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Ps, While at Smashwords, check out Donan Berg/s One Paper Heart, a Gold Award Romance.

Click here:  One Paper Heart

Review To Steal a Heart by Jennifer Youngblod

 Review To Steal a Heart by Jennifer Youngblood

Midway through a series, which To Steal a Heart by Jennifer Youngblood is, don’t feel inadequate if you believe you’ve missed something. In the beginning, the feeling gnawed at me continuously.

Calm yourself and enjoy a classic summer beach read. If you add a glass of wine, no problem. If the sweat gleams because you’re lathered in sunscreen, likewise no problem.

Here’s a tip. Don’t count the twists and turns. If you’re put off by the pettiness and selfishness of high society circles, banish the thought. And remember this secret, if a heroine is bashed by an unfaithful or conniving lover in the beginning pages, and that “heel” then dates her former childhood friend, be prepared for revenge and enjoy the next page.

You’d earn a gold star if you believed the outcome was preordained because the ex-boyfriend was named Hector. Yes, the name is Greek. Homer in the Iliad describes Hector as “Breaker of Horses.”

Thus, why wouldn’t the modern day Hector, under the grip of a romance writer, “break” a woman’s heart? You may find additional allegorical references. Go to it.

Reviewer Donan Berg has earned three gold awards for his novels, a romance and two fantasy. He received an advance review copy for free and he leaves this review voluntarily.

Book Review Vision of Power by Charlee James

 

Review of Vision of Power by Charlee James

What often catapults a story from very good to outstanding is the underlying comparison of what is a well-balanced, utopian societal family that is compared to characters who are enslaved because of psychological or moral trauma. In Vision of Power by Charlee James, we have page-after-page of engaging trauma without the energizing contrast.

Lead characters Kinley Wright nee Miller, a detective, and Easton Adair, an FBI agent, have enough personal trauma to overwhelm an entire college of social workers plus psychologists. In addition to them, a serial killer who first tortures young girls before ending their lives. The only one to escape is Kinley. The reader is spoon-fed this information in a lengthy prologue that for all intent and purposes dulls the story’s overall suspense. Like sugar, the horror would’ve had greater effectiveness if sprinkled in like Easton’s backstory.

The plot is simple and straightforward. Without a spoiler, it’s the so often common thread of a woman in peril seeking justice that borders on revenge. There are threats, e.g. a note under a car wiper blade, left vague by no detail, as if handwritten (spur-of-the-moment) or typed (planned and premeditative). There is a woman found dead, murdered, in a Victorian house. While this may have been an opportunity to connect society to the characters, it doesn’t. Kinley refers to the house as the “Addams Family House,” but the out-of-balance sitcom was not known for its crime drama.

If the reader loves high-speed car chases, you’ll find them a constant companion, even if it glosses over the injuries caused by flying glass. The verb “loves” in the prior sentence was deliberately chosen. Trauma, car chases, and murders overpower the interjected romance between Kinley and Easton, often presented as tingling, unadulterated lust.

In sum, a dark, intense, non-stop read that won’t answer your exam question about the big bang theory.

Author Donan Berg received an advance review copy from BookSirens for free, and he's leaving this review voluntarily.

He's the author of twelve novels, the latest a Gold Award fantasy entitled Lucia's Fantasy World that is available for free on KindleUnlimited at www.amazon.com/dp/B09YCVQ4JD.

The above link will lead you to his other award-winning titles.

Find Donan Berg novels on Overdrive

 Find Donan Berg novels on Overdrive.

Click on this link. Donan Berg novels

Lucia's Fantasy World earns Literary Titan Gold Medal

 Lucia's Fantasy World, author Donan Berg's second fantasy novel, newly published, has been awarded The Literary Titan Book Awards Gold Medal. The Gold Medal is awarded to books that Literary Titan finds have astounded and amazed them with unique writing styles, vivid worlds, complex characters and original ideas.

