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What’s New On My Book Shelf #275 and The Sunday Post

Posted: August 25, 2018 in Freebies!, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
Tags: fuonlyknew, my weekly nes, The Sunday Post

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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

This week was so much better than last week. The sun was out every day and I actually got to read outside this weekend. The sun seems to draw out a lot of creatures and some came to visit. The prairie voles kept running out of the monkey grass to grab seeds and dart back in. rodent,cute,little,nature,animal,pest,mouse,grass This drew some hawks who perched on the roof and I made sure to scare the voles back into the tall grass. I used to feed them until the hawks took advantage of this and tried to eat them when they came out.

My dog Quigley was following me off the back deck and stepped on a huge snake. This thing was so big around and at least four feet long. It struck at him but missed, luckily. With Quig being pretty much deaf, my screams to stop following it didn’t do much good. It quickly slid into some tall grass and Quig lost interest. Worried that it might not have missed when it struck out at him, I chased it out where I could get a good look at it. Turns out it was a rat snake and not something poisonous.

snake,reptile,wildlife,nature,animal,danger,feather boa,venom Whew! I checked my dog over and no bites either. That was enough nature for me, thank you very much. LOL The next time I went outside I was nervous but Quig just dropped and rolled in the grass. Big silly dog! Never saw the snake again.

Have a fabulous Sunday and brand new week!

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My new books this week.

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And here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Click on the covers to check out this week’s reviews.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Embracing Your Divinity ~ Guest Post and Giveaway

Tales Of Science Fiction: The Stand Off ~ Blast and Giveaway

Teaser Tuesday #246 ~ The Cottages On Silver Beach

Tail Of The Dragon by Connie Di Marco ~ Blurb Blitz and Giveaway

Mute & Haze by Christine Bernard ~ Blitz and Giveaway

I’m Gonna Soak Up Some Sun!

Single And Looking: Daisy ~ Book Blast and Giveaway

Rattus New Yorkus ~ One Size Eats All by Hunter Shea ~ Review & Giveaway

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For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #274 and The Sunday Post

Posted: August 19, 2018 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
Tags: fuonlyknew, my weekly news, The Sunday Post

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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

As I’m typing this the thunder is rumbling, the lightening is flashing and it’s pouring outside. This summer has been a wash out. I miss the sun. But, these rainy days have me getting my house cleaned and keeping me indoors where it’s nice and cool. And the couch and me are enjoying each other’s company. I’ve watched so much television and read so many books that my eyes are crossing. I think I’m going to go take a nap. I love to fall asleep to the sounds of a storm.

Have a fabulous Sunday and brand new week!

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My new books this week.

This week was a lot quieter in my mailbox. Just got a couple of books, but they’re some good ones.

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And here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Click on the covers to check out this week’s reviews.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

A Girl Of White Winter ~ Tour and Giveaway

My Monday Minis #48 ~ Into The Mist and Manifest Recall

Teaser Tuesday #245 ~ The Book Of M

Children Of The Fifth Sun: Echelon ~ Blitz and Giveaway

Nobody Said It’d Be Easy ~ Nerd Blast and Giveaway

The Kid’s Korner #35 ~ Alice’s Magic Garden

Tour and Giveaway ~ Catch Him If You Can by Jennifer Shirk

Slashing Mona Lisa ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Broken Arrow by Azaria M.J. Durant ~ Blitz and Giveaway

Saturday Screams #56 ~ My Halloween List Needs Some Help

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #273 and The Sunday Post

Posted: August 12, 2018 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
Tags: fuonlyknew, my weekly news, The Sunday Post

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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

I’m so happy it’s the weekend! It was crazy busy at work and rained the whole week. Got up Saturday morning to what felt like fall weather. At 7:30 A. M. there was a crisp breeze and no humidity so I rushed outside for some reading and relaxation. By 11:00 it was heating up and took a dip in the pool. I actually fell asleep for a bit until the lawnmower started up next door. LOL It was glorious. And while I’m not wanting summer to end, I appreciated the cool down for a day or two.

I started binging a show I found on Netflix, Hart Of Dixie. Zoe Hart is a nutball. She has a serious case of run at the mouth. LOL Characters bounce from one romantic partner another.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P8FguMijIg

It’s a cheesy, silly and fun comedy and I can’t get enough. What brought me to watch it was it takes in and near my hometown of Fairhope, Alabama. I enjoyed trying to recognize places used for filming and hearing the names of towns I live and work in. Good clean southern fun. Have you seen it?

