Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Cafe and Bookstore update where I share recent reviews for authors on the shelves.
The first author featured today is Roberta Eaton Cheadle for Through the Nethergate.
About the book
Margaret, a girl born with second sight, has the unique ability to bring ghosts trapped between Heaven and Hell back to life. When her parents die suddenly, she goes to live with her beloved grandfather, but the cellar of her grandfather’s ancient inn is haunted by an evil spirit of its own. In the town of Bungay, a black dog wanders the streets, enslaving the ghosts of those who have died unnatural deaths. When Margaret arrives, these phantoms congregate at the inn, hoping she can free them from the clutches of Hugh Bigod, the 12th century ghost who has drawn them away from Heaven’s White Light in his canine guise. With the help of her grandfather and the spirits she has befriended, Margaret sets out to defeat Hugh Bigod, only to discover he wants to use her for his own ends – to take over Hell itself.
One of the recent reviews for the book
I enjoyed this unique novel. It follows the story of a girl who loses her parents in a tragic accident, and through various circumstances, encounters ghosts who are trapped by an evil being who wants to take over Hell itself. I enjoyed the fact that this was a mash-up of all different types of genres – paranormal, horror, historical fiction – and pulled no punches. I would say fans of Supernatural, Stephen King, and gritty YA stories would like this one.
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon US
And: Amazon UK
A selection of other Sir Chocolate stories co-written with Michael Cheadle and other books by Robbie Cheadle
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And: Amazon UK
Read more reviews and follow Robbie : Goodreads
Connect to Robbie via her blog: Robbie’s Inspiration
The next review is for Christine Campbell… A Mountain of Memories.
About A Mountain of Memories
A childhood trip from Edinburgh to explore Caitlin’s family’s history results in tragedy on a mountainside above the village of Kinlochleven.
As an adult she is still affected by the events that took place there, though most of her memories of that day were lost as a result of its trauma.
Over a century earlier, Caitlin’s great-great grandmother, Mhairi, watched the village of Kinlochleven being born, suffering through its birth pangs. Caitlin and Mhairi’s lives are linked by their common heritage, and as their stories become intertwined, Caitlin is drawn back to the question that has haunted her for eleven years.
What really happened on that mountainside?
A historic story folded into a contemporary story, the two linked by family, location and events.
One of the recent reviews for the book
A selection of other books by Christine Campbell.
Read all the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US
And : Amazon UK
Read more reviews and follow Christine on : Goodreads
Connect to Christine via her blog: Christine Campbell at WordPress
And the final author today is Colleen M. Chesebro with a review for Fairies, Myths & Magic
About the collection
Step into a world where fairies, dragons, and other magical beings converge in a collection of poetry and short stories inspired by the celebration of Litha, the Summer Solstice.
Meet Drac, a dragon cursed by his own poisonous deeds, and two pixies who help an old man remember a lost love. You’ll meet a pair of fairies with a sense of humor, and a young girl who fulfills her destiny after being struck by lightning. Learn what happens when a modern witch’s spell goes terribly wrong. Meet the Sisters of the Fey, a group of Slavic Witches who sign a pact with the Rusalki Fey to preserve their magic for the good of all.
Atmospheric and haunting, the prose and poetry, will rewrite the mythologies of the past bringing them into the future.
One of the recent reviews for the collection
This is an amazing read for anyone who loves magic, myths and folklore. It combines knowledge and wisdom with an array of stories and poetry that will take you to another realm. This book is a must have and a great summer read. You will not be able to put it down and you will want to read it over and over again. A great book for all ages.
Read the reviews and buy the collection: Amazon US
And: Amazon UK
Also by Colleen M. Chesebro
Read all the reviews and by the books: Amazon US
And on Amazon UK: Amazon UK
Read more reviews and follow Colleen on Goodreads: Goodreads
Connect to Colleen via her blog: Colleen Chesebro
Thank you for dropping in today and I hope you will be leaving with some books under your arm…thanks Sally.
Terrific, Sally.
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Thanks John..hugsx
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Excellent reviews, Sally. Tweeted. 🙂
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Thanks Meeks..xx
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HI Sally, thanks very much for including Through the Nethergate here. I am delighted to be featured with these other excellent authors.
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Delighted to share the review Robbie…hugsx
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Hi Sally, Thanks for sharing these 3 authors and their fantastic reviews – Robbie’s book sounds so intriguing. Toni x
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Thanks Toni and for sharing it around hugsxx
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Thank you for including A Mountain of Memories here on your bookshelf, Sally. You’re a star ⭐️
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My pleasure Christine.. enjoy the rest of your week..hugsx
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Reblogged this on firefly465 and commented:
More great reviews for authors posted by Sally.
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Thanks so much for sharing, Adele. ❤
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Beautiful reviews for Colleen’s Faerys Myth and Magic and Robbie’s Through the Nethergate and Christine Campbell’s A Mountain of Memories.
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Thanks Adele..hugsxx
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Hugs to you too, Sally. ❤
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Thanks for sharing these great books, authors, and reviews, Sally. Hugs x 🙂
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Thanks Harmony.. and for sharing..hugsx
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Check out the Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore featuring author updates from Roberta Eaton Cheadle, Christine Campbell and Colleen M. Chesebro
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Thanks for sharing Don..x
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You’re welcome.
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Thanks for the share, Don. ❤
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You’re welcome
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Thanks for the great reviews, Sally. I’m familiar with Robbie, and enjoy her work.It was great to learn about Christine and Colleen and I’ll be familiarizing myself with their writing.
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Great to hear Mark thank you..
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Fantastic authors, books, and reviews, Sally!
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Thank you Jan.. glad you enjoyed..hugsx
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Thank you for mentioning again great authors, i know and love for their wonderful stories.Mrs. Campbell is new to me, but its a great pleasure now to know her books too. Will make a notice for my next internal reading challenge.MIchael
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Thanks Michael.. glad you enjoyed the selection today and that you got to meet Christine.. Happy Reading..hugs
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Nice to ‘meet’ you too, Michael.
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Me too. 😉
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Sally, thank you so much for the lovely promotion. You’re so appreciated. ❤
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Pleasure Colleen.. well deserved..♥
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Thanks so much, Sally. ❤
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Woohoo, congrats to Colleen, Robbie and Christine, fab reviews! ❤
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Thanks Debby.. three terrific reviews..♥♥
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Indeed! ❤
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Thank you, Debby 🌺
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Congratulations, Robbie, Christine and Colleen! Three fabulous authors!👏😀💕 Thanks, Sally!
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Thank you Vashti…♥
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Thank you, Vashti x
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A great collection of books with lovely reviews – kudos to Roberta, Christine and Colleen! Best wishes to all and much success with these fascinating books! I will be checking them out soon. Hugs to all!
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Thank you 🌺
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Thanks very much Janice and looking forward to adding Drystan book three to the Children’s Cafe this Sunday..hugsx
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Thank you so much, Sally! You are the best! Love you! 💕
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And back to you my friend ♥
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Enticing reviews – I’m trying to resist!
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Don’t bother Alex.. you know you want to…xxx
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Get thee behind me!
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Lol..xx
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Congratulations to all the authors. I’ve read great things about these books before and they all sound wonderful. Thanks for sharing such great reviews, Sally.
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Thank you Olga..so many books and so little time…xxx
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Aw, that’s nice!
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