Previously, Lucia's Fantasy World earned a five star review from Literary Titan. They are an organization of professional editors, writers, and professors that have a passion for the written word.

The review said Lucia's Fantasy World is a captivating story about a courageous and caring young girl.

It continues by saying: "Berg's excellent use of description plays a big part in the book . . . ."

The review concludes with: "Lucia's Fantasy World, by Donan Berg, is a magical story that will take you on a fascinating adventure with Lucia. Filled with child-like imagination, friendship, adventure, magic, and sorcery this book is the perfect fantasy book for middle aged children who are looking for imaginative coming of age adventure."

The complete ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review can be read at https://literarytitan.com/2022/06/07/lucias-fantasy-world/

Available in paperback and e-book with the e-book on Amazon's KindleUnlimited.

As reported elsewhere on this blog, Author Donan Berg's debut fantasy, Find the Girl, A Fantasy World, has been a #No1 most popular book for four hundred twelve (440) days.

Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel, No1 for 412 Days

 Find the Girl, No1 most popular 412 days

Donan Berg's first fantasy novel, Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel,

has, on June 7, reached a milestone 412 days as the most popular

novel on AuthorsDen.com, all genres. In fact, on this day, eight

spots in the top ten for most popular were filled by Author Donan Berg novels.

We're prompted to shy away from humble to say there's something special

about his novels, be they fantasy, mystery, thriller, action, or romance?

To explore Eta Dorcas' reality and her time travel new world visit

Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel 

On World Book Day, Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel

was featured as Book of the Moment by Caleb and Linda Pirtle.

Their website is at Book of the Moment

Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel, has been joined by Author Donan Berg's

second fantasy, Lucia's Fantasy World. Now out as a free read on 

Amazon's KindleUnlimited and also available in paperback. Click on

the link below to learn more, including a free chapter read.

Lucia's Fantasy World

Additional clicks on the links below will allow you to check out

five-star reviewed Author Donan Berg novels.

One Paper Heart

Aria's Bayou Child, A Thriller

Alexa's Gold

A Body To Bones

And many more if you visit Author Donan Berg's homepage 

Author Donan Berg Home Page  Here you will find Donan Berg's biography

and a connection to his novels, short stories, writing tips, articles and poetry.

Aria's Bayou Child Reviews-- Five Stars

 First Aria's Bayou Child Review -- Five Stars

A five-star review of Donan Berg's latest novel, Aria's Bayou Child,

is posted on his Amazon.com book page. Click here Donan Berg Novels .

Here are review excerpts:

"Rich and satisfying"  "one hell of a journey"

"The tensions between LeRoy and Aria provide another layer to a narrative that

already carries the hauntings of Aria's troubled past . . ."

"Aria's Bayou Child takes many intriguing turns, steadily unfolding dark secrets from

the past and its share of surprises in isolated locales."

"Berg imbues the novel with nice touches."

Read the full review at Full Five Star Review . 

Second Aria's Bayou Child Review - Five Stars

A second five-star review of Donan Berg's Aria's Bayou Child

is posted at Feathered Quill.com. Find Aria's Bayou Child under reviews.

Here are review excerpts:

"Mr. Berg has yet to fall below the extremely high expectations

his amazing writing has set."

"We are talking pure action here. The steps she (Aria Gleason) must take,

the horrible people she must meet, the terrifying moments she must live through

that make prison look like a garden party - everything comes at her as events

unfold. With each page comes a new suspense."

"Aria . . .  is challenged, harmed, and shaken to her very core by some of the

worst of mankind, but the one thing they cannot shake is her resolve. It is

no surprise that Donan Berg's books have won award after award.

You see, not only does he pen tales that keep the reader entranced until the final

page, he also creates tales that stick in the mind long after the book has been read . . . ."

"Aria's Bayou Child lifts the term 'psychological thriller' to new heights. . . . reading 

his books is a true treasure."

Read Amy Lignor.'s full review at Aria's Bayou Child Review