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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | December 15, 2022 · 1:19 pm

Here There and Everywhere Blitz

Mystery

Date Published: December 15, 2022

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SUSPENSE, MYSTERY, WINE, and FAMILY DRAMA in this cozy mystery set in
France, number 18 in the series.

Stretched thin between her sisters in the US and her new life in France,
Merle Bennett is feeling the strain of obligations. That is even before
Pascal’s grape harvest goes sideways, her father falls ill, and her older
sister shows up in France unexpectedly. Her son Tristan and sister Stasia
then inexplicably disappear.

Asking questions like ‘how do you make everyone happy’ and ‘do they even
want to be helped,’ Merle muddles through, trying to keep her head above
water and panic at bay. Can she keep hope alive and her seemingly idyllic
life in a French vineyard at least a little bit charming? Is that too much
to ask for?

Join Pascal and Merle for another adventure in France, roaming the
vineyards of the Bordeaux wine region, struggling with things they do not
yet understand. Will the neighbors stop harassing them? Who sabotaged the
harvester? Where are Tristan and Stasia? Can they harvest the grapes before
they spoil on the vines?

This installment of the Bennett Sisters Mysteries follows closely on the
events of Château des Corbeaux, recommended but not required reading
beforehand!

About the Author

Lise McClendon writes fiction in Montana and California. She is the author
of numerous novels, short stories, and articles since her start in 1994. She
has served on the national boards of directors for Mystery Writers of
America and International Association of Crime Writers/North America.
Published by Walker & Co. and St. Martin’s Press, she now runs Thalia
Press. Her bestselling Bennett Sisters Mystery series is now 18 books
strong.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

Between Earth and Sea Blitz

Paranormal Romance (Spicy)

Date Published: 12-10-2022

Publisher: Tivshe Publishing

Kelsi Muir is a selkie. She lives between earth and sea, shedding her seal
skin to dance along the deserted beaches that line the sea she calls home.
In an attempt to escape the mating call of the male seals around her, she
spends a fateful night with Ian Dunaway. Unable to free her mind from the
handsome two-legger, she leaves her life and family behind only to discover
that the human world has its own challenges.

Ian, mesmerized with the alluring Kelsi, must help her adapt to her new
surroundings as he navigates his family and an unexpected past brought to
light with her sudden appearance.

About the Author

For Sharon, writing is like breathing. It’s in her hard-wiring. She writes
warm, contemporary romance, spicy romance, and romantic suspense with the
majority of her books set in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Sharon is a nationally award winning Librarian and the author of fiction
and educational publications. She is also an avid gardener, jewelry artist
and artist. See: www.sharon-brubaker.com

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

The Book of the Sun Blitz

Spiritual

Date Published:15 December 2022

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing

‘Are these my thoughts or yours?’ I asked.

‘It doesn’t matter,’ said the Sun. ‘You are
me and I am you….’

The Book of the Sun is a record of the conversations between the author and
the Sun. It concerns the structure of the living universe, why it is
so difficult here, and why we should all begin to realize that we are all
one, and yet diverse at the same time. It answers many questions that
have concerned minds throughout the millennia. Why are we here?
Why is there suffering? What is the future for us? These
questions and many more are answered with many surprises for the
reader.

This is a god- the Sun, speaking to us through this book – who has
contacted us before in Ancient Egypt, the Americas and many other
places. But the message now is that there is no separation, so the Sun
is very concerned that we should not make a religion out of this
contact. Religions are based on hierarchies, rules and judgments, and
the Sun’s message is not only that we are one but that love and light
is the only reality, with a spicing of laughter.

About the Author

Jenny Rook was born in Essex, UK and educated at York University, where she
graduated with a degree in English and Music. Studying the greats of
literature called a halt to her burgeoning desire to write. After various
adventures in: the scrap trade; bookselling; helping run an employment
agency; and having children, she settled back into her first love, writing.
Her first fiction book Fly By Night (1989) was accepted by Headline, the
first publisher she sent it to. This was the first of a fantasy trilogy and
Headline wanted all three. All her fiction books are published under the
name Jenny Jones. Two adult ghost novels followed, Where the Children Cry
(1998) and The Blue Manor (1995) both published by Gollancz. Five other
fantasy/horror books for teenagers were published by Scholastic (1994, 1995,
1997), Hodder (1995) and Orion (2000).

