An Ali Audiobook Review: Gambling Men by Amy Lane and Gomez Pugh (Narrator)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

gambling-men audio Quent Jackson has followed Jason Spade’s every move in business and in poker since their first day as college freshmen. Eight years later, when Jace finally decides Quent is the one man he can’t live without, he sees no reason for that to change.

But as much as Jace believes that poker is life, no one gave Quent the same playbook. After their first passionate night, the real game of love and trust begins, and Jace has been playing alone too long to make teaching the rules easy. Jace only speaks two languages: one of them is sex, and the other one is poker. Between the two, he needs to find a way to convince himself to take a chance on love—and Quent to take a chance on him. It’s a lucky thing they’re good at reading the odds, because they’re playing for keeps, and this is one high-stakes relationship that’s definitely worth the gamble.

This was a sweet (& sometimes sexy) story about two best friends who finally act on the fact that they’ve been in love with each other for years. The book started a little odd for me. It felt like I was dropped into the middle of an ongoing story. Which I guess in some ways I was since they had a relationship that had spanned many years previously. They get together in a sexual manner at the very beginning of the story and the rest of it focuses on them developing their relationship and struggling through some growing pains. While they struggle through some things it all felt realistic and it was pretty much angst free. The entire story is filled with poker metaphors which I thought was an interesting plot device and really worked for these two characters. I only know a little about playing poker but I had no problem following along and I thought it really added to the story. Overall it was a lovely story about two average guys falling in love.

I enjoyed the narrator and thought he did a good job. He has a really soothing voice and he did a good job on all the characters. Both of the main characters as well as all of the side ones.

Cover Artist: DWS Photography: The cover is ok but it not one of my favorites. The cards are well tied into the plot.

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Audible Audio, 8 pages, 7 hrs 18 mins
Published June 10th 2016 by Dreamspinner Press (first published May 6th 2012)
Original TitleGambling Men
ASINB01GUES5DI
Edition LanguageEnglish
CharactersJason “Jace” Spade, Quentin “Quent” Jackson settingSan Francisco, California (United States)
Hawaii (United States)

The Books You Love are Back in One Bundle! North Star (Spark-Fusion-Flare) by Posy Roberts (giveaway)

Nearly three years ago, North Star was released book by book. Now you can get the entire series as a bundle!

In the summer of 2012, I was in a tizzy to get a story down that would become my North Star trilogy. I was afraid if I didn’t get it down as fast as possible, I would lose everything. Sometimes I woke in the middle of the night and went to my keyboard and wrote for hours. Other times I sat at the lake, my laptop battery charring my thigh more than the sun at my back, and type away as fast as my fingers would fly.

The story came to me in a strangely inspired way and I knew it couldn’t be told in just one book. It had to be three, even if the story was always intended to be read together.

Spark was released at the beginning of September 2013, with Fusion and Flare following in November and then January. That’s really close together for a series, so I was lucky Dreamspinner Press released them one right after the other. People have had to wait years between George R.R. Martin or J.K. Rowling books.

And now North Star is in a bundle! *cheers wildly*

The story arc spanning all three books is how Hugo and Kevin figure out how they can be together and stay together despite all the odds. And they face many obstacles over the years, starting with Kevin’s father in high school. Lucky for them, they get a second chance at love in their thirties, years after they drifted apart in college.

As authors, we take risks when we put out a series. There is always reader drift and I know not everyone will pick up subsequent books. I’m guilty of that myself. I move on to another book or series and by the time the next book comes out, I’m not around to see the release announcment or my interests have changed. That’s why I’m really excited about this bundle. I can’t wait to see how new readers will react to all three books together.

Just a few weeks ago I followed along as a reader picked up Spark and commented on Twitter as she read. She immediately picked up Fusion and then moved on to Flare and read them all in a few days. She loved the series, recommending it to all her followers, and I teared up with each of her tweets. What she loved about the stories is what I loved so much about Hugo and Kevin, their genuine love and devotion for each other and their family.

When I set out to write North Star, my intention was to tell a realistic story about a complex family that fought for each other, challenged each other, and lifted each other up. Some of what they are up against completely sucks, just like some of the crap we have to deal with in our own lives. Now you can enjoy the ride to three happy ever afters in a matter of days!

