Author
Jumping Bean Journeys is a series of books that will take you on a journey of one young boy’s struggles to survive and thrive, from birth to young adulthood.
ATTENTION: Parents/Teachers: This book can help small children and their families be introduced to hospitals and the benefits of hospitals. This book can also be used to learn about and expand on doctors, nurses, and devices used in hospitals. Hopefully, this book will help ease any visits that might have to be taken to a hospital.
The end of the world is coming, or so they say, and that puts Bailey Dewitt on a crash course with Armageddon. Orphaned, she and her young brothers find themselves living with their renegade uncle as part of a group of survivalists. She struggles against them, searching for a way to escape, but every discovery only terrifies her more.
For Caleb Cross, the Ranch is a way of life. The members of their group are family, and none should come between them. Smitten from the moment he met Bailey, his choices are no longer easy, his path no longer clear. He wants to welcome her and the twins into their fold and hopes his kin will agree.
But the elders who lead them aren’t interested in the troublesome girl. They are plotting for the time they will be rid of her and expect Caleb to go along with their plans – he is after all one of them.
At first, Bailey resists Caleb’s charms but soon must admit that she desperately needs a friend. She has no intention of anything more, but when the elders make their move, she is forced to trust him with her very life.
They both have hard lessons to learn. Relationships built on secrets and lies don’t come with guarantees. When the world falls apart around them, some things are Irrevocable.
Cat
Another wild ride from Samantha Jacobey
Almost seventeen Bailey learns that her parents have died in a car crash on their wedding anniversary. If that’s not bad enough she and her young twin brothers are put in the care of an absent uncle with some baggage. The next thing she knows she is taken to a small city in the middle of TEXAS! (As a Yankee that alone would be enough to make me slit my wrists.
They settle in for a few months and then the reality of her new life changes again. Bailey is a privileged self-proclaimed good girl but acts out hoping to return to her home. She is smart and intuitive but nothing in her life has prepared her for what’s coming. Without giving away the whole book suffice it to say she needs all her social skills to survive and that may not be enough. She needs to get tough and fast.
I’ve read several of Ms. Jacobey’s books and again she makes you care about the characters and has a well-developed plot line. Reading this book was like eating peanuts and it went by too fast. Will Bailey figure out how to survive? What will happen to her brothers? Can she learn to be bad enough to make it through the ordeal? Do she and Caleb fall into each other’s arms? This book does not answer those questions but it does set the reader up for the next two books in the series coming out this summer. Myself I cannot wait to see how this plays out. Buy the book and take the ride.
#EndoftheWorld #thriller #suspense #SweetRomance #SamJac
The end of the world is coming, or so they say, and that puts Bailey Dewitt on a crash course with Armageddon. Orphaned, she and her young brothers find themselves living with their renegade uncle as part of a group of survivalists. She struggles against them, searching for a way to escape, but every discovery only terrifies her more.
For Caleb Cross, the Ranch is a way of life. The members of their group are family, and none should come between them. Smitten from the moment he met Bailey, his choices are no longer easy, his path no longer clear. He wants to welcome her and the twins into their fold and hopes his kin will agree.
But the elders who lead them aren’t interested in the troublesome girl. They are plotting for the time they will be rid of her and expect Caleb to go along with their plans – he is after all one of them.
At first, Bailey resists Caleb’s charms but soon must admit that she desperately needs a friend. She has no intention of anything more, but when the elders make their move, she is forced to trust him with her very life.
They both have hard lessons to learn. Relationships built on secrets and lies don’t come with guarantees. When the world falls apart around them, some things are Irrevocable.
Kindle Customer
The Irrevocable Series is a pretty clean YA dystopian series (end of the world
The Irrevocable Series is a pretty clean YA dystopian series (end of the world…. not zombie apocalypse). I enjoyed this series very much. I am definitely all for end-of-the-world books. I think my favorite part of this series was Bailey. The loss of the most important people in her life changed her from pleasant to an angry at the world, bitter self-centered girl. Through each of the books, I could see and feel her growth as a person is trying to deal with everything. Book one sets up the series and book two and three are where all the good stuff happens (for me). These books are action-packed and full of twists and turns. The story is well written and the main characters are relatable and real. There were a few too many side characters for me to keep straight in my head. All in all, this is a great series and I would recommend this to everyone!
#EndoftheWorld #thriller #suspense #SweetRomance #Sci-Fi #CleanRead
A chance encounter in a bar with the one who got away had Cam Beckett dreaming of his
own happily ever after. But, only if he could convince Kara to forget their disastrous first date
and give him a second chance.
JLH
Quickie About Misconceptions
Kara and Cam had dated once in high school which ended up being a try to get his jealous girlfriend back. Years later, they cross paths again at a bar and misconceptions almost destroy their second chance. The characters are believable and the situations are right on target. Would love to see this book in a much longer version as it has great potential. Very entertaining.
A chance encounter in a bar with the one who got away had Cam Beckett dreaming of his
own happily ever after. But, only if he could convince Kara to forget their disastrous first date
and give him a second chance.
C Bowling
Cute, short
Overall, a pretty cute, short story. I really liked Cam and Kara and enjoyed reading about them. I don’t mind short stories, but I would have liked more of a HEA but was still happy with how things ended up. I was gifted a copy.
Martin and Clare Montgomery worked together as an archaeological team until Martin mysteriously died. Fearing the rumors of a curse. Clare vowed to never return, that was until a rare owl began to haunt her dreams. Was this a sign from her beloved Martin or something more sinister?
M. M. Bishop
AN EXCITING PARANORMAL ADVENTURE
Ms. Drewa has written an intriguing, enthralling, paranormal mystery in The Owl of The Sipan Lord. Her characters are wonderfully penned, full of life, and believable.