I see some clouds building in the distance so I’m off for another swim before the rain starts up again.

Have a fabulous Sunday and brand new week!

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My new books this week.

I won this amazing prize package!

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I’m trying to track down where I won this from so I can say a huge thank you:)

And these arrived in my mailbox this week also.

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Whispers And The Roars

The Book Of M

Fowl Play

Got some good times ahead!

And nabbed some eBooks too.

Vacationers: A Tale of Extreme Horror by [Brothers, The Barns, Barns, Crowley]

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And here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Click on the covers to check out this week’s reviews.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Summer McCloud Mysteries by Nikki Broadwell ~ Tour and Giveaway

Teaser Tuesday #244 ~ Ivy Feckett Is Looking For Love

The Mystery Of Flight 2222 ~ Review and Giveaway

The Girl Who Sees by Dima Zales ~ Blitz and Giveaway

The Friday 56 #189 ~ The Dog Thief

Freakin Fridays #66 ~ Adrift

Painless by Marty Thornley ~ Blitz and Giveaway

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For a list of my reviews go HERE.

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #272 and The Sunday Post

Posted: August 5, 2018 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
Tags: fuonlyknew, my weekly news, The Sunday Post

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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

Well, this week was a gully washer. I woke up to rain, worked in rain, and came home in rain. The sun finally shone it’s radiance Saturday morning. I rushed outside to enjoy it. Everything smelled so lush and green. Yes, green has a smell. LOL

Flors is the largest I’ve ever seen her. Just look at the size of her leaves.

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And my elephant ears are taking over.

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Their leaves will get even larger through the summer.

And I watched a movie I’d not seen in a long time. War Horse.

It was magnificent and broke my heart in places.

I love horse stories. Been reading books about them ever since I came across Walter Farley’s Black Stallion series. I still own all of the books in hard cover. They’re a bit worn but I love how the covers are so colorful and on the actual book, not book sleeves. Remember how they used to be like that.

Been reading a lot of good books and slacking on writing the reviews. What’s with that. I get all excited about a book I just read and sometimes the review writes itself and sometimes I can’t get the first sentence started. It has nothing to do with whether the book was good or not. LOL

Have a fabulous Sunday and brand new week!

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My new books this week.

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And here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Click on the covers to check out this week’s reviews.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

My Monday Minis #47 ~ A Proper Hellhound

Teaser Tuesday #243 ~ Voodoo On The Bayou

Emma In The Night ~ Blast and Giveaway

Tour and Giveaway ~ The Summers Sisters Trilogy by Teresa Keefer

Dusk Of Humanity ~ Tour and Giveaway

The Friday 56 #188 ~ Ghostgirl

Beneath The Lighthouse ~ Review and Giveaway

Hometown Girl Again ~ Tour and Giveaway

Saturday Screams #55 ~ Creature by Hunter Shea

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What’s New On My Bookshelf #271 and The Sunday Post

Posted: July 29, 2018 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
Tags: fuonlyknew, my weekly news, The Sunday Post

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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

I believe trouble comes in threes. This week I came home, went to watch a movie and my DVD player wouldn’t turn on. I went out to check the filter in my pool pump and it was broken. A storm blew through and lightning fried my cable modem, so no internet. Sheesh! I’m happy to report that I ordered a new DVD player and it’s already arrived and hooked up. The company is sending a new filter pump for the pool at no charge as I just purchased it in March. And I drove to the cable office and got a new modem so all is humky dory. I’m afraid to blink as who knows what might happen next. I’m also a form believer is good things come in threes too so crossing my fingers!

I thought I’d share some nature in all it’s wonder.

It was raining and the sun was shining. Look closely and you can see the rain pouring down from the roof.

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I tried to get a rainbow pic but never saw one. Funny thing. It was raining in the front yard but not in the back.

And can you name this creature? It’s perched on a blade of grass right by the flower.

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It was in the pool and I saved it.

Have a fabulous Sunday and brand new week!

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My new books this week.

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And here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Click on the covers to check out this week’s reviews.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

The 12 Terrors Of Christmas ~ Review and Giveaway

The Clock Flower ~ Book Blast and Giveaway

Dive Smack ~ Nerd Blast and Giveaway

Aries’ Red Sky by James Young ~ Blast and Giveaway

Killer Reputation ~ Cozy Mystery Review and Giveaway

Change is coming ……. Woman Ex ~ Tour and Giveaway

The Friday 56 #187 ~ A Proper Hellhound

Unleashed ~ Road Rage: The Blog ~ Tour and Giveaway

Legacy Of The Heart ~ Tour Grand Finale and Giveaway

Saturday Screams #54 ~ Take The Haunted Forest Tour ~ Don’t worry. It’s perfectly safe.

