Author: The Owl Lady

Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.
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“Blood Phase” (Book 2 of the G.O.D.’s Series) by Kirsten Campbell – #ScienceFiction, #Fantasy, #Paranormal, #Urban, #Dystopian

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November 12, 2052: Earth has lost two-thirds of its population to the Great War. Many more lives have been lost to earthquakes, the Clover Virus, and the Death Plague. Years later, survivors are clumped into factions. Two of those factions—the Brotherhood and the Guild Faction—have battled over medical supplies and food for years. The fight is coming to a head as manpower dwindles, and the struggle becomes one to gain numbers, even if said numbers are children…
Griffin Storm, an albino man kidnapped and dragged into the Brotherhood, has transformed into a G.O.D., a Genetically enhanced Omni-dimensional being. Two weeks in the brig, and Griffin’s released after it’s determined that he’s learned to control most of his god-like abilities. His abilities have grown almost as much as his love for Tassta Vinetti and his unfortunate bloodlust. His bond with Tassta’s twin brother, Penn, has grown as well and is cemented in secrets.
Not disappointed!
Griffin, having earned the trust of Fortress authorities, is set to be released from The Brig, much to the delight of Tassta, his sweetheart. Although Griffin still has a lot to learn about balancing his newfound abilities against his inherent humanity, overall he does well and has enough control over his abilities to prevent caving into his inner desires. As his and Tassta’s romance heats up, Griffin gets the horrifying news soon after his release, Griffin’s told that Guild agents and the notorious Trips (super-agents of the Guild) are in the Underground. He must now test his abilities to save the abandoned children that live there. Will Griffin rescue the children of the Underground from a tragic end? Will Tassta and Griffin’s love survive such turmoil? Can a G.O.D. forgive himself when death and destruction follow his every move? Read Blood Phase, the gripping second book in the G.O.D.s Series!
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Spectacular!! A gripping read from start to finish!!
By elizabeth

Once again I am blown away. I read book 1 Blood Master and just couldn’t wait to read Blood Phase and continue the story of Griffin Storm, and I must say I was not disappointed. I was instantly transported back into the amazing imagination of the author, and she certainly got m hooked all over again.
Griffin is struggling to deal with his new abilities and experiences a wave of emotions. In this installment, he has to take on the notorious Trips ( elite members of the Guild Faction) while trying to rescue his children from the Underground. This is where we are introduced to Zade. He is a trip who wants to bring Griffin back to the guild faction. He helped Griffin when he was the Guilds experiment, but Griffin cannot remember the good that Zade did for him so goes to battle against him. This part of the book was very intense and full of action which I loved. We also see a different side to Griffin in this installment. He turns a little bad while he is trying to deal with all his mixed emotions and Griffin also realises that he has managed to keep hold of some of his human side as he goes through feelings of pain, turmoil, grief, love, and vengeance, He especially struggles with all the events that unfold within the Underground when on a mission to rescue all the children from being taken by the Trips back to the Guild Faction.

Through it, all Griffin has Tassta showing her unconditional love towards Griffin, and also his friendship with Penn gets stronger. These connections are what keep Griffin from crumbling, and both Tassta and Penn are his anchors. Griffin goes through stages of doubt towards Lerin in this book and feels that Lerin is being enticed by his special scent so feels he needs to separate himself a bit from Lerin, Griffin is feeling uneasy within the fortress as he tries to come to terms with everything that happens and with everything he feels so he starts to doubt Lerin and his true motives.

This book was full of suspense, and I loved every minute of it. The story and the characters are well developed, and the author wove her magic once again to create a truly spellbinding story

I cannot wait for the next installment of Griffin’s story and will eagerly await it being published.

