Let Me Be the One

Let Me Be the One

 

LILY FOSTER

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Tom and Darcy go on a rollercoaster romance ride during their college years. If you've been to college, you understand it's where one makes essential life decisions.

The peaks and troughs are many on this ride because each leads the main character off the rails. But, unfortunately, each makes the wrong evaluation about the other's standing. 

The last one includes a life-changing for all the families involved. The conclusion is not what one would expect in a romance novel, but the reader will like it.

Ms. Foster seems to be writing from experience. If not, the development of the story and characters are well-produced. The prose is enjoyable but lacking in the tear factor.

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The Great Reset

THE GREAT RESET

How Big Tech Elites and the World's People can be enslaved by China CCP or A.I.

CYRUS A. PARSA, The A.I. Organization

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

The title is a mouth full as well as the Parsa's content of multiple RESETS. So, I'll give you a few: Ethical, Bio-Digital, and Grid Infrastructure.

Mr. Parsa starts with A.I. definitions. I didn't know there was more than one. The reader might agree.

It's scary to think A.I. technology and advancements are available to nefarious people as the CCP. However, western civilization must meet the challenge.

The summary presented will pique the reader's attention, hopefully motivating government leaders into action. If we don't, the CCP will take over most of the world, leading to a stand-off.

Mr. Parsa's book is a well-written description of what humanity has to look forward to enjoying. I am sarcastic, but this is mind-blowing stuff.

According to the author, if only part of the RESETS happens, humanity is heading into a tailspin. If you didn't know, Cyrus A. Parsa predicted the COVID 19 scenario in another book.

Must Read for the Inquisitive Mind.

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Review of How to Fake an Irish Wake

How to Fake an Irish Wake

 

Eliza Watson

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Mags and Biddy solve a genealogy mystery by accident. Mags' grandmother, a genealogist, died in Ireland, and she is there directing her wake, giving the reader insight into Irish mores - charming.

In the course of things, Finn arrives in town looking for his father, whom he has never met. Unfortunately, Mags doesn't know who her father is either.

This adventure is book one in a series, so it's a setup. First, Finn shows a snap (photo) to everyone around town, which lands him in the hospital. Next, Mags, who just met Finn, gets involved in investigating his mishap and genealogy.

She brings Biddy, her life's friend, into a hilarious adventure that leads to another wake. Those encounters lead to a sobering ending the reader will enjoy.

The writing and characters are endearing, capturing the readers' attention and wanting to buy the series. I know I will buy another in the series.

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Review of THE SCENT OF VIOLETS

 

The Scent of Violets:

a passionate and sensual erotic journey

 

JUDY KEMP

 

Review by Author Roy

 

The title tells it all. Linda and Graham, a married couple of seven years, decide to break the sexual norms of a monogamous relationship.

Their sexual living style is healthy, but something is missing. Linda brings up the question of if Graham would enjoy seeing her have uncontrollable sex with another man.

The answer is yes, a man is hired, and the uncontrollable sex journey they both enjoy leads to twosomes, threesomes, and foursomes having a tumultuous and emotional time. If the reader has a vivid sexual imagination, Ms. Kemp's descriptions will expand it to another level. Unless…

The writing is crisp, sometimes over the top, and enjoyable in sexual episode reading.

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Review of ELF KILLERS

 

ELF KILLERS

 

Carol Marrs Phipps and Tom Phipps

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Firstly, my friends, the reader must read the glossary to get a rhythm of Trollish language. Otherwise, you may be irritated by what many Trolls are saying.

Then delve into this fast pace fantasy of two imaginary being types. The Elves are compassionate, intelligent beings, and the Trolls, are brutish war-loving individuals who enjoy eating elves.

The appearance of being true or accurate of these beings comes through in Phipps' writing. The reader will laugh at the antics of the Trolls and will feel the trauma of the Elves.

Elf Killers is a multi-level composition of good versus evil—unfortunately, that theme has been used to death in novels. However, Carol and Tom Phipps' twist engages the reader's curiosity, leaving them wanting more.

That is why I have read three of their novels.

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Review of EARTHBOUND

EARTHBOUND

Chronicles of the Maca - Book 1

MARI COLLIER

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

ALIEN meets Cowboy in the 1850s; what could go wrong. Mac, the alien's new name, intermingles with Texians.

He and his partner go from rags to riches buying land near Mac's spaceship that he wants to operate but needs an education on earth to do so. This endeavor leads our man from another world through conflicts of the wild west and the USA Civil War.

Because of his alien being, Mac is different than most men and has secrets that he only allows his loved ones to know about - his spaceship and its contents. Finally, after a long relationship, his partner and his wife are allowed entry.

The three survive many traumas leading to other conflicts that lead the reader into Book 2 of this chronicle. Many questions Mac and his earthly friends are left open.

I didn't think I would like this novel, but it was so well-written I overlooked the fictional theme. I read little of the Cowboy or Sci-Fi genres. However, Ms. Collier’s writing may have convinced me to read more of them.

 

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Review of THE STRANGE DEATH OF EUROPE

 

THE STRANGE DEATH OF EUROPE

 

DOUGLAS MURRAY

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

'When you allow unvetted mass immigration into your country, the world's problems become your problems.' is my takeaway from this well-researched book on how the globalist in Berlin and Brussels (EU) destroyed nation-states in western Europe.  England, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden are the center countries of Murray’s arguments that have collapsed in identity, socially, demographically, and economically.

