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Welcome to My 31 Days Of Thrills And Chills 2023! I missed doing this the last couple of years due to Covid and so excited to do it again. I’ll be sharing reviews and lots of extra spooky stuff every day leading up to Halloween. I hope you’ll join me!

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I’m sharing all kinds of books, movies, and other spooky stuff for every day in October. Gots to get those scares on for the 31st!

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 Jurassic Resort 2 Battle For Raptor City

by Brent Reilly

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Genre: Science Fiction / Horror

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MY REVIEW

The fight against aliens who are planning to annihilate man from existence isn’t happening in the future. It takes place in the past. Traveling through a portal, humans now live in the age of the dinosaur. And it’s definitely a fight for survival.

I thought the first book in this series was out of this world.  The second one is even crazier and packed with action. It didn’t take me long to realize I shouldn’t get attached to any of the characters. It’s man against dinosaur and there’s nothing even sided about that. There’s this scene where a man is about to be eaten by a dinosaur. He’s staring into it’s mouth, lined with sharp teeth. What actually saves him is an even bigger dinosaur eats the one attacking him.

If you love creature features and don’t have a sensitive stomach, you really need to try this series. It’s one bloody, gory battle and I loved every bit of it.

5 STARS

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Synopsis

100 million people have crossed a spacetime portal into dinosaur times to build a self-sustaining society before aliens destroy humanity. But a greedy man has a trillion dollar secret that will get him killed, sparking the biggest battle in 67 million years. After Raptor Ray’s daughter is murdered, her sisters must use dinosaurs to stop the 50,000 gunmen coming to kill them. The weirdest war in the 21st Century takes place in the past and history will never be the same. He screamed when the spino removed his stomach and screamed some more as she ate him over his body. His blood and her saliva dripped on his face. With his mouth open like that, some probably got inside. A raptor blindsided him at full speed. It was like getting hit by a car with spikes. Peterson flew into several guys, knocking them down, his internal organs becoming external as they fell out of his open stomach. His friends stared at him in horror. The heavy weapons sounded like gods farting thunder. Now all alone, he watched two gunmen come out and check the bodies, laughing at the free kills. The big room was packed with people when missiles broke the windows. HQ disappeared in an explosion of sound and smoke. Flesh flew and shit literally hit the fan. A primal scream left his lungs and a dozen mega-raptors rose above the tall grass to look at him with tears of joy. Dinner just served itself. He grabbed one armed chicken by the neck, but others were chewing chunks of his flesh, straight through his clothes. Another bit into his bicep and the knife dropped from his fist. A massive claw dug into his stomach and excavated a few organs. He flew up into a tree, where he caught on a branch. Bleeding out, the guard watched monsters eat his friends. Stepping over the human, the spino caught the mega in his massive jaws. Declan turned to stare at the horrified face of the raptor, just a few paces away, as rows of serrated 8” teeth chewed her up. He took down three raptors in his first clip. The last landed not far from him and crawled over like that thing from the movie Alien.

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I swear I just blinked and here it is almost October. Before you know it Christmas will be here. This whole year flew by for me. I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time to stop ad smell the roses. Heck, they’re probably dead since I forgot to water them. LOL

The epidemic was traumatic and Covid hit me like a freight train. Took months to regain my strength and even longer to get my brain back in gear. I missed 2 years of doing my Chills And Thrills feature for October. But I’m back at it and have some scary good stuff to share. Get ready October. Here I come!!!!

I have some exciting reviews and giveaways to share. And some free books! Check it out below.

Looking forward to chatting with you and have a great new week!

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This week’s reviews.

   

Dead West by Linda L Richards  Things That Go Jack In The Night by TG Wolff  RECKONING by Baron Birtcher

   

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Here are some FREEBIES for ya.

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Too Many Crooks Spoil the Plot (A Ditie Brown Mystery Book 1)   

    Brick (The Inspector Braddick Series Book 1)

Snowed In at the Cottage: A Grumpy/Sunshine Christmas Romance (Santa's Radio Romance Book 1)  Peaks of Color: A Small Town Forced Proximity Romance (The Riggs Family Romance Series) 

   

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Something Borrowed, Something 90% Dark ~ A Bean To Bar Mystery by Amber Royer