Truly deserving of every single 5 stars. A must read!! You will be hooked from the start until the very last word, highly recommended. Spectacular

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“Blood Phase”
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by Kirsten Campbell
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“Rosinanti: The Complete Collection” by Kevin J. Kessler – #Dark Fantasy, #ScienceFiction&Fantasy, #Fantasy, #Sword&Sorcery, #GenreFiction, #YoungAdult

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#Rosinanti #KevinJKessler #JohnMerlyn #WintersOfAlnora
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The Rosinanti Dragons are no more. Since their extinction nearly one thousand years ago these primal powerhouses have fallen into the obscurity of history’s forgotten lore. In that time, humans have come to dominate the world of Terra, peacefully ignorant to one horrifying truth: ancient evil stirs around them, waiting to reclaim its lost world.
For Valentean Burai, animus warrior of the kingdom of Kackritta, the details surrounding humanity’s victory over the Rosinanti are more than just a history lesson. The long-buried mysteries of this archaic conflict may hold the answers that he has so desperately sought regarding his own past.
As the awful truth of the Rosinanti’s supposed demise comes to light, Valentean must stand together with Seraphina, a magically gifted princess, to embark upon a mission to maintain order and light throughout Terra. Only together can these two lifelong friends face down the resurgence of the Rosinanti legacy, and combat the greatest threat their world has ever known.
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“Rosinanti: The Complete Collection”
by Kevin J. Kessler
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“Over Her Dead Body” (Laura & Gerry Mystery, #2) by Karen Vaughan – #MysteryThriller&Suspense, #Mystery

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#COZIES #MYSTERY, #LAURAANDGERRY, #SHERLOCK/HOLMES
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Take one beautiful vindictive woman….she’s 1 part bimbo and 2 parts lethal gangsta- gun moll.
Watch her try and hold onto her 84-year-old husband by having his octogenarian paramour knocked off. Sometimes greed and jealousy lead to the last resort ……MURDER!
Laura, Gerry, and Gibbons try to stop her from also killing her husband, without getting themselves knocked off in the process!
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Viv Drewa
Another fantastic book by Karen Vaughan!!!!

I love the way Vaughan has her characters interact with each other. They are well developed and believable. Her scenes are described in such a way you can easily picture them.
Moreover, let’s not forget the humor she added! Murder and humor are her trademark, and the humor is woven into the story at the appropriate time and adds the perfect comedy relief.
I highly recommend “Over Her Dead Body” to anyone who loves a good murder mystery and some good laughs!

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“Over Her Dead Body”
(Laura & Gerry Mystery, #2)
by Karen Vaughan
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Dive into the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series by J.S. Burke! – #DRAGONS, #FANTASY, #SCIFI, #OCTOPUS, #YoungAdult

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#IARTG THE DRAGON DREAMER by J.S. Burke, #YA #Sci #Fantasy
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A wounded dragon, an undersea misfit, and a dangerous dream.
Arak could quest for hours in trance, his mind far away. He was different, a worthless dreamer, and so he was tormented by other young dragons. Arak left the clan, flying far over the sea, and crashed in a fierce storm. Scree, a shape-shifter octopus, found and healed him. A great friendship begins . . .
Arak returns to the Winter Festival, where dragons carve glaciers with fire and toss lightning bolts in the clouds. But a terrible illness strikes the clan. When Zarina falls ill, he vows to save her. Then an undersea volcano erupts, which triggers a towering tsunami and a deadly chain of events. Can Arak use his unique gifts and a dangerous dream to save the dragons?
“The Dragon Dreamer”
is a stand-alone book I of the Dragon Dreamer series: Young Adult Science Fantasy. “The Dragon Dreamer” received IAN First Place for Best First Novel. It’s also an IAN Finalist for Best Science Fiction and for Best Fantasy Book. This series is written for ages 9 and older.
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A wonderful fantasy wrapped in an exciting story!!

By Frst1free
I absolutely loved this book!! I won a copy of this book in a contest. As a dragon lover I had to read this book. But as I got started I knew this was a much bigger story than just about a dragon. Arak is a dragon with an usual gift who has been teased by bullies most of his life. He befriends Scree, a lovely octopus who also is a healer for her clan. The friendship these two develop is one we all dream of having. Added into the mix is Arak’s awakening when he realizes that he loves his lifelong friend Zarina. The author does an amazing job bringing the story to life so much that I can picture the beauty that surrounds them. I really would like to see this made into a movie. The life lessons taught in this book are ones that everyone should know and possibly get a refresher course for. I’m no stranger to snowflakes but the ones described in this book in vivid detail makes me want to catch one and examine it under a microscope just to witness the beauty. I can see where this book would appeal to school-age kids as I have my daughter now reading it; plus she is also reading it to the patients at a nursing home she volunteers at. They are loving it and always eager to know what is going to happen next!! Kudos to this author for building this magical world and reeling us all in for the ride of a lifetime!!Line video
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Science Fantasy Adventure with dragons &
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“Murder in Humboldt” (Carson Reno Mystery Series, Book 1) by Gerald W. Darnell – #MysteryThriller&Suspense, #Thrillers&Suspense, #Crime, #Murder, #Crime Fiction

