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Sharon Mierke

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"I'm not sure when someone decides to become a writer. I was once asked why I started and I said, 'I was tired of reading so decided to start writing!' Some dream about it but never do it and others are foolish enough to try. I have always loved Daphne DuMaurier's quote: 'Writers should be read and not seen or heard.' I loved the thought of writing but having anonymity at the same time. I doubt that can be achieved in today's world. I write for the pleasure of writing and I share it because I hope others will find joy in reading it." ...more

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	Sarah's Valley 4.32 avg rating — 2,119 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Widow's Walk 4.42 avg rating — 1,487 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	OLD HOUSE 4.39 avg rating — 1,145 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bitter Honey 4.52 avg rating — 1,109 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Return to Sarah's Valley: Sequel to Sarah's Valley 4.48 avg rating — 770 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Simple Man 4.54 avg rating — 147 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Case Closed. not: A Beryl Swallows mystery (Beryl Swallows Mysteries #2) 4.27 avg rating — 60 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Virtual Enemies: A Beryl Swallows Mystery 4.11 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mabel, Murder, & Muffins (A Mabel Wickles Mystery Book 5) 4.19 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Border Crossing 3.91 avg rating — 23 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Admit to Mayhem (Lillian Dove Mystery #1)

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In the Company of Men (Lemon Sugar #1)

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A great cozy mystery! When Jenny loses her job, taking on work with Aunt Audrey’s Angels cleaning company doesn’t seem like a step backwards - she loves to clean! Grime Doesn’t Pay is filled with Jenny’s experiences and who knew cleaning people’s home ...more
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A beautiful love story! After rewatching several Pride and Prejudice episodes, I came to the same conclusion that most readers do - the book was better! J.Dawn King’s variation touches the heart. Excellent writing. The love story moves along at the pe ...more
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An entertaining read It took me a couple of chapters to get into the story but once the mountain men took control of the wagon train, it moved along quickly. The characters were colourful and the hardships that developed along the way kept you reading ...more
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Reading Levi Johnson: Mountain Man, was like reading one of the stories written by Zane Gray or Max Brand, great Western storytellers. Levi (Beaver) Johnson dreamed of being a mountain man from his youth so this is the beginning of his adventures. Li ...more
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