In 2006, Jenny qualified as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist for children
and their families. She worked mainly for the NHS and also volunteered for
Sure Start (a UK government initiative to help with the early stages in a
mother and baby’s relationship), before taking early retirement to
look after her elderly mother. Jenny now lives with her husband, mother, and
three dogs in the Cotswolds and writes nonfiction.

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Unburdening Virtual Book Tour

Memoir

Date Published: October 4, 2022

Teresa Benitez—an engineer, doctor, and professor—had three
abortions between 2004 and 2022. Although she was against abortion until
2004, her first pregnancy awakened her deepest fears: was she good enough to
raise a family? Or would her unresolved childhood trauma, and resulting
mental illness, render her incapable of love?

In Unburdening, each pregnancy termination is meticulously described. The
aftermath of each abortion is explored, including the mystifying blend of
relief and distress that often remains after the procedure is over.

A moving memoir infused with poetic prose, Unburdening is a story of
motherhood, abortion, and mental health. It delves into generational trauma,
survival, love, self-forgiveness, and healing.

EXCERPT

As a child, yearning for maternal love

“But I did not give up. I wanted my mother to love me. I craved her attention, her embrace. I desperately searched for a slow song to dance to, my face on her shoulder, our hearts in sync, our breathing melodic and slow and warm. But she did not have any songs for me. There is so much wrong with me, if she cannot love me. She is so beautiful. Her skin is radiant, her teeth so white and perfect; look at how she smiles at others. They deserve her. One day, she will smile that way at me, too. But not if I keep doing so much wrong. I wish she would tell me what I need to fix, so I could do it for her. And then, we will sing and dance together. She will find me, and I will never be lost again.”

About the Author

Born in Puerto Rico in 1984, Teresa Benitez has a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in
Mechanical Engineering. She was an engineering professor for nine years.
Teresa currently lives in Gainesville, Florida, with her ten-year-old
daughter and three cats.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | December 14, 2022 · 1:32 pm

Holy Terror Blitz

Christian Fiction

Date Published: 10-01-2022

Publisher: Bookbaby

Detective Jelani is a tough, veteran cop, who earned his stripes in the
rough-and-tumble streets of St. Louis before relocating to Miami. His
younger partner, Detective Madigan, is brash and confident. But they were
never prepared for what awaits them as they try to solve these latest
crimes. They are about to become embroiled in a series of cosmic events
which they could have never dreamt of, even in their wildest imaginations.
In a world where the angels of heaven and the angels of hell bring their
ageless battle to Earth, how will these men, and their families, overcome
such insurmountable challenges? As has been the case since the beginning of
time, God and His heavenly host are facing off with Satan and his hellish
host. Caught in the middle is Thumos, possibly the most powerful angel ever
created. He is a warrior angel, “quickened” by God for one thing:
battle. And he has seen plenty of that down through the centuries. No one
can match his prowess; not even the Archangels. But Thumos has become a
disgruntled warrior of God, and after standing by for long enough, he can
take it no more. The earthly world of these two Miami detectives will
collide with the heavenly world of Thumos. None of them know what is coming,
and none of them will ever be the same again.

About the Author

John has spent his professional career working in information technology by
day and dabbling in a variety of other diversions by nights and weekends,
including a few decades of serving in lay ministry. While serving in this
capacity he preached hundreds of sermons, taught countless Bible study
classes, and wrote dozens of inspirational articles.

He enjoys golf, guitars, grandchildren, and all things Kansas City –
the Chiefs, the Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, KC Symphony, and KC
Broadway, to name a few. He thinks (if not for his long-lost
metabolism of youth) he could eat the famous Kansas City barbecue every
day…maybe not for breakfast, but lunch and dinner for sure!

Now he is enjoying bringing to life his angelic hero, Thumos, and a host of
other characters that he hopes you will find both entertaining as well as
either inspiring or repulsive (after all, there are both good guys and bad
guys in this story). This is the first book of a series, featuring
detectives Lane Madigan and Ian Jelani, whose experience with Thumos will
yield life changing results. And if you happen to be interested in
such things, happy Bible Easter Egg hunting while you read, since many are
planted throughout the book.

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