Transforming Pandora & Squaring Circles by Carolyn Mathews

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   You don't have to be a New Age flower-child to enjoy Pandora's correspondence with her supernatural penfriend. She's a newly single lady of a certain age and romance is still very much on the agenda. But who to choose? And can her spiritual buddy help her satisfy the longings of both her heart and soul?

Sweet Willows Review:

   

  Very spiritual and romantic read! This is a story of a young woman, Pandora, who delves into a penfriend relationship with a supernatural form. Pandora’s adventure and life is a page turner and one that with the talent of Carolyn developing her puts her mind at ease  with the ability to follow along. Carolyn’s words will draw you in and keep you wanting to read more. This was an enjoyable read that I would recommend to anyone.  

Author Bio from Amazon:

 Carolyn Mathews was born in London, of Irish parents. Surviving a convent education, she explored various career paths before becoming an English lecturer and writer of books and plays for language students.

Married, with two grown sons and now living in Hertfordshire, she practises yoga and meditation whenever possible, in the hope of eventually getting them right. Her interest in contemporary spirituality informs and influences her fiction.

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  Free spirit Pandora is shaken by the sudden death of her mother and her discovery of a secret half-brother from across the Atlantic. When her mother's grave is disturbed, she turns detective and finds herself drawn into a world of intrigue, centring round a devious couple's plot to exploit a healing circle for their own ends. Her partner Jay's collaboration with an attractive singer and her own encounter with an old flame add to the confusion. Will she succeed in her quest to bring equilibrium to her life, and the lives of those she loves, or will the decisions she and Jay make set them up for more heartache?

Sweet Willows Review:  

    A page turner! After reading “Transforming Pandora” I was excited and anxious to read more adventures of Pandora’s. Squaring Circles takes it to a whole new level of Pandora’s life, with old flames, death of her mother and more. Carolyn’s writing is one that anyone could enjoy and she has become one of my new favorites.
 

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Devon’s Choice by Catherine Bennett

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Life holds no surprises for Devon Murphy. Her life consists of keeping tabs on her aging Irish father, working part time at a coffee shop, and building her online graphics design business. Devon’s only tricky situation is a shallow relationship with the pampered and affluent Michael Turner, who sees her as just another woman to conquer.

Following his father’s death, Brandon’s only goal is to expand the family business and live life on his own terms. That is, until he walks into the coffee shop one snowy evening and meets the enchanting, red-haired barista behind the counter. But can Devon and Brandon’s attraction for each other be strong enough to help erase their deepest disappointments and renew their faith in God?

Sweet Willows Review:

Romance, inspirational and intriguing is the words I would describe Devon’s Choice. Catherine writes with such ease and grace while building the plot and her characters. I loved the whole entire atmosphere of this story and watching Devon face some challenges and choices.  I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a romantic inspirational read. 

Author Bio via Amazon

I grew up in Ohio where I currently live with my husband and our two rescue Labradors. Some of my favorite things include reading, shopping, pepperoni pizza, Hershey bars and hanging out with my two grown sons. I also love dogs; so going to the dog park is cheap entertainment for my husband and I!

Growing up an only child, I had many imaginary friends. I believe this - and a love of books - fueled my desire to write. It was many years later that my dream of becoming a published author came true.

"Devon's Choice" and "The Trouble With Charlie" are both published by Astraea Press.

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The Circus in Me by S.M. Bjarnson

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 The Circus in Me confronts a girl’s outcast journey. Amish to the bone, born and bred to be as such, Tracey Aliza discovers a magical land outside of her traditional community. On a quest for solitude amongst the vagabonds. She comes as a drifter transforming into a better version of oneself called by the name Trae Lae.

Outside the safety of confinement Trae Lae learns hands-on experiences being an adult in modern society. Struggles to let the past remain behind her she concentrates on performing as part of the team. Back and forth motions bring her to a whole new level of acceptance. College in due course calls to her. Off she flees to the next adventure on the map marked with an X.

Welcome to BYU-Idaho! A Mormon college located on the southeastern region of the great potato state. Trae Lae traces a path in-between a religion she was forced to vacate and another indulging her capacity to a newfound faith that contradicts her soul further. The journey grimy and gray toward the new beginning of endearment. On a mounting podium to seize control of the wild beast conformity. She becomes an acquaintance of a young man by the name of Briggs who is also in torment of historical demons. Their lives intertwine into courses neither of them accused as possible. One girl’s bonnet for another man’s briefs. Do our conclusions meet requirements previously posted? Turn the pages to find out if Trae Lae and Briggs can find a way out of fate’s fortitude. With every whimsical there is a wish, with every star there is a shine, where there is a shunned Amish girl there is bonnet about to be burned.

Sweet Willow's Review:

S.M.’s story of Trae Lae was written about a young girl that leaves the security of her upbringing to adventure out into society and Trae Lae struggles in everyday life and trying to fit into a team as she fights to let go of her past. 

S.M. is a great writer and one that brings life to the pages of her book. I would recommend this book to anyone that is wanting to inspirational story that touches the heart

 Author Bio via Amazon
S.M.'s origin of script commenced at the earliest of eons.
Growing copious ambitions to be a novelist.
Exploring choice roads in making this goal complete.
Once deliberating self-publishing the best option, the first edition of The Tangled Tears a novella published in 2013. The Circus in Me, new to the collection of young adult fiction came into print April of 2014. Proclaimed to a livelihood of a dream catcher. Imaginative power fueling her creative projects; more Young Adult novels in route.
Clean of ink stains and paper cuts, she dabbles in scrap-booking & wood crafts, also enjoys cooking. S.M. lives in Idaho with her husband and son.

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A Future for Tomorrow- Surviving Anorexia - My Spiritual Journey by Haley Hatch Freeman

 

Book Blurb:

An autobiography of a woman who survived her eating disorders, and an inspiring chronicle of her journey.

Sweet Willows Review:

Haley's story broke my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Haley is an angel and a true survivor and a great friend with great talent. I truly enjoyed reading her story of survival and one that I will keep close to my heart. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a life story to read and one that will touch their hearts and soul.

We can all learn from Haley's story and how to be a better person to ourselves. Haley may be a survivor but she is definitely an inspirational teacher and a great writer.

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