Monthly Archives: May 2017

Word Nerd Wednesday – Absquatulate

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Happy Wednesday, Word Nerds! What I want to know is, can you wrap your mouth around today’s word? absquatulate That’s right, ab-SQUAT-u-late. I saw this word in a post a friend had shared on Facebook this week, so maybe you have … Continue reading →

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What Hope Remembers (Johnnie Alexander) – Review

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ When Amy Somers loses her job as a lobbyist, she moves to Misty Willow, well aware that she’s crossing bridges she’d burned years before. With all the mistakes she’s made and the uncaring things she’s … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Tuesday – Most Anticipated for the Second Half of 2017

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I just love looking at all the fantastic books in my future. I’ve tried to be conservative with this list, but I’ve still gone a little over ten. 😊 And it’s entirely conceivable I’ve left … Continue reading →

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Killing Wonder Woman (Tenaya T.J. Tison) – Review + Giveaway!

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ POW! BLAM! OOF! Working women of faith are subjected to daily blows of lies and deception. We are barraged with messages that we’re not good enough, smart enough, thin enough, spiritual enough. We believe that … Continue reading →

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Weekend Book Buzz – 27/28 May 2017

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Hello book lovers! It’s been another busy week this week, and as I look at what’s coming up for June there is just soooooo much book love to be buzzing about! Let’s begin with a recap of what the week brought … Continue reading →

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Nightshade (Ronie Kendig) – Review

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ A Rapid-Fire Rewrite! Former Navy SEAL Max Jacobs is fighting a new war—a war for his family. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Max is unable to control his anger, alienating himself from his wife and … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday – 26 May 2017 – Someplace Familiar (Teresa Tysinger)

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Hello First Liners! Thank you for joining me again this week—or WELCOME if this is your first time. 🙂 This week for First Line Friday, I’m giving you the first line from another debut: Someplace Familiar by Teresa Tysinger. This … Continue reading →

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Out of Darkness (Erynn Newman) – Review

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ A bride and a widow in the same day, Elisabeth’s prayers are about to be answered . . . if the CIA, international arms dealers, and her best friend don’t stand in the way. Elisabeth … Continue reading →

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Word Nerd Wednesday – You’re Fired!

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

Howdy, Word Nerds! I missed posting my regular Word Nerd post last week because I was so busy with interviews and other posts, but I’m back again this week with a post inspired by my minister! That’s right. I think it … Continue reading →

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Still Falling (Crystal Walton) – Review

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ She’s trying to uproot the past. He’s trying to safeguard the future. But neither’s ready for the assignment about to jeopardize both. Landing a prominent chair in the Philharmonic Orchestra is part of Bree Ramirez’s … Continue reading →

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