In high school, Hugo and Kevin discover they are perfect for each other. Sadly they fell in love years too early to make a solid commitment, and college and other relationships got in the way. Fifteen years later they meet again, and all those old feelings are rekindled. Second chances at such perfect love don’t happen every day. Hugo and Kevin immediately know they’re meant to be, but figuring out a way to combine their divergent lives without rocking their well-established boats is the challenge. If that’s even possible. Perhaps their love is worth upending the worlds they know.

Falling in love again is easy. Fitting into each other’s complicated lives isn’t.

Hugo and Kevin were best friends and secret lovers in high school, but a chance meeting years later proves that the spark that drew them together before is still there. In Spark, Hugo and Kevin must try to put together a relationship while overcoming the obstacles of coming out, divorce, and children. In Fusion, an unexpected illness may tear apart all they’ve been building. And in Flare, though they’ve finally settled together happily, outside forces are working hard to upset their family.

Posy Roberts writes about the realistic struggles of men looking for love. Whether her characters are family men, drag queens, or lonely men searching for connections, they all find a home in her stories.

Posy is a Jill of all trades and master of the drill and paintbrush. She’s married to a partner who makes sure she doesn’t forget to eat or sleep during her writing frenzies. Her daughter, a budding author and cinematographer, helps her come up with character names. For fun, Posy enjoys crafting, geocaching, and singing spontaneously about the mundane, just to make regular life more interesting.

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An Alisa Release Day Review: Running Hot by Yolande Kleinn

Rating: 3 stars out of 5

Running Hot Kurt Trench loves running a successful auto repair shop with his twin sister Lena. Lately loyal customer Shane Dolan has been coming around more often, and Kurt assumes it’s because of his sister. While Kurt wouldn’t dream of coming between them, he can’t help being drawn to Shane himself…. Or thinking about him in ways he definitely shouldn’t.

One night everything changes. Kurt doesn’t reciprocate Shane’s kiss—he’s got no intention of stealing his sister’s man—but when he tells Lena what happened, she can’t believe how thick her brother is. She’s not the reason Shane’s been coming around the garage, and Kurt and Shane have more in common than a love of classic muscle cars. Now it’s on Kurt to make the next move, assuming he hasn’t blown his chance for good.

This was a nice short story. Kurt is completely clueless in Shane’s attraction to him and tries as hard as he can to keep him at an arm’s length to keep from getting hurt. Kurt desires a partner, but isn’t willing to possibly hurt his sister for that to happen.

Through Kurt’s eyes it is easy to see how he could have been confused in Shane’s intentions when nothing is ever said. Lena and Shane just assume that Kurt will know what is going on but Kurt is a bit bullheaded and refuses to see what he doesn’t think is there. Kurt’s stubbornness hurts himself more than anyone else, but he owns up to his mistakes once he realizes the truth which helped him a bit in my eyes.

Cover art by LC Chase is nice and works well for this story.

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Book Details:

ebook, 50 pages

Published: August 10, 2016 by Dreamspinner Press

ISBN-13: 9781634775250

Edition Language: English

A Barb the Zany Old Lady Release Day Review: Stranger in Black by Devon Rhodes

Rating: 4.25 stars out of 5

Stranger in Black DSP Cover Christian wants to end his attraction to his cheating lover once and for all, so he enlists the help of his best friend, David, to carry off a charade at David’s firm’s masquerade ball. David’s coworker is Mira, the girl Carl is cheating with, and Chris is willing to dress like a Southern belle just so he can get a glimpse of the woman who stole his boyfriend’s heart.

He knows what Carl will be wearing. After all, he blew him while he was trying on his black costume, so he knows he won’t be hard to spot. When he does, he can’t resist one more unforgettable experience with Carl, so he drags him to an empty banquet room and kneels to give him a memorable blowjob. But the joke’s on him as he immediately realizes the gorgeous uncut cock before him doesn’t match Carl’s cut meat. Deciding to enjoy himself anyway, he lets the guy finish, and just as they are heading back to the lobby, he’s confronted by Mira.