Killer Hooks ~ A Crochet Mystery by Betty Hechtman

Murder At The Elms ~ A Gilded Newport Mystery by Alyssa Maxwell

Voices of Cancer by Lynda Wolters ~ Excerpt And Giveaway

10 Dogs by Emily Gravett ~ Review And Giveaway

Reckoning by Baron Birtcher ~ Review And Giveaway

Midnight Quakes by C. S. Patra ~ Spotlight And Giveaway

What I See Is Love by Gabriella Fiorletta ~ Review And Giveaway

Books From The Back Log #86 ~ Dachshund Through The Snow

Root Of All Evil by Liz Milliron ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Sugar And Spice And All Those Lies by Evy Journey ~ Review And Giveaway

The Spirit Chaser ~ The Final Haunt by Kat Mayor

Reading, Writing, And Murder ~ A Chocolate Martini Sisters Mystery by Brenda Whiteside And Joyce Proell

Secrets And Scallywags ~ The Magical Mystery Book Club by Elizabeth Pantley

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Welcome to my stop during the book blitz for The Final Haunt by Kat Mayor. The Final Haunt is the fourth and final book in the Spirit Chasers series.

The first book in this series, The Spirit Chaser, is available for free here.

This book blitz is organized by Lola’s Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 18 till 24 September. See the tour schedule here.

The Final Haunt

(The Spirit Chasers #4)

By Kat Mayor

 

Genre: Horror
Age category: Adult
Release Date: 19 September 2023

Blurb:

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Casey faces a long, arduous recovery. Her near-death experience has left her with the loss of her human sight. It has also left her with abilities she never had before.

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The Spirit Chasers are back, investigating the most haunted locations in America. After all, these ghosts aren’t going to cross themselves over. This season they take on the legendary Hillendahl Mansion and an abandoned psychiatric hospital, as well as homes with an evil and bloody history.

Investigation Rewind

Some places are too evil—Enchanted Hill should be left alone. Lurking in the background is a demonic entity they just can’t escape. If they brave it, they’re going to need every supernatural gift at their disposal to defeat an ancient evil that threatens to destroy them all.

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“Some places are too evil. Some places should be left alone.”

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About Author Kat Mayor:

I am a native Texan and have lived in the Houston area for most of my life. I am a wife and mom who loves to read. When I’m not kicking an idea around in my head for a story, I read and review books on Goodreads. Occasionally, I sleep. Author of The Spirit Chaser Series and Murder of a Mommyvlogger. Author of the Circles series under the name KM Montemayor.

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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

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

Sunday Post

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

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Some chit chat.

Fall is inn the air. While we’re still in the 90s, the evenings are cooler and there’s less humidity. This got me inspired and I got my fall and Halloween decorations. Got a surprise when I found some I’d bought last year. Can’t wait to get started. I put out fall decorations first and add in the spooky stuff when October rolls around. Do you decorate for the seasons and holidays? Which holiday is your favorite?

I have some exciting reviews and giveaways to share. And some free books! Check it all below.

Looking forward to chatting with you and have a great new week!

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Book News.

What I just finished. I’ll be sharing my reviews soon.

   

What I’m reading now.

   

What I’ll be reading next.

   

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This week’s reviews.

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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.

Purr Purr Purloin: A Cozy Animal Mystery (Ruff McPaw Mysteries Book 6) by [Max Parrott]  Death Walks a Dog: A Penelope Standing Mystery (Penelope Standing Mysteries Book 1) by [Tess Baytree]  Golden Retriever Mysteries 4-6: Dog Bless You, Whom Dog Hath Joined & Dog Have Mercy by [Neil Plakcy]

The Life She Wants: A totally unputdownable psychological thriller by [J.M. Hewitt]  Involuntary Turnover (Kat Voyzey Mysteries Book 1) by [Cheri Baker]  Black Diamond Rattlers MC: The Complete Collection by [Noah Maddix]

Hold Me Tight-North Pole Anthology 1: Holiday Romances Set in Alaska-Books 1-3 (North Pole, Alaska Anthology) by [Noelle Fox]  Stone Cold Kiwi (New Zealand Ever After Book 2) by [Rosalind James]  The Second Chance Inn: A Sweet Small Town Romance (Blue Moon Bay Book 1) by [Susan Hatler]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Excerpt And Giveaway ~ Happiness Mountain by Amal Indi

The Prime Suspect by Lauren Carr ~ Spotlight And Giveaway

Sammy And Scarlett’s Coral Reef Adventures by Robert Andrew Provan ~ Review And Giveaway

The Pumpkin Pact by Charlie Dean

Toes In The Tulips ~ Adventures Of Gladys by Katherine H. Brown

Books From The Back Log #85 ~ Ashes by Laura Bickle

A Peek Inside Precious Burdens by Avery Sterling

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For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

To see all of my giveaways go HERE.

Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

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

Sunday Post

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

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Some chit chat.

I haven’t got to bed before 3 A. M. all week. Mind you, I’m a night owl by nature, but I also wake up around daylight whether I want to or not. That’s not enough sleep. My reading time is taking a hit. I think it’s time for a little staycation. Now to see if I can get any time off of work.

I have some exciting reviews and giveaways to share. And some free books! Check it all below.

Looking forward to chatting with you and have a great new week!

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Book News.

What I just finished. I’ll be sharing my reviews soon.

   

What I’m reading now.

   

What I’ll be reading next.

   

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Newly added to my pile of books.

   

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This week’s reviews.

   

   

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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.

The Mystery at Belle Magnolia (Madeline Donovan Mysteries Book 3) by [Madison Kent]  The Ghosts of Minera Springs: A Thriller by [Charles Franklin]  INTO THE STORM: Aliens Among Us by [D. J. Adamson]

Reunion (Las Vegas Mystery Book 10) by [Rex Kusler]  Heard It Through the Grapevine (A Garcia Girls Mystery Book 1) by [Lizbeth Lipperman]  Sewing Suspicion: A Quilting Cozy Mystery (Quilting Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by [Kathryn Mykel]

Shadow Magic: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Magic Happens Series Book 1) by [Yasmine Galenorn]  Pitch Black: A Romantic Thriller (Blackwood Security Book 1) by [Elise Noble]  Kellie's Diary #1 by [Thomas Jenner, Angeline Jenner]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ Beerfest by Lilo Moore

Nether After by Jodi L. Cox ~ Favorites List And Giveaway

My Review Of Rebellion In The Stones Of Fire ~ The Adversary Chronicles by Randy C. Dockens

Nonbinary, Trans, Pan, And Lovesick by E.S. Corby ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

My Review Of The Holy Grail Of Babylon ~ The Adversary Chronicles by Randy C. Dockens

Monster Max: This Time It’s Sirius by Robbin Bennett ~ My Review

My Review Of The Defining Curse ~ The Adversary Chronicles by Randy C. Dockens

Smash, Smash, Smash by Philip Fairbanks ~ Review And Giveaway

My Review Of The Luciferian Plague ~ The Adversary Chronicles by Randy C. Dockens

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ Moccasin Trace by Hawk MacKinney

Love Deleted by Paul Indigo ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

In The Midnight Hour by Lori Handeland ~ Author Guest Post And Giveaway

Wedding Bells Brew Murder A Sara And Sean Cozy Mystery by Carolyn Arnold

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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

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

Sunday Post

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

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Some chit chat.

I spy with my little eye….. Christmas decorations. Yep. Can you believe it. They don’t even have Halloween or Thanksgiving out yet and there’s the holly jolly stuff. The mad dash has begun. Sure doesn’t feel Christmas like here. 100+ and so humid it’s hard to breathe. Many people think September is the end of summer on the Gulf Coast. Hold those horses peeps. It gets even hotter and then the hurricane season ramps up. Crossing my fingers, toes and eyes we don’t get hit by one this year.

I have some exciting reviews and giveaways to share. And some free books! Check it all below.

Looking forward to chatting with you and have a great new week!

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Book News.

What I just finished. I’ll be sharing my reviews soon.

   

What I’m reading now.

   

What I’ll be reading next.

   

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Newly added to my pile of books.

   

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This week’s reviews.

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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.

Cyclone: A Protective Hero Romantic Suspense (Linear Tactical Book 1) by [Janie Crouch]  The Darkness We Keep Close: A Novel by [Reyna Starlette]  The Hangman Box Set by [WL Knightly]

Cheeky Royal (Winston Isles Royals Book 1) by [Nana Malone]  Bride for the Innkeeper (Mail Order Brides of Christmas Mountain Book 1) by [Jovie Grace]  Daring the Duke (The Debutante Dares Book 1) by [Charlie Lane]

You Can Lead a Horse to Murder (Secrets of Sanctuary Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by [Tara Meyers]  Cold Case No. 99-5219 (A Samantha Church Mystery Book 4) by [Betta Ferrendelli]  Girl Without a Chance (A Tara Strong Mystery—Book 1) by [Rylie Dark]

THE FLOWER ARRANGER AT ALL SAINTS a gripping cozy murder mystery full of twists (Suzy Spencer Mysteries Book 1) by [LIS HOWELL]  A Flytrap Fiasco: A witchy cozy mystery (Trouble Down Under) by [P.A. Mason]  The Witch who Couldn't Spell: Felix and Penzi's First Paranormal Mystery (French Country Murders Book 1) by [Katie Penryn]

