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Our Reviewers won’t judge your book as compared to other self-published titles, but against other books, period. Our ratings are based on the following criteria, although reviewers are able to award partial stars (i.e. a 1.3 or a 4.7), rather than rounding up or down to a whole or half number.

1/5

Really bad 
Work on it.

2/5

Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

3/5

Good
Worth reading.

4/5

Very Good
1-2 spots that need work

5/5

Excellent!
Must-read.

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October 10, 2022

DOCTOR REFURB

By Marty Essen
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Though committed Republican party members and evangelical Christians might balk at some of Doctor Westin’s antics and decisions, readers with an open mind and a...

IR Approved
October 7, 2022

WHEN NO ROAD IS SAFE

By Keith Reiss
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

WHEN NO ROAD IS SAFE by Keith Reiss blends high octane drama with just a touch of romance to make a page-turner of a novel...

October 7, 2022

HEARTBREAK EPIPHANIES AND JUSTIFIED LUST

By JOHN KRUXHAMMER
Rating:
3.2 / 5.0

John Kruxhammer's HEARTBREAK EPIPHANIES AND JUSTIFIES LUST fuses intellect with the body, conveying the madness that comes from trying to rationalize, and command, the urges...

October 7, 2022

KARL’S DIARY

By Sharon Winters
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

A look at the life of a dog through the dog's own eyes, Sharon Winters' KARL'S DIARY offers the reader a dose of gentle warmth...

October 5, 2022

JUPITER

By John Carney
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

John Carney's JUPITER is a well-written “slice of life” story that, while a bit short on characterization and plot, is strong on relatability.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Well-researched and relatable, Jeff Golden's RECLAIMING THE SACRED is a book that seeks to uncover the key to happiness--and in the end may actually do...

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October 3, 2022

THE GARDEN BEFORE EDEN

By Les J. Whitmore
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Les J. Whitmore’s THE GARDEN BEFORE EDEN is a light, fun and breezy read romantic comedy, featuring likable characters, a supernatural bent and a heartfelt...

IR Approved
October 3, 2022

BLOOD SAPPHIRE’S REVENGE

By Bruce Farmer
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

With a central premise of a globe-trotting duel between a sophisticated and complex female sniper and a cartoonishly monstrous villain,  Bruce Farmer's BLOOD SAPPHIRE’S REVENGE...

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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

BOURGUEIL TAPESTRY (A history of everyday life in France 1003-1905), Douglas Bullis’ excellent social history of the fabric of French, is a lyrically written, beautifully...

September 30, 2022

TIME TERMINUS (Expect the Unexpected)

By David Gittlin
Rating:
3.4 / 5.0

David Gittlin's TIME TERMINUS (Expect the Unexpected) offers a clever twist on time travel stories and murder mysteries alike, and adds a sweet and poignant...

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Amusing in places and packed with Eric and Alexandra Right’s own insights and opinions, HIGHER CONNECTIONS (Humor and Inspiration from a Certified Public Pothead) is...

September 30, 2022

JUST LIKE OLD TIMES

By Chichima Cherry
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Chichima Cherry's JUST LIKE OLD TIMES is a hot, steamy romance more notable for its intense sensuality than for complexity of plot--but what it does,...

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