< Back Elizabeth H. Cottrell HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and INspire Author Elizabeth H. Cottrell demonstrates how to write beautiful, handwritten notes that connect with others on a deeper level. Heartspoken: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire is a guidebook by author Elizabeth H. Cottrell about how to write beautiful, handwritten notes that connect with others on a deeper level. Cottrell explains how handwritten notes have been effective, meaningful tools for connection throughout her life. She shares her experience of writing personal and professional notes, and offers advice and guidance to help readers find and write their own words. The book is divided into six key sections. In Chapter 1, Cottrell explains why she wrote the book, and discusses the history of note writing. In Chapter 2 she describes how note writing can build deeper and more meaningful connections with people. Chapter 3 describes her secret NOTES formula for note writing, and Chapter 4 examine how to apply the formula in different scenarios. In Chapter 5, Cottrell provides examples of notes in less common or difficult situations. Chapter 6 demonstrates how to apply the same principles to business and professional correspondence. The remaining chapters and appendices include a variety of tools and tips, and further resources to help readers on their personal note writing journey. Heartspoken: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire is a beautifully written and insightful book by author Elizabeth H. Cottrell. Cottrell shares her own personal experiences and describes the power of note writing to connect, comfort, encourage, and inspire. The book provides insight, advice, hints and tips, and helpful tools, to help readers craft meaningful and impactful notes for any occasion. With a simple and easy to follow NOTES formula, the book will help develop readers confidence and skills in note writing. The book is a comprehensive and valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their note writing skills, and will appeal to any reader interested in note writing, in either a personal or professional capacity. I hope this beautiful book will inspire a love of this art-form. Cottrell’s expertise in note writing, and her passion for more meaningful communication, shines throughout this book. Cottrell speaks from the heart and this book is very special. Truly heart spoken. Star rating : 5 Stars Summary : A definitive guide to more meaningful and impactful communication through the art of note writing. Purchase here

< Back Burnest Gemingway GOD MADE A farmer God Made a Farmer tells the story of Everett Wooden, a humble Mid-west farmer who strives to make a living growing wheat. But when a deadly stem-rust disease destroys his crops, Everett struggles to feed his family and the community. Together with his family and neighbors, Everett attempts to develop a rust-resistant strain of wheat. Through relentless hard work, faith, and neighborly support, they overcome many challenges to create a new seed that not only saves their community but also feeds the world. Everett’s journey is marked by quiet heroism. He refuses many accolades and commits to keeping the seed affordable for small farmers. His efforts culminate in a global impact when his wheat is airlifted to India and other countries facing famine. Everett’s humility and steadfast principles inspire those around him, including his family, who embody his values of perseverance and generosity. Everett’s story is not just about farming but about the power of small, consistent acts of goodness. His refusal to let greed or pride dictate his actions ensures that the seed remains a gift to humanity. The tale ends with Everett’s enduring influence, as his values inspire future generations. It’s a testament to the profound impact of one man’s unwavering commitment to doing what’s right, no matter how hard the effort. Burnest Gemingway’s God Made a Farmer is a sprawling, poetic homage to the grit, humility, and resilience of the American farmer. The book explores the intersection of faith and science, showing how the two can coexist to combat hunger and hardship. The narrative is both intimate and expansive, blending the personal struggles of Everett and his family, with the global stakes of wheat producers. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A tale of faith, science, and community, exploring the profound impact of one man’s steadfast commitment to the land and the people it feeds. Purchase here

< Back Rusty Reece The Warrior & The Dragon Book blurb... In the wake of the exhausting Succession War, Jason seeks solace in Smoky Springs, only to find himself entangled in a dangerous prophecy. Tasked with delivering an ancient athame, Jason must unlock his hidden magic while evading the sinister necromancer Erlender, who craves the kalasha he carries. Joined by Akela - a powerful wolf shapeshifter - and thrust into a world of transformation, Jason becomes a dragon, a warrior, and a reluctant hero. As he teaches the community to stand strong, they band together to fend off brutal attacks, discovering courage they never knew they had. But when Erlender's chilling whisper darkens the valley, Jason must confront his greatest fear: the choice between his personal quest and the safety of those he loves. Will he rise as the true hero Smoky Springs needs? Purchase here