The Afterlife Series (Books 1-3) by [Willow Rose]  Snow-Kissed Love Complete Box Set: Books 1-5 by [Violet Vaughn, V. Vaughn]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Her Own Revolution ~ The Chateau de Verzat Series by Debra Borchert

Deadly Manor ~ A World War II Mystery by Kate Parker

And Then I Met You by MacKezie Lee ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Cinderella’s Crimes by Kelsey Josund ~ Cover Reveal And Giveaway

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ Hungry Is The Night by Robin Jeffrey

Haunted Inns And Hotels Of Virginia by Susan Schwartz ~ Excerpt And Giveaway

Books From The Back Log #84 ~ Suckerville by Chris Sorensen

The IX by Andrew P. Weston ~ Review And Giveaway

The Friday 56 #251 ~ Horror Library

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ Rise Of Dresca by Tim McKay

The Kandesky Vampire Chronicles by Michele Drier ~ Guest Post And Giveaway

A Good Man by P.J. McIlvaine ~ Excerpt And Giveaway

Coming Home To Magnolia Bay by Babette De Jongh ~ Guest Post And Giveaway

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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

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

Sunday Post

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

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Some chit chat.

All I did was blink and another week just flew by. No time to stop and smell the roses. Just work, work, work. Sigh….. But it’s all going to be worth it. I have a count down on my phone and in a little over two years I’ll be retiring. My friend and I have been saving for several years and are going to fly across the pond. First we’ll visit Paris. Then London. And wrap up the month long trip in Dublin. Until then, I’ll keep on keeping on!

I have some exciting reviews and giveaways to share. And some free books! Check it all below.

Looking forward to chatting with you and have a great new week!

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Book News.

What I just finished. I’ll be sharing my reviews soon..

  The Litter by [Kevin Doyle]   

What I’m reading now.

   

What I’ll be reading next.

   

 

Newly added to my pile of books.

   

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This week’s reviews.

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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.

The Ghost Files 5 by [Apryl Baker]  Witch Myth Super Boxset: A Yew Hollow Cozy Mystery by [Alexandria Clarke]  The Van Helsing Paradox (The Clara Grey Adventures Book 1) by [Evelyn Chartres]

The Squeaky Clean Skeleton (The Haunted Housekeeping Series Book 1) by [R. A. Muth]  Brutally Kaled: A Breezy Spoon Diner Cozy Mystery (The Breezy Spoon Diner Mysteries Book 2) by [Tracey Quinn]  A One Course Open Slay: A Breezy Spoon Diner Cozy Murder Mystery (The Breezy Spoon Diner Mysteries Book 5) by [Tracey Quinn]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Murder A La Mode ~ A Coffee And Cream Cafe Mystery by Lena Gregory

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ War Of The Sea by Dana Claire

Slightest In The House by Barbara Casey ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Weeding Out Lies ~ A Texas Flower Farmer Cozy Mystery by Jackie Layton

A Long Dark Road by Joan Hall Hovey ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ The Devil Within by James L’Etoile

Cocktails & Casualties by Carly Wayne ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Death In Trastevere ~ A Roman Holiday Mystery by Jen Collins

The Island Of Zoe by Dino Hajiyorgi & Christos Sourligas ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Books From The Back Log #83 ~ Stolen Roads by Randy

Stilettos & Sniper Rifles by Gail Koger ~ Spotlight And Giveaway

My Review ~ Zipline by P. Anthony Michael

The Friday 56 #250 ~ The Shade Under The Mango Tree by Evy Journey

SWEETBITTER by Reginald Gibbons

The Body In The Back Garden ~ A Crescent Cove Mystery by Mark Waddell

Her Own Revolution ~ The Chateau de Verzat Series by Debra Borchert

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Thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew!

For a list of my reviews go HERE.

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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

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

Sunday Post

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

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Some chit chat.

I don’t now about you but I’m ready for fall. It’s so hot and humid here and I want hurricane season to be over. Nothing yet but late August and September are when things start to ramp up. Plus, fall means Halloween! One of my favorite holidays. And this year I’m bring back my 31 Days Of Thrills And Chills feature that was sidelined due to Covid. A spooky review every day in October and some other scary good fun stuff.

I have some exciting reviews and giveaways to share. And some free books! Check it all below.

Looking forward to chatting with you and have a great new week!

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Book News.