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Set in the sixties, Carson Reno is the owner of the Drake Detective Agency in Memphis. When asked to investigate what might be infidelity by a wife who thinks she is hiring a stranger, he ends up implicated in the murder of JR Maxwell in his own hometown. Two thugs (Bubba and Bobby) try to convince him to keep his distance while the police chief insists he return to Humboldt to answer some questions. Of course, there are some lovely ladies to provide some distraction, as well as Carson’s friends at Chiefs and the Starlight to provide support and libation. The union shut down at the textile mill, the trucks not allowed to leave, and the questionable meetings of JR, especially with General Samson and Judy Strong, give the story added dimension.
Having come of age in the sixties, the classic cars and social norms depicted by Darnell held a touch of nostalgia. The characters seemed to fit the times. The plot was easy to follow, but JR’s murderer and the motive weren’t obvious until the end. Fans of Perry Mason, Mike Hammer, Donald Lam and others from that era will like Carson Reno for sure. This is the first in the Carson Reno series, the 12th (Justifiable Homicide) was published in October 2014.
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Set in the sixties, Carson Reno is the owner of the Drake Detective Agency in Memphis. When asked to investigate what might be infidelity by a wife who thinks she is hiring a stranger, he ends up implicated in the murder of JR Maxwell in his own hometown. Two thugs (Bubba and Bobby) try to convince him to keep his distance while the police chief insists he return to Humboldt to answer some questions. Of course, there are some lovely ladies to provide some distraction, as well as Carson’s friends at Chiefs and the Starlight to provide support and libation. The union shut down at the textile mill, the trucks not allowed to leave, and the questionable meetings of JR, especially with General Samson and Judy Strong, give the story added dimension.Having come of age in the sixties, the classic cars and social norms depicted by Darnell held a touch of nostalgia. The characters seemed to fit the times. The plot was easy to follow, but JR’s murderer and the motive weren’t obvious until the end. Fans of Perry Mason, Mike Hammer, Donald Lam and others from that era will like Carson Reno for sure. This is the first in the Carson Reno series, the 12th (Justifiable Homicide) was published in October 2014.

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(Carson Reno Mystery
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by Gerald W. Darnell
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Soldiers of Destruction Series Book 1 and 2 by E. Kay Sims – #Military, #Romance, #War&Military, #Action&Adventure

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Jean E. Ross
Eve of Destruction by E Kay SimsThis is the story of Eve and Wyatt. The beginning of their relationship is difficult, their love blossoms and both are completely taken with the other…their other half! But their love story suffers because of their military careers. Can Eve and Wyatt find their way back to each other? Can love conquer all? I cannot wait to find out as their journey continues. You become invested in these characters. You feel their joy and their sorrow. No HEA yet, but I am praying for these super soldiers.

