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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

A Snow Covered Nightmare Refuge Series Book 2 By: Debbie Zello



A Snow Covered Nightmare

Refuge Series Book Two
By: Debbie Zello

As always, when Debbie Zello puts a book out, I’m there. She’s one of my personal favorites. As you can tell this is book two of the refuge series. Now then, let us begin our journey with the review:

Briah Spencer has witnessed her bosses own murder, which in itself, is a scary and brutal event. Because of this, her head now has a price on it. Fortunately, Briah has been put under the protection of Aiden Baldwin, and he is one of Denvers finest homicide detectives. 

The killer that Briah identified happens to be David Slater, none other than Denver’s biggest crime boss. Knowing all of this, can worry a person sick. Simply put, imagine how Briah must feel.

As I stated, Briah had to be put into witness protection, and the detective was assigned to protect her. With two men after her, the detective felt they would be safe in the mountains, and maybe they could even enjoy some skiing, and relaxation. Maybe this could help Briah and distract her thoughts away from everything that was happening.

Aiden was starting to sink into a whiskey bottle, but apparently his heart had different plans for him. Would Briah stay focused on the snow or on Aiden? Perhaps destiny has intervened. What does the future have in store for these two? That’s for you to find out when you read this book.

Personally, what I liked about this book is how it started right from the very beginning. It didn’t start off slow, everything happened right from the very get go. I like it when a book grabs you right from the start and pulls you in. And that’s what this book did, that’s what all of Debbie’s books do.

I give this book 5 stars and think that you should give it a walk through yourself, because you will not be disappointed. As always, Debbie’s books keep you entertained from beginning to end. If you haven’t checked her out yet you need to.

My questions for Debbie:
1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?
A Snow Covered Nightmare is the second book in the Refuge Series. The series are all independent books from each other but have a reoccurring theme of where is your refuge, your safe place? 

The story practically wrote itself. Briah and Aiden shared their romance with me and I wrote the book in about a month. I've always been a fan of having a place where you can put on your sweats on and feel safe and comfortable. The Refuge Series puts forth four books that will all explore different places.


2. Who designed this beautiful cover? Tiffany Heugal created the cover with the help of cover model Kennedy Gilbertson. Kennedy is also the model for the first book and will be on the next two as well.


3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters that you can share with us?
No photos but Kennedy is very close to Aiden.


4. What are you working on now?
I'm writing an erotic story. A down and out young woman accepts an opportunity for free room and board from a group of Dominate men. The working title is Someplace Like Home, which is the name of the Mansion she consents to live in. She joins eleven other women that have similar backgrounds to hers. Writing this has been fun!


5. What motivates you to write?
For the most part it's the characters. They occupy my dreams and are very persistent that their story should be told.


6. If you were to get writers block, or have ever had it, what do you do for it?
I have experienced a lull or two. I just do something else until the characters start talking again.


7. What suggestions can you offer for the aspiring writers out there?
Write even if it's just for yourself. Not every story is a book. Some are just short tales. However, getting used to writing will help the short tales to grow into novels.


8. How long have you been writing?
I began in 2012 but my first book wasn’t published until 2014.


9. What are your hobbies?
I love to read. I love movies. I try to do both every week. 


10. Do you put yourself into your characters?
A little of me is in every female character. She might look like me or have my job or my family, but I'll never tell!


11. Where is your favorite place to write?
I do the best job when I'm in front of my desk top. I feel the most regimented there. If I take a laptop and go outside, I'm distracted easily. 



12. Who are your favorite authors and why?
Sylvain Reynard, is probably my biggest favorite. I enjoy AJ Storm, Al Daltry, Ethan Radcliff, and many others.



13. I noticed you write constantly. Do you ever take a break from writing?
I took most of the summer off this year. It was a very nice break. The characters have been sending smoke signals lately. So, I'm sure I'll be back to a daily routine very soon.


14. Please share with us your social media and book links:
Debbie Zello Book list and links 

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#DebbieZello has a book for everyone! There are historic romances to witch hunts waiting for you to grab them and enjoy and remember it’s always nice to leave a review. Like her page to stay up to date on her and she has a mini story there too.  

