Great reads to keep you going...
Apr 26, 2025 7:05 am
Between the Pages
Hi
Friday was Anzac Day here in Australia, and it started with the dawn service down by the beach, attended by hundreds of people. The service starts at 6am, but the early start is not a deterrent for those who attend. I don’t go every year, but I had a visitor from Italy staying for a few days and she was interested to witness the event.
For those outside of Australia, ANZAC is an acronym for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp, formed during the First World War, and known for the ill-fated landing at Gallipoli in 1915.Initially, Anzac Day was commemorated in support of those soldiers killed or injured during that campaign, but has since become a recognition of all of the armed forces in many area of war.
The event began in the dark with a lone piper playing as those few soldiers left from the Second World War marched to the place of ceremony. I don’t know about you, but a piper is always guaranteed to make me a little teary at emotional times like that. The attached photo is not very clear, as it was taken from a distance, but you can see him standing at a high point, overlooking the beach.
Anzac Biscuits were made during the years of the war and send to our troops overseas. They are still a part of Australian cuisine, and are often made at this time. I have mostly sworn off biscuits, in deference to my expanding waistline, but made a batch this year. Golden Syrup is an essential ingredient.
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Anzac Biscuits
In this newsletter
- Avenging Angel
- Seasons of the Heart
- Shadow of the Gemini Book 1
- The Volcan Knights: Into the Darkness
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Avenging Angel
Available Now (links below)
I was thrilled at an early review I received for Avenging Angel. It reinforced that I had written a book that readers were going to enjoy.
“I do love a good assassin read and this one is awesome. Zahra is tough and fierce and truly believes in her cause, which makes the story all the better for it. No spoilers! No blurb repeats, read this story to get the answer to the question at the end of the blurb. I Loved this book!!! I recommend!
Thank you, Sissy J.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1ZXJBZ7 (US orders)
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0F1ZXJBZ7 (AU Orders)
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Seasons of the Heart
The second book completed this year has been launched, and is now available on Amazon. It is a collection of five stories, all set in Leavenworth, USA, and each focussed on a celebratory time of year: Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Love is in the air all year round in Leavenworth.
Seasons of the Heart brings you five swoon-worthy romances set against the backdrop of the town’s most festive times of the year. From Valentine’s Day to Christmas, each story captures the magic of the season—and the unexpected twists that test the heart.
• Sweet as Honey – Valentine’s Day
• The Taste of Chocolate – Easter
• Wild Card – Halloween
• Home and Hearth – Thanksgiving
• Two Turtle Doves – Christmas
Whether it’s a second chance at love, a fated connection, or a romance sparked by the unexpected, these stand-alone stories will sweep you away. And while each tale has its own unique charm—some with a touch of magic or mystery—eagle-eyed readers may spot familiar faces making cameo appearances across the collection.
Perfect for fans of heartwarming contemporary romance with a hint of holiday magic, Seasons of the Heart is a celebration of love in all its seasonal splendor.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3FD2NLH (US)
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0F3FD2NLH (Australia)
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I'm sharing the love with a couple of writing colleagues this newsletter. You might like to check out their books.
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Shadow of the Gemini Book 1
by Victoria Michaels
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Angela cannot wait for her husband to get home from his FBI case trip – he says he has a big surprise. She knows that these trips are confidential, and he can’t tell her anything, but this surprise will be nothing that Angela bargained for.
Angela met her husband, Boris on an FBI case they had both been assigned to - she as legal counsel, he as IT cyber security – and they just clicked. They have been a couple ever since.
Both their jobs take them all over the US, but they always end up together. After Boris’s trip this time, the doorbell rings, and Angela thinks that it is Boris coming home. She is shocked to see two police officers standing there to five her the news that Boris is not coming come - EVER!
But they brought Boris’s surprise with them – a young son that Angela never knew about.
Shadow of the Gemini – a hidden identity, close proximity, double-life, thriller that keep you on the edge wondering if you really should turn that next page.
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The Volcan Knights: Into the Darkness
by Laurie Bowler
Nightmares. Shadows. Truth. A warrior's quest for vengeance reveals a dark secret.
Zera's life as a Volcan Knight shatters when she discovers an ancient sacred order's dark secret: Project Reversal, an experiment that created the monsters that killed her daughter. Together with Sam, her steadfast partner, and a team of loyal Knights, she ventures into abandoned facilities and treacherous mountains, following the trail of a mysterious predecessor named Kael.
As Zera's powers grow stronger, so do the attacks from the Devourers, who seem to hunt them with newfound intelligence. Deep beneath the city, in forgotten tunnels and hidden chambers, a horrifying revelation awaits. Each step closer to the truth reveals more corruption within the ancient Volcan Order, forcing Zera to question everything she believes.
If the Knights fail to expose the truth behind Project Reversal, the price will be paid in more than just lives. But what happens when the protectors become the threat they've sworn to eliminate?
This pulse-pounding supernatural dark fantasy is perfect for readers who love Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo. If you crave heart-pounding action, ancient conspiracies, and supernatural powers, you'll be captivated by this haunting tale of betrayal and redemption.
Prepare to spread your wings and claim your destiny—grab your copy of The Volcan Knights: Into the Darkness today and step into the fire.
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Kind regards
Emily Hussey