He doesn’t know that Mira has overheard Carl talking to “Chris” on the phone and thinks he’s cheating on her. So when she makes a beeline for him and takes Chris to the Ladies Room, thinking he’s the woman Carl is cheating with, he’s shocked. But he’s even more shocked when he finds out Mira is Carl’s fiancé. Being a kind-hearted soul, he simply tells her that he’s already told Carl it’s over, but if Carl comes around again, he’ll reinforce it. He doesn’t tell her he’s a man.

I really enjoyed the comedy of errors that resulted from this switch and liked the way the author later allowed for a romance to develop with Jarrod, who was actually the one dressed as the stranger in black that night. There’s even a new romance ready for Mira once she eventually discovers the truth about Carl for herself. And there are further misunderstandings in store for both Christian and Jarrod, but there are also heartwarming romantic moments and the promise of a happy future.

This story was short, but packed with fun, romance, deception, redemption, and most importantly, it left me feeling happy. Considering the length of the story, I felt as if it was much longer because I found each of the five characters featured in the story to be believable and well-developed. I especially loved Christian, and I thought Jarrod was simply sex on legs! Speaking of… The sex scenes were just enough to whet the appetite for more. I’m going to miss this couple and that’s pretty unusual for a short book. Obviously, I recommend this to my fellow MM romance lovers, and I’m going to be seeking more from Devon Rhodes in the future.

The cover on this new edition by Anna Sikorska features a handsome, smiling man in black about to put on his mask—perfect for the story.

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Book Details:

ebook, 2nd Edition, 69 pages
Expected publication: August 10th 2016 by Dreamspinner Press (first published May 21st 2011)
ISBN 1634775724 (ISBN13: 9781634775724)
Edition LanguageEnglish

An Alisa Release Day Review: One Step Forward by Tia Fielding

Rating: 3 stars out of 5

One Step Forward Sam Becker, a horse whisperer, agrees to take one last job before retiring to his Texas ranch. It’s clear as soon as he meets the Taylor family in Kentucky that he’s in for a challenge. What he doesn’t expect is the way his own wounds reopen. He’s never really dealt with the suicide of his mentally ill wife, and he won’t be able to ignore that hurt forever.

Joshua Taylor and his horse, Calla, were a force to be reckoned with on the eventing circuit until an accident ended their careers. Most of the pain is on the inside, however, and Sam knows those injuries are the slowest to mend. Sam’s unique methods help Calla and, surprisingly, Josh, but he’s still lost without riding. Their feelings for each other come hard and fast, and Josh starts his first steps of recovery, but Sam needs to return to Texas eventually. Even if Josh is able to move past the accident, they’ll still have a long and difficult journey to make before they can be together.

This was a nice story. Sam knows he is in for a challenge when he meets Calla and Josh. They are both lost without the other, so in order to help one he must work with both.

Sam and Josh are both pulled to each other when they meet, but hold themselves apart until an injured dog causes them to live together. As they grow closer to each other they discover they both have more healing to do before they can move forward together. Their time apart will tell if they are meant to be.

This story is told from both Sam and Josh’s point of view, which helps to know what they characters are feeling. This story is well written, but I had a hard time connecting with the characters. Most of this story Sam and Josh were apart from each other and had the belief that if it is meant to be it will happen. That is a mindset I have a hard time to connect to, but it seems to work with these characters. I still enjoyed the story and ending, it’s just not what I usually go for.

Cover art by AngstyG is nice and works well for this story.

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Book Details:

ebook, 236 pages
Published: August 8, 2016 by Dreamspinner Press
ISBN-13: 9781634776011
Edition Language: English

Watch Out for the Release Day for Poison Tongue (Afflicted Souls #1) by Nash Summers (giveaway)

Poison Tongue (Afflicted Souls #1) by Nash Summers
Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow

Release Date: August 10, 2016

Blurb:

Levi Bell can see a person’s soul just by looking into their eyes. In Monroe Poirier’s eyes, he sees the devil himself.

When Monroe moves back to the small Southern town of Malcome, Levi is repelled by the darkness of the stranger’s soul. But Levi is cursed to love things dark and wicked, and he’s seduced each time he looks into Monroe’s eyes—and drawn to the swamp behind the old Poirier house.