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A SNOW COVERED NIGHTMARE: THE REFUGE SERIES BOOK TWO by DEBBIE ZELLO

As the sole witness to her bosses murder, Briah Spencer's life would never be the same again. Once she had identified the killer as none other than Denver's biggest crime boss, David Slater, her head had a price on it. 

Aiden Baldwin was one of Denver's finest homicide detectives. His job was to keep Briah safe long enough to testify. His heart had plans of its own. Soon her life and his found that rock and hard place where decisions were impossible and devastating. Briah is sent into witness protection and Aiden to the bottom of a whisky bottle. 

Briah felt safe in the mountains. They were her refuge from life's realities. She could lose her cares on the slopes with the wind blowing them past her. Will the mountains hide her from the two men that want her? Can the snow help her to forget Aiden? Is there a future in her new life?

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✨✨✨SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER The Refuge Series Book One✨✨✨


If Cheri Winslow Gates had been able to see into the future, she would have never married David. Unfortunately, she didn't have that gift.

Divorced and navigating life solo, had just begun to feel normal, when an extremely fascinating man, rented the cottage next door. Gareth Marshall certainly wasn't looking for any entanglements three thousand miles from home, but then he didn't know about the enchanting lawyer a few feet away.

They fit perfectly together in every way. They spend the fading summer wrapped in each other and happily agree to meet back there next September. Unfortunately, Cheri's ex-husband has different plans for her.

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WHY WE DON'T DIE IN DREAMS

With his personal life in turmoil and dreams shortening his sleep, he struggles to keep his world in operating order. He distracts himself by having an encounter with a frequent lover. Then fate steps in when a woman is found naked and dead, in a dumpster.

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ROMANCING BROADWAY 

Romancing Broadway is filled with strong women, romantic men, travel and humor. If you enjoy reading those things, you will find them in this book. Romancing Broadway has a duel ending. You will have the opportunity to pick for yourself as both are in the book.

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THE MIDDLE OF MY BRIDGE

Bestselling romance author, Grace Lilith Watts, is caught in the middle, between her past and future. Unable to move forward and powerless to change what was, she goes from lover to lover.

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SHADOWS OF HIM

Shadows of Him takes the love story of Alexzander Blackburn and Aisling Coutier from the present into the past. Zan, as he calls himself, is bewitched by a Salem sorcerer, and forced to travel through time.

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ELIZABET...UNDER THE BACK STAIRCASE

Elizabet learned early on in her life, to know her place in her world. As an illegitimate child of the wealthy owner of the house and his cook, she had to learn how to have one foot on the front stairs and one on the back.

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THE VISCOUNTS VICES:THE LOVE STORY OF BROOK AND WILLIAM

Brook is a flight attendent and William is a professional photographer when they meet. With fun and interesting circumstances, they fall in love. For Williams Love is told through Brook's eyes and takes their romance through their courtship to meeting William's family in England.

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RAISING REN AND COWBOYS:THE SEQUEL TO WILLIAM AND BROOKS LOVE STORY

Raising Ren is the sequel to The Viscount's Vices. The story begins with the childhood of Allison and her twin Amy. With the death of their parents, the two girls are separated, with Allison going to England to live with her maternal aunt

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LOVES LABYRINTHINE:FIVE SHORT STORIES ABOUT LOVES TUIST AND TRUNS 

In Love’s Labyrinthine, author Debbie Zello presents a collection of stories that explore the theme of love from many angles and situations.

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THE KISS ME CHRONICLES:FOUR SHORT STORIES ABOUT FALLING IN LOVE

Exploring the excitement of budding relationships and the wonder of falling in love, author Debbie Zello presents four short stories of romance in The Kiss Me Chronicles.

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15. Anything to add::
I just finished the edits on Mercy the Deadliest Sin, which is the prequel/sequel to Why We Don't Die in Dreams. So it will hopefully be released in the next month or two. 
Thank you for all your support for me and every other author. Without people like you, Deneale, getting our work read would be very difficult. 