The story is one that you will have trouble putting down and will wish for more. I hope she writes a sequel. I loved this paranormal mystery set in Peru and full of archaeological temples, ancient civilizations, and a romance to boot.
Highly Recommended
Daisy Carmichael’s life is forever changed after a devastating car crash.
Nobody remembers the boy who pulled her from the wreckage, the boy who saved her life.
She believed she was crazy.
That is, until the dreams started.
Raven
Delightfully thrilling fast read
Bernhardt’s award-winning series debut “In Gray” was surprisingly colorful and thrilling. YA readers, readers on the go, or busy readers squeezing in leisure time on their lunches will appreciate the frequent breaks and short chapters. Despite these breaks, I found myself unable to stop and put it down. Main character Daisy’s conflicts quickly spin out of control, following an interaction that any other person would call normal; that is to say, human. She’s in a horrible crash. That could happen to any one of us, right? What the reader won’t see coming is how this singular event gives way to a whole new world with individuals, societies, and even her own memories unfurling in ways that reveal that she’s no longer living in the world she always knew. Nothing will ever be the same again. Even though she finds her physical sight deprived as a result of her injuries, the sight she gains in this new world is greater than anything she ever could have lost. When I picked up this book, I was ready for a clean and tidy wrap-up, but I was delighted to find that Bernhardt left room for more excitement and drama. I can promise, Reader, you’re not going to guess the way this one ends. Pick it up and read it for yourself. Like me, you won’t want to wait to buy the sequel, “Monochrome.” I am not affiliated or endorsed by this author in any way and have nothing to gain from this review. I’m just an avid reader who stumbled across this author’s page via local reading/writing connections. Happy reading!
Daisy Carmichael’s life is forever changed after a devastating car crash.
Nobody remembers the boy who pulled her from the wreckage, the boy who saved her life.
She believed she was crazy.
That is, until the dreams started.
Amazon reviewer
A good story that will pull you out of your world like fantasy should
Fantasy to me is about that moment you walk into someplace you may have once known, and discover something you never knew existed, and your mind begins to race with all the possibilities, and eventually impossibilities of the world just to try to rediscover that world beyond ours that is lost and sad and wonderful. In Gray begins with that classic kind of jarring experience, and leaves the reader with the certainty that more discovery is coming. An easy, but good story that will pull you in like fantasy should, but with characters that are normal and real. The story reminds me of Shadowhunters but the writing reminds me of James Patterson. My only negative was that maybe the reading level was so simple that it would be appealing to audiences a little too young, but that was only at first. I’ve watched more adult things with my two-year-old daughter on Netflix kids. And that’s saying something about Netflix Kids. Waiting for the next book.
#romanceauthor #contemporary romance #romancewriter #newadultromance
For as long as he can remember, Nate’s dreamed of being an MMA fighter. Nothing is going to stand in his way, and no one is going to distract him. Everything is going according to plan when Natalie comes along. Even though he wasn’t looking for love, Nate can’t help falling fast and hard. Smart, sweet and supportive, she seems too good to be true, but it’s actually the other way around. Nate isn’t good enough for her, and he’s keeping a secret that will change everything between them. One day, she’ll see the truth inside of him. Until then, Nate’s determined to keep Natalie in his life for as long as he can.This book is an 86K word novel with no cliffhanger and a guaranteed HEA. Although it’s the first in a series, each book can be read as a stand-alone.
Samantha Blundell
Loved this story!
Going into this story after reading the blurb I went into the story expecting one thing, but what I got was completely different! This story was wonderfully written and touched on a subject that is not talked about very often. It was like a breath of fresh air, and I absolutely loved it! There was a twist I just didn’t see coming! The characters within the story were all great. I loved how they were not perfect, And that they all seemed to have a little secret, I really want to find out what each of their secrets are! Nate and Natalie were a great couple. I really liked how Natalie was so supportive of Nate. The book had many laugh out loud moments for me which was great! I love a book that can make me laugh. It was also quite emotional, made me tear up a couple of times. I could feel Nate’s anxiety through the book, I just wanted to reach inside and tell him that everything was going to be ok!
The book had a very in-depth look into the MMA world. I could see that the author really researched this subject, I may have learned a thing or two myself about the industry. I also really loved that the cover model has a story of his own to tell! I really loved that he is on the cover of this fantastic book. You shouldn’t feel a need to hide who you are and this story gives hope to others who may find themselves in similar situations. This is a beautiful story of finding your way and finding that person who will be with you through thick and thin, they are always by your side and loving you unconditionally. I can’t wait to read the stories that will come next in this series.
#Thriller #Suspense #DarkRead #DarkRomance #SamJac
When past and present collide, how do you escape your fate?Tori Farrell is finally on the path that leads to a bright future. Raised to be an assassin, she lived in a world consisting of drugs, sex, violence, and murder. Gaining her freedom, and discovering her true identity, she has reconciled the life was born to have with the one she fought so hard to flee. Managing to hold on to her soul mate, she is pushing forward, refusing to allow the fear to hold her back any longer.Taking her place in her brother’s band, Tori faces new challenges. Learning to live the life of a rock star seems easy enough, and she quickly gets a handle on what she holds most dear. Soon enough, the tables are turned, with the realization that the FBI has merely taken to the shadows, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Only when her former lover forces his way back into her life does it become clear; some things are simply meant to be…Warning: BOOK-MA – This book is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore is unsuitable for children under 17.L – Coarse language
S – Sexual content
V – Violence
Teri
Never A Dull Moment! Love it!
Samantha Jacobey continues to amaze me. She’s written a character who keeps me on the edge of my seat book after book and wondering what kind of trouble Tori will get herself into next.
How can a reader not cheer for a heroine who has been through so much? I am absolutely dreading the end of this series!
Viv Drewa 