As strange occurrences begin to happen when shadows and visions visit him in the night, Levi sees a flicker of something good in Monroe’s soul. But the need to submerge himself in the swamp’s murky waters grows stronger as Levi’s desire for Monroe becomes unbearable.

In his struggles to help Monroe save his soul, Levi will have to decide if it’s worth losing his own.

Genres Ghosts/Spirits / Other Paranormal / Urban Fantasy

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Nash Summers rarely has any idea what she’s doing. But when she likes to pretend, she pretends by writing stories at the pace of drying paint. As if that wasn’t exhilarating enough, Nash also enjoys absolute silence, general politeness, and waiting her turn in line.

Needless to say, she’s a bona fide hell raiser.

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Those Hot August Days and This Week At Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words

Those Hot August Days and Nights

In tropical climes there are certain times of day
When all the citizens retire
To tear their clothes off and perspire
It’s one of those rules that the greatest fools obey
Because the sun is much too sultry
And one must avoid its ultra violet ray

The native grieve when the white
Men leave their huts, because
They’re obviously definitely nuts!
Mad dogs and Englishmen
Go out in the midday sun…*

(find all lyrics here)

Mad dogs and Englishmen,written by Noel Coward and also later sung by Joe Cocker, summed up some of what the ancients already knew. The hot summer skies could drive you batty. It drove the lions and other predators out of the high mountains looking for water and food, telling the local populace that just by looking up at the night sky and the constellations looking down upon them that it was time to pen up their livestock or bring them down out of their highland pastures. Or if you were honest like Jane Austen, you wrote this:

“What dreadful hot weather we have!
It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance.”
– Jane Austen

But if you look further, our poetry and books are full of lyrics and rhymes where the summer night air is forever perfumed and full of song (its crickets and cicadas, damnit, laughing) and romance is waiting for lovers everywhere. The fact that you were sweating away is somehow forgotten. I sort of love that, since I’m sitting in my air-conditioned room writing this. Plus, yes, I know, they didn’t know what air conditioning was. They used fans or what have you. It was still hot, they napped. Hot is hot. Dry heat included. Don’t get me started on Delta Dawn heat.

So before I start in on this week’s schedule I’ll leave you with two contrasting views of summer. Not that the first author couldn’t write some startling views of humankind, but here he’s in a kinder frame of mind. Then there’s Henry Rollins.

“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”
– William Shakespeare

“The streets lie, the sidewalks lie, everything lies
You can try and read it but you’re gonna get it wrong…all wrong
The summer evenings burn and melt and the nights glitter but you’re gonna get it wrong
And it’s gonna sink its teeth into your flesh and pull you to the bottom.”
– Henry Rollins

Why bring them up? On August 9th, its National Book Lovers Day. From William Shakespeare to Henry Rollins, and Jane Austen to Walt Whitman. And in M/M fiction, from Ethan Stone to Devon Rhodes, to Amy Lane and Rick R. Rick and so many more. To any author you have ever loved and read and reread. Grab up an extra book or two, or three or four. I know I’m going for that new Harry Potter story too. So many books. Plus did you know that Rhys Ford has a new one coming out? Shhh. More about that later. In the meantime, here is our schedule this week. We have so many release day reviews, I’m sure you will find books to add to you TBR pile. Check them all out.

Plus we are still looking for reviewers. Send us a email at scatteredthoughtsandroguewords@gmail.com if you want to review for our blog.

This Week At Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words

Sunday, August 7:

Those Hot August Days and Nights
This Week At Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words

Monday, August 8:

Starting New Blog by SC Wynne – Riptide Publishing Tour and Giveaway
Confessions by Ethan Stone – author Guest Blog and Dreamspinner Tour
An Alisa Release Day Review: Confessions by Ethan Stone
A Paul B Review: Crash (Demon Elite 1) by April Kelley
A Barb the Zany Old Lady Release Day Review: Starting New by SC Wynne

Tuesday, August 9 – National Book Lovers Day:

