An Unlikely Bond by Linda Wang.

Natalie Saunders is sitting in her boyfriend David's car when she becomes a victim of a car jacking. Natalie forms an unlikely bond with her kidnapper Jack in this thriller set in America.

Much has been written about the Stockholm syndrome, when a hostage develops a strong bond and empathy with their kidnapper. An Unlikely Bond is that type of story but the bond works both ways. Not only does Natalie warm to Jack but he changes his opinion of Natalie and the lifestyle and status she holds. The relationship develops as this thriller unfolds.

An Unlikely Bond is available as a 219 KB Amazon Kindle eBook and was written in 2009. I enjoyed reading this novel and it rolls along at a good pace. There is nothing remarkable about this book but it is a good read and I vote it 4 stars. It explores the dynamics of relationships, how people fall in love and live together in a partnership. It shows what is important in marriage and how people can be lucky in meeting the right person at the right time. I developed an empathy for Natalie and this story has a happy ending. This is an unlikely love story but there is no sex to offend young readers or grandmothers.

On My Stomach by Constance Slight.

This is a short 138 KB story available for the Amazon Kindle. It is an adult fantasy that was written in 2013. This is an erotic story that includes scