Attractions Books

I really liked this book. It was an easy read and I loved the story about 2 characters Claire and Dave who lost a child and about a dollmaker who makes the dolls to look exactly like the victims. I agree with another reviewer regarding the cover and the way the doll with the eye draws you. This is a great spooky read with a good story. Not gorry or graphic like a lot of those Gothic vampire novels which I don't care for. Written in good taste.

I picked this book up on a recommendation, and I wasn't dissapointed. For what is Amanda Stevens's debut novel, this book was incredibly fast paced & hardly ever dropped a beat. I really liked how she made even the villains into complex & (for some of them) even sometimes sympathetic characters.

My only complaint is that the ending felt incredibly rushed in comparison to the rest of the book's pace. There was a lot that was left out & there was more than one question that was left unanswered. There was one specific plot element that was all but screamed out loud (I'll go into details in a comment under my review), yet the author did nothing with it. It just seemed a little unrealistic for such a thing to be, yet for that particular character to do nothing with it. Other than that, the book was fantastic. The ending is such a minor flaw in comparison to the rest of the book that you really don't mind. This book has "future blockbuster movie" written all over it.

The Dollmaker was a good book. It was easy to read, had a good plot, good flawed characters, but I did not find this book even remotely chilling or thrilling. I kept waiting for the eerie parts to begin, but maybe I've read too many other suspenseful books that had more chills and thrills. The character development was excellent. The overall story was very entertaining, but I felt let down. We're never really told what he did with Ruby. We have to assume. I had already very early figured out the connection between Maddy and Matthew. I think too many ends were left undone. I know all this sounds negative, when in fact, it was a good book. Just not what I expected according to the reviews.

There is something about this cover that I absolutely adore. When I first spotted it as the avatar of a MySpace friend, I fell in love. Knowing it's a book of suspense, I assumed it would be this spine-tingling, goosebump ride. Dolls have the ability to be very scary objects.

Then, one day while searching Harlequin's site, I came across MIRA, and OMG this book was one of them. Being a H/S line, I then assumed it would be a romantic suspense-heavy on the sappy, cheesy romance.

I should never assume. :wink:

Claire Doucett's daughter, Ruby, was kidnapped seven years ago. Now, Claire sees a doll in a shop window that resembles Ruby identically-including a tiny birthmark. No one believes her, so Claire turns to the one person who she thinks will, her ex-husband and Ruby's father, Dave Creasy. Together they unravel the past and hunt down a psychopath.

This is a very well-written, highly descriptive book. The characters are beautifully flawed, and I cried at the end. I found it very interesting that Claire wasn't introduced until chapter three. There is very little romance (some of which is off-page), which is perfectly fine, and sometimes preferable, for this suspense lover. It has a very rich setting (New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina), and the author's love for area is very obvious.

Being someone who dislikes a lot of description in general and setting description even more, these parts of the book actually dragged for me. As a matter of fact, I felt the entire book moved way too slow. On the blurb, it states the doll is stolen, the shop owner turns up dead and Claire turns to her ex-husband. The shop owner's body doesn't turn up until page 238. Before this, Claire and Dave had one very brief conversation.

I've also seen reviews and comments about this book stating it is a thriller and creepy. Up until the very last couple of scenes, I found there to be very little edge-of-your-seat suspense, and it certainly was never creepy or a thriller. I have to say this greatly disappointed me. The trailer for The Dollmaker was very chilling, and to my tastes, better than the actual book.

It is an enjoyable book, as long as you know what you are getting into. It is an easy, pleasant read, and despite my disappointment, I will gladly give her next book, The Devil's Footprints, a read.

4.5 out of 5 stars

The cover of The Dollmaker was what first drew me, its shadowy blue and green tones, and the doll's face, particularly the eye. I found it mesmerizing and was drawn to it many times before I bought it. And when I did, I wasn't disappointed. It's a story about tragic loss--the abduction of a child and the resulting destruction of a marriage.

Claire Doucett's life spins out of control from the moment she glimpses a doll that looks exactly like her missing daughter Ruby, right down to an identical birthmark on the doll's arm. To complicate matters, no one believes her and the doll mysteriously disappears.

Then Claire's ex-husband Dave, a former cop and alcoholic who is investigating the murder of a stripper, comes back to town. He's looking for answers in the stripper's death, but also searching for resolution in a cold case--one that has haunted him because it is linked to his daughter's disappearance.