Nash Summer’s Poison Tongue Book Release Author Blog
An Alisa Release Day Review: One Step Forward by Tia Fielding
A Barb the Zany Old Lady Release Day Review: Stranger in Black by Devon Rhodes
A Paul B Review: Wolf (Demon Elite 2) by April Kelley

Wednesday, August 10:

Nine Star Press Blog Tour – To Fight His Heart by Alex Nortan
An Ali Release Day Review: Poison Tongue by Nash Summers
A Paul B Review: Cosmo (Demon Elite 3) by April Kelley
An Alisa Release Day Review: Running Hot by Yolande Kleinn
A MelanieM Review: Blind Date by Kay Doherty

Thursday, August 11:

Posy Roberts’ North Star Anthology Blog Tour
A MelanieM Release Day Review: North Star Anthology by Posy Roberts
An Alisa Review: Safe with You by Catherine Lievens
A Paul B Review: Tanner and Shade (Demon Elite 4) by April Kelley
An Ali Release Day Review: Spindrift by Amy Rae Durreson

Friday, August 12:

Ash by April Kelley – Blog Tour and Giveaway
Review Tour & Release Blitz – Catherine Lievens – Safe With You
A Barb the Zany Old Lady Release Day Review: Expanded Hearts by Logan Meredith
A Paul B Review: Ash (Demon Elite 5) by April Kelley

Saturday, August 13:

An Ali Audiobook Review: Gambling Man by Amy Lane
A VVivacious Review: Orientation by Rick R. Reed

A Stella Release Day Review: Unbreak My Heart (Unbreak My Heart #1) by K-lee Klein

RATING 5 out of 5 stars

Brett Taylor’s world collapsed three years ago when he lost the love of his life. Almost as bad as the grief is the advice he’s starting to get from everyone and their brother, telling him it’s time to move on. They’re flat-out wrong. He left his career as a musician and escaped to his ranch because he needs the peace and quiet, and he’s doing just fine. He doesn’t want anyone invading his memory-filled, booze-fueled solitude.

JT Campbell’s world has been defined by his parents’ money, status, and his own empty relationships, until he’s desperately sick of it. A quest to find something meaningful leads him to Brett’s failing ranch. It’s supposed to be a brief stay. JT never wanted to be anyone’s savior or compete with the ghosts of lovers past. Still, he can’t help wanting this gruff and grieving man.

JT’s mind knows it’s a bad idea, but his heart keeps pushing him to find out what lies beneath Brett’s rough and broken exterior. Brett’s not going to make it easy. JT can only be patient, keep his sense of humor, and hope for the day he may be allowed far enough into Brett’s world to unbreak his heart.

I read Unbreak My Heart when it was released the first time in the 2013 and I was soon conquered by K-lee Klein, in these years she easily became one of my favorite. This second edition has been re-edited. I can honestly say I didn’t note a difference, to me it was great as it was three years ago.

The book is an amazing read, sweet romantic just how I like it. It’s pure romance. But never too much sweet, never shallow, always full of emotions, some to overcome, other to discover, none of them to forget. What caught my heart from the start were the characters, main and second ones. Although I have to say even the second characters wore important roles, Walt too. The author greatly portrayed them and made me love them at first sight. I love Brett and JT, with all their flaws. Brett brought tears to my eyes with every single letter he wrote to Walt, with every sip he took from his friend Jack Daniel’s. I adored how they were attracted to each other, how they waited to be right for each other. The chemistry, the friendship, all perfect.

The author spared nothing, she gave me backgrounds on every character, I learn their pasts and loved them more cause I know what they went through and how strong they became.

I want to highly recommend Unbreak My Heart to all of you. If you like very emotional stories and slow burn this is for you.

The cover art by Reese Dante is of course well done, I like the author style in general so I’m not disappointed. That said, I’m probably in the minority here I know, but I still prefer the cover of the old edition, maybe cause I’m used to it or maybe cause I just liked the colors more.

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ebook, 2nd Edition, 296 pages
Expected publication: August 5th 2016 by Dreamspinner Press
(first published August 25th 2013)
ISBN 1634775953 (ISBN13: 9781634775953)
Edition Language English
Series Unbreak My Heart #1

A MelanieM Review: Diary Dates by T.J. Masters

Rating: 2.75 stars out of 5

Diary Dates Postgraduate student Andrew Chin arrives in London not only to study, but to explore life away from his traditional family in Singapore. His adventure begins at the airport, where he finds the diary of a wealthy British businessman and endeavors to return it.

