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AMY'S BOOKSHELF REVIEWS Professional Book Reviewer. book advocate. EST 2014

AMY'S BOOKSHELF REVIEWS Professional Book Reviewer. book advocate. EST 2014AMY'S BOOKSHELF REVIEWS Professional Book Reviewer. book advocate. EST 2014AMY'S BOOKSHELF REVIEWS Professional Book Reviewer. book advocate. EST 2014

Every Author's story is celebrated and shared with unbiased, honest & ethical reviews.

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AMY'S BOOKSHELF REVIEWS Professional Book Reviewer. book advocate. EST 2014

AMY'S BOOKSHELF REVIEWS Professional Book Reviewer. book advocate. EST 2014AMY'S BOOKSHELF REVIEWS Professional Book Reviewer. book advocate. EST 2014AMY'S BOOKSHELF REVIEWS Professional Book Reviewer. book advocate. EST 2014

Every Author's story is celebrated and shared with unbiased, honest & ethical reviews.

Read and Listen. Review. Repeat. 

 

Check out the old blog for the author's reviews

3617 Titles Reviewed. 547 Legacy Authors. #bookadvocate

3617 Titles Reviewed. 547 Legacy Authors. #bookadvocate

3617 Titles Reviewed. 547 Legacy Authors. #bookadvocate

3617 Titles Reviewed. 547 Legacy Authors. #bookadvocate

3617 Titles Reviewed. 547 Legacy Authors. #bookadvocate

3617 Titles Reviewed. 547 Legacy Authors. #bookadvocate

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Number of Reviews Posted (2014-Present)

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Authors Reviewed (2014-Present)

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AMY'S PICK OF THE MONTH "JUNE 2025"

JUNE 2025 RELEASES & BLOG TOURS

Melina Druga The Pandemic Diaries 6/10/2025

Elaine Mary Griffin Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens 6/12/2025

Elaine Mary Griffin Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens 6/12/2025

Elaine Mary Griffin Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens 6/12/2025

Elaine Mary Griffin Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens 6/12/2025

Elaine Mary Griffin Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens 6/12/2025

Nichole Heydenburg Deadly Vows 6/17/2025

Elaine Mary Griffin Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens 6/12/2025

B. William Hoolihan- So Others May Live 6/17/2025

B. William Hoolihan- So Others May Live 6/17/2025

Richard Holinger Down from the Sycamores 6/20/2025

B. William Hoolihan- So Others May Live 6/17/2025

Richard Holinger Down from the Sycamores 6/20/2025

Richard Holinger Down from the Sycamores 6/20/2025

Richard Holinger Down from the Sycamores 6/20/2025

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Eleanor Wells Fairytale Velvet Records - Book 2 5/7/2025

Eleanor Wells Fairytale Velvet Records - Book 2 5/7/2025

Eleanor Wells Fairytale Velvet Records - Book 2 5/7/2025

Bob Freeman- After BeforeTimes 5/21/2025

Eleanor Wells Fairytale Velvet Records - Book 2 5/7/2025

Eleanor Wells Fairytale Velvet Records - Book 2 5/7/2025

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B. William Hoolihan- So Others May Live

Elaine Mary Griffin- Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens

Elaine Mary Griffin- Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens

Some missions never end. Some promises must be kept.

Retired Coast Guard Chief Rik Duval thought he'd found peace on the waters of the Florida Keys. A quiet boat. A cold drink. No more orders.

Then Billy Tiger crashed into his life — a walking, talking Cat 5 hurricane with a pirate map, a centuries-old secret, and enemies on their tail. Together, they stumble into a deadly treasure hunt tied to a forgotten tribe, a narco-terrorist widow, and the ghost of Black Caesar.

As bullets fly and loyalties are tested, Rik must decide what kind of man he still is — and whether he’s willing to risk everything… So Others May Live.