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #270 and The Sunday Post

Posted: July 22, 2018 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, Uncategorized, What's New on My Bookshelf
Tags: fuonlyknew, The Sunday Post, wekkly news

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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

So, are you ready for Shark Week? Chummed the waters for those steely eyed beauties.? I’ve been watching a bunch of movies. Let’s se…I watched Deep Blue Sea, all of the Sharknade movies, Open Water, The Shallows, The Reef, all of the Jaws movies, several mutant shark B-movies and 47 Meters Down. I’m sure I forgot some here too. Do you have a favorite shark movie? How about a book? I’m always looking for more.

Remember Snuffy the seal?

And his return?

LOL I couldn’t resist!

Other than that, been doing a bit of reading and just chillin. It’s been so hot and I’ve just felt wrung out. I’m thinking it’s time for another staycation! LOL

Have a fabulous Sunday and brand new week!

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My new books this week.

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And here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Click on the covers to check out this week’s reviews.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

My Monday Minis #46 ~ Katie Ruggle’s Rocky Mountain K9 Unit

Margaritas, Mayhem & Murder ~ Book Blast and Giveaway

Teaser Tuesday #242 ~ Italian Iced

Book Blast and Giveaway ~ Bluebonnet Ballerina by Carol Kilgore

The Celery Patch ~ Book Blitz and Giveaway

The Gathering by Bernadette Giacomazzo ~ Blitz and Giveaway

The Kid’s Korner #33 ~ 20 Degrees From Normal

Ice Massacre ~ Mermaids Of Eriana Kwai ~ Review and Giveaway

A Pilgrimage To Death by Alexa Padgett ~ Blitz and Giveaway

The Friday 56 #186 ~ The Haunted Forest Tour

Tales From The Forest ~ Tour and Giveaway

Letting Go Of Gravity ~ Author Guest Post and Giveaway

Saturday Screams #53 ~ The Last Vampire

Stolen Obsession ~ Tour Grand Finale and Giveaway

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #269 and The Sunday Post

Posted: July 15, 2018 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
Tags: fuonlyknew, my weekly news, The Sunday Post

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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

I got my vehicle back. It looks great but there’s still something wrong with the door. It doesn’t shut all the way. It closes but doesn’t line up right. We may have to replace the door if we can’t get to align. Living in a tropical climate, I can’t have the moist humidity creeping in. It will mildew the interior. My boss is still embarrassed that he wrecked it. Perhaps this is a good time to hit him up for a raise. LOL

My son and I watched The Greatest Showman. I had heard such good things about the movie. It was different from what I expected and a fabulous film. We talked about it afterwards. Then we talked about some other musicals we liked. His favorite was The Demon Barber with Johnny Depp and mine was Mama Mia with Meryl Streep. Do you watch musicals? Do you have a favorite?

That’s it for me. Nothing much else happened. Except………a bunch of new books!

Have a fabulous Sunday and brand new week!

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My new books this week.

I received these beauties from Flame Tree Press. Thanks so much and thanks to these generous authors too! Can’t wait to dive into them!

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The Bad Neighbor by David Tallerman / The Sky Woman by J.D. Moyer / Creature by Hunter Shea / The Mouth Of The Dark by Tim Waggoner / The Siren And The Specter by Jonathan Janz / Thirteen Days By Sunset Beach by Ramsey Campbell

And more book mail!

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Sorry about the glare. The sun came out!

Books from top row to bottom, left to right:

Cross Fire by Fonda Lee / Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld / Ghostgirl by JB Salsbury / Where Love Lies by Julie Cohen

The Witch House Of Persimmon Point by Sazanne Palmieri / Italian Iced by Kylie Logan / Lone Wolf Lawman by Delores Fossen / Prisoner Of War by Michael P. Spradlin

Thanks to the publishers, authors and those who I won of these from!

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And here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

His Untamed Love by Anya Summers ~ Blast and Giveaway

Cozy up with A Souffle Of Suspicion by Daryl Wood Gerber ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Spotlight on Disorderly Conduct ~ A Maggie McDonald Mystery by Mary Feliz

Nailed: Resort To Murder II by Avery Daniels ~ Book Trailer Blitz

Live, Love, Repeat ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

Freaking Fast by David Pereda ~ Blast and Giveaway

They are the last …. The Dociles by Valerie Puri ~ Blitz and Giveaway

Of Ashes And Sin ~ Blitz and Giveaway

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #268 and The Sunday Post

Posted: July 8, 2018 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
Tags: fuonlyknew, my weekly news, The Sunday Post

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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

Here we are again. Another week flies by and nothing much to report. Rain here every afternoon and steamy hot.