The plot lines are woven meticulously, connecting then separating, making for a very interesting read. The New Orleans setting is perfect (especially with the Katrina references and haunting visuals), the characters compelling and flawed, and the pacing is dead on, until the end where I felt that the resolution was a bit rushed. Everything happened so fast, I lost a bit of the emotional connection, which is why I didn't give this book 5 stars.

Regardless, Amanda Stevens has penned a spine-tingling story about love, loss, lies, guilt and family secrets. This is a great read for that cold winter night. I highly recommend it! And I'll never look at a doll the same way again.

--Bestselling author Cheryl Kaye Tardif, author of Divine Intervention

My brother-in-law suggested this book and so I gave it a try. I liked the message in it and it was an easy read. I am guessing this is a book that network marketers are all told to read. I do like the imagery of the book and I think you can adapt this to any lifestyle and goal. The book illustrates how important it is to keep a positive mind and use your mind to help you make great things happen.

this book makes one point painfully over and over and over(if you have faith in god everything you ever want will just appear)dont waist your time.

A few years ago I read a life-altering book by Leslie Householder called: "The Jackrabbit Factor" and I can honestly say my life has never been the same. My husband brought it home along with a large pile of other books. I wasn't going to read it. I had read a few other "self help" books that deal with the power of positive thinking etc. They were boring and more about how to rip down and destroy the people on the ladder above you. That swimming with sharks mentality wasn't for me...ever.


The first thing that caught my eye on the unusual cover were three words: Why You Can. Still, I procrastinated. Finally, having no other book that appealed to me, I began to read. It was a short book and I finished it in a hour or less. The minute the book was finished, I re-read it. Then I re-read it time after time, underlining, highlighting, and consuming the ideas presented.
I can honestly say I think differently. I do mean THINK not think. There is a difference, as you can see. I am only limited by the breadth and scope of my imagination. After all, imagination is the key to reality.

I know that is was not a coincidence that this book came into my life. Wow, I started reading this book and could not put it down. This is my life. I had a very bad day at work, and as I was reading, I realized I chasing after a bigger paper bag.. you have to read the book. It has changed my outlook completely. I highly recommend this book

I read the book first and then bought it on audio and loved it both times! It's an easy read that will have you captivated from the first chapter. It pulls you out of a rut and helps you to see with different eyes. There is abundance in everything and anything is possible in life if you follow her steps to achieve them. I would recommend this book to anyone.

I was excited when this book arrived and loved the first part of the book. The preface, introduction, and the first chapter were great. Huge let down in Chapter 2 when the author switches from "God is within you" mentality to "God is the parent" mentality (pictures of Morgan Freeman, George Burns or Father-Time flood my head). He even says in the introduction "It is not my intention to impose a specific face on the source of this force I call the flow". With phrases like "What God knows is possible for you is always far grander than what you think is possible for yourself" and "As with any loving parent, God keeps your best interest in mind knowing that you may have a limited view of what is actually good for you" the author directly contradicts him self. This would be a good book for a deeply religious Christian person but not at all palatable for leading edge new age thinkers.

I found Steven Lane Taylor's book to be excellent. His message both inspired and energized me. Unlike some other self-help books I have read, this one spoke to my heart.

In Row, Row, Row Your Boat, it repeatedly says that the destination is not the prize, that it's the journey. Obviously, if the destination were the only thing that mattered, our lives would be pretty well filled with worthless time. But because every minute of every day is filled with opportunities to live better, to become better people, to develop awareness that can change our mundane existences into experiences of joy, it is up to us to wake up and take charge of our lives.

In Steven's last chapter, he nails the most important message of life. Love is the answer, no matter the question. I think the reason we ignore this simple truth, is that it is so simple. We want to struggle and sweat for all the goodies in life, but the only thing of value in any lifetime is the connection we fleetingly feel with our spirits and others and simply describe the instance as love.

Wow, the answer to all the tough questions, the answer to all the easy questions is the same. What do we want out of life? Here's a small book to read to remind us of it. Thanks.

