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Category
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(Historical)
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Author
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JM Powers
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Description
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Historical
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ISBN
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978-1-61788-048-3
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eBook Format
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Adobe PDF, HTML, MobiPocket
PDA (with DRM for Kindle)
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Length
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(113,043 words)
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Heat Level
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Romance
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Series
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Ramstone, Book 1
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Jewel of Ramstone
By J.M. Powers
Newer authors
fascinate me. They are still developing their wordsmithing craft, but the
love they feel for their stories is so alive, so vital. This is the first
time I have read J.M. Power, but it won’t be the last. Some writers
understand "voice" instinctively; some must struggle to find that
means of fashioning a story. A delightful surprise, J.M. Power is blessed
with that bard's gift of world building, of being able to pull the reader to
step into their saga, and “see” what she “sees” in her mind. From page
one, I wasn’t reading words, but moving into a dark Medieval forest. I
heard what the characters heard, smelled the primeval woodland, and most
importantly, experienced the emotions of her two characters, Galeron and
Ruby. Galeron is one of those Alpha Males you cannot resist loving, and
Ruby is a complex mix of tomboy, street fighter, and scared, vulnerable
woman. She knows how to create a solid romance that moves into the
reader's heart and remains there, keeping their growing love at the core of the
story. However, she gives you strong adventure, rich in Medieval
textures. One of her special skills is the ability to bring humor into the
story. Many authors writing dark Medieval tales often forget it’s human
nature to laugh at the oddest moments at something that happens to you, or even
to laugh at yourself. Humor gives you the spark to play off against the
deeper emotions― like
that sprinkle of salt on watermelon, making it taste all the sweeter for the
contrast. With these skills working for her writing, I will be eagerly
watching how J.M Powers ability grows. I highly recommend Jewel of
Rampstone. (First book in a series)
―――Deborah Macgillivray
5 comments:
Deborah Macgillivray, I am thrilled with this review! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with potential readers. I am absolutely speechless... and those who know me know that's a rarity. :)
Jewel of Ramstone is an incredible book. I enjoyed every second of the story and fell in love with the characters--especially Jac. ;) I can't wait for the sequel. :)
I completely agree with everything above. The first time I read J.M.'s work, I was blown away by her descriptions, imagery, and like-ability of her characters. And not only are the characters like-able, but it's also easy to really relate to them and their feelings, problems, issues, etc. Considering Jewel of Ramstone takes place in medieval times, that's quite a feat! I can't wait for the next installment in this series.
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Keep up the good work J.M.
-Gynger Fyer
Excellent words about an excellent book. JM is indeed a fantastic storyteller.
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