< Back Carter Fielding Murder in the Tea Leaves: A Blake Sisters Travel Mystery--Book 2 Monkey mayhem and murder mystery, from author Carter Fielding Finley Blake, a freelance travel writer from Manhattan, is asked by a high-end travel magazine to write a piece about Sri Lanka. She snaps up the opportunity and travels out to Sri Lanka, where she meets up with her sister, Whitt, and is later joined by her boyfriend, Max, and her sister’s boyfriend David. On a visit to a tea factory, a dead body is found, and the sisters help the police identify the victim as a young woman residing at their hotel. As they start their adventure again and explore the local Sri Lankan wildlife, another dead body is found – and another familiar face from their expedition. The police think that the deaths are accidental, but Finley and Whitt notice a couple acting very strangely, and some rather odd monkey business. Will Finley and Whitt discover the truth before any more bodies are found? Murder in the Tea Leaves is a cosy mystery novel by Carter Fielding and the second instalment in the Blake Sisters Travel Mystery series. This is an excellent mystery, intertwined with a little romance, monkey business, and a travel adventure of a lifetime. Fielding is an excellent storyteller, who really knows how to plot a mystery and build suspense. I was gripped until the very end. I hadn’t read the first book in the series, and while there were some references to previous events, it did not spoil my enjoyment of the book, or my understanding of the story. With vivid descriptions of the beautiful Sri Lankan landscape, history, culture, and wildlife, I was transported to this idyllic paradise for a while. This is a perfect novel for fans of cosy mysteries, women’s fiction, and travel fiction. Star Rating: 5 Stars Summary ‘An excellent mystery, intertwined with a little romance, monkey business and a travel adventure of a lifetime. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ Purchase here

< Back Juliet Rose Through the Surface A haunting love story, by author Juliet Rose Teenager, Iris Brubaker, fights for her life after her abusive father brutally attacks her and leaves her for dead. Iris dies on the operating table, but is brought back to life several times and survives the ordeal. Iris’s father kills her mother, aunt and cousin, and Iris is traumatised and scarred for life, both physically and mentally. Around the same time, another teen, Ledger Elliot, faces unimaginable loss when his father tragically commits suicide by jumping from his fishing boat. Ledger takes on the household responsibilities of his father, and decides to keep the fishing boat in use, to honour his father’s memory. Fifteen years later, Iris and Ledger’s worlds collide when Iris takes residence on a small Island, off the coast of Maine, where Ledger was born and raised. Iris arrives on the island to take over the ownership of the old Crowley Lodge, which she inherited as the only living survivor of the Brubaker family, following the death of her late grandmother. Iris plans to bring the lodge back to its former glory and open a hotel, in her grandmother’s memory. She hires Ledger, now a fisherman and an all-round handy man to help her with some jobs. Ledger feels a presence in the lodge, and experiences strange visions and terrifying nightmares. Ledger starts to develop feelings for Iris, but is scared of taking the relationship forward when he hears about her trauma and near-death experience. As the couple grow closer, Ledger learns more about Iris’s past, the history of the lodge, and the mystery of his father’s death. He discovers evil, demonic forces that have forced the couple together and risk tearing their whole lives apart. Through the Surface is a gripping horror novel, by author Juliet Rose, with an unexpected and supernatural twist. What starts out as a typical love story (boy and girl have troubled pasts, help each other recover, and fall in love), turns into a haunting, terrifying and gripping thriller. This book is weird and wonderful, serious and surreal, engaging and horrifying. Juliet Rose has a natural gift for storytelling and super characterisation, and this novel does not disappoint. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A haunting, terrifying and gripping thriller, with an unexpected and supernatural twist. Purchase here

