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Timothy W Jensen

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Timothy W. Jensen writes the kind of stories that linger long after the last page — quiet, heartfelt journeys about grief, grace, and the small moments that change us. As an indie author, he’s drawn to the tender spaces in life where people break, rebuild, and learn to hope again. His work often explores second chances, unexpected connections, and the healing that comes from simply being seen.
When he’s not writing, Timothy enjoys the slower rhythms of everyday life: long conversations, reflective walks, and the kind of stillness that lets a story unfold naturally. He believes deeply in the power of compassion and the beauty of ordinary people finding their way through extraordinary pain.
The Bench Where We Begin is a testament to that belief ...more

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	The Bench Where We Begin: A Novel About Grief, Grace and Second Chances 4.53 avg rating — 30 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Bench Where We Begin: A Novel of Grief, Grace and Second Chances by Timothy W Jensen (Goodreads Author), Bill Jacobson (Narrator) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Every story about artificial intelligence eventually circles back to the same question: What happens when something we build begins to reflect us back at ourselves?
In Echoes Beneath the Mountain, that question doesn’t unfold in a gleaming metropolis or a distant future. It happens in Crestwood—a town where everyone knows everyone, where history is carried Read more of this blog post »

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Her Last Breath (The Watcher Book 1)

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Choice of Evils: A Wyatt Blake Legal Thriller

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Guitar: Pentatonic and Blues Scales: Quickly Learn Pentatonic Scale Theory & Master Essential Licks and Exercises (Beginner Guitar Books)

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In the Ghost’s Shadow is an imaginative, high-stakes blend of science fiction, romantic suspense, and darker supernatural elements. Brick and Tish’s evolving relationship gives the action emotional weight, while the genetic-engineering conspiracy and ...more
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Absolutely loved Harnessing Hope! This story delivers nonstop emotion, sizzling chemistry, and heart‑pounding suspense. Hope and Forest shine with strength, wit, and unforgettable connection. A fast, addictive read with a perfect HEA and an extended ...more
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A bold, thought-provoking collection of essays that challenges readers to question the assumptions shaping modern life. John Bliss brings together history, philosophy, psychology, mysticism, and religion in an engaging, accessible way, making complex ...more
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Rogue Sailors is a fast-paced, high-stakes maritime thriller with strong characters, tense action, and a gripping premise. The story blends realism, danger, and international intrigue in a way that keeps the pages turning. If you enjoy smart, action- ...more
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One More Hour of Daylight is one of those rare historical novels that doesn’t just tell a story—it lingers long after the final page. C.M. Gray delivers a powerful blend of suspense, emotion, and moral complexity, set against the brutal backdrop of Wo ...more
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I went into The Virtuous Life expecting another philosophy recap, but what I found was something far more practical and grounded. Jaime Pasquier does an excellent job translating ancient frameworks—Stoic, Aristotelian, Buddhist, and Confucian—into so ...more
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