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About Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez

My Niece and Nephew joke that I could open a used book store with all the books that I own. I love to read, that is my addiction. I can't go a week without going to a book store. I love crocheting. I love to write stories and poetry. I also love my family, even though they make me crazy at times. I am a huge Donald Duck Fan.

by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | April 19, 2022 · 5:00 am

Dessert at the Beach House Hotel Blitz

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 6

Contemporary Romantic Women’s Fiction

Date Published: April 19, 2022

Publisher: Wild Quail Publishing

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One favor deserves another, or does it?

Against their better judgment, Ann and Rhonda agree to help a young girl in
distress at the request of the vice-president of the United States, Amelia
Swanson. After almost losing their lives because of an earlier request of
hers, they plan on being more careful.

Amanda Rogers was an intern for Senator Worthington’s office when she
was drugged at a staff party and got pregnant. Now, alone without parental
support, she and her friend, Jax Thomas, arrive at the hotel to wait out the
last weeks of pregnancy in privacy. Senator Worthington and his wife want to
adopt Mandy’s baby girl, but she’s made no promises. Jax would
like to marry Mandy and raise the baby with her, but Mandy’s parents
have made it clear that Jax deserves better than someone like her, and
Mandy’s torn.

After vowing not to interfere, Ann and Rhonda find it more and more
difficult to stay neutral. But they have other things on their minds. Aubrey
Lowell, who almost ruined The Beach House Hotel managing it, their old
nemesis, Brock Goodwin, and a couple of others have opened a nearby hotel
called The Sand Castle, a playground for the hip, and have every intention
of destroying The Beach House Hotel, no matter what it takes.

There is much to celebrate as happy news from both families and the hotel
is shared by all. As Ann and Rhonda agree, life can sometimes be as sweet as
one of Jean-Luc’s desserts at The Beach House Hotel.

Other Books in the The Beach House Hotel Series:

Breakfast at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 1

Two dumped women, a seaside estate, a chance to start over…

Lunch at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 2

Two women try to beat the odds as they continue to run their upscale
seaside hotel in Florida, finding surprises along the way…

Dinner at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 3

Love and friendship sustain two women who continue to run their upscale,
beachside hotel in Florida as life continues to bring unexpected
challenges…

Christmas at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 4

Two women fight to regain the hotel they created, taking it back from the
hotel group who bought it…

Margaritas at The Beach House Hotel

The Beach House Hotel Series, Book 5

An upscale hotel like The Beach House Hotel sometimes attracts surprise
guests….

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About the Author

Judith Keim, A USA Today Best Selling Author, is a hybrid author who both
has a publisher and self-publishes. Ms. Keim writes heart-warming novels
about women who face unexpected challenges, meet them with strength, and
find love and happiness along the way, stories with heart. Her best-selling
books are based, in part, on many of the places she’s lived or visited and
on the interesting people she’s met, creating believable characters and
realistic settings her many loyal readers love.

She enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New York, and
now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their two
dachshunds, Winston and Wally, and other members of her family.

While growing up, she was drawn to the idea of writing stories from a young
age. Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library,
or about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the
books in general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid
imaginations.

Ms. Keim loves to hear from her readers and appreciates their enthusiasm
for her stories.

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Discovery of the Five Senses Virtual Book Tour

The Urban Boys Series, Book 1

Young Adult Action-Adventure, Young Adult Thriller, Urban Fantasy, Mystery/
Thriller

Date Published: 9-15-2021

Publisher: Two Petals Publishing

A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve heightens the senses of five
friends. But furious battles confront the boys as they try to understand
their sensory superpowers in a race to save mankind. With light beings and
mysterious strangers complicating their plight, will the boys be able to
defeat the evil Druth before it’s too late?