I recently re-read Row, Row, Row Your Boat and enjoyed it immensely. It is a great reminder to "let go" of what we believe and "go with the flow" trusting that God/the Universe/Spirit/the Force is always with us and will provide for us every step of the way - providing that we are open and receptive to what is offered and available. We each have free-will and the ability to make choices about the directions we take but sometimes, when we become bogged down because the current seems to be pushing in a different direction, perhaps that is time to let the current be the guide. Steven has done an excellent job of explaining the pros and cons of going-with-the-flow and fighting-the-flow. True, we cannot reach any given destination/desire without taking action but we can learn to get there with less stress and strain when we row-with-the-flow.
Enjoy!!!

This book was money well spent. I had originally ordered 2 copies, one for myself and one for a friend around the holidays. There had been a delay and the author called me himself to apologize and to see if I still wanted the extra copy as it was a gift and wouldn't make it by Christmas. I was so impressed that he had taken the time to do this instead of just sending an email. He didn't have to do that at all, most people would have just sent them regardless. We chatted for a while and it was like talking with an old friend. Reading the book only reinforced the positive vibes that Steven radiates. I felt that he gave us an honest look into how he came to be content in his life's journey. This book can be read over and over and used as a reminder when things seem out of control. It is a guide to living in the Divine Flow and I highly recommend it no matter where you are in your journey! God has blessed Steven Lane Taylor with the gift of sharing inspiration and you will be blessed by reading his book and subscribing to his weekly messages through email. I certainly have!
Terry Dalton

This is some of Dr. Dyers best work. I find every bit of this audio book to be positive, insightful, and inspirational. I have listened to this book several times and learn something new each time. Extremely good direction for those who want to think differently, appreciate more, give back and live a better life.

I have listened to the CD twice already and found new nuggets of thoughts to ponder both times. Except for a few 'curse' words I wasn't expecting to hear I thought it was very well delivered. I will be listening again soon!

I was given these cd's by my dad. I didn't give them much thought until I had a long drive and thought the voice would keep my company. 5 minutes into the 1st cd and I was hooked. It was so nice to hear someone encourage me without judgment. Which is something that I struggle with. I began to practise what was said on these cd's and within 2 weeks, all of my struggles seem controlable now. I am a happier person.
It's not some magic trick. The book or the cd won't do it for you. But it was nice to hear someone encourage you to be happy without being ashamed.
I am very thankful I was given this cd and encourage anyone who feels stuck, or trapped, or looking for some relief to at least give these a shot.

You have to hear or even better see him live to really have a goose fleshy feeling....absolutely wonderful stuff!

I think I have all of his works and this and Inspiration live are my 2 favorites.

Whenever I'm not connected, I listen to Wayne and I'm back on track.

A must read.

Greg Doniger-Financial Guru, Supreme Lending.

I listened to this CD at least six time and will listen several more...He is one of wisest men I know on the subject of you.....Outstanding...A must buy for those searching for meaning of self.

I literally couldn't put this book down until I read the last page. There were some definate surprises in store. I've said this in my reviews about the other two books, that I really cared about these characters, and this book didn't change that. I am sad to see them go. Brenda's writing was supurb as always and the ending was satisfying. Its always irritating to be hooked on a series of books only to find you've wasted your investment of time and be let down by the conclusion. Thats so not going to happen here. Read these books in order if possible and be prepared to go on a non-stop ride.

DEAD RIGHT is a complex, layered page-turner about good and evil and family and love. Wonderful male characters! I loved the heroine's brother and the hero! I couldn't stop reading until the last page!

I've enjoyed all three of these books in the "Dead" series. Brenda Novak writes well and her characters seem real. I couldn't put the books down. Throughly enjoyed all three!!

This book is a terrific ending of the 3-book series.
Enough information to bring back the complete storyline from the previous two, and a true type ending.

Can't wait for more from Brenda Novak!
PJ

Madeline has waited 20 years to find out what happened to her father, the town of Stillwater's much respected reverend, she knows that he would have never willingly left her. The town has always thought her family murdered the reverend but she is not willing to believe that her beloved step brother, sisters or Mother had anything to do with it. They are her only family and they have always cared for and loved her.

When her fathers car is discovered in a nearby quarry, his body is no where to be found, but the trunk holds some vile secrets. Madeline reaches the end of her rope and hires a well known Private Detective from California named Hunter. She wants some answers so she can put the past behind her.

The conclusion to this gripping trilogy was suspenseful and more than a little disturbing. Some of the scenes were really hard for me to read and at one point I thought I would be sick. Madeline gets the answers she's been seeking, but they aren't easy to stomach, for her or the reader. The reader has known what happened 20 years ago since the first book, but as Madeline finds out the truth; the reader is granted a lot more detail.