I almost forgot! I do have something crazy to tell you. I went to work Monday. A normal day. Went to leave and my car wouldn’t start. The starter just died. Had to leave it for repairs. That’s one great thing about where I work. There is the detail side, where I work. Then we also have a large mechanics shop and tire center. Very convenient for me! I was given a loaner truck to drive home. I went to work Tuesday. Got done. Was getting ready to leave and my boss told me he had damaged my car while moving it the day before. They had to tow it from around the corner and forgot and left the driver’s door open. You guessed it! The door caught on a steel frame pole and was bent back to the front quarter panel. I still have the truck to drive as mine is now at the body shop. My boss felt so bad. I wasn’t mad though. Accidents happen and my car will be fixed and back to me next week. All pretty again.

Got some more pics to share.

Remember the sega seed ball that was forming?

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Here’s an update. It’s way bigger than my head now! I’m going to get lots of new plants from it this year. It’s soft, like velvet.

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And some of you asked about the banana trees. Here they were when they first started growing.

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And remember the pink flowers with the small green corn stalk leaves?

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Here’s the banana trees. Reaching above the house!

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And both of them now. The smaller ones on the left are what’s left after the pink flowers die. Still don’t know what that plant is. LOL

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I love green!

Have a fabulous Sunday and brand new week!

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My new books this week.

I went a little crazy on the cozies and then….. I find these!

I came across Primordial and Overlord on twitter and then did some browsing and found more creature books. Had to feed my fix. LOL

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And here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

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My reviews this week.

NONE! But I have a bunch coming up.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Game Of Secrets by Kim Foster ~ Release Blitz and Giveaway

A Welcome To Rebuild Mystery ~ Locked Out ~ Tour and Giveaway

Teaser Tuesday #241 ~ House Of Furies

Murder In The Cards ~ A Psychic Poker Pro Mystery ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Author Kristen Collins ~ Showcase and Giveaway

Scornful Scones by Mildred Abbott ~ Blast and Giveaway

The Friday 56 #186 ~ Dying For A Taste

Chloe Shipton & The Quill Of LeFay ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

Grab your free copy of Dying For Space and catch up on the series

The Hellcat Series by Sharon Hannaford ~ Book Tour and Giveaway

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Grab your free copy of Dying For Space and catch up on the series

Posted: July 7, 2018 in Freebies!, Science Fiction, YA
Tags: freebie, Science Fiction, YA

S.J. Higbee is celebrating the launch of Breathing Space, the third and final book in her Sunblinded trilogy, by offering up free downloads of Dying For Space, Sunblinded #2 today through Tuesday, July 10th.

Click on the cover or Amazon link to get your copy.

And if you haven’t read the first book, it’s priced to steal at $2.99 and you can catch up on this thrilling science fiction series.

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Dying for Space (The Sunblinded Trilogy#2)
By S.J. Higbee
Genre: Science Fiction
Age category: New Adult
Release Date: 14 December 2017

My Review

So much happened in the first book, and I can’t talk about it now without spoiling this one for you. So I’m going to keep it simple.

A lot has changed for Elizabeth. Now a cadet officer serving at her father’s mercenary space headquarters, she’s torn about what to think. The other cadet’s either support her or despise her, and training is sometimes unnecessarily brutal. Everyone seems to have an agenda, including her father, and she can’t help but feel like a pawn to be used. Dangerous games are afoot.

This story moves at a fast clip. At times, bitter sweet, it’s also packed with action, conspiracy and danger that keeps the suspense building.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, Running Out Of Space, and Dying For Space was just as fun. Lots of surprises and I can’t wait for more when the third book, Breathing Space, comes out. I’m a fan of the Sunblinded series and happy to recommend it.

