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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“Overall a well done, engaging book.” – Going Inksane (Nice Ink Book 1) by Trish Edmisten

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For the last five years, Heath Mitchell’s only priority has been running a successful tattoo shop. Relationships haven’t been on his radar, but as his thirtieth birthday gets closer, Heath realizes just how lonely he is. Like an answer to his prayers, Ned Nice comes into his shop. Despite the instant attraction between them, a dark secret in Ned’s past makes him afraid to get too close to Heath. Ned isn’t the only one with secrets though. Heath is hiding a secret so big it could be a deal-breaker. Can Heath and Ned find a way to overcome the demons of their pasts, or is it insane to try?
Author’s Note: This is a 91,000 word novel with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA. Trigger warning: Mentions of prior sexual assault.
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Phoenix13

Fantastic! Loved it!

This is a great book from a new to me author. Usually, I don’t really try many new things without a recommendation but came across this, it sounded interesting and like something I’d enjoy so I decided to give it a chance. Very very glad I did!

Firstly hot inked men, yes, please. Secondly, family connections-one of my favorite things. I absolutely love series about families whether by blood or brotherhood. Thirdly, more sexy men-in uniform and a slightly geeky writer. It’s like the author set out to hook me-probably not, but it worked anyway!

I really liked Heath & Ned’s connection and how they worked together. There wasn’t as much naughty time as some but it fit the story and the chemistry and passion was there regardless. They worked out their conflict towards the end maybe not ideally but realistically.

Overall a well done, engaging book. Loving and sexy. some serious moments but plenty of lighter moments and of course gotta have sarcasm and teasing when you’ve got families involved. Loved meeting all the characters and I will be looking forward to more. Wonder who is next!

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Win a Fire Tablet, ebooks, and audiobooks from Skyler Rankin, Rissa Blakeley, A.M. Geever, Alathia Paris Morgan and Eleanor Merry!

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Sign up here to enter Skyler’s Reanimated Writers Giveaway! By entering your email address in the box below, you are also consenting to receive newsletters from Skyler and the five RW authors who are sponsoring this giveaway. You can always unsubscribe at any time. However, you must be subscribed at the time of the giveaway to have a chance to win. On 12/31/19, a random newsletter subscriber will be chosen to win an Amazon Fire 7 Tablet, a Skyler Rankin Ebook and Audiobook collection, and ebooks from 5 additional authors! The winner will be tagged in a Facebook post and will receive a notice via email. He/she will have 48 hours to claim the prize. So, sign up below and get a chance to win!

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Something for you from bestselling author Samantha Jacobey – Christmas Candy (Sweet Christmas Series Book 1)

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Life isn’t always sweet, even for girls called Candy.
Candice Parker’s life has never been easy. Plagued by losses and setbacks, each day is a struggle for the petite brunette and her young son. When fireman Gary enters her world, he is one mistake she refuses to make; but after tragedy strikes, she may not have a choice.
Gerald Ford has never been what anyone would call settled. Always keeping things simple, he lived a fast and furious lifestyle, with no intention of slowing down. However, when he inherits his family’s ancestral mansion on his thirtieth birthday, he considers the possibility that it’s time for a change. Could this complicated young woman be his Christmas Candy?
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Kindle Customer

Great short read!

Really awesome!!! Can’t wait for what’s next!!
Loved this story..need more!!!
What will happen next!

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One more gift from Author Ryanne Anthony – 99c/99p for one week only – Mended (The M Series Finale)

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Due to past events, two people, who shouldn’t have known one another’s names conceive a baby, after falling in love at first sight. Most are not willing to accept this union. Despite the blessings of the one person who should’ve forbidden this child’s father joining the family, the heartbroken expectant mother severs the relationship, believing she is the only one who will suffer for it, but doing so will keep her family together. Will she regret choosing her father over her child’s? She tries to believe everything will work out in the long run; that after the ending of her relationship, this family will not suffer more than what they have.
The father, equally heartbroken, has the support of his own tight-knit family, still loving the woman he instantly fell for and wishes everything would come together soon after their son is born. That’s if his ex-girlfriend doesn’t sever them forever.
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Lady McReader

Woe, whoa, and woahhhhhh!!

This is closure! Tears, laughter, anger, this book had it all! I just can’t believe these characters were cleaned up like this and there’s no wondering with either them. Absolutely loved everything. Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!
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“Love the twists that occur in this book” – Into the Wilderness (The Wilderness Series, Book #2) by Pamela Ackerson

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 The time-travel saga continues with book 2.
A magnificent, timeless adventure that tugs at the heart weighs the soul, and measures the human strength and spirit. The Wilderness time travel series continues with this historically detailed story of love, war, and fantastic adventure.
Dr. Karen Anderson returns to the past, to the Lakota and her life with Standing Deer. The Little Big Horn Battle – Custer’s Last Stand looms, ending a lifestyle the People have always known. Over the span of time, they fight for freedom and the promise of tomorrow.
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Carrier1209

Great follow to the first book

Love the twists that occur in this book, amazing sequel considering it’s a part 2….the end was, well let’s just say looking forward to another book, obvious lead to another one coming (I like that)

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“Surprised at every turn” – Lettie’s Plight by Michael Bussa

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Born in the Victorian era, in the slums of Bethnal Green, Lettie vowed never to follow in her mother’s dismal footsteps — even if it killed her!
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Terry

Surprised at every turn

I didn’t think it was her. There are a lot of twists and turns. The boys are cheeky little boogers. What a surprising ending she really thorough she got away. Highly recommend a lot of surprises

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NEW FROM Marta Moran Bishop – Miss Tofte – Originally penned by her mother Patricia Moran, and finished by Marta Moran Bishop

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What do files and a file cabinet have to do with an ancient old woman who has been a tyrant in the file department for decades? Miss Tofte is a paranormal story that will chill, delight, and leave you wondering.

