~ Amberr Meadows, www.amberrisme.com
“Th(e) author has an honest, straight forward style that sets the story, lets the characters speak and develop, then gets out of our way so we can enjoy…This is the first book in a trilogy; I can’t wait to see what’s next! ”
~ Alexi R., www.Amazon.com
“The Distant Shore was a book I couldn’t put down, at the same time I didn’t want it to end. It’s beautifully written, romantic and emotional. I was hooked from the first page to the last. The characters stay with you even after you’ve finished the book. You’ll want to know more about them and their lives and relationships. Fortunately, we’ll get that opportunity with two more books. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!”
~ Cathy Carter, www.Amazon.com
“The Distant Shore…won’t take long to read—because you can’t put it down!”
~ Delores M. Hipps, www.Amazon.com
“The author weaves a fascinating story, with a range of believable characters, and enough twists and turns to keep the reader’s interest. It is truly contemporary literature at its best. The settings span from the beautiful shores of Northern Norway, to the heart of Europe, the British Isles, and the expanse of North America.
It was almost like feasting on a stack of glossy magazines in one sitting, devouring the hot gossip of celebrity life. But this is so much better, because instead of looking at those glamorous stars in their fancy dresses, I was treated to the exquisite beauty of written words, deliciously and expertly penned by the author. They vividly painted pictures in my mind, far more enchanting, and satisfying to my hungry senses.
The Distant Shore is just a introduction to this first-class story-teller, and what a fabulous introduction it has proven to be!”
~ Junying Kirk, www.junyingkirk.com
“The story is fascinating…(t)he feelings and emotions so pure and true. All I can say is Mariam needs to write faster…so we can read the second, then the third book in the series.”
~ Nita Beshears, www.devotedtoquilting.wordpress.com
“The Distant Shore is a window into the rock world and all the craziness therein. Mariam has populated her book with characters and scenarios that test her two protagonist’s love for one another as they travel around the world in support of Jon’s career, at a cost they will only discover much later.
If you enjoy your books romantic and filled with longing and angst, then grab yourself a coffee, and a box of chocolates and curl up in bed for the weekend with this book.”
~ Susan May, www.anadventureinreading.blogspot.com.au
More Books from Buddhapuss Ink
Contemporary Fiction / Romance
The Stone Trilogy
by Mariam Kobras
The saga of Jon Stone, international rock superstar, and the woman he loved, lost, and found again
Available in paperback and kindle editions.
The Distant Shore, Book I
Winner 2012, Independent Publishers’ Book Award
There’s nothing like finding a letter on your breakfast table from a teenage son you knew nothing about, but that’s what happens to international rock star Jon Stone. He drops everything to find the boy and his mother, the girl he loved so many years ago who left him when his rock ’n’ roll life became too much for her to bear.
Seeing her is like falling in love all over again, and everything seems perfect until someone sets out to destroy their idyllic life.
Emerging Voices Imprint—Coming Soon!
Sweet William
by Martie Odell Ingebretsen
When William is arrested on suspicion of child molestation, it is the catalyst that finally puts him back on the road to recovery. For too long he was caught in a web of guilt that turned him from the owner of a successful chain of gas stations and loving family man into a homeless alcoholic who spent his time dreaming. What appears to be just one more bit of bad luck turns out to be the tipping point that allows him to open the door to the past and at long last, accept it and the love of the people around him. Slowly, life welcomes William back, and he is ready to embrace it once more.
Mystery / Thrillers
The Last Track: A Mike Brody Novel
by Sam Hilliard
Imagine if being late meant a child disappeared forever. That is the fear that drives Mike Brody: the man you want, when the one you love is missing. Mike is more than just a master tracker. An ex-Special Forces operative, Smoke jumper, and now extreme adventure tour guide, he also possesses a unique ability to tap into the memory and emotional state of those he pursues.
Mike Brody: Some say his gift is supernatural; others consider it a curse. To Mike Brody, it’s a penance.
Available in paperback and kindle editons.
Mystery Times Nine 2012
Legend has it that a cat has nine lives, but this cat has nine tales: tales of murder, mystery, intrigue, and revenge. Written by both new and established authors alike, they are gathered together in our second annual Mystery Times collection.
Selected from more than one hundred entries, they were rated by three panels of judges. Each judge was given the same set of parameters to use, and each brought his or her own unique talents and tastes to the task at hand.
There is something here for every mystery fan, from hard-boiled to paranormal. Each one is a small bite of mystery that will satisfy and delight even the most discerning of readers. So sit down and dip in.
We guarantee you won’t be able to stop at just one!
Available in paperback and kindle editons.
Mystery Times Ten 2011
The first book in the Mystery Times anthology collection, it includes Barb Goffman’s Truth and Consequences–nominated for the 2012 Agatha, Anthony and Macavity Short Story Awards!
Available in paperback and kindle editons.
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