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Synopsis

Cadet Officer Elizabeth Wright just wants to make her father proud, while the mercenary warlord is looking for her to replace his dead family…

I finally get the opportunity to become a serving officer and fulfil my childhood dream, as well as get to know my biological father, General Norman. And when I first clap eyes on Restormel, the HQ of my father’s space mercenary outfit, it’s the most beautiful building I’ve ever seen.
But appearances can be deceptive. There are dark secrets hidden in the twisting corridors and blood-soaked cells beneath the training grounds and banqueting rooms. Secrets that seep out. Secrets that demand fresh victims, because whatever else happens, they can’t be allowed to see the light of day…

Amazon

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Running Out of Space (The Sunblinded Trilogy#1)
By S.J. Higbee
Genre: Science Fiction
Age category: New adult
Release Date: 11 October, 2017

My Review

I used to avoid science fiction books. Figured they’d be full of techie jargon I couldn’t get my mind around. Then I gave it a go and found some fun books, including this one by S.J. Higbee. She does a great job of making me feel comfortable and before I know it, I’m not thinking about genre. I’m thinking about the characters. The trouble they get themselves into. What’s waiting for me on the next page. And almost forgetting that this takes place in space.

So, yeah, four young ladies, Lizzy, Sonja, Jessica and Alisha, decide to prove their more than baby ovens and head into the forbidden and dangerous Basement Level on Space Station Hawking to prove they’re every bit as tough as the guys. This is where the action starts and keeps going all the way til the end.

With four main character’s, all of them girls, you’d think their voices would run together, but they don’t. They each have their own signature and you easily know who’s talking when. All are quite different in personality, have different strengths and weaknesses, and this actually makes them a strong team.

When they get into some serious trouble, a stranger steps in and helps them out. Yep, a male character, Wynn of the muscles and sky blue eyes, joins the team. Not so much by choice as by circumstance. This doesn’t mean the girls go all wimpy. They actually step up and become double tough when the danger gets really intense. His character made for some fun to lighten things up here and there. And while there’s a quick attraction between one of the girls and Wynn, it’s not the main focus of the story. And from the author’s description of Wynn, I wouldn’t blame any of the young ladies for swooning over him.

Reading this story was like getting a tour of the station. From bottom to top, each level is different. Some are nice and some are nasty, and I could easily picture much of it. Probably because of all the sci fi movies I watch. Good visual writing added to my enjoyment.

The author gave me plenty of action and intrigue and some genuine characters that are easy to tell apart. Solid science fiction fun. I see this is the first in a series and I’ll be waiting for more.

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Synopsis

Elizabeth Wright has yearned to serve on the space merchant ship Shooting Star for as long as she can remember – until one rash act changes everything…

I can’t recall whose idea it was. Just that me and my shipmates were sick of wading through yet another unjust punishment detail. So we decide to take ourselves off on a short jaunt to the lower reaches of Space Station Hawking to prove that fertile English girls can also deal with danger.

The consequences of that single expedition change the lives of all four of us, as well as that of the stranger who steps in to save us down in lawless Basement Level. Now I have more excitement and danger than I can handle, while confronting lethal shipboard politics, kidnapping, betrayal. And murder.

Amazon

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And releasing July 8th, the third book in the series!

Breathing Space (The Sunblinded Trilogy#3)
By S.J. Higbee
Genre: Science Fiction
Age category: New Adult
Release Date: 08 July 2018

Synopsis

Lizzy Wright is now Chief of the largest mercenary force in Sector Two – a job she can’t walk away from without risking a bullet in her back…

It’s not even as if she’s qualified for the job of Leader of the Peace and Prosperity Corps – more a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong surname, and now she feels the job is twisting her into someone she no longer likes.

The situation comes to a head when her psychotic brother – busy expanding his piracy operations – causes chaos throughout Sector Two. Forced to go undercover in a disguise which bites back, and in the company of a speed-enhanced oddball with a price on his head, Lizzie must contend with corruption, betrayal, and murder. Not to mention highly territorial aliens with their own agenda…

Amazon

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What’s New On My Bookshelf #267 and The Sunday Post

Posted: July 1, 2018 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
Tags: fuonlyknew, my weekly news, The Sunday Post

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This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

Nothing exciting to report. Just that I’m melting. It’s been triple digits here all week and the humidity makes it feel like you’re under water. Been in the pool so much I’m become water logged.

The heat of summer on the Gulf Coast brings out so many awesome blooms. My Crepe Myrtles are getting started. Here’s a look at the row along my fence.

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I wish you could be standing here so you could really see what I see. So lovely!

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Here’s a close up of one of the beautiful blooms.

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This one is the tallest. I transplanted it from my old house to my new one where I’ve now lived for 14 years.

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If you look at the bottom right of the picture you can see the roof of my house. That’s how tall it is. My son received this from school when he was in 1st grade. He’s long since graduated and the tree is now over 18 years old.

And here’s a Quigley shot.

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