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“Wonderful second book in the G.O.D.s series” – Blood Phase (Book 2 of the G.O.D.’s Series) by Kirsten Campbell

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#dystopian #bestseller #bookbooster

WARNING  FOR 18+ ONLY
THE G.O.D.S SERIES MUST BE READ IN ORDER

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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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DG

Wonderful second book in the G.O.D.s series

You really get to know and love Griffin Storm in the first book of the series, ‘Blood Master.’ His fight continues in ‘Blood Phase.’ The Great War has left a world divided. Like all good suspense stories, there’s good and evil. In this case, the Brotherhood and the Guild Faction.
Griffin is learning more about his unusual powers and how to control them. His feelings for Tassta are intensifying, but their relationship is challenged as Griffin battles a myriad of emotions.
The unwavering love from Tassta and friendship from Penn is needed to give Griffin the strength to rescue the children before they’re taken back to the Guild Faction.
This book follows on beautifully from the first in the series. The Descriptive characters, imaginative storyline, heart-pumping action, and passionate love story, make it a must-read.

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“This book packs a solid punch” – Ragan’s Song (Fairfield Corners Book 2) by L.A. Remenicky

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It only took one look into his eyes for her to know she was in trouble.
Adam Bricklin has heard the melody in his head for years, the melody that told him if a decision was right or wrong. When he met Ragan Newlin, the song told him she was the one. He was devastated when circumstances tore them apart. It had taken three years for Adam to finally move past the heartbreak he suffered when Ragan left town in the middle of the night. No note, no email, no text. She was just gone. Now he has a new girlfriend, a new album in the works, and his daughter is doing well in school. Until the day Ragan returned to Fairfield Corners.
Ragan came home to celebrate her parents’ anniversary, hoping they would forgive her for not telling them about her marriage or her son. When she discovered that Adam was still living in Fairfield Corners she hoped her secrets were safe; secrets that drove her away three years ago, secrets that could change their lives forever.
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CranksterTop Contributor: Fantasy Books

This book packs a solid punch

For 167 pages, this book sure packs a solid punch.

I have to admit, I was sold at ‘rockstar’ and ‘second chance’ romance, but this book is difficult to put into any category.

Filled with twists and turns, it also has paranormal elements in it. Although paranormal is not my favorite genre, this book completely drew me in from page one and didn’t let go.

Told at a breakneck pace, we meet our heroine, Ragan, returning home after a three-year absence with her young son in two. A freak accident puts her in the path of the very man she left town to avoid.

Ragan’s return opens a Pandora’s box: family secrets, competing love interests, will she or won’t she, and answers to my ‘what happened in the past’ questions.

This is the first book I have read by Ms. Remenicky, but it won’t be the last. She has a beautiful writing style and the ability to put a very full story into a short amount of pages.

There were plenty of giggles, guffaws, and red herrings to keep me entertained. The chemistry between the characters was fantastic and I am left wanting more.

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Gerald W. Darnell – 99c/99p – Murder my Darling (Carson Reno Mystery Series Book 17)

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All Carson Reno Mystery Series Books are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order.
A famous author is murdered, Carson is at the scene of the crime and considered a prime suspect – but he doesn’t remember anything!
Missing manuscripts, a missing diary and strange stories from the past bring an unusual group of characters together in this tangled web of deceit, blackmail, and murder. The mystery travels from Memphis to New Orleans, while Carson works to prove his innocence – without success.
Come along for the ride and follow the clues to a strange and unforgettable ending in the adventure called:
Murder My Darling
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Eva Pasco

Felt Right at Home at the Peabody!

‘Murder My Darling,’ Book 17, and the third Carson Reno novel I’ve read—delivers the goods! In this case author Marlow Darling’s tell-all diary. Important enough to get her murdered, and detective Carson Reno implicated in hers and that of the boat captain of ‘The Lusty Lady’.

A fan of Reno and the early Sixties from which he operates the Drake Detective Agency on the first floor of the Peabody Hotel, I loved tooling around with him, Joe, and Lydia. Whether they’re contemplating their next moves at the Down Under or following up a lead at Chief’s Motel, it’s a wild-goose chase to find the bad guys amongst a motley assortment of characters with creative names such as Lefty Thenwright, Ben Dover, Three Smith, and Primo Pitt.

Even though Carson Reno has only 48 hours to clear his name of murder, he’s the same ‘ol: cynical, snarky, irreverent, and chauvinistic. Leave it to him to stare at Flo’s assets while on duty at Chief’s, wearing her traditional, pink uniform with fake handkerchiefs on the upper left shoulder.

If you like your Crime/ Mystery, Thriller & Suspense stories hard-boiled—any one of the stand-alone Carson Reno books will tickle your fancy: Fast-paced plots, sinister twists, suspicious characters, snappy dialogue, and time-warped technology and attitudes. I guarantee you’ll feel right at home at the Peabody.

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