A Snow Covered Nightmare: Refuge Series Book TwoA Snow Covered Nightmare: Refuge Series Book Two by Debbie Zello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As always, when Debbie Zello puts a book out, I’m there. She’s one of my personal favorites. As you can tell this is book two of the refuge series. Now then, let us begin our journey with the review:

Briah Spencer has witnessed her bosses own murder, which in itself, is a scary and brutal event. Because of this, her head now has a price on it. Fortunately, Briah has been put under the protection of Aiden Baldwin, and he is one of Denvers finest homicide detectives.

The killer that Briah identified happens to be David Slater, none other than Denver’s biggest crime boss. Knowing all of this, can worry a person sick. Simply put, imagine how Briah must feel.

As I stated, Briah had to be put into witness protection, and the detective was assigned to protect her. With two men after her, the detective felt they would be safe in the mountains, and maybe they could even enjoy some skiing, and relaxation. Maybe this could help Briah and distract her thoughts away from everything that was happening.

Aiden was starting to sink into a whiskey bottle, but apparently his heart had different plans for him. Would Briah stay focused on the snow or on Aiden? Perhaps destiny has intervened. What does the future have in store for these two? That’s for you to find out when you read this book.

Personally, what I liked about this book is how it started right from the very beginning. It didn’t start off slow, everything happened right from the very get go. I like it when a book grabs you right from the start and pulls you in. And that’s what this book did, that’s what all of Debbie’s books do.

I give this book 5 stars and think that you should give it a walk through yourself, because you will not be disappointed. As always, Debbie’s books keep you entertained from beginning to end. If you haven’t checked her out yet you need to.



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Saturday, August 13, 2016

The Scorpion By John A. Autero



The Scorpion

By John A. Autero

Mr. Autero sought me out, and when I read the details on this book, I knew my readers would enjoy the insight on this book titled: “The Scorpion” because, it is a truly eye opening read!

So let’s get started shall we:

You know how you watch the news, thinking that you want to know what’s going around you, and the rest of the World? This book will enlighten you.

Within this book, there are these three friends who discover something. Something they probably shouldn’t have. 

From the first sentence, I was drawn to Jerry. His character is very outgoing and the kind of person who is always wanting to learn and know more. He is also someone who believes he's doing the right thing.

As I began reading this book, I knew I would keep reading it, and had to know what was going on, because Jerry wanted me to know.

Now Tom, he kept trying to keep Jerry calm, and focused. But that didn’t always work, because of Jerry and his determination. Jerry just had his mind set, and that was it. Calm just wasn’t something he could do. But it still didn’t stop Tom, from trying.

Now mind you, Tom and Jerry…(Oh I just now noticed that, I didn’t before until I typed this. LOL) are not two of three friends. Ok?

The three friends are Bruce, Pete and Dean. These three stumbled upon an underwater evacuation site and refinery, which processes a brand new energy source. They can’t seem to learn who built this site, nor what the fuel is or was used for. 

Then they learn that on December 26, 2004 something happened. Through their shocking finds these people learn that some things aren’t legal, and some things are. But just because they are legal, that just doesn’t make them right. 

These three learn some extremely shocking things, and risk exposing the evidence they find, and causing turmoil and making it public. 

The thrill of the chase is in this book, the race against time, this book, wow. “The Scorpion” just made me gasp. I mean, we know there are secrets out there, you know it, I know it. But to read it written and how and what happens while creating, and hiding, and making secrets. 

This was truly a five star amazing read. Just astounding. You need to read this now!

Here are my questions for Mr. Autero:

1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?
I have written a number of technical articles for engineering magazines over the years and always found the activity quite enjoyable. About four years ago, I had the idea to write something a bit more creative and came up with the idea to write my first fiction book called “Footprints”. I enjoyed creating it but I thought I could do a better job with the storyline and my writing technique so I decided to write a second book. “The Scorpion” came about as a way to continue writing and with the goal of improving my technique. It took me about one year to write “The Scorpion”.


2. Who designed this cool cover?
I created the cover. I set up some old electronic components on a table in my basement and then had my wife take some pictures. I used graphic software and created the rest. That’s me sitting at the table next to the microphone. Funny story… I made the cover for “Footprints” as well. If you take a look, that’s me inside that gas mask and head phones. When I asked my wife to take pictures of me in that get-up, she thought I was nuts.