EXCERPT

Eleven
Mixed and Mashed
S ONE WOULD IMAGINE, a mysterious forest
might offer deep, eerie chills, especially at night.
Instead, the forest cast a rich glow, and the
environment was beautiful and serene.
Walking slowly with their eyes absolutely feasting on
the horticultural delights, the boys were approached by
something they weren’t sure was real. It floated
effortlessly, lighting up in a sporadic pattern, but had
neither sound nor discernible shape, other than being
somewhat clear and round.
Its fluttering wings suspended it in the center of their
disbelieving huddle. All eyes were on it, but what it was
provoked more mystery than the forest itself. It bounced
in a cheery, beckoning fashion, flashing its stunning
wings, drawing the boys into a never-ending waltz. They
were transfixed, unable to glance at each other,
prevented by the daze each silently battled.
The little glowing being carried about, moving closer
to their faces. It moved in and out of trees, spewing
A
sparkle and splendor, then floated away from the boys,
yet stayed close enough to continue the enticement.
Contributing to the amazing glow ricocheting from
sprawling fronds to soaring trees and fallen leaves, the
being’s creativity advanced in a display of twirls and
spins, astonishing the boys. And they followed their little
friend further and further into the forest.
Deeper ahead, the visual spectacle beautifully
intertwined with the clicking noise, which grew louder
and more defined, moving up the scale into high notes.
The repetition of the noise mesmerized the boys,
equating to an invisible lasso.
The friends grouped together, looking ahead and
behind. Their stomachs tightened as the tension grew.
What they saw next would pale in comparison to their
little, wondrous friend, who steadily bounced around
several curvy pathways.
The small creature led them into an area deep within
the preserve housing two large, floating, clicking balls of
light. The boys instinctively covered their eyes, yet still
tried to peep through their fingers.
The light balls began spinning wildly and grew louder,
with their tops spitting out free-falling shavings of light
like fireworks.
The sputtering light bounced off the dirt only to end
up against a tree or one of the boys, then back down and
up again.
Slowing down, the beings moved in between the
boys. Too scared to move and struggling with reality, the
boys’ eyes locked onto the radiant balls.
And with a striking force, the five friends were
encased by a bright, piercing light as the balls exploded,
emitting their energy onto the boys.
Mixing and mashing north, south, east, and west,
bright waves covered the soil, spreading across trees,
rock, and all plant life. The forest fell silent, frozen like an
inhale without an exhale. It was dark and quiet, except
for the liquid energy dripping from the huge, wavy
leaves.
Being subjected to drifts both in and out of reality, the
boys succumbed to the lure of a vacant black space
within the deepest parts of their minds. They fell to the
ground unconscious, laying in this forbidden domain in
the center of a place they had been warned not to
approach.
And from some distance toward the other side of the
preserve, a draped shadow had been looking inward and
saw this mysterious incident.
The curve of his black hood was loose enough for him
to witness the unthinkable. But it also shrouded his
expression, which was impassive.
This figure, a dark stranger, had been watching the
boys for a period of time and saw the explosion of light.
He knew it had exposed them to a grave risk in this place
of both awe and fear. He realized time would now take
the reins as a master guide for these stricken young men,
all of whom would need hope as a rod and stamina as a
spear on the long journey ahead.
Knowing the veil of normalcy would need to be
maintained in order for this inconceivable episode to be
minimized, the Dark Stranger drew upon his strength to
physically move each of the boys to Rhee’s house.
He knew familiar surroundings would ease them as
they roused, barely able to comprehend their
predicament.
For he knew much, and every step, every footprint
left an indelible impression on the path leading to the
studio in Rhee’s backyard. Indeed, footprints providing a
window to the past meshed with hope for the future.
And like a laser, the Dark Stranger steadied his gait,
hurling each one up and over his powerful shoulders.
As he absorbed the totality of the scene, he breathed
deeply. His head hung in a manner to which only trauma
could relate. But in a sign of resilience it swiftly sprung
back.
Under the circumstances, he knew time would not be
patient nor friendly.
Welcome or unwelcome.
Fate had arrived.
Author
K.N. Smith
K.N. Smith, winner of the “Best of” in the category of
“Outstanding Young Adult Novel” at the Jessie Redmon
Fauset Book Awards, is an auth

About the Author

K.N. Smith, winner of the “Best of” in the category of
“Outstanding Young Adult Novel” at the Jessie Redmon Fauset Book
Awards, is an author and passionate advocate of literacy and arts programs
throughout the world. Her lyrical flair sweeps across pages that twist and
grind through action-adventure and urban fantasy in edge-of-your-seat
narratives. K.N. has over twenty-five years’ experience in communications
and creative design as an award-winning consultant. She inspires people of
all ages to reach their highest potential in their creative, educational,
and life pursuits. Visit K.N. Smith at www.knsmith.com.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | April 18, 2022 · 5:29 pm

Snowball the Sherlock Rabbit and the Carrot Garden Mystery Reveal

Snowball the Sherlock Rabbit and the Carrot Garden Mystery cover

Snowball the Sherlock Rabbit Book 2

Children’s Book

Date Published: 05-10-2022

Snowball the Sherlock Rabbit in search of the villain crunching his way
through Grimly the Bear’s Carrot Garden.

About the Author

Constance Meccarello-Gerson was born in Poughkeepsie N.Y. She is a
graduate of Florida Southern College with a BA in Acting. She also attended
the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. HB Studio, Actors Studio, in
NYC. She is a member of SAG, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Si Omega. Her
MFA in Acting is from Brooklyn College. She has appeared on TV, film,
and on stage in NYC. For 20 years she taught as a mentor and teacher of
English and Theatre arts for the New York City Department of Education and
for the University at Santa Cruz. She also taught for ten years as a Speech
Coordinator at Touro College. She was an executive at Bloomingdales. Her
writing as appeared in Reflections, also in the Best American Poets
series. Her Hassle High cozy mystery series is on Kindle and Amazon.
Currently she lives in NYC with her husband Alain, a parrot named Benji, and
lots of fish.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | April 15, 2022 · 5:00 am

The Tale of Brian and the House Painter Mervyn Blitz

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a fable for children and their parents

Children’s Fiction

Date Published: April 15, 2022

Publisher: LWL Books

A novella-length fable about young Brian confined to a bare white room with
a mysterious illness. Mervyn, a mere house painter, is hired as the only
non-abstract artist to paint Brian’s room with the realistic scenes now
missing from his life in the fantastic, modern yet magical village of
Sandstone-by-the-Sea where Witches and Wizards attend the local Chamber of
Commerce. Mervyn stuns all with artwork so real he creates a new, and better
world. Complications of a satiric, comedic and fantastic nature soon follow
as all the tourists only want to have Mervyn do something like that for
them, or to visit Brian’s room for a fee charged by his father. As these
complications climax Mervyn is chased by a mob but paints a figurative and
actual storm in which he escapes in a tidy ending that restores order and
leaves Brian with an extra sense of wonder….

The Tale of Brian and the House Painter Mervyn paperback

About the Author

Lance Lee is a poet whose “Elemental Natures” caps a lifetime of
poetry, a novelist “Second Chances” and “Orpheus Rising”
(A Best book of 2021, Indie), and playwright “Times Up And Other
plays.” As an environmentalist he was instrumental in the creation of
the state part system in the Santa Monica Mountains running into Los
Angeles. Now concentrating on children’s literature, “Orpheus
Rising” was published in 2021, an epic fantasy for children and their
parents, to wide acclaim, and this year he will bring out “The Tale Of
Brian And The House Painter Mervyn” (April 15, 2022).

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | April 14, 2022 · 5:00 am

Michael Butler Blitz

Super Tech Kids

Children’s Fiction, Short Stories, Middle Grade

Published: May 5, 2021

Supporting Your Children’s Talents: Encourage Your Kids to Take
Ownership of Their Creativity & Spread the Message Easily – 14
Inspiring Blizzy Code Stories Your Child Is Going to Love

Children display natural abilities at a very young age. Whether
they’re playing basketball, reading books, or coloring – you can
notice their talent through their daily activities. However, recognizing
their gifts alone is not enough.

Contrary to popular belief, this is actually the best time to be alive.
Technology is the future, and the future is now. With it, it brought
unlimited possibilities and a chance for kids to reach their full potential.
Thanks to technology, kids can now take ownership of their creativity and
easily pass the message of what they’re doing.

Blizzy Code is a perfect example of why we need technology and with this
book, you and your kids will discover why!

Throughout its contents, you’ll get introduced to Blizzy Code and the
amazing things it can do for you. Filled with exciting stories that your
kids are going to love, this book will inspire them to reach their
goals!

Thanks to these Blizzy Code stories, your children will realize the
importance of inventions and how to turn them into something big by
delivering the message properly. All this with the help of a single platform
– Blizzy Code!

If you feel like you have gifted children, support their talent by
spreading the word. Instead of breaking the bank to have someone else do it,
you can deliver the message yourself! Blizzy Code introduces a brand-new
approach of reaching the right audience and connections to promote your kid,
your business or even merely for just garnering information.

