Monthly Archives: February 2016

Siren’s Song (Mary Weber) – Review

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Fiction Aficionado

  A creaking sound erupts behind me through the red-illuminated dark and someone’s poking my shoulder. “This way.” A door opens, sending in a candlelit glow over my shoulder to light up the heavily curtained room and the three elderly … Continue reading →

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Flirtation Walk (Siri Mitchell) – Review

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Fiction Aficionado

  “John Barns?”  Who was John Barns?  And how did he figure into any of this? Her brow puckered.  “John Barns.  Your father.” John Barns was a name I’d never heard.  It sounded like one of those men my father … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Words with Extraordinary Impact

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Fiction Aficionado

There are some fascinating words in the English language, but sometimes even ordinary words can be used in an unexpected way, and it’s like a snowball hitting you – smack! – in the forehead.  See if you can spot the … Continue reading →

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The Confessions of X (Suzanne M. Wolfe) – Review

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Fiction Aficionado

Publisher’s Description Before he became a father of the Christian Church, Augustine of Hippo loved a woman whose name has been lost to history. This is her story.  She met Augustine in Carthage when she was seventeen. She was the … Continue reading →

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The Fragment (Davis Bunn) – Review

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Fiction Aficionado

  When she returned to the hotel, she discovered the senator pacing on the sidewalk in front of the entrance.  “Where on earth have you been?” “Walking.”  She held up her camera.  “Taking pictures.” “Never mind that.  Come on, we … Continue reading →

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Wordpainting – Creating the Mood

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Fiction Aficionado

As an Australian, travelling in Europe is awe-inspiring.  Walking into places like Westminster Abbey or Notre Dame, breathing in their history, singing in services that have been taking place in these building since before my own country was fully charted … Continue reading →

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Biblical Fiction line up for 2016

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Fiction Aficionado

Are you a Biblical fiction lover?  There’s a good line up for the first half of 2016!  Click on the covers below to be taken to that book’s Amazon.com page. The Prophetess – Jill Eileen Smith Releases:  Available now! Publisher’s … Continue reading →

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Of One Tongue (Willow Dressel) – Review

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Fiction Aficionado

  Nabella heard Tomar’s voice nearby.  “Did you hear that?” “We must have spooked some animal,” Jokaan said. Nabella caught a glimpse of the men and relief surged through her.  The urge to climb from the tree and rush to … Continue reading →

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The Mermaid Moon (Colleen Coble) – Review

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Fiction Aficionado

  “What is that guy doing?” Carol twisted around to take in the fast-moving boat.  “It’s probably kids out enjoying the day.  Give them a blast on your horn.  They might not see you.” “I don’t see how they could … Continue reading →

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Dressed for Death (Julianna Deering) – Review

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Fiction Aficionado

  “I should have known something was wrong.  I mean, I did know.  Or thought I knew, but I didn’t figure out what it was.  What good is it to be meant to help people when you do nothing but … Continue reading →

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