3. Did you do any research for this book?
Sure. I wanted to blend real life happenings into the storyline to make it more believable. I primarily used Google to track down articles and then used the facts to help build the storyline of the book. I don’t want to give specific details here, as not to spoil any of the story for the readers.


4. What gives you the desire to write?
I really like it when readers enjoy my work. When I hear them say “I didn’t see that coming!” or “I was on the edge of my seat to find out what happened and couldn’t stop reading!” it makes me happy. It gives me hope that what I’m creating is worth reading and that my skills are getting better.


5. What all education have you had?
I earned my Associate’s degree in Electrical Automated Systems at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL and my Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.


6. What is your favorite book of all time?
For this question, two answers come to mind. When I was a kid I read “A Wrinkle in Time” and I thought it was wonderful. I still do. When I was in college, I read “The Princess Bride” and thought it was great as well. I found both stories to be imaginative and thought provoking. I guess the thing I like the most was how they drew me into the story where I sort of forget where I was at the moment. I hope that someday, one of my books could do the same thing to a reader out there.

7. What are you working on now?
I’m writing a who-done-it that takes place on a decontamination depot in the middle of outer space. It has twists and turns like “The Scorpion” but is set in a harsh, dark industrial world on a depot between Earth and Mars. Terrible things have happened on Earth and humanity has to flee to Mars to save the species. A ring of decontamination depots have been placed in space around Mars to act as a checkpoint for Earth transports headed for Mars. The plan is to prevent the nasty stuff that is happening on Earth from getting to Mars. The crew aboard the depot receives a visit from a transport with some pretty shady characters onboard. Things happen. Bad things. Who is doing them? And why? Stay tuned for more.


8. Do you think this book could make an awesome movie? Cuz I sure do!
Funny you say that. I watch quite a few indie movies and I frequently dream that “The Scorpion” might end up on the screen as well. I have even picked a few actors who could fill the rolls of the characters in “The Scorpion”. If I saw a credit roll onto the screen that said “Based on the novel ‘The Scorpion’ by John A. Autero” I’d be very proud.


9. Do you have any photos to go along with this book?



10. Please include your social media and book links:







11 Anything extra to add:
Thank you for the opportunity to do this!






The ScorpionThe Scorpion by John A. Autero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mr. Autero sought me out, and when I read the details on this book, I knew my readers would enjoy the insight on this book titled: “The Scorpion” because, it is a truly eye opening read!


So let’s get started shall we:

You know how you watch the news, thinking that you want to know what’s going around you, and the rest of the World? This book will enlighten you.

Within this book, there are these three friends who discover something. Something they probably shouldn’t have.

From the first sentence, I was drawn to Jerry. His character is very outgoing and the kind of person who is always wanting to learn and know more. He is also someone who believes he's doing the right thing.

As I began reading this book, I knew I would keep reading it, and had to know what was going on, because Jerry wanted me to know.

Now Tom, he kept trying to keep Jerry calm, and focused. But that didn’t always work, because of Jerry and his determination. Jerry just had his mind set, and that was it. Calm just wasn’t something he could do. But it still didn’t stop Tom, from trying.

Now mind you, Tom and Jerry…(Oh I just now noticed that, I didn’t before until I typed this. LOL) are not two of three friends. Ok?

The three friends are Bruce, Pete and Dean. These three stumbled upon an underwater evacuation site and refinery, which processes a brand new energy source. They can’t seem to learn who built this site, nor what the fuel is or was used for.

Then they learn that on December 26, 2004 something happened. Through their shocking finds these people learn that some things aren’t legal, and some things are. But just because they are legal, that just doesn’t make them right.

These three learn some extremely shocking things, and risk exposing the evidence they find, and causing turmoil and making it public.

The thrill of the chase is in this book, the race against time, this book, wow. “The Scorpion” just made me gasp. I mean, we know there are secrets out there, you know it, I know it. But to read it written and how and what happens while creating, and hiding, and making secrets.

This was truly a five star amazing read. Just astounding. You need to read this now!



View all my reviews