Upon deciding to read this book, you’ll make the first step toward
supporting your kids’ creativity. And, you surely wouldn’t mind
catching some quality time together while reading these amazing stories and
scoring some extra parent points!

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Fiction

Blizzy Codes

Published: May 13, 2021

Blizzy Codes? What Is This New Technology the World Is Buzzing about?

In today’s world, information sharing is something that we just learned we
are not good at… we are not good at getting the right information to
the right people…

One man had a dream – a dream to share the information and messages
with the people who need it most, and that dream became a reality. He made
the Blizzy Code – a secondary communication system with the ability to
provide life-saving information without interruption…

Blizzy codes – perhaps one of the best parts of Jordan’s life so far.
Everyone could tell how proud he was of this technology as it was eventually
going to affect people’s lives for the better.

That’s all Jordan ever wanted to do, though; to touch lives and help the
people around him. This is why he designed this technology to get anyone
everything they could ever think of without having to sweat for it. Yes,
that was it!

Although the people saw this new technology as something spectacular,
truthfully, no one understood its philosophy yet. Today was the day Jordan
was going to teach the world about the essence of Blizzy codes, flaunting
this new technology to the whole of New York, to the world…

With Blizzy Codes, the creator of real-life messaging technology of the
same name, Michael Butler gives an in-depth explanation of what the
technology does and the philosophy behind his life’s work through an
intricately designed fiction story.

The characters may be fictional, but the events are not. So get ready to
follow Jordan as he tries to bring his technology to life and find out what
is this new technology the world is buzzing about!

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POLICE

Fiction, Crime Fiction, Urban Fiction, Political Fiction

Published: October 1, 2021

From the prolific, up-and-coming author, Michael Butler, comes “Black
Redemption” — a story of circumstance, fate, choice, and
redemption. Author showcased at the 2021 Juneteenth celebration, “Black
Redemption” celebrates the resilience of the African American and
Jewish spirit. Yet, despite the odds stacked against them, protagonists
Trey, Maxwell, and Isaac lived, learned, and redeemed themselves despite
unfortunate circumstances, despite adverse fates, despite poor
choices.

Trey and Isaac are best friends with contrasting upbringings. Isaac’s
family builds on religiousness, peace, understanding, unity, anti-racism,
and imparting the proper virtues and moral standards to their children. On
the other hand, Trey’s family is separated by disputes, negligence, and
disunity. Yet, instead of feeling disheartened, Trey is overwhelmed with
hope — a hope that things can and will get better so long as there is
personal accountability. This is our world. Let’s make it a better place,
and we have the power to make a change by doing the next right thing.
Problems become even more apparent to Trey when he reunites with his brother
Maxwell under extraordinary circumstances years after leaving his tumultuous
home. Yet, by taking control of their fortunes, can these young men overcome
African American Racism and Antisemitism in the United States and prove that
they could rise above Gun Violence and change the status quo despite the
odds? *** “Black Redemption” by Michael Butler is a compelling
suspense drama that serves as a commentary on the saga of our nation as it
battles racism and Gun Violence against the African American and Jewish
population. And that, through compassion, tolerance, and the proper gun
interventions, all violence against all people can be reduced. “Black
Redemption” took Ten years and countless hours of dedication to write,
backed by remarkable research and development, and presented to New York
City as a new initiative in an immersive virtual reality format. Today, it
has seen sweeping reviews from readers and featured in the Caribbean Chamber
of Commerce and many other Publications.

Black Redemption: An African American Political Thought and Action Novel on
Black and Jewish Suffering and African American Racism, Antisemitism and Gun
Violence Intervention in the United States

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About the Author

Michael Butler is an author, inventor, and technology expert born and
raised in Brooklyn.

In today’s world, where information and communication are everything,
Michael recognized a giant flaw in the communication system – it fails
to deliver the correct information to the right people at the right
time.

Driven by his passion for technology and helping other people, Michael
designed a revolutionary rapid messaging system – Blizzy Code, a
secondary communication system with the ability to provide life-saving
information without interruption.

His books are an ingenious mixture of intricately designed fiction stories
and real-life technology and philosophy behind Blizzy Code.

Through his books, Michael aims to bring the concept of the Blizzy Code to
the masses, especially to the younger population – to explain what
this new technology does and how it can be utilized. I also trademarked
Followers are the new Currency™

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