November 6, 2015 – Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words

A MelanieM Review: The One That I Want (The One That I Want, #1) by R.J. Jones

Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 Jason escapes into the magic of a Broadway play every weekend. Musicals always have a happy ending and for a few hours he can believe there’s a happy ending waiting for him, too. When the tall drink of water who works on the top floor of Jason’s building, wants to… Continue reading A MelanieM Review: The One That I Want (The One That I Want, #1) by R.J. Jones

Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Best Books and Book Covers of October 2015

Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words

Best Books and Book Covers of October 2015

Its time to look back over the past month and pull out the books that stood out from the crowd. No matter the genre, the author’s characters, plot and writing made us want to shout out about the book we just read, share it, wave it, let everyone know “here’s a book you just can’t pass up”.

If you missed these books and reviews the first time around, now is the perfect time to remedy that fact. Left off the list are the Scary Review Redux Books in October. Here in the order their reviews were posted this month, are :

Best Books of October 2015:

All are 5 Star Rating Novels, All are Linked to our Reviews.

Best Covers of October 2015

Kaminishi (Bittersweet Dreams) by Jan Suzukawa, cover art by Anne Cain
Winter (The Haunted Heart #1) by Josh Lanyon, uncredited.
Blueberry Boys by Vanessa North, cover art by LC Chase
Mad About The Hatter by Dakota Chase, artist Paul Richmond (YA novel)

Ruin Porn (Resonator #1) by S.J.D. Peterson and S.A. McAuley, cover by Paul Richmond
Kraken by M. Caspian, uncredited artist created the perfect cover.
How To Be A Normal Person by T.J. Klune, artist Reese Dante who delivered something simple, different and perfect.
Leythe Blade by Jaye McKenna, artist Chinchbug

Winter Oranges by Marie Sexton, artist L.C. Chase was perfection with the snow globe and young man with the slight historic feel.

Dark Space by Lisa Henry, ? artist. BJ felt the cover was perfect for the story.

Did our Best Books and Covers match up with yours? What books were we missing? Leave us a comment and let us know how we did! We love hearing from you all.

Barb, A Zany Old Lady Review: Boyfriend Forever (Boyfriend #2) by Diana DeRicci

Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 Seven years after leaving his boyfriend Jayden, Nash Vargas has reached his emotional limit. Not because he’s left Jayden behind, but because his sister, whom he loves more than he’d ever have imagined possible, is dying from cancer, and Nash will be left to raise her nine-year-old daughter, Lupe,… Continue reading Barb, A Zany Old Lady Review: Boyfriend Forever (Boyfriend #2) by Diana DeRicci

Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Author Discovery: BJ on Author Alessandra Hazard

Author Spotlight: Alessandra Hazard Alessandra Hazard is a relatively new self-published writer. Her well-written series centers on “Straight Guys” who discover or come to terms with their sexuality as adults and there is most often some trauma and angst along the way. If that’s not something that interests you in books, then this series may… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Author Discovery: BJ on Author Alessandra Hazard

Release Day Blitz – Secret of the Manor by Taylin Clavelli (excerpt)

Secret of the Manor by Taylin Clavelli Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Blurb Warren Blake is an accountant at the pinnacle of his career. After accepting a new position he decides to settle in the scenic Cotswold village of Walmsley Hackett. A village with a colourful history of myth, old wives tales and mystery. One morning during… Continue reading Release Day Blitz – Secret of the Manor by Taylin Clavelli (excerpt)