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*I received a copy of this book for my honest review* About Book In this extraordinary and inspiring debut memoir, John Langan, starts from the bottom in life, losing his father to suicide and step-dad to drugs. John overcomes blatant racism, poverty, violence, alcohol, and a drug environment by holding his cultural identity close to him while still losing so much, but gaining life and love in the darkness keeping his spark burning for others in hopes of building a bigger fire. About the Author John Langan is a Saulteaux/Cree indigenous man from Keeseekoose First Nation, Saskatchewan. A graduate of the Indigenous Justice and Criminology Program at the Universityq of Saskatchewan. John continues to apply his skills to his now full time job as a police constable whilst still serving his country with the Canadian Armed Forces part time. John's unique upbringing has helped him bring a unique perspectice to both his public service, and service to his country. On top of everything,...

  In his firsthand account of life in a refugee camp, Charles Deogratias gives us a window into the daily struggles facing refugees around the world today. Deogratias was born and raised a refugee child in Tanzania, where his parents fled to escape the ethnic violence erupting in Rwanda in 1959. He spent his childhood fighting for survival in a dangerous jungle without access to medicine, clothes, sufficient food, or clean water. Yet, in his frank and honest descriptions of adversity, Deogratias still found humour and compassion. In this memoir, Deogratias chronicles his amazing and unexpected journey from jungle to North America where, against all odds, he received his education and became a successful military Chaplain. Chaplain Deogratias says that his greatest privilege has and still is, to support and faithfully witness of God’s power in the world to those who would defend our freedom. You can purchase this book at:  Amazon.com     Amazon.ca

  Title: The Aristocrat Author: Penelope Ward Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance Release Date: August 30, 2021 BLURB From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. The one that got away. Every girl has one, right? Mine was a charming, British aristocrat who turned my world upside down one summer. From the moment I first spotted Leo in the distance through my binoculars, I’d been captivated. I certainly never expected to find a man showering outside of the property across the bay in his birthday suit. Then I noticed his housemate staring back at me with binoculars of his own—watching me watching Leo. That made for an interesting conversation starter when I inevitably ran into them. Turned out, the handsome Brits were only renting that house for the summer in my seaside town. Leo and I formed an instant connection, even though we were technically opposites by all appearances. I taught him how to dig for clams, and he taught me th...

  Every time Ansel and I get a little too close to each other—all hell breaks loose. Literally. The last time we kissed, it caused an explosion so massive that I was thrust into the heavens, far away from my mate. As if fate’s sick joke isn’t cruel enough, Roscoe isn’t done with us yet. And this time, he isn’t after me. Now, I only have one chance to save my dark wolf before the shadows claim him forever… BITTER BEAST, the second novel in the Alpha Scorned trilogy by paranormal romance author Linsey Moon. This is a high heat, enemies-to-lovers romance featuring a rejected mate storyline.             About the Book Bitter Beast by Linsey Moon Series Alpha Scorned Genre Adult Paranormal Romance Publisher Independent Publication Date August 24, 2021 Purchase Your Copy Today! Amazon Add It To Your Bookshelf! Goodreads   |  Bookbub     Celebration Giveaway To celebrate the release of BITTER BEAST by Linsey Moo...

  Title: The Aristocrat Author: Penelope Ward Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance Release Date: August 30, 2021 BLURB From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. The one that got away. Every girl has one, right? Mine was a charming, British aristocrat who turned my world upside down one summer. From the moment I first spotted Leo in the distance through my binoculars, I’d been captivated. I certainly never expected to find a man showering outside of the property across the bay in his birthday suit. Then I noticed his housemate staring back at me with binoculars of his own—watching me watching Leo. That made for an interesting conversation starter when I inevitably ran into them. Turned out, the handsome Brits were only renting that house for the summer in my seaside town. Leo and I formed an instant connection, even though we were technically opposites by all appearances. I taught him how to dig for clams, and he taught me th...

  Release Date: August 10 Trouble. One word that comes to mind when someone talks about me. I like to think of it as protection, watching out for the ones I love. But now I’m spending more time in the penalty box than on the ice and the team owner isn’t happy.   Finding myself across the room from the hot therapist I kissed on New Year’s Eve only makes me push my problems down further. I want couch time with her but not the kind she’s used to.   I decide to lie to her just to finish off my therapy so I can do what I really want—date her—even if she says she doesn’t date hockey players. Just when my therapy sessions are up and I’ve made some headway with Paisley, it’s my parents who throw another wrench in my plans.    If I abide by my parent’s wishes to marry the one they’ve chosen, I’ll lose Paisley forever. But if I go against my parents, I’m failing my deceased best friend all over again. Grab Your Copy Here ! Meet Piper Rayne Piper Rayn...

  An overall societal shift to mobile-focused business models is affecting every type of consumer, but readers are especially changing their habits. Book lovers are increasingly putting down the physical books and picking up iPads and Kindles, but the best eBook apps let you read everything from books to articles to comics directly on your smartphone as well.   What is an eBook?  eBooks are files that you can read on a digital device like a tablet, smartphone, or computer. However, considering other files can be read on digital devices (i.e. word documents) eBooks have specific characteristics that differentiate them. eBooks are not editable. An eBook should always be converted into a format that ensures it’s uneditable. In order to qualify as an actual eBook, the text should not be able to be changed in any way, just like a paperback book. Except for PDF formats,  eBooks are reflowable. This means that no matter what the size of the screen you’re ...

The Bout of Books readathon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It’s a weeklong readathon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 16th and runs through Sunday, August 22nd in YOUR time zone. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are reading sprints, Twitter chats, and exclusive Instagram challenges, but they’re all completely optional.  For all Bout of Books 32 information and updates, be sure to visit the  Bout of Books  blog.  - From the Bout of Books team  I do have a lot of eARCs and yes I admit I am a little behind on them so for August I am trying to catch up. I figured Bout of Books 31 will be a great way to give me a kick in the butt to do tons of reading and hopefully get all of my June, July and August books read so that I will be able to read some of my pre-order books that are coming in next month.  I will be posting what I will be reading at some other time.  If you are participating please share your links.