Ms. Novak added a small twist to this story I wasn't expecting and I thought this tale was the best of the bunch. Despite the upsetting subject matter, I was completely enthralled. I was really curious how she was going to handle Madeline's story and if she would leave her in the dark or how she would have her face the truth about her father, she handled it beautifully.

This was one of the better suspenseful trilogy's I have read. I thought the storyline was exciting and the characters delightful. Watching the truth unfold from book to book was thrilling, a little heartbreaking and very emotional. This is a series well worth the read, Enjoy!

Dead Silence (The Stillwater Trilogy, Book 1)
Dead Giveaway (The Stillwater Trilogy, Book 2)

Cherise Everhard, June 2008

I think this book was well worth the money. It's well-written, easy to understand, and is a quick read. Sure, there are other Law of Attraction books out there--and he gives you a link to eight of his recommendations. I've read a few books on the Law of Attraction and they all have their own mix to add to the pot, so you pull what you need from each one. He also includes an Experiential Meditation for you to record yourself to play back daily which I found helpful. He basically gives you all the tools you need, then it's up to you to put them to use.

Wealth beyond reason by Bob Doyle is worth whatever you paid for it. Many books have been written about the Law of Attraction, and recently also many have written about The secret (or the Key) behind The Secret, the book/dvd by Rhonda Byrne. What makes Bob's book stand out among the others is his way of explaining things from the point of view of Quantum physics. I admit, this may not be the right thing for people not familiar with physics. Another achievement of Bob is the clarity he gave me about the limiting beliefs or roadblocks that hinder our success in manifesting our desires. This is the strong point of his book. I would definitely advise everyone to read the book, especially those who are familiar with the LOA and The Secret and have not been very successful so far. Try this book.

Bob Doyle's conversational style makes this book easy to read.
He is careful to introduce unfamiliar concepts clearly and concisely and to reiterate each point, often using various examples to illustrate their relevance to the reader.
His use of short paragraphs adds to the book's readability.
Mr. Doyle succeeds in conveying his genuine compassion for his readers and his desire for their success in absorbing the strategies which have made him so successful. His positive outlook is infectious!

This is a good book on the law of attraction. It takes the material in "The Secret" to the level of practical application. The author emphasizes the action steps needed to use the law of attraction. He has also dedicated a section on answering questions one might have on using the laws described. I think this book is a must read for anyone starting out on using the law of attraction.

This was indeed a good read and uplifting to one's basic inner instincts just what we need in todays madding world! Bob is kind of a turn on as well.

I read this book after I read Law of Attraction Handbook: Revealing the Secrets to Manifest Your Desires Instantly to Success by the same author. This book is more general, and provides concise info on NLP and positive thinking. The book major focus is Law of Attraction, and provides reasoning and origin of the law. It is great, but I enjoyed the author's second book Law of Attraction Handbook: Revealing the Secrets to Manifest Your Desires Instantly to Success more if you want to expand your knowledge on Law of Attraction.

This is your opportunity to learn the key principles to create happiness and abundance in all areas of your life. If it is Wealth, Health or anything else, then this book will show you how to form the right thoughts, resonate with the proper frequency, and align yourself with the universe.

The author talks about building the habits of thought and action that guarantee success in whatever you choose to accomplish... I also understood how to instantly recognize my life's purpose, so I can focus my energies with the power of a laser beam... I have been transformed in less than 21 days!!

Also, I recommend the new book for this author Law of Attraction handbook: Revealing the Secrets to Manifest Your Desires Instantly to Success which (in addition to this book) will give you the roadmap for personal success.

What a marvelous book! Most books speak of the Law of Attraction and focus simply on `believing you have' and thereby creating the reality you want. Aiman Al-Maimani's book, How to Attract Wealth, Health, Love, and Luck into Your Life Immediately really is a complete manual for activating the law of attraction in your life. The processes he outlines are very simple and also very complete. If you follow his instructions, you will definitely experience real changes in your life. The real key to the power of the positive thinking lies in the power of positive `doing' and Aiman Al-Maimani shows you how. This is book is a must read!

This book is nothing more than a glorified pamphlet describing the use of affirmations. Don't waste your time

Aiman elaborates on why and how the law of attraction works and how one can create vibrations on what he or she wants. This will draw in people possessing similar positive vibrations, i.e., "like attracts like."

Al-Maimani simple to follow steps walk you through the subtle ways of preventing negative vibrations from occurring by default.

I love this book! It is so simple and easy! It really helps put the Law of Attraction into action. I've kept it as a resource and have recommended it to several people that are still trying to figure out the Law of Attraction.

However, all of the material in this book is essentially worthless unless and until a reader makes and then sustains a full commitment to assume 100% responsibility for her or his life.

This book is a terrific guide to creating a successful life. If you want to learn at the feet of the master, you'll pick up this book!

Sandra Anne Taylor has most certainly written an exceptional book here.

Delves deeply into such topics as energetic truth, pleasure gap, & paradoxical intent etc. as is relevant to relationship & romance.

Truely expands your understanding & ability to manifest the life of your dreams.

Another highly recommended book,

'NEXUS' by Deborah Morrison & Arvind Singh, a thought-provoking and inspirational novel about a psychological/spiritual journey.

Nexus: A Neo Novel

This book is what I hoped for, and even more!
It teaches you the ways to bring love into your life, and enjoy happiness and fulfilling relationships, step by step! And above all, it teaches you that you must find love inside yourself first, in order to experience the love of others!
I definitely recommend it!

I like this book, it gives alot of hope and optimisim to ones life.
It helped me look at myself in a different way, positivte for sure.
The life stories or other people's experiences mentioned in the book many people can relate to, including myself. Very well written, I almost spent a whole weekend on it. I just have one comment regarding the medetitation part mentioned I hoped it was more elaborated because I believe it is very important to practice meditation in this stressfull life of ours.
Overall this is a very good book. I recommend it to all.
I reached chapter 11, few more to go :-)

Life seems to get harder, but with the information in this book you can take control and change your life around for the better. Rarely does a book deliver what it advertises. This is one book you can count on to improve those areas in your life needing attention. I found this book to be easy to read while giving practical solutions that are easily applied to every day life. I found the suggestions in this book helped me find ways to improve my relationships. Now more than ever we need positive alternatives to augment our relationships, Sandra Taylor's book delivers on all counts. I cannot recommend it enough.

I have bought many copies of this book for family and friends. It is wonderful and has really worked in my life and my friends. I recommend this book to many of my patients.

1 of the Best if Not the Best written and explaned books on the subject of The Law of Attrection. A Must Read Book

I recently discovered Atkinson and upon reading reviews on Amazon I ordered two of his books and I am captivated. I find his writings full of very practical and powerful information. I want more.

The Law of Attraction brought good results with this book. Very interesting, and just makes good sense!

This book is ok. Even though it is small, it shares some big concepts. I found that I had to reread sometimes to get the true meaning. i rated it low because anyone new to Law Of Attraction would have a time reading it.

Before The Secret made the Law of Attraction a household name, a group of metaphysicans were writing about how thoughts are things and what you think you are. It was through reading The Secret that I discovered Thought Vibration by Mr. Atkinson. Thought Vibration is not the best written book, but the information it offers is good and timeless. I recommend that serious students of truth or esoteric wisdom read this book to get additonal information on thought vibrations.

I recently read the book "Choose to be Happy" by Rima Rudner and I have to say that this was a great book. I recently got out of a 3 1/2 year relationship and really wanted to start enjoying life and truly being happy. This book gave me a great perspective on life and gave me a great foundation on how to achieve my long-term goals and truly be happy with who I am. I would recommend this book to anyone in any point of their life that is looking to achieve the ultimate goal - to live a fulfilling and happy life! Thank you again Rima for writing this book.

Sincerely,

Ted Massey

This book is ok but it seems like a collection of random experiences from the author. Didnt grasp it like an organized method.
Also it didnt really show me much things i didnt know.
It just reminds you of things you might have forgotten because you are stranded in your room.
So just get out, meet with friends, do whatever you like and live your life.

Choose To Be Happy: A Guide to Total Happiness I heartily recommend Rima's book. Her writing style and humour make this easy reading. Her wisdom,experience and insights make this very worthwhile reading. Rima has lived through a lot and come through it all wiser and happier. A lesson we call can benefit from.

I was looking for a self motivational book, but I got how to be a nice person. I did get a little something out of it though. It borders on being for very soft people.

I agree with other reviewer, thousand of dollars worth of counseling in one tiny book. I loved the book Mr Instability for my career, and I love this book for my personal life.