For me, this is an indictment of failed politicians (Globalists) who feel they know best for other countries. They do not consider the clashes of cultures, Islam vs. Christianity psychologically. The integration of humanity will take of that.

Mr. Murray makes excellent points on what I just mentioned and more, leaving the reader with PERHAPS... Maybe profoundly ingrained beliefs, over centuries, will change.

The arguments, pros, and cons about religion, mass migration, refugees, and national pride are profound. So, as I, the reader, will stop, take notes, think, and want to know where the world is heading.

Born in the USA, I am concerned with its new unvetted mass migration and refugees from Afghanistan arriving daily. If you are also, you should read this book.

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Review of DON'T KNOW JACK

DON'T KNOW JACK

The Hunt for (Jack) Reacher Series, Bk 1

 

DIANE CAPRI

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

It seems to me; Diane Capri does not know jack.  However, the book is a thriller with a new character FBI Agent Kim Otto.

Kim and her partner, veteran agent Carlos Gaspar, are sent on a high-level "Wild Goose Chase," instructed by the Director, whose name we don't know until the end.  For me, the story stands on its own, leaving out the search for Jack. 

Kim, following her instincts, does unravel an international plot. The tensions rise and fall for her and her partner, leading to an unpredictable deadly ending.

The thrilling points and the characters are the main reasons to read this series. Checking your BPM is needed when reading this novel.

DON'T KNOW JACK is a bit of a con; however, the story was full of cues that will lead the reader to the next novel in the series. If you like thrillers with no end, this is for you.

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Review of ONE LAST STEP

 

ONE LAST STEP

A Tara Mills Mystery - Book One

 

SARAH SUTTON

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Tara Mills has a six-sense for a newbie agent of the FBI. However, her partner is a veteran who is going to teach her the ropes.

As all people learning a job, if they're enthusiastic, mistakes are made. Her partner understands this when Tara makes them.

However, she rises to the occasion when all conclude that the case is over, including the big boss. Tara falls into a legal quagmire but proceeds, leading to a suspenseful deadly situation.

In that entanglement, lessons learned by her and her veteran will have the reader wanting more.

Therefore, I recommend the three-book series because the characters, writing, and drama are entirely satisfying.

 

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Review of LUCK BET

 

LUCKY BET

ANNA READER

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

'Lucky Bet' was a fun book but not likely to happen in the 1790s. Because Lady Elizabeth, Bet, tricks elderly English men into believing she is a man. 

The events of her manhood come after she, with the help of a male friend, escapes her nefarious ward, who tries to marry her off for monetary gain. Instead, she runs to an uncle she has never seen in London.

With her uncle and friend's approval, Bet's adventure is sometimes comical and becomes deadly when she, as a man, tries to help a married woman in distress. The story leads to an explosive ending where the saga continues.

Ms. Reader's writing is crisp and weaves an intriguing and secondary romance story. Reading the second book in the saga is on my list.

I recommend that you buy both books and read the whole story at once.

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Review of ALL OF ME

ALL of ME

The Bridesmaid Club

LEEANNA MORGAN

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Tess, an ex-model, owns a small-town cafe after a traumatic event that still possesses her. Logan, a veteran war reporter, moves to the town and, for a year, is smitten by her.

She does not like reporters. At this point, the educated reader knows they'll get together. Each has its horror stories that collide in the relationship that lead to confrontations.

Romance lovers will love the characters, but the storyline has too many backstory gaps, which they will overlook. However, these genre lovers will enjoy the tit for tat of Tess and Logan's relationship and forgive the holes in the story.

Because ALL OF ME is well-written with interesting characters, I recommend it to all Romance Lovers, using Kindle, to read the series. All others beware.

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Review of SAGE ADVICE

SAGE ADVICE

Lives and Maxims of Some 

of History's Wisest People

 

RICHARD K. BORDEN

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

SAGE ADVICE is a collection of thoughts for the INQUISITIVE MIND. These thoughts or maxims make your mind go into a tailspin.

From Ptah-Hotep of Egypt to Gandhi, eighteen of Borden's wisest people’s short biographies and advice in thoughtful phrases are well organized. Fortunately, the book layout divides the bio from the maxims giving the reader the luxury of not being confused or trying to know who said what.

With each biography, the reader will see the evolution in thoughts over the thousands of human existences. The maxims, if read slowly, quietly, and separately, will lead the reader to self-evaluation – always a good thing.

You don't need to be a philosophy or a psychologist to read SAGE ADVISE. However, you should be a thoughtful person with an Inquisitive Mind a la Murry's Readers Are Leaders.

A well-written collection.

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Review of TAPAS

Tapas, Carrot Cake, and A Corpse

A Charlotte Denver Cozy Mystery, Bk 1

 SHERRI BRYAN

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

TAPAS is the first cozy mystery series where Charlotte lives, and she owns a restaurant in a small oceanside town. A dead body lies on a luxury yacht docked not far from her eatery, where the locals and tourists gather.

Not only is Charlotte an excellent chef, she understands people.  Without trying, she is sleuthing by observation.

The owners of the yacht are suspects of Charlotte's detective friend but have alibis. So how did the death happen?

The information gathered by Charlotte daily leads to an exciting ending on the restaurant's patio at a celebration. The locals, the detective, the tourist, and the reader get a surprise that only is found in a cozy mystery.

Well written and enjoyable. Get a Cozy Mystery Novel which is always pleasant reads.  

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