What I just finished. I’ll be sharing my reviews soon..

    ZIPLINE by [P. Michael]

What I’m reading now.

   

What I’ll be reading next.

   

 

Newly added to my pile of books.

   

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This week’s reviews.

Deadly Depths by [John F. Dobbyn]  Hidden Pieces: A Misty Pines Mystery by [Mary Keliikoa]  Door to Door, Night by Night Vol. 1 by [Cullen Bunn, Sally Cantirino]

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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.

Cocoa Beach Cottage (Sweeney House Book 1) by [Cecelia Scott]  If You Love Me: A small town romance by [Ciara Knight]  Claiming Victory: A Romantic Comedy (The Dartmouth Diaries Book 1) by [Beverley Watts]

Between Mountain and Sea: Paradisi Chronicles (Caelestis Series Book 1) by [Louisa Locke]  Legacy Of Ashes (The Homo Vampirous Chronicles Book 1) by [Sean Deville]  Echoes: A Dark Supernatural Thriller (Echoes Trilogy Book 1) by [A.M. Caplan]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Hidden Pieces by Mary KeliiKoa ~ Review And Giveaway

A World Full Of Monsters…… Door To Door, Night By Night ~ Review And Giveaway

Murder At The Zoo by Marcia Rosen ~ Exclusive Peek Inside And Giveaway

Deadly Depths by John F. Dobbyn ~ Review And Giveaway

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ Mr. Right Is A Myth by Melina

Shoebox Baby by Sharon Bruce ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Books From The Back Log #82 ~ A Terror Triptych by Kasey Fallon

Mama Dida: My Road To Canada by Leonida Teohari ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ Castles And Cauldrons by Tammy Tyree

Honey Drop Dead ~ A Tea Shop Mystery by Laura Childs

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Thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew!

For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

To see all of my giveaways go HERE.

Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

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

Sunday Post

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

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Some chit chat.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted one of these. Good to be back. I’ve been working a lot but somehow managed to find time to read some really good books. And I binged Shark Week. Is it just me or is it not as fun now? I swear the shows feel repetitive.

I have some exciting reviews and giveaways to share. And some free books! Check it all below.

Looking forward to chatting with you and have a great new week!

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Book News.

What I just finished. I’ll be sharing my reviews week.

West of Sundown Vol. 1: Out Beyond the Dust N' Dark by [Tim Seeley, Jim Terry]  West of Sundown Vol. 2: Youthful Blasphemy by [Tim Seeley, Aaron Campbell, Jim Terry]  Door to Door, Night by Night Vol. 1 by [Cullen Bunn, Sally Cantirino]

What I’m reading now.

Hidden Pieces: A Misty Pines Mystery by [Mary Keliikoa]    Deadly Depths by [John F. Dobbyn]

What I’ll be reading next.

Sick Heart (Sick World Book 1) by [JA Huss]

Newly added to my pile of books.

   

   

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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.

An Ear for Murder (A Sara Baron Tuned In Mystery) by [Diane Weiner]  The Medium of Branden Bay: A Ghost Cozy Mystery (Branden Bay Paranormal Cafe Book 1) by [Kelly Mason]  Decluttered and Dead: A LIly Sprayberry Cozy Mystery (The Lily Sprayberry Cozy Mystery Series Book 2) by [Carolyn Ridder Aspenson]

Just Say (Hell) No: A Rugby Romance (Escape to New Zealand Book 11) by [Rosalind James]  Chayton: Book One by [Tiya Rayne]  Wyoming Wedding (Culpepper Cowboys Book 1) by [Kirsten Osbourne, Culpepper Cowboys]

A Deal with a Devilish Duke: A Steamy Marriage of Convenience Regency Romance Novel (The Rules of Scandal Book 1) by [Tessa Brookman]  Gabriella (Hiatt Regency Classics Book 1) by [Brenda Hiatt]  Christmas in Comfort: A Sweet Romance Novel (The Comfort Romance Series Book 1) by [Jennifer Youngblood]

A Bandit's Prequel: A Steamy Reverse Harem Shifter Prequel (Thieves of Prophecy Book 1) by [Emma Dean]  To Catch A Bandit: A Reverse Harem Shifter Romance (Thieves of Prophecy Book 2) by [Emma Dean]  For Fox Sake: A Fox Shifter Fated Mates Romance (The Chaos of Foxes Book 1) by [Emma Dean]

