Cold Serial by B. Grovner

15 Jan 2013 Leave a comment

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Artist: B. Grovner
Project: Cold Serial
Genre: Murder Mystery
Flava Rating: 8 Flava Snaps

Cold Serial by B. Grovner takes you on a journey of Harold Masterson of Masterson’s Gems a very successful business man who has such a strong disdain for those women he labels as “Divas.”  Meet the women that cross his path, witness their interactions and what draws them to each other. Harold Masterson appears like a very handsome, successful business man to the outside world but behind the mask of good looks and wealth lives a very disturbed man.  Think about when you date, get married and have a child or children…do you even think about what kind of life you will be able to provide your family.  Will you be able to provide a sense of security, love and compassion? I wonder if Harold Masterson’s mother thought of those things before she married and brought her son Harold into this world. 

You will also meet Detective Craig Barnes.  Working the cases of numerous murders in the Boston area and now assigned to piece together what appears to be multiple murders with no apparent connections but is identified as the work of a serial killer.  During the craziness of his life he becomes reconnected with Raayna, the sister of one of the past murder cases he worked on.  It may seem strange but maybe not as these two are draw to each other, soon they begin to spend time together and become a couple who truly fall in love.  Raayna is a perfect fit of comfort and understanding to a man that carries the weight of many on his shoulders. She understands that he is dealing with the horrendous deaths of people, trying to bring comfort in some way to their loved ones and to help the community know that they are present and working towards bring justice to the cases he and his team are working on.

I recommend this book to someone who likes to read how connections and situations can unfold before your eyes as you read through the pages of this book.  For me, B. Grovner gave me many of those, “I get it” moments as I read, Cold Serial.   It is a page turner and an easy read, but for me, it left me craving the next book by this author.  This was my first e-book and I will say that it reads much differently than a physical copy of a book.  It is not a bad thing but I cannot review this book on all aspects that I would a physical copy.  I will say though, that I am now a fan of e-books and I acknowledge that technology has taken reading to a whole new level.

Great job B. Grovner!  Thank you for introducing me to a new way of reading!

Lady Flava
Flava News Reviews
Seattle, WA
January 15, 2013

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Moinca Monet “Simply Beautiful LIVE”

11 Jan 2013 1 Comment

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Simply Beautiful LIVE by Monica Monet

http://www.themonicamonet.com

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Monica Monet through her music over the past few years…First hearing her single, “Gravity” on Paradyme’s radio show, to then having the honor of playing her on my own radio station.  Sharing her flava from her Nappy Halo CD to a few released tracks from her up and coming Simply Beautiful CD.  The feedback I have always received about playing Monica Monet’s music has always been, that my listeners love and appreciation Monica Monet’s style of perfection and expressing her heartfelt story through music and tone.

In March of 2012, I was blessed to bring Monica Monet to Seattle for a 3 day tour called

“The Love, The Hurt, The Rebirth…Pacific Northwest Simply Beautiful Tour”

Yes, Monica Monet first released her new album, “Simply Beautiful” Simply Beautiful in Seattle, WA.  Although Monica Monet experience every horrible weather conditions in Seattle upon her arrival and caught a cold…she still put on an amazing show.  And people are still talking about it and asking when and if she will be returning.

As we enter into this new year, Monica Monet puts the final touches on a new project, “Simply Beautiful LIVE” which will allow the new and old fans of Monica Monet to experience the raw passion of her live performance in audio and visual.  I have had the pleasure to experience this project before it goes public and I have to say, it is Simply Beautiful.  Maybe I am bias because I know what her studio polished sound is like to that of seeing and hearing her on stage.  But I feel that if you love this woman or have never experienced her LIVE this is the next best thing to the in person opportunity.

Monica Monet exudes passion beyond measures when you hear her sing her songs LIVE…you cannot help but understand the depths of the feeling behind the creation of the word to the music.  There are people who can sing and there are people that can write great songs but cannot put on a great show in person.  Monica Monet can sing, write great songs and is an astounding performer.  She will captivate your attention and have you singing with her before you even realize it.  Be careful she may even single you out in an audience.

Simply Beautiful LIVE is the icing on the cake when it comes to the Monica Monet Experience!  Monica Monet’s music is being played from coast to coast and around the world and has even charted in the UK for over a month at one stretch, along with being sold there.  Her presence has been experienced  from the East Coast to the West Coast and down South.  Now you can experience her LIVE from the comforts of your home.