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by E. Kay Sims
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CAPTAIN EVE STONE, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS JTAC
I am an American soldier, serving the people of the United States of America. I am a warrior. I am trained and disciplined mentally and physically. I am an expert and a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and to destroy the enemy. I will never accept defeat. And that is why after nearly twenty years of serving my country and having my identity, my memory, my life, and my one true love stolen from me, I will fight with everything in me to get him back, to remember who I really am.
Almost twenty years have gone by since I was injured in an accident while serving in the United States Air Force. My family, friends, and fiancé were informed I had died. I lost everything. Until now.
It was a chance encounter. While on a top-secret mission behind enemy lines in Iraq, he found me, the only man I’ve ever loved, SSgt Wyatt Powell. But I don’t remember him. You see, I’m a cyborg now. My human side is at war with my machine side because my human side remembers. I have a new identity and a new mission. I will get my life back, and I will make Wyatt fall in love with me again. And I will seek out and destroy those who did this to me. I am Captain Eve Stone, and I am a Soldier of Destruction.
SSGT WYATT POWELL, MERCENARY SOLDIER OF KNIGHTS INC.
I can’t believe it’s her. When she died, it nearly destroyed me. Now I’m facing the fact that she’s been alive all this time, but she’s changed. She’s a cyborg with a new identity, and I’m not the same man she fell in love with. I’ve seen and done things that I cannot undo.
I have memories of how we used to be, of the all-consuming love we once shared, back before I had traversed the depths of hell. Before I lost my soul and willingly became a cyborg soldier for Knights Inc., a private mercenary army for hire, fighting for and protecting important assets of the United States. We do the dirty work no one else will, behind enemy lines in the most dangerous parts of the world, and on American soil. We go where even the bravest of the brave would not dare to go.
We have a new mission: find others like Captain Eve Stone and stop whoever is stealing the lives of American soldiers and turning them into cyborgs against their will. This I will do. I will hunt down those bastards and make them pay. I owe her this, even though I’ve reached the point of no return. I owe her my help in getting her life back, even if I no longer belong in it.
I can’t go back to the way we were, and I don’t know how to go forward, or if I even want to. She would hate the man I’ve become. I’m no longer worthy of her. I am the Dragon, a Knight of Destruction.
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Kiera Jayne
Action Packed Sequel

In the first Soldiers of Destruction book, we received an in-depth character study of Katica’s past with Wyatt Powell, the love of her life and the things that lead up to her becoming Eve Stone, a cyborg super soldier. In this, Knights of Destruction, we move into the present day. This installment is much more action packed than the first, which focused more on the love story between the leaves. While it is still prevalent here, the major part of the novel explores Katica/Eve’s powers, for want of a better word.

The different sides of Eve/Katica come into play, and I love seeing these different sides of two very different characters in one body, it’s very much a spilt personality thing happening here.

Wyatt Powell is stoic and powerful— an incredible character in himself.

This is an outstanding series, and I look forward to the next installment.

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“Drawn to Vail Mountain” (Vail Mountain Trilogy Book 3) by Desiree L. Scott – #Romance, #RomanticSuspense, #Mystery&Suspense, #Suspense

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#romance #comtemporary #thrillers #paranormal #alpha #romanticsuspense

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Her dreams shattered, Connie Meyer just wants to be left alone to live her life in peace. She finds that difficult to do when her estranged husband’s mother insists she returns to her son and a marriage she no longer wants—a marriage that does more harm than good.

Desperate to escape, Connie returns to Vail Mountain, the one place she had truly felt alive. However, her troubles soon follow her, and she gets more than she bargained for as she fights not only her past but the intense feelings that one newly elected sheriff arouses in her.

Jacob Tanner is wary of the city life and the never-ending stream of criminals that plague New York City. He resigns from the police force after a drug bust goes wrong, landing himself in the hospital to face his mortality alone. Uncertain about the direction of his life, he learns of the new sheriff position on Vail Mountain and takes a gigantic leap of faith—faith that he isn’t making a big mistake. Armed with nothing but a few possessions, Jacob relocates, only to find himself falling hard for a woman whose blue eyes speak of pain and loneliness.

As he battles his worst nightmare, can Jacob show her there is more to life than what they have been dealt and convince her that with him, nothing is impossible?

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Sandra LeBlanc
Love

This is the last book in the series I’m sorry to see my friends on Vail Mountain Go. I feel like they are part of my family. Job very well done.

