Sapphire Phelan - To Teach an Ancient God

16. To Teach an Ancient God by Sapphire Phelan (2008)
Length: 21 pages
Genre: Short Story
Started/Finished: 30 August 2010
Where did it come from? Many thanks to Sapphire for sending me a copy of this book to read
How long has it been on my TBR pile? Since 1 August 2010
Why do I have it? I like short stories and Sapphire Phelan is a new author for me.

When Hades finds Jenna Krinard in the mortal world, he is convinced that she is the incarnation of his missing wife, Persephone. He has been searching for her for a thousand years and is slowly losing patience. He kidnaps her again as he did a millenium ago and takes her to the Underworld.

Jenna Krinard is just getting her life together with a new job and a new house - one that is truly beautiful to her. Then Hades kidnaps her and she remembers her former life with him. Now, she is desperate to find a way to keep her love and her life together.

I really enjoyed this short story. It was a sweet paranormal romance. I give it an A!

A! - (90-95%)

May you read well and often

Andrew Feder - Spirit

15. Spirit by Andrew Feder (2010)
Length: 356 pages
Genre: Horror
Started: 4 August 2010
Finished: 14 August 2010
Where did it come from? Many thanks to Rebecca at The Cadence Group for sending me a copy of this book to read.
How long has it been on my TBR pile? Since 3 July 2010
Why do I have it? I like horror and Andrew Feder is a new author for me.


Randall Lender is a wanted man. His radical ideas annoy governments, organized religions, and elements of the dark side. a dark warlock manages to trick Randall into the body of a mob "hitman" who subsequently is put on trial for murder. Now with the help of his lawyer, his fifteen-year-old daughter and his mentor, Randy must find a way to escape the warlock's plan which will ultimately lead to Randy's execution and spiritual "marooning". This is a very unusual story with discussion of astral projection, out-of-body experiences and in depth discussions of conspiracy theories. I give it a B!

B! - (80-88%)

May you read well and often

Bill Walker - A Note From an Old Acquaintance

14. A Note From an Old Acquaintance by Bill Walker (2009)
Length: 360 pages
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Started: 28 July 2010
Finished: 2 August 2010
Where did it come from? Many thanks to Tracee at Pump up Your Book for sending me a copy of this book to read.
How long has it been on my TBR pile? Since 28 June 2010
Why do I have it? I like contemporary romance and Bill Walker is a new author for me.


Brian Weller is a haunted man: his wife has been in an irreversible coma for two years as a result of a car accident which took their little boy. He also is a struggling author who seems to have run out of ideas for his next book. Enter the love of his life from 15 years ago, Boston sculptress Joanna Richman. Brian is not sure if he wants to rekindle the relationship with Joanna, although her sudden email to him brings back poignant memories of their first meeting at a friend's party and the sparkling affair that they had before Brian broke it off for reasons which he never explained. Now, fifteen years later, will Brian allow love to have a second chance, or will the forces that kept them apart fifteen years ago win again? I loved this story and give it an A+! Highly recommended!

A+! - (96-100%)

May you read well and often