Coming soon… Simply Beautiful LIVE by Monica Monet “Simply Beautiful LIVE.”

  Go to: http://www.themonicamonet.com to stay updated on how you can obtain you copy of this Collectors CD.

Lady Flava

Flava News Reviews

Seattle, WA

Perfect Circle by Alvin L.A. Horn

10 Jan 2013 Leave a comment

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Perfect Circle

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Artist: Alvin L.A. Horn
Project: Perfect Circle
Genre: Romance/Drama
Flava Rating: 10 Flava Snaps

Perfect Circle by Alvin L.A. Horn, is a story that shares the twist and turns that can take place between those of the opposite sex in trying to connect with one another. You will witness some of the characters desiring to find a life time love along with others wanting it, but with such a warped concept of what it looks like, it keeps them from really experiencing true love. Alvin L.A. Horn even touches on those dealing with mental illness, who struggle with the reality of life and honesty, to the point that it may keep them from obtaining a healthy relationship. You will meet Coach Ayman Sparks of East Seattle City University. A man who is so driven by making men out of boys and team players that will succeed in life, that he and his lovely wife Vanessa drift apart not really understanding why it happened. But these two have a life time bond that keeps them drawn to each other even from a distance through a spiritual connection, dreams and a true love for one another. Then there is Sterlin, the assistant coach of ESCU, a good hearted man who is also driven and commit to the basketball team but he has an eye for ladies of all flavors and with that comes the drama.

Will Ayman and Vanessa get back together and will Sterlin ever settle down with one woman? You will have to read the book to find out. In my opinion with all the twist and turns and drama of relationships in this book, it will keep you captivated to the point that you will feel as if you are apart the story and a witness to the characters’ lives. You may even find yourself relating to their stories. I found myself talking to the book and even at points crying. Once I started reading, it was hard for me to put it down. Although, it is a book full of relationship drama, I believe it will have you smiling and feeling good.

From the beautiful book cover, to the formatting and layout of this book along with a great storyline, it is one of the BEST books I have read for review. Sincerely it is a book I would read again. I highly recommend this book to both men and women because I feel all can relate to what Alvin has shared in his book, “Perfect Circle”…but I know that this is a book that women would be drawn to over men.

Well done, Alvin L.A. Horn!

Lady Flava
Flava News Reviews
Seattle, WA
January 7, 2013

 

SIDE NOTE:

Being a professional book reviewer, it was a bit of a challenge for me to keep this to a level of professionalism when I almost consider this book my baby.  I never realized how special this book would be to me on a personal level until I read the final product.

I do not think that I can express the pride that I feel about this book.  My dear friend and brother, Alvin Lloyd Alexander Horn sat many many hours and days in my coffee house, Flava Coffee House in North Seattle working on the manuscript for this book.  At times he would let me read a page or two to get my input or to simply tease me.  Then I was asked to read the rough draft of the full manuscript…but when he brought me the reviewer’s edition before the release of this book…I was sadden that I struggled to get my mind right to sit down and read it.  I was going through a transition of finding a new home to move into with my elderly father and all.  So when the new year hit, I asked God to give me the peace to just sit and read, Perfect Circle and I did.  It drew me in as if I had never had read any of it before…It was hard for me to put it down to do my normal daily tasks around home and Flava News.  At times I knew I needed to sleep but wanted to read more and more.  When I finished, I cried.  Feeling oh so blessed and extremely proud of Alvin, for a job well done.

I know the time that was spent in writing this book.  The ups and downs that Alvin went through in writing this book and adjusting it, having to tweak it here and there, to the stresses of getting it published and being blessed that Zane picked him up as his publisher.

Now the final book is here for the world to experience and enjoy.  Although, Alvin is family to me…aside from that…it is one of the very BEST books that I have read from start to finish.  There is nothing that I can criticize about this book.  It kept my attention, it drew me in for the whole experience and spoke to me as if I was apart of it.  It caused me to speak out loud and even cry.  The dialogue and description was so well done, that it was like I was watching it unfold in front of me as I read the words.

Yes, my chest was pumped out when I read about my daughter being a character in the book and a chapter was dedicated to my coffee house and Lady Flava mentioned.

I recommend this book as a professional and as a lover of books.  This one, I will be talking about to everyone I can talk to about it…it is honestly that good.

Congratulations, Alvin…I love you and am so very very proud of you and this book, Perfect Circle.  I wish you much success this this book and I am right there to help you in anyway that I can.

Love,

Susan

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