Elaine Mary Griffin- Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens

Elaine Mary Griffin- Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens

Elaine Mary Griffin- Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens

As a crucial witness to the "biggest scandal" early-nineteenth-century Fairmount has seen, lives hang on the balance of Chester Carter's true and complete testimony.


Chester is an unambitious — or independent- minded — apprentice to Mr. Tate of Tate's Banking and Loans when he witnesses a bank robbery and finds himself serving as Sheriff Hoogkirk's justice-seeking assistant. His newfound role in law enforcement introduces him to gambling, carousing, and horse racing at the town's pleasure gardens, and he is drawn to its excitement at the expense of his courtship and professional career. When an acquaintance from the racetrack is implicated in the robberies, Chester worries he must choose between truth and justice.


Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens weaves together timeless themes, including the personal search for purpose and fulfillment, pressure to conform to societal expectations, corruption of the powerful, and how horses help us escape it all, if only for a bit.

Bob Freeman- After BeforeTimes

Alnoor Alnoor- Exodus from Sudan: True-Life Story

Alnoor Alnoor- Exodus from Sudan: True-Life Story

Step into the future of Sol's heliosphere, where science meets imagination in a world of computers hosting petabytes of DNA memory, bioGel tablets, and asteroid-based factories. Humanity's ingenuity has unlocked incredible advancements, from interstellar trade powered by solar sail ships to semi-sentient technology that challenges the boundaries of intelligence and ethics. Against the backdrop of a dynamic heliosphere teeming with cosmic rays and evolving societies, this story offers a rich tapestry of innovation, exploration, and unexpected alliances.


Packed with meticulous world-building and thought-provoking ideas, this tale delves into the complexity of sentient life, the pursuit of progress, and the intricacies of commerce in space. Readers are transported to a realm where the boundaries of morality, science, and survival are continuously tested. With its blend of humor, tension, and cosmic wonder, this story promises a captivating journey through uncharted territory that will leave you contemplating the possibilities of our own future.


Alnoor Alnoor- Exodus from Sudan: True-Life Story

Alnoor Alnoor- Exodus from Sudan: True-Life Story

Alnoor Alnoor- Exodus from Sudan: True-Life Story

Set against the turbulent sociopolitical landscape of Sudan, from Gafar Numeiri's 1969 coup to the current ongoing war, Exodus from Sudan unfolds as a compelling narrative of personal trials and triumphs amid far-reaching regional unrest. This real-life story is not only a journey of survival but also a reflection on the political forces that have shaped, and often shattered, the lives of millions of Sudanese. A powerful cautionary tale, it warns of the dangers inherent in the shadows of unchecked power and fanaticism, reminding us to beware of the ominous forces of darkness.


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Sky Robert- Jewel of the Alien Bandit

March 15, 2023|2022-2025, 5_Stars, All Reviews, F/Romance/Love/RomCom, F/Sci-fi/Aliens/Outer Space/

Genre: Sci-Fi/Alien Romance

Series: Treasures of Trillume

Volume: 1

5 Stars

Enjoyed this story!

Sky Robert writes a sexy, sci-fi romantic tale with Jewel of the Alien Bandit. I haven't read anything by this author before, and what a hidden gem. This book is part of the Treasures of Trillume series, and this is volume one. The reader is introduced to Luan and Vareo. They are from different worlds, literally. Luan is a ruler of her people, and it could be the death of her, if anyone finds out. Vareo, forced to be part of the Necia, which is an outlaw gang on his world. Luan has to find a mate, while she can, so she can produce an heir. Luan has a few prospects on her world, but she is not so sure of any of these men as mates. Who doesn't love an alien romance? Robert writes a dramatic, out of this world story that can either bring worlds together or tear them apart together. This author brings the story to life. The characters are so real, it's like being with them within the story. The trysts between the two are steamy and sensual, and written very well. This author is a great storyteller. The reader just embarks on a superb journey. There is more than one story in Jewel of the Alien Bandit, as it's a magnificent plot that kept this reader turning the pages. I look forward to the next book of this series. Jewel of the Alien Bandit is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book, to also write a review.

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