Thursday, March 2, 2023

Review of BET THE RANCH




BET THE RANCH

LAUREN DEL ORO

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 


Celeste is selling real estate in Arizona. Gabe is the CEO of a Tech company in California, keeping that information a secret. They have nothing in common other than dislikes for their positions; they like horses and are looking for ways to leave their career path.

Gabe's grandmother, who lives in the city where Celeste works, becomes her client through Gabe's initiative. His quest is to find a home for his grandmother with Celeste's help, not romance.

Sparks arise between them over time as Gabe travels back and forth, helping to find the right place for his grandmother. Unbeknown to Celeste, they communicate using an app he developed, helping his company get wealthy.

When a disastrous event happens in Celeste's life, the relationship diminishes but ends predictably. Gabe takes the lead deciding to save the day for her without anyone's knowledge.

I enjoyed their thoughts and history under all the chapter headings - Celeste and Gabe. You will also like them if you love ROMANCE.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Review of SUPER HOT Supervisor





SUPER HOT Supervisor; A Steamy

#Workplace #Romance #Comedy

MANDY HARBIN

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Can cybersex lead to love? Does it with Cassie and Ian, who work on a project together, her in the USA South and him in California? Or is it just a ploy by Ian?

The roadblocks seem impossible, but with literally a spank on the ass from Sasha, Cassie might get her man. The idea sounds kinky, but to Ian, it's a turn-on.

However, Cassie gets a slap "In the face,' from Ian, who is doing his dirty job. After both events, the novel's ending is surprising.

SUPER HOT is a quick, well-written read full of sex that could have filled the pages of PLAYBOY or PENTHOUSE magazine. If you like erotica, this is for you.

 

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

Review of THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE


THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE

Brain, Mind, and Body

in the Healing of Trauma

BESSEL VAN DER KOLK, M. D.

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 


This review is one of 61,471 on Amazon, some of which read like term papers. So, my review will be short; I am not one of Bessel’s colleagues. LOL.

However, I agree that it is a good read for psychiatrists and people caring for trauma patients. In addition, the general public with an Inquisitive Mind, like myself and my followers, will enjoy the education about trauma.

Although Bessel uses the word I too much, he and his cohorts have made significant accomplishments in treating trauma: PTSD in veterans and children, rape victims, and criminals. He does admit that human nature, as it is, will not change; therefore, trauma cases will always manifest.

Treating them is the problem—the questions: how, who, what, when, and why come into question.

If you have time to read five hundred pages of a dissertation, I recommend this book for its readable content that will surprise you.

 

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Review of WITCH INDEED




WITCH INDEED

A Mackenzie Coven Mystery

 

SONIA PARIN

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Yes, this novel has a murder, but it's about CATS. Witches have cats. I know women who talk to their cats.

In WITCH INDEED, Lexie, a witch in training, has a cat named Luna that talks back and is this mystery's star. But, lucky for her, the man who died wanted to stuff her, and the murderer almost captured her.

Losing your cat is a no, no. The second time Lexie losses Luna the world comes to an end.

I am just kidding. But the cat convention does with an unexpected ending.

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Saturday, February 11, 2023

Review of MIND YOUR OWN MURDER



MIND YOUR OWN MURDER

PATTI LARSON

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Persephone Pringle, a psychologist, travels to escape her ex-husband and doting daughter. She looks forward to a quiet vacation but walks into a whirlwind of discontent.

Her next-door neighbor is murdered on her doorstep. Because of prior events and some evidence, the sheriff believes Ms. Pringle is a suspect.

However, there are many suspects, which leads to a calamity. When the smoke settles, Ms. Pringle helps solve the crime.

This short cozy mystery was simple and fun to read. The story was well-written. I surmised the killer at the moment I met the person.

 

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

Review of CALAMITY JENA




CALAMITY JENA

 

JANET ELIZABETH

HENDERSON

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Moving to a different country is what Jena did. She ran away from a corrupt ex-boyfriend USA to a small town in Scotland.

Gorgeous Jena gets a reputation for being a walking disaster when dating the locals. But, because her so-called gangster-type boyfriend arrives in the town to drag her home, the local hunk of a cop engages himself as her protector.

A whirlwind of calamity erupts in the quiet town surrounding Jena, who townspeople have already dubbed a dizzy adorable American young lady. The event's end is explosive and a display of emotions.

CLAMITY JENA is a funny and enjoyable romantic comedy that keeps you laughing. Some twists and turns are optional; however, the story comes together.


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Sunday, January 29, 2023

Review of LITERATURE and the CULTURE WARS




LITERATURE and the NEW CULTURE WARS


DEBORAH APPLEMAN


Review by Roy Murry, Author


I do not have a Ph.D., nor am I a teacher of Literature. However, I did have the opportunity in college to take two courses in American Literature which I excelled, and I have read thousands of books, novels, and papers.

In reviewing Ms. Appleman's dissertation on teaching American and English Literature, one does not need to have Critical Race Theory as part of the syllabist. However, she believes the professor must not cater to the whims of the students, faculty, and an uncultured society.

CTR is not Literature. It's seventy-five percent history and twenty-five percent propaganda - not a text to evaluate icons like Mark Twain, Hemingway, Shakespeare, or Toni Morrison. I agree with L.P. Hartley: "The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there."

If you have an Inquisitive Mind, as I do, you will purchase this book. Beforehand, this is written for the literature teacher and is detailed in jargon. 

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