< Back Dr Haseena Chokkiyil The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights from a Healers Diary A collection of stories of single mothers and their path to holistic healing. The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights from a Healers Diary is a memoir / self-help book by Dr Haseena Chokkiyil about the many challenges single mothers face as they raise their children alone. Chokkiyil uses the term ‘Kintsugi’ as a metaphor to describe women’s experiences of trauma and healing. ‘Kintsugi’ is an ancient Japanese art that involves mending and fixing broken pieces of pottery with gold and lacquer, thus accentuating its cracks rather than hiding them. She explains how all single mothers have gone through a broken phase, but all can be remoulded and can go on to live a happy and fulfilled life. Chokkiyil describes how she was able to mend the broken cracks in her own life, and how she was fortunate to have the opportunity to mend the broken cracks in other women’s life, as a holistic healer. In each chapter Chokkiyil shares the story of one woman, her life and the circumstances which led her to seek healing from Chokkiyil. Chokkiyil discusses the homeopathic remedies and strategies that she used to support each woman. She draws on her own personal challenges, and her twenty-seven years of experience as a holistic healer. She offers hints, tips, and tools to help other women who may be going through a similar experience. Examples include gratitude journalling, visualisation techniques, exercise and nutrition, breathwork and meditation. The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights is a collection of stories of single mothers, by Dr Haseena Chokkiyil. This is a powerful and heartfelt book about the experience of being a single mom in a patriarchal society, and the impact of marriage, divorce, separation on women and children. It describes the challenges faced by single mothers and the shame and stigma that still exists in society today. The book deals sensitively with issues of physical violence, control, manipulation, sexual assault, and mental health. This book will provide inspiration, courage and hope to women who have been through divorce, separation, and who are raising their children alone. The book demonstrates the benefits of holistic healing methods, and will help readers to overcome their own challenges, including seeking expert help when needed. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An honest and authentic collection of stories and a source of inspiration for single mothers everywhere. Purchase here

< Back Geoff Spellberg Escape From Hawaii A love affair, and a battle for supremacy, on the islands of Hawaii. In the late 1700’s, Jake Attucks, a former Captain in the Continental Army, sails to the Hawaiian islands, on board the ship Columbia. He is fleeing his home in New York, following the death of his younger brother, Tad, who was tragically killed on the battlefield. Still grieving the death of his brother, and seeking redemption from his parents, who blame him for Tad’s death, Jake hopes to make his fortune in the Pacific North fur trade. After a violent incident on board the Columbia, Jake is thrown off the ship and abandoned on the island of Maui . When the natives learn of Jake’s weapon-making skills, they are keen to befriend him and learn his skills. The Chief of Maui is preparing for war against the Chief of Hawaii, who has ambitions to take over the entire archipelago . The Chief of Maui sets Jake up with a forge and two assistants, to make weapons for the impending war. Jake settles into village life, but he is forced to work and fight for the Chief, to stay on the island. Jake meets Leilani, a member of the Maui royal family. The couple fall in love, and Jake is adopted into the Maui royal family, so they can marry. Jake learns that Leilani was stolen from her family on the island of Hawaii and is being held captive on Maui against her will. She hopes one day to escape and return home to her blood family in Hawaii. As the Maui and Hawaiin Chief's prepare for battle, Jake and Leilani have an important decision to make. Will they fight for Maui, or will they risk their lives and try to escape to Leilani’s homeland in Hawaii? Escape From Hawaii by author Geoff Spellberg is a historical fiction novel set on the beautiful, tropical islands of Hawaii in the late 1700’s. This is an insightful and fascinating novel, inspired by real events, following Captain Cook’s discovery of the islands in 1778. The book tells the story of the battle of supremacy between two island Chiefs, and the interference of foreign traders and settlers from Europe and Russia. At the heart of the story is a beautiful affair between two fictional characters, Jake and Leilani, who are both enslaved on the island of Maui, but unexpetedly find love in the tropical paradise. With piracy, warfare, romance, and betrayal, this is a thoroughly enjoyable action, adventure novel not to be missed. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy historical fiction, and those with an interest in the fascinating history of Hawaii. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A thoroughly enjoyable, historical fiction novel, set during a significant period in Hawaiian history. Purchase here

< Back Melanie Smithson Shake Yourself Free- 81 Somatic Practices to Let Go of Limitation Book blurb... While the mind often refuses to let go, the body is more than willing. And where the body goes, the mind will follow. Letting go of what does not reflect our true selves allows true authenticity to emerge. You can literally Shake Yourself Free. Are you tired of feeling stuck with emotions, thoughts, and habits that hinder well-being? Or are you a therapist seeking a more dynamic way to support transformation? Every belief and feeling has its origin, but we don’t need to be defined and limited by our history. The wounds from the past are held in the body, and to release them effectively, healing must involve sensation and movement. Where the mind hesitates, or pretends to let go, the body is happy to shake, rattle and roll its way to freedom. Blending somatic practices, spiritual insights, and therapeutic techniques, this book offers 81 powerful exercises to support readers in releasing all that holds suffering in place. Designed for therapists, coaches, and anyone on a path of personal growth, the book embraces letting go as a spiritual practice—dissolving old programming to connect with one’s true nature. Purchase here

