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The Last Shot (Amy Matayo) – Review

It’s the same routine every night, and country music superstar Teddy Hayes wouldn’t have it any other way.

7:00 pm: Arena doors open and fans fill the stands.
7:45 pm: Lights go out and spotlights come on.
7:46 pm: Energy from concert-goers reaches an ear-spitting crescendo.
7:47 pm: Teddy takes the stage and begins to sing.

But tonight, something is off.

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Cover Reveal! The Last Shot (Amy Matayo)

It’s the same routine every night, and country music superstar Teddy Hayes wouldn’t have it any other way. 

7:00 pm:  Arena doors open, and fans fill the stands.
7:45 pm:  Lights go out, and spotlights come on.
7:46 pm:  Energy from concert-goers reaches an ear-splitting crescendo. 
7:47 pm:  Teddy takes the stage and begins to sing.

But tonight, something is off. 

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When You Look At Me (Pepper Basham) – Review

~ About the Book ~ An unexpected mother-to-be A romance-leery composer And a forgotten melody from the past that holds the keys to their futures When Julia Jenkins’ great aunt dies and leaves her a Victorian mansion with decades of secrets, Julia never expects to unearth a World War 2 espionage mystery. Struggling with her own past since an assault left her pregnant, her future as a solo parent leaves her dreams uncertain. The inheritance from her great aunt gives Julia the ability to take a step back into her future, but also sends her into the discovery of a

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Character Spotlight: Cory Minor from The Whys Have It (Amy Matayo)

I’m introducing you to a troubled soul today—or at least, he was; until author Amy Matayo decided to stir the waters and eventually bring him a measure of peace. Here he is, summed up in his own words: My name is Cory Minor, and according to People Magazine I’m currently the most sought-after man in America. I never dreamed I’d feel so isolated. I never dreamed I’d have so much regret. I never dreamed fame wouldn’t fix all my mistakes. Want to know more? Name: Cory Minor Age: 26 Brief physical description: 6 ft. tall, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, bedroom eyes, famous for

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