A Summer Love (Seasons of Love) (Volume 2) by Melanie James

        Jake is Adam's best friend. They've know each other for a very long time. One thing Adam didn't know was that Jake wanted Adam's sister Jenny for as long as he could remember. He was afraid Adam would be upset so he stays away from her, well he tries to. Jake has secrets and he's not sure how his friends would handle them.
       Jenny is finishing college. Until she does, she lives with her brother. He's her only family, unless you count Jake but Jenny didn't see Jake as a big brother. To Jenny, Jake is someone she'd like a relationship with. There's only one problem, the stalker.

      Thrilling and full of romance, this book will make you think twice about the people around you every day. I love that Jake keeps his secrets until he absolutely has no other choice but to spill the beans. Fantastic writing and characters who aren't afraid to put up a fight makes this book one for the TBR pile. You'll really love this story. I know I did.

     I found no issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because I fell a little in love with Jake myself. *smile*

Shift Happens by J.C. McKenzie

     Andrea was on assignment. She thought this one would be too easy. She soon found out it was more complicated than she could have imagined. Andrea was soon taken prisoner and fighting for her life in an unusual court-like setting. How was she ever going to get out of this?
     Wick is the alpha. He knows what he wants and he wants Andrea. He just sensed something about her. Wick knew he had to protect her at all costs. Would that mean giving up his own life?

     Spectacular! This book gives us a new and unique look at what could be our future. It's fun and different. I love that the characters have so much depth to them. Just when you think nothing else can happen, something else happens. *grin* The writing is phenomenal! It's well plotted and the pacing is just right. I can't wait to read more of this author's work.

    I found no issues.

      I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because of the unique approach. 

Oliver and Jumpy: Stories 25-27 by Werner Stejskal

     Oliver and Jumpy have new adventures to share with you. They experience a lot of things every day.  The story number 25 is called Olly the Owl. Oliver loses a ring he got from his grandmother. Everyone searches for it but no one finds it. They decide to go see Olly the Owl for advice.
Story number 26 is called Desert Travel. Oliver receives a letter from his sister telling him she has new kittens. Oliver decides to go see them. Story number 27 is called Ghosts at Halloween. Oliver and Jumpy visit  an empty local castle. They weren't sure what they'd see but were excited to go.  Oliver meets the resident ghost and then the real fun begins.

     What wonderful stories this book has. It's perfect for reading anywhere. Because the stories are short, it's a terrific bedtime book as well.  The characters are simply full of fun and the writing is solid. This series of books is one you'll want for your child's library. Each story teaches a lesson too. They are so easy to understand and read your child will love them.

     I found no issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because I like a book with a lesson.

Jenny: Cancer Survivor by Paul M. Kramer

     Jenny is the fifth grade now. When she was nine, she was told she was very sick. The doctor explained it was cancer.  Jenny spent some time at the hospital. She shared a room with another girl. While there, Jenny was visited by two angels. They told her she'd be just fine. Jenny and her new friend kept very positive about the cancer leaving them both. They couldn't wait to run and play again.

     Mr. Kramer gives us, as parents, a way to discuss cancer with younger children. The book makes the whole cancer thing seem minor to these two girls.  Well written and with such lovable characters, you can't miss with this one. This one also teaches a lesson, which I love. Your children will enjoy this book. Get one today.

     I found no issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because the lesson is a valuable one. 

Deadly Impressions by Art Johnson

     Billionaire Ezekiel Fick is extremely worried. His pride and joy, his granddaughter, Stephanie has been kidnapped. He'll do whatever it takes to get her back. Using his contacts among the elite of the United States, Zeke demands action from everyone!  To the LAPD and private investigator Arnold Blackburn, this seems like an ordinary kidnapping. They all seem to follow the same game plan. This one, however, stops being ordinary when no demands are sent to Zeke. Everyone is contacting their sources to try to find Stephanie. Will it be enough help?

     This book surprised me. I felt it was going to be another simple mystery. WOW was I ever wrong. Mr. Johnson leads you subtly and carefully down a path of twists and turns. The intrigue and suspense is off the charts.  While reading this book, I was certain I knew who dun-nit only to be proven wrong over and over. The writing style is terrific. The characters well defined and easy to understand. I also loved the history tie-in. This book is an easy read and perfect to curl up with. I know you'll enjoy it as much as I did.

     I found no issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because of the twisted ending it has.  

All In (Soul Seductors #1) By Amelia Gates

     Hawke, Payne, Kraze and Maria Maria are looking for their friend. He's more of a brother than a friend. They are worried about what he's doing and where he's at. Zorn has managed to stay under the radar. Hawke just wants to find Zorn before he does something really stupid.  On his way to a meeting about Zorn, Hawke meets Lorelei.  To him, she's perfect. He's not sure about the feelings Lorelei brings out in him but he does know one thing, he'll NEVER hurt her. Lorelei is just trying to stay alive. Hawke is cute and all but Lorelei is on a mission.  She'll have to avoid Hawke to complete this mission. Someone else has other ideas.

     A unique, highly dysfunctional family-of-sorts, is cracking at the seams. The characters are well defined and have fierce personalities. Larger than life and unafraid to do their job.  The writing is amazing! Ms Gates has a wonderful gift for storytelling. She grips you with a gritty, hard and raw writing style. This is one of those in-your-face- books. You don't dare stop reading until it's completed. I felt the heat, blood and energy on every page.You get the feeling something explosive will happen if you look away from the book.  Ms. Gates is, in my opinion, up there with the biggest author names in the business. I applaud her fantastic efforts with this book! PLEASE, you have to get a copy for your TBR pile. You'll kick yourself if you don't get one. 

     I found no issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because this book blew me away!

Poetry by Author Paul M. Kramer

FORGIVENESS

Reunite with peace and tranquility
Harbor not anger or resentment
Joy and happiness will be once more
Bringing with it much contentment

Compassion comes from the heart
Forgive the unable and the unwilling
Absolve yourself from sins of your past
Your life will become more fulfilling

Let go of hurt and of negativity
Tension and stress will fade away
It doesn’t matter who’s to blame
Suffer not another day

Forgiveness breaks down the wall of separation
It cleanses your very soul
It keeps you from needing to be right
It heals you and makes you whole

Paul M Kramer

DEAR GOD

Show me the way to enlightenment

Protect me from my evil ways

Forgive me for my prior sins

Eliminate my need for self-praise

Strengthen my faith in you

Release me from guilt I possess

Help me to become a better person

Lessen the amount of my stress

Keep me free from disease

Prepare me to embrace tomorrow

Fill me with love and wisdom

Minimize my grief and sorrow

Paul M Kramer

FREE WILL

You are free to be who you want to be

You are free to do what you want to do

Free will allows you to choose

The only person to stop you is you

You can change your thoughts and your actions

God’s advice for the asking is there

You are free to make new decisions

You can rise from poverty and despair

You can dream without limitations

Possibilities are endless as to what you can do

You have the freedom to chart your own destiny

The only person to stop you is you

Paul M. Kramer

FUEL

Food is fuel for the body

Memories are the fuel for the blind

Hope is fuel for the needy

Knowledge is the fuel for the mind

Faith is the fuel for trust

Lack of trust is the fuel for fear

The heart is fueled by love

Enlightenment is fueled by prayer

Paul M Kramer

HELP ME

Help me to listen

I will grow to be wise

Help me to know right from wrong

I will walk a straight line

Help me to be less vain 

I will have more humility

Help me to reduce my anger

I will have less hostility

Help me to be compassionate

I will be kind hearted

Help me to be courageous

I will be less afraid

Help me to forgive

No grudges will I hold

Help me to learn to trust

I won’t need to be in control

Help me to be nonjudgmental

I will love unconditionally

Help me to live in the present

I will not dwell in the past

Help me to find faith

I shall never be alone

Paul M Kramer

NATURE’S STAGE

A message of the positive

A creation by design

Lifting up our spirits

Turning gray into sunshine

A circle of mystical wonder

The lower half out of sight

Majestic colors proudly displayed

Drops of rain amidst the sunlight

Produced and directed from above

Putting a smile upon your face

A magical scene from nature

Brought to us with God’s grace

“Rainbows”

Paul M Kramer

DIVINE ORDER

Being in sync

Asleep or awake

Always actively working

Every breath that we take

The rhythm of life

Unfolding before our eyes

The rotation of the earth

The morning sunrise

Understanding and clarity

All through the day

Continuously developing

In the right way

All working in harmony

Balance and accord

Divine Order

Compliments of the lord

Paul M. Kramer