< Back John Randall Harsh Winters: Book 1 Book blurb... Diane Campbell has lived in the shadow of killers for as long as she can remember. The murder of her best friend left wounds that never fully healed, even after the killer was caught. That silence carved deep scars, shaping a life haunted by loss, fear, and more killers on the prowl. Years later, Diane throws herself into a tight-knit group of true crime devotees, using her sharp mind and relentless drive to hunt a predator whose crimes ripple through Denver’s mountains like a frozen ghost. In a city gripped by winter’s oppressive silence, where snow muffles footsteps and secrets cling to the cold air, Diane believes she is closing in on the truth. But her relentless pursuit leads to a devastating mistake. She publicly accuses the wrong man, and everything she has built from her credibility, her relationships, and her fragile sense of safety all begins to unravel. Sometimes, in seeking justice, we become the architects of injustice. Closer to home, someone watches patiently and silently, waiting for the moment when the ice finally cracks. Purchase here

< Back Sergio Salas The Wife I Live With Book blurb... Marriage is supposed to be safe. This one is anything but. On the surface, their life is ordinary: a quiet home, familiar routines, a marriage that looks intact from the outside. But inside the walls of that house, something is wrong. Trust has eroded. Silence has become dangerous. And the woman at the center of it all begins to realize that the person she shares her life with may not be who she thinks he is. As tension builds and the truth fractures, The Wife I Live With pulls readers into a psychological descent where memory is unreliable, fear is intimate, and survival depends on recognizing the threat hiding in plain sight. This is a domestic thriller that explores control, denial, and the terrifying realization that the greatest danger may come from the person closest to you. Dark, unsettling, and relentlessly paced, The Wife I Live With is a gripping psychological thriller about marriage, power, and the cost of staying when leaving may already be too late. Purchase here

< Back Genevieve Jenner Chocolate Cake for Imaginary Lives A collection of food inspired short stories, by debut author Genevieve Jenner. Chocolate Cake for Imaginary Lives is a delectable collection of thirty-eight short stories, by debut author Genevieve Jenner. This is a diverse collection of fictional stories, with a wide range of characters and settings, but all centered around food and how people interact with food in their everyday lives. The book takes the reader on a culinary journey across different countries and cultures, including stories from England, the deep South, Paris, Jerusalem, and many more. It explores the role that food plays in all of our lives, and the relationships between people and the foods that they share. The opening story, Dead Dove , explores the weird and wonderful food that people leave in communal fridges in the workplace, and follows two unknown colleagues as they converse anonymously by sharing notes and recipes in the work fridge . I found it hard to find a favourite in this remarkable collection, but as an avid tea drinker I enjoyed An Incomplete Guide to Drinkers of Some Black Teas . I am ashamed to admit it, but I have been known to microwave a cup of Lipton Tea in desperation! Some stories are quite lengthy, others just a few pages long. Jenner discusses a wide range of foods, from Southern flips, borscht, macaroni cheese, chocolate brownies, and even pigeon. Each story serves up generous portions of emotions and memories inspired by our love of food. This is a unique, imaginative, and funny collection that will appeal to readers who enjoy short stories, foodies, and those who enjoy food inspired stories. With wonderful and colourful characters, intriguing story lines, and mouth-watering recipes, the book invites readers to reflect on their own relationship with food. A wonderful short story collection and a celebration of food and the impact it has on our everyday lives. I encourage readers to read, eat, repeat! Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A delicious, mouth-watering collection of short stories, inspired by our relationship with food. Purchase here

< Back Augustine Jeyaraj The Watchmen and The Witnesses: One Divine Message, Two Testaments, for All Generations Book blurb... As Søren Kierkegaard observed ‘Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.’ So it is with Scripture: the Watchmen spoke forward into mystery, the Witnesses looked back and saw fulfillment, and in Christ, promise and understanding meet. This is not a scholarly manual, nor a systematic theology, but a testimony—a journey into the heart of the biblical narrative, and the God who speaks through it. If in some small way it helps you approach the Word with greater clarity, depth, and awe, and helps you understand what it means for you now, then it will have fulfilled its purpose—not just for one generation, but for all. Purchase here