 

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“Drawn to Vail Mountain”
(Vail Mountain Trilogy Book 3)
by Desiree L. Scott
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“Troianne” (Time Travel Society Series Book 1) by Crystal Miles Gauthier – #Literature&Fiction, #HistoricalFiction, #Genre Fiction, #Horror, #Occult, #TimeTravel, #Romance

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He said all the right things… Then left her alone. Troianne Shelden is your everyday, intelligent student. With a love for history and stunning figure, she’s a catch for any guy. But after a night of passion with a handsome stranger, introduced to her by their mutual friends, she finds herself pregnant with nowhere to turn for advice. Her parents passed away long ago and, soon after Troianne finds out she’s pregnant, her grandmother passes, too. Left with a large inheritance, she looks forward to life with her new baby. Fate takes the wheel when she goes into labor. On her way to the hospital, she passes out from intense pain and wakes up in a very different place… The next thing she knows, she’s hearing carriage wheels and voice shouting for help. Lightning illuminates the inside of what was, only moments before, the back of a taxi cab. When the door opens, she’s greeted by a handsome man dressed like he stepped out of the past. In shock, she realizes that she’s somehow traveled back in time– …and she has no idea how to return.
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As I was reading this book it got better with every page
By Jacquelyn
5 stars!!! I have to say that I really thought that this book was not going to interest me! As I was reading this book it got better with every page! Some where in the story I got lost! One minute I was reading about a woman giving birth in 2013 and then the next she was in the 1800’s! But as I kept reading the book I began to fall in love with Troianne. One person who have you believe that no 21 year old woman in the year 2013 would talk like she is from the past, but I do know some people that do talk like they are from a different time but they are not. They picked up on how their families spoke. I think that it is unique and that the Author was not trying to be like everyone else. NO where in this book did it state that it was a true story, and it should not mock how people in the year 2013 speak. Sorry I got off of subject. Duncan, and Troianne were meant to be together, because the feelings that they both had the first time that they met each other . Let me say this no man would ever ask that another man take care of his kid even in the 1800’s or the 2013’s. Becker in this book is a real man! I loved how Duncan was there to be a father to Diana! This Author in my opinion is extraordinary, and very imaginative. 5 Stars all the way!!!!
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“Troianne”
(Time Travel Society
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by Crystal Miles Gauthier
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“Cross-Ties” by @Carolyn M. Bowen – #Literature&Fiction, #GenreFiction, #ComingOfAge, #Action&Adventure, #Romance

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#HistoricalFiction #HistFic #Romance
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Leah was a rebel. She chose to live her life outside the constraints of 19th century English society. She rebuked any parental control and choose to decide her own fate. From England to the Caribbean and then frontier America, she was loved by family and friends yet still had enemies. Sailing the seas with pirates lurking about helped chisel her character as she created a life of her own near the sea.
Explore the scenic countries with Leah and learn about the native cultures and taste their delicacies. As a mixed race female, she placed prejudices under her feet and learned to recognize and accept love even if it was against the law.
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P.S. Winn
Great epic story of love, life, and loss

This is a well written, interesting story of love, life and the heartache that comes with it. Leah is a woman who leads an interesting but at times sad life. Readers are lucky to be allowed to follow along on her journey that crosses continents and includes danger as Leah learns to deal with heartache linked to romance in a book that readers are going to enjoy. The author does a great job with this historical romance that has many other genres linked in the pages.

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“MacKalvey House” (Time After Time Series) by Carol Ann Kauffman – #MysteryThriller&Suspense, #Action&Adventure, #Romance, #Clean&Wholesome

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Young American Michelle Rosemont visits a quaint, little village in England after graduation and decides to stay. She takes a job as a photographer for a historical magazine and is drawn to Kenneth MacKalvey, an older British author whom she has admired from afar. Their mutual attraction is instantaneous. But they are opposites in every way. Twists and turns at every corner heighten the suspense in this village mystery. Will his dark and shady past cause Michelle to run away? Will issues of abandonment at birth stop her from trusting him? Can they find happiness together despite their major differences? Or will old family scars and secrets keep them apart forever?
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A love story I couldn’t put down.

I love Kauffman’s Time After Time Series. MacKalvey House is my favorite so far.
Kauffman has a fantastic imagination and places these two lovers in different times and different situations. MacKalvey House is current times and takes place in England.
I think the characters interact perfectly, whether it be good or bad and make you feel for them.
I look forward to reading many more Time After Time books by Kauffman.

Carol MacKALVEY HOUSE Time After Time

“MacKalvey House”
(Time After Time Series)
by Carol Ann Kauffman
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