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D. Thrush

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D. Thrush mixes it up with Literary & Women’s Fiction, PG-rated Rom Coms, and a Spiritual Inspirational novel. All her books explore family and friendship, love and romance, relationships and life. She writes from the heart and finds it difficult to part with her characters when their stories end, hence several sequels. All books are standalones.

“Fairy Tale Karma” was a #1 Amazon Bestseller, “Guardian of the Light” earned a B.R.A.G. Medallion, and “The Daughter Claus” (which her mother told her to write) was a finalist for the Ian Book of the Year, Wishing Shelf Awards, and Readers’ Favorites. Three more books complete the popular Santina Series.

She enjoys reading (of course!), taking walks, brain games, movies (she was an extra in a movie
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D. Thrush I agree! I think Kristen Stewart would be a great Tina Claus. I can see her as a smart college student who underestimates herself. I can also imagine …moreI agree! I think Kristen Stewart would be a great Tina Claus. I can see her as a smart college student who underestimates herself. I can also imagine Juno Temple who can be quirky. I'd love to see an actress bring this character alive!(less)
D. Thrush I'm actually thinking of fictionalizing this. I have odd memories from my childhood. Mysterious people and happenings. My mother has Alzheimer's so I'…moreI'm actually thinking of fictionalizing this. I have odd memories from my childhood. Mysterious people and happenings. My mother has Alzheimer's so I'll never find out the truth.(less)
Average rating: 3.88 · 1,221 ratings · 253 reviews · 14 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Daughter Claus

3.70 avg rating — 593 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions
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The Santa Secret: Santina S...

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Fairy Tale Karma

3.78 avg rating — 142 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions
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The Claus Cause

4.18 avg rating — 92 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions
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Merrily Ever After (Santina...

4.54 avg rating — 63 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions
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The More the Merrier (Santi...

4.59 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions
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All the Little Secrets

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Whims & Vices

3.97 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions
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Guardian of the Light

3.88 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2013 — 8 editions
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Little Secrets Revealed

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Get in the festive spirit!

The Santa Secret is still FREE on all booksellers. The rest of the 4-book Santina Series will be .99 each (75% off) starting on 12/10. This is the once-a-year sale for this series. You can also read them with Kindle Unlimited. Each book is a standalone PG-rated rom-com, though the story continues with each book. Fun, festive, heartwarming!
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I bought the paperback for a family member and the digital version for myself to help me understand. It has a lot of good information and explains how alcohol affects us physically and the emotional triggers that prevent quitting and what to do about ...more
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In 1996 Chicago, Isaac connects with Noa in a chatroom. They meet and have an instant attraction. Isaac is confounded by strange coincidences and Noa’s disappearances for weeks on end. Something is off. Most of the story takes place in Chicago. Then ...more
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This is an honest, inspiring memoir. Sue Muller Hacking discovers a love for adventure and travel as she tries to figure out a career and relationships. She describes her adventures in vivid detail, making you feel as if you’re there, and I enjoyed h ...more
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“Give me the gamblers and the dreamers.”
D. Thrush, Fate & Flirtations

“We live for books.”
Umberto Eco

“We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.”
Stephen Hawking

“The best index to a person's character is how he treats people who can't do him any good, and how he treats people who can't fight back.”
Abigail Van Buren

“Reading was my escape and my comfort, my consolation, my stimulant of choice: reading for the pure pleasure of it, for the beautiful stillness that surrounds you when you hear an author's words reverberating in your head.”
Paul Auster, The Brooklyn Follies

“The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough of is love.”
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