_roberts_author @thecoffeepotbookclub

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Book Title and Author Name:

Lady of the Quay

(Isabella Gillhespy Series Book 1)

Amanda Roberts

Blurb:

Knowing she is innocent is easy … proving it is hard

1560, Berwick-upon-Tweed, northern England

Following the unexpected death of her father, a series of startling discoveries about the business she inherits forces Isabella Gillhespy to re-evaluate everything she understands about her past and expects from her future.

Facing financial ruin, let down by people on whom she thought she could rely, and suspected of crimes that threaten her freedom, Isabella struggles to prove her innocence.

But the stakes are even higher than she realises. In a town where tension between England and her Scottish neighbours is never far from the surface, it isn’t long before developments attract the interest of the highest authority in the land, Sir William Cecil, and soon Isabella is fighting, not just for her freedom, but her life. She must use her wits and trust her own instincts to survive.

Lady of the Quay introduces an enticing new heroine who refuses to be beaten, even as it becomes clear that her life will never be the same again.

From the author of the award-winning ‘The Woman in the Painting’.

Lady of the Quay

Snippet 4:

‘You knew my father well. What did you know of his dealings with Mr Young?’ I twisted my head from the glass so I could watch Will’s reaction. He looked at me with a quizzical expression.

‘They were associates, rivals even. Both burgesses. Common interests. What’s this about? You know this as well as I do. Beyond that though, your father did not confide in me. Why would he?’

Will leaned towards me. In the confined space of the window seat we were almost touching. His proximity was intoxicating; his musky smell mingling with the crisp freshness of the outdoor air that clung to his hair and his skin. I stood up and moved towards the warmth of the fire. At once, the freshness was replaced with the bitter tang of smoke. When I turned to face him he was still sitting in the window seat, watching me. He appeared thoughtful, and his shoulders were hunched.

‘What is it Izzy? Let me help you.’

‘You can help me by telling me what you know.’

Buy Link:

Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/317rQa

This title is available to read on #KindleUnlimited.

Author Bio:

Amanda Roberts has worked as an Editor in business-to-business magazines for over 30 years, specialising in out-of-home coffee, vending and foodservice/catering, including Editor of the global gastronomy title: ‘Revue internationale de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’.

She currently freelances, editing UK-based healthcare titles – HEFMA Pulse, Hospital Food + Service and Hospital Caterer. She is a member of the Society of Authors, the Historical Novel Society and West Oxfordshire Writers. She also volunteers for Tea Books (part of Age UK) to run a book club/reading group for elderly people in the community.

Author Links:

Website: https://amandarobertsauthor.co.uk/

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Roberts/author/B0FC2L3CWF

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/231816264-lady-of-the-quay

This entry was posted on June 13, 2025. 4 Comments