Beagles Love Cupcake Crimes: A Small Town Culinary Cozy Mystery (Beagle Diner Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by [C. A. Phipps]  The Cat Behind The Curtain: A Cozy Cat Crime Caper (Cozy Cat Thrillers Book 1) by [Peter Scottsdale]  The Poppyridge Cove Collection: The complete 7-book cozy mystery series (Creepy Cozy Mysteries) by [Rimmy London]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Dead Among Stars by Kat Bellemore ~ Release Blitz And Giveaway

One Polar Bear by Crystal Beach ~ Review And Giveaway

The Script Is Not Enough by Jamison LoCascio ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

The Case Of The Llama Raising Librarian ~ A Buttercup Bend Mystery by Debbie De Louise

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ The Ghost Camper’s Tall Tales by Elizabeth Pantley

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ Midnight Rapture by Anya Summers

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ The Dog Men by Patricia Crandall

They’ve Staked Their Claim……… West Of Sundown ~ Review And Giveaway

Peek Inside And Giveaway ~ Yoga One For Me by Eden Bloom

In The Shadow Of The Bull by Eleanor Kuhns ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Murder In The Genes ~ A Peggy Rector Mystery by J.M. Roberts

Take The Honey And Run ~ A Bee Keeping Mystery by Jennie Marts

Blame It On Midnight by Lori Handeland ~ Guest Post And Giveaway

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Thanks so much for visiting fuonlyknew!

For a list of my reviews go HERE.

For a list of free eBooks updated daily go HERE

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Book Details:

 Best Buddies: What’s in a Name?

by Mother Melania Salem

Category:  Children’s Fictions (ages 3-7), 32 pages
Genre:  Children’s Picture Book
Publisher:  Holy Assumption Monastery
Release date:   December, 2022
Content Rating:  G – This is a children’s picture book. It does deal with homelessness, but in a way that is appropriate for young children. There is nothing graphic and no bad language. 

Book Description:

What happens when a homeless dog befriends a homeless teen? Join them and find out!

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It Comes Down to Community

We are friends with the people at the Redwood Gospel Mission in Santa Rosa, CA (about 30 miles from us).  The front page of their May 2023 newsletter features a man named Steven – formerly homeless and an addict – who became a Christian, got clean, and has put his life back together.  The caption on his picture says “Even if you don’t believe in God, this is a place where you can come and feel accepted, get warm, get food and get loved.”

That quote got me thinking about our many encounters with the homeless.  On the surface, the problem is usually mental illness and/or drug addiction.  But when you dig deeper, the thing that  kicked them out onto the streets isn’t either of those.  Rather, it is a failure of community.  Most of our homeless friends are far away from their families and often they are no longer welcome.  Some don’t have any family left.

Yes, we can give them financial and physical help, but we aren’t addressing the chief problem – we all need to belong with and to somebody.  The people who are most successful in helping the homeless are those who are best at bringing them into their communities.  There are various ways to do this – homeless shelters, tiny home communities, welcoming the homeless to your church, etc.  I’m no expert and I don’t know the statistics on what works best, but I do know this—if any of these are going to have lasting effect in homeless people’s lives, they have to fulfill Steven’s words above.

Most of us aren’t directly associated with homeless shelters, able to build tiny house communities, or even able to make the decisions about how our church interacts with the homeless.  But we all have at least a little say in our churches and we all live somewhere near a homeless shelter (hopefully an effective one!).  Most importantly, though, we can be a homeless person’s first point of contact for healthy community.  And we can all do SOMETHING to help them feel accepted, get warm, and get loved.  So, what are we waiting for?

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Meet the Author:

Mother Melania is the Abbess of Holy Assumption Monastery in Calistoga, CA. She grew up in a house that always had tons of children around, her poor parents had to read to her till they were hoarse, and from the moment she learned to read, she always had her nose in a book. So, it was only natural for her to grow up to write children’s books.

She has written three series of specifically Orthodox children’s books – all in verse – which celebrate the high points of God’s work of salvation in the Person of Christ. Her remaining series teach children the virtues in a fun, non-preachy way.

Fearless and Friends chronicles the lives of Fearless the Fireduck (think ‘fireman,’ except that he’s a DUCK) and Charity the Church Mouse and their friends, who get in and out of trouble based on the wisdom (or lack thereof) of their actions.

The Adventures of Kenny and Scooter is a minimal-word series featuring six-year-old Kenny and his irrepressible Boston Terrier Scooter, who take turns getting into trouble and rescuing each other from their foolish antics.

​teachesWith all her books, Mother Melania is trying to celebrate virtue and God’s saving work in our lives.

connect with the author: website 

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