A MelanieM Review: Heart2Heart Anthology, Vol. 3

Rating: 5 stars out ot 5 (because just one of these stories earns it that let alone so many) Once upon a time, a group of authors wondered… What if the Heart2Heart app — the dating app with a glitch that matched up the oddest, most perfect couples, and sponsored the charity date raffles that… Continue reading A MelanieM Review: Heart2Heart Anthology, Vol. 3

Here is a Collection of Stories Not to Be Missed! Check Out the Charity Blog Tour for Heart2Heart Anthology, Vol. 3 Tour

Heart2Heart Anthology, Volume 3 Supporting LBGT Charity A Collaboration of Short Stories By: Annabeth Albert, May Archer, Mary Calmes, Charlie Cochet, Eden Finley, Susan Hawke, Sloane Kennedy, Lucy Lennox, Lily Morton, K.M. Neuhold, Nora Phoenix, Layla Reyne, Piper Scott (writing as Emma Alcott), Damon Suede, Hailey Turner, Aimee Nicole Walker This collection will be available… Continue reading Here is a Collection of Stories Not to Be Missed! Check Out the Charity Blog Tour for Heart2Heart Anthology, Vol. 3 Tour

Review: Floodgates by Mary Calmes

Rating: 3 stars out of 5 All Tracy Brandt ever wanted was a happy life.  Instead what Tracy had was a complicated one.  Business partners with a man many consider to be a Russian thug, Tracy knows better, even when their offices are bombed and he barely escapes with his life.  Then there is Tracy’s love… Continue reading Review: Floodgates by Mary Calmes

ScatteredThoughts Week Ahead in Reviews, Author Guest Posts and Contests

✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍✍ It’s already midApril and I have just realized that I missed posting my March 2014 Review Summary and Best Covers.  Sigh.  Sometimes things just get away from you and this certainly did last month.  So I am posting the review to run later today.  There are so many wonderful authors and books represented that… Continue reading ScatteredThoughts Week Ahead in Reviews, Author Guest Posts and Contests

Review: Where You Lead by Mary Calmes

Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Chicago-based ATF agent Peter Lomax’s past relationships never seemed to work out.  Ex boyfriends had issues with his possessiveness as well as his job.  Then Peter meets Carver Fleming at a friends party and everything changes.  Artist and gallery owner, Carver doesn’t mind that Peter is possessive.  It is a… Continue reading Review: Where You Lead by Mary Calmes

A Touch of Spring, a Ray of Sunshine and the Week Ahead in Review

It’s 60 degrees here today.  The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and thoughts of Spring are crowding into my mind.  I know that February still has to run its course.  And March can and most likely will be blustery and cold.  And yet, and yet.  All this warmth and sunshine is playing games… Continue reading A Touch of Spring, a Ray of Sunshine and the Week Ahead in Review

Scattered Thoughts July 2013 Book Review Summary

Scattered Thoughts July 2013 Book Review Summary It was an outstanding month with regard to books I read.  So many great books and authors that it made this month a joy to be a reader and reviewer. And even more remarkable is that every one of the 5 star rated books were all part of… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts July 2013 Book Review Summary

Review: Parting Shot (A Matter of Time #7) by Mary Calmes

Rating: 5 stars out of 5 Det. Duncan Stiel, closeted homicide detective, had a childhood so bad that he never talks about it.  All the events in his past has lead to Duncan growing up as an adult who keeps his personal life and his emotions hidden, including his sexual orientation. Duncan’s reserve and determination… Continue reading Review: Parting Shot (A Matter of Time #7) by Mary Calmes

Crazy Week Ahead, Ghoulish Cocktail Recipes, and This Week’s Reviews

Sooooooo, sitting here wondering why I do things that make myself crazy.  I’m really not a masochistic sort, occasionally absent minded but truly, people,  usually I am a better planner than this.  So this week, the alarm people are coming to fix the alarm system that wants to beep, squeak, squeal, or otherwise make high… Continue reading Crazy Week Ahead, Ghoulish Cocktail Recipes, and This Week’s Reviews

Scattered Thoughts Book Review Summary for June 2013

June 2013 has come and gone but some of the books I read that month continue to linger in my heart and mind, just some outstanding stories. As always, there is something for everyone here, from contemporary to paranormal books, terrific additions to wonderful series.  If you missed them the first time, here is your… Continue reading Scattered Thoughts Book Review Summary for June 2013