James Howard is twice Andrew’s age, and he’s not used to selfless youngsters. Despite a rocky first meeting, the two develop an unlikely friendship as James introduces Andrew to the city. James is looking forward to the festivities leading up to Christmas in London and maybe a celebration with Andrew. But will a nasty bout of the flu ruin their romantic holiday?

Not if Andrew has anything to say about it.

Diary Dates by T.J. Masters was a short story that was a swift romance read that had promise of a much better tale then the one that was delivered. I liked the premise and the beginning that had Andrew Chin arriving and finding the diary of James Howard was intriguing and held my interest. But once the main characters met, the story started dissolving amidst a lack of chemistry and characterization.

I liked the awkwardness displayed by Andrew Chin as a student out of his element in London. First time in away from his family, first time in that foreign city, so many firsts…the cultural misunderstandings. He was charming and I adored him. In fact I wanted more of his background. James Howard on the other hand always came across as a bit of an enigma. Even though the author kept telling us Andrew was attracted to him, I never got it, I never “felt” the attraction. It was just words. So their romance, when it happened, was every bit as awkward or ok, sort of creepy in my opinion because I felt the author never laid down any solid foundation for their attraction or relationship. It was more telling, less letting the readers feel it. At least that’s how it came across to me.

You may feel completely different.

Its a short story. Just 52 pages that fly by. So check it out for yourself. You may think it works and like the May/December romance. For me, I remain disappointed in a story I was really looking forward to.

Cover art by Bree Archer is quite wonderful, for the story and characters.

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Book Details:

ebook, 52 pages
Published July 23rd 2016 by Dreamspinner Press
ISBN 1634770617 (ISBN13: 9781634770613)
Edition LanguageEnglish

A Lila Release Day Review: Normal Enough (Wrench Wars #2) by Marie Sexton

Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5

Normal Enough What is “normal”?

When Brandon Kenner shows up at Kasey Ralston’s garage with a 1970 Chevelle SS 454, Kasey is smitten by both the man and his car. But Kasey is hiding an embarrassing secret: his love for old muscles goes beyond what most would consider normal. His unusual fetish has kept Kasey isolated—estranged from his family and even distant from his coworkers.

But when Brandon figures out the hot mechanic’s secret, he’s not repulsed. In fact, he finds Kasey intriguing, and he’s determined to have him for himself.

Everything about Brandon revs Kasey’s engine, and he’s more than willing to get down and dirty with the charming man. What worries Kasey is what will happen after. Is there any chance of a future for them? In the past, expecting anything long-term has only led to heartbreak. But Kasey can’t help hoping that, despite Kasey’s fetish, Brandon will be the exception.

Normal Enough is a steamy novella with potential for more. The setup between Brandon and Kasey is cute, but I think Brandon realizes Kasey’s kink too quickly; setting a series of scenes that felt rushed and disconnected. We barely had time to get to know the main characters before we were halfway through the story. A fast pace is to be expected from a novella, but on this occasion, it was two times faster than necessary.

The characters are perfect for each other. I like the playfulness of their encounters and how much they connected in such a short amount of time. They’re sweet and hot, creating a couple of intense meetings worth writing home about. Add the cars to the picture and you will have the bones for a great story.

I like the way Kasey moves out of his shell with every contact he has with Brandon. Not only being more confident but by taking a chance to make friends and reach to his family. This story fits the series well; it just lacks another twenty pages.

And one pet peeve of mine, the e-book ends at 84%. I don’t mind the extra content, but in a novella, it seems excessive.

Another nice cover by Garrett Leigh. Still generic, but it matches the others in the series.

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Book Details:

ebook, 82 pages
Published: August 3, 2016, by Dreamspinner Press
ISBN: 1634773837 (ISBN13: 9781634773836)
Edition Language: English

Series: Wrench Wars
Book #1: Last Mechanic Standing
Book #2: Normal Enough

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