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  In the book, If the Duke Dares by Darcy Burke , the Duke of Wellesbourne, namely Acton Loxley, has a new mission of acquiring a wife. However, this was not his choice but his mother's, who had arranged for a meeting with the bride's family. On the other hand, the bride-to-be, Persephone Barclay, is not enthusiastic about this arrangement for several reasons. Firstly, the husband-to-be has a very bad reputation, and secondly, her parents have financial problems and she knows that they are using her for their selfish reasons so she decides to take off. However, as fate would have it they happened to meet with no other than the one person she is running away from. Her efforts to avoid him are proving to be futile since she has found herself in an awkward position and in dire need of help as well as protection and now she does not know whether to accept his help or to decline it, since there are some rules she must not break come what may. Will she accept this much-needed help? w...

Hours of You by Fiona Collins is a book about Ed, a Hollywood superstar, and Maggie, a journalist, who first met in their teenage years, but somehow fate has not dealt very well with their relationship. People have come and gone, and careers have soured, but now time is of the essence here as they do not seem to be getting any younger, and as an opportunity emerges for Maggie to find Ed, on an island of escape from his life's pains, she decides to take it, not really knowing what awaits her. Deep down, they both hope that this time fate will be good to them. For this to happen, they need to think carefully about what each of them needs, the compromises they will need to make, and, above all, since they are now getting older, whether this is what they want for the rest of their lives. Will that happen? Well, how about we figure it out here in this book, Hours of You by Fiona Collins? What I like most about the book is the way the author has managed to elevate the suspense in the bo...

Brighter Days by Patrick Regan is a book that revolves around mental well-being. It's a book that gives steps and demonstrations of how to cope with life's challenges and their aftermath. The author creates a professional awareness of the different negative responses that we go through sometimes; not able to recognize or even put a finger on the particular feelings, he brings them up on the surface and gives different ways of coping with them. The book offers ways of dealing with anxiety, depression, shame, anger, self-acceptance, and forgiveness, just to mention a few. What I like about the book is the way the author is well-informed about the subject of mental wellness. It shows in how he tackles different emotions comprehensively and with a firm touch of professionalism. I also like the way the author can get to the readers and show them that being “vulnerable and even having mental issues just implies that they are human”; the encouragement and lifting of people's spir...

No Place Like Home by Barbara O'Neal is a book that generally dwells on the family. The narration involves a main character, Jewel, who is surrounded by several similarly significant characters, namely Michael, who is her best friend; Michael's brother Malachi; Jewel's son Shane; not to mention Jewel's family, her parents, sisters, and even her grandmother. In her teenage years, Jewel was what one would call a wild teenager who made an impulsive decision to run off to New York with her lover, an upcoming musician who unfortunately did not become a successful artist and ended up miserable, a misery in which he likewise swept Jewel along with him. Things turned around when a relative left her inheritance to Jewel, who now had no choice but to go back to her roots with her son. She decided to take his friend Michael along with her since he was now sickly, and later Malachi was to join them. When she went back to her family, for obvious reasons, she didn't seem to fit ...

  Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War and Its Aftermath by Randy Miller is a historical fiction book based on American history, which unfortunately is not very pleasant. The author tells the story of a young Vietnam veteran known as Zack Martin who, despite being a brilliant soul, is unfortunate enough to be caught up in what people call service for the country. Still, that service turns out to be a source of torment and immense pain. I have read many books, but this one is just an exception. This is a book written not just because the author is talented or even just for fun, but because it is what I would call a purpose-driven book. One written right from the heart. The injustices done to an ordinary person who has given his all for service to his country, a task that needed total commitment, a commitment that was even required to be put above everything, at times even above one's life, are not only inhuman but also evil. Although the book reflects so much pain, the author has m...

The Amish Quiltmaker's Unlikely Match by Jennifer Beckstrand is a book narrating a sweet story about two main characters, Clay Markham and Mary Yonder. Clay is a handsome Englishman in his early thirties, a baseball celebrity, while Mary is a delightful Amish daughter hailing from an Amish family and community. They meet under unpleasant circumstances when a drunk Clay crushes into Try's barn Mary's father, and a farmer. He is taken care of by Mary, who has great knowledge and talent in first aid matters. Clay promises to pay for the damages, but Mary's father refuses, arguing that he won't learn his lesson unless he fixes the barn himself. So Clay finds himself spending much time with Mary and her family. What will become of these individuals hailing from two different worlds? Well, figure it out in this book, The Amish Quiltmaker's Unlikely Match by Jennifer Beckstrand What I like about the book is the striking contrast between the two principal characters. It...

Love Interest by Victoria Walters is a book about two main characters Olivia Jones and Aiden Rivers. Olivia is a literature graduate and has a passion for books is now working in a university as an assistant librarian, with her supervisor Stevie who turns out to be a good friend and a confidant. She has always had a dream of writing her romantic novel and that's the reason she chose to work in the library. She has a brother, Dan, who has a best friend, but to Olivia, her brother’s friend is her worst enemy, whom she's been avoiding for ten years now. But this proves to be difficult when he surprises her at her place of work and to make things worse, they will not only work together but they'll be living together as well. Will life be bearable for Olivia now that the worst has happened? Well, find out in this book, Love Interest, by Olivia Walters. I like the way the book is fascinating all through, it's like as the story progresses, the more interesting it gets, such t...