The Girl Before — from the publisher In this powerful psychological suspense debut, when a woman’s life is shattered, she is faced with a devastating question: What if everything she thought was normal and good and true . . . wasn’t?Clara Lawson is torn from her life in an instant. Without warning, her home is invaded by armed men, and she finds herself separated from her … [Read more...] about Review: The Girl Before by Rena Olsen
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Review for With Love from the Inside by Angela Pisel
From the publisher: Angela Pisel’s poignant debut explores the complex relationship between a mother and a daughter, and their quest to discover the truth and whether or not love can prevail—even from behind bars.Grace Bradshaw knows the exact minute she will die. On death row for murdering her infant son, her last breath will be taken on February 15 at 12:01 a.m. Eleven … [Read more...] about Review for With Love from the Inside by Angela Pisel
IRS phone call scam uses old tricks – new techniques
If you thought the days of worrying about income tax were behind you, think again. On August 2, the IRS announced there has been an increase in telephone calls in which the caller claims to be an IRS agent. The callers have also begun using robo-dialers to increase the number of people they reach in this IRS phone call scam.Signs of the IRS phone call scamOne of the … [Read more...] about IRS phone call scam uses old tricks – new techniques
Friday Fotos — two macaws necking at Mauna Kea Resort
I'll bet the post title got you. We found these two little guys just hanging out during our last visit to the Mauna Kea Resort on the Big Island. With their bright splashes of orange, these macaws are the perfect complement to the resort's tropical setting.I hope you're enjoying your Friday! … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — two macaws necking at Mauna Kea Resort
Behind the story of Girls of the Golden Gate with AP Pierce
AP Pierce is the author of The Freedom Adventures Suspense Series. The second book in the series is Girls of the Golden Gate. The book deals with the ongoing abuses of teenage girls and young women. In this behind the story interview, Pierce discusses how the plot came out of a difficult situation he witnessed personally. He said, "It's tragic how vulnerable people can make … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Girls of the Golden Gate with AP Pierce