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The Heart of the Matter
Look out for this New Release on May 14th in celebration of Mother's Day.
It is a work of love of nine best-selling and award-winning authors.
A collection of short stories by nine best-selling authors with a Mother's Day theme.
It is a work of love of nine best-selling and award-winning authors.
A collection of short stories by nine best-selling authors with a Mother's Day theme.
560 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2019
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About the author
Julia E. Antoine
22 books283 followersDr. Julia E. Antoine began writing professionally at a very young age. She began with short stories and has since progressed to a whole lot more. She wrote and published a working curriculum for a career school, a business manual and its answer key, as well as, other literary works.
In 2010, not too long after major health issues, she took a different turn, and began writing for fun and enjoyment. She wrote her first children’s book that year, which was immediately followed by a collection of short stories. Her children's books won silver from Mom's Choice Award to wide acclaim.
Dr. Antoine currently writes children's books under her given name and romance novels under a pen name.
Visit her at: http://www.too-clever.com or on her blog at http://www.too-clever.blogspot.com
Find her on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/AntoineChild..., she loves hearing from you.
In 2010, not too long after major health issues, she took a different turn, and began writing for fun and enjoyment. She wrote her first children’s book that year, which was immediately followed by a collection of short stories. Her children's books won silver from Mom's Choice Award to wide acclaim.
Dr. Antoine currently writes children's books under her given name and romance novels under a pen name.
Visit her at: http://www.too-clever.com or on her blog at http://www.too-clever.blogspot.com
Find her on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/AntoineChild..., she loves hearing from you.
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May 30, 2019
This is a collection of stories all dealing with the power of a mother’s love and the strength it takes to be a mother. Nine short stories by some of today’s leading women’s fiction authors. Overall, I enjoyed the stories. Some of them I connected with while others I didn’t. This is normal in any anthology. What impressed me most was the emotion that poured from each story. It was beautiful and a true testament to a mother’s love.
The Scent of a Man by Dr. Julia E. Antoine has to be my favorite story. A single mother, Danielle, longs for the time she spent in Alaska. She buys a property, sight-unseen, and moves her and her teenage daughter to their new house. What she doesn’t realize is she’s putting her own daughter’s life in jeopardy and making her live in a haunted house. Will she pack up and move or will she stay and rid her Alaskan home of an angry spirit?
I really enjoyed this story. It has all the elements I love in a haunting and then some. I loved the descriptive narration and could picture Danielle’s Alaska with precision. Realistic ghost story and the isolation was keenly felt.
If you’re looking for an emotional read on mothers and a mother’s love, pick up The Heart of the Matter: A Mother’s Love today. It would make a great gift, too.
My Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
The Scent of a Man by Dr. Julia E. Antoine has to be my favorite story. A single mother, Danielle, longs for the time she spent in Alaska. She buys a property, sight-unseen, and moves her and her teenage daughter to their new house. What she doesn’t realize is she’s putting her own daughter’s life in jeopardy and making her live in a haunted house. Will she pack up and move or will she stay and rid her Alaskan home of an angry spirit?
I really enjoyed this story. It has all the elements I love in a haunting and then some. I loved the descriptive narration and could picture Danielle’s Alaska with precision. Realistic ghost story and the isolation was keenly felt.
If you’re looking for an emotional read on mothers and a mother’s love, pick up The Heart of the Matter: A Mother’s Love today. It would make a great gift, too.
My Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
May 2, 2019
This book is a great read covering so many different aspects of motherhood - paranormal, humour, post-war and love lost but in every case, the strong bond of motherhood shines through. Great value from bestselling authors and a great gift for any mother.
May 14, 2019
This book is a collection of nine short stories by eight authors. They all revolve around the theme of mothers and motherhood. Some explore a person’s history with their mother while others look at the process of becoming a parent—from those still struggling with the idea about whether to embark on that journey to others who are struggling to make it happen. Some stories also deal with the act of mothering and sometimes how far a woman will go because of her children. One even takes place in a fantasy world! Each story is a unique window onto what it means to be a mother or mothering influence in another's life. As these are short stories, they can be read in around an hour or so or less. The perfect little gift to yourself when you can grab a moment and immerse yourself in a brief story.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
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I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
Read my other reviews at https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com.
May 6, 2019
What would a mother do when she has to choose between career and motherhood?
What would a mother do when the man who broke her heart years ago comes back to her seeking refuge?
What would a mother do when she has to save her crumbling marriage just for the sake of her kids?
What would a mother do when her past comes back haunting her perfectly built life?
You will get all the answers inside the pages of this marvelous anthology.
The authors of this anthology have poured their hearts and souls out bringing you stories about mothers. Mothers who stood the test of time. Mothers who fought with grave circumstances. And mothers who went to lengths to carve a better and safe future for their children.
A mother does a lot for her child. And this anthology celebrates that very emotions of motherhood. An emotion which fills the heart of every woman the day she becomes mother. I loved reading this book and enjoyed all the stories. Though all stories are beautiful, my favorites were The Scent of a Man, One Night of Love, and Holding on to Love.
What would a mother do when the man who broke her heart years ago comes back to her seeking refuge?
What would a mother do when she has to save her crumbling marriage just for the sake of her kids?
What would a mother do when her past comes back haunting her perfectly built life?
You will get all the answers inside the pages of this marvelous anthology.
The authors of this anthology have poured their hearts and souls out bringing you stories about mothers. Mothers who stood the test of time. Mothers who fought with grave circumstances. And mothers who went to lengths to carve a better and safe future for their children.
A mother does a lot for her child. And this anthology celebrates that very emotions of motherhood. An emotion which fills the heart of every woman the day she becomes mother. I loved reading this book and enjoyed all the stories. Though all stories are beautiful, my favorites were The Scent of a Man, One Night of Love, and Holding on to Love.
May 5, 2019
This anthology tries to ask the question, “Is it possible to have many mothers?” There’s the one who birth you and then there are all the women who touched your life even in the most minuscule way. Nine authors got together to bring you this collection of stories. They range from award-winning and best-selling authors, to a single debut author. They come to you from across the globe: India, England, The Caribbean, America, New Zealand and Spain. Each of these stories demonstrate, “nobody leaves a more permanent mark on us than our mothers—and, as these nine moving stories prove, no two mom-daughter dynamics are exactly alike…..”
Enjoy, The HEART of The Matter: A Mother's Love, a continuous reading pleasure.
Enjoy, The HEART of The Matter: A Mother's Love, a continuous reading pleasure.
May 21, 2019
The HEART of The Matter: A Mother's Love by T. A. Moorman is a great story to read. This is a great set of short stories that I really enjoyed reading. I recommend this story to everyone who like reading about paranormal , holiday, contemporary romances in their stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 15, 2019
A wonderful collection of nine short stores by eight different authors all themed around motherhood Be it people already mothers those trying and those struggling. A perfect gift foe any mother and a great introduction to the work a a diverse group of authors
May 30, 2019
A Mother’s Love
Enjoyed some of these stories found one weird. Overall some good stories certainly made you think about being a mother. Found some of the stories could continue. Will definitely be looking up some authors.
Enjoyed some of these stories found one weird. Overall some good stories certainly made you think about being a mother. Found some of the stories could continue. Will definitely be looking up some authors.
November 16, 2019
A mother love can be the best love in the world. This is a wonderful collection of stories about mother love and how they can overcome many different issues
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 15, 2019
This is one of my top anthologies! Nine wonderful short stories all based on moms/motherhood. I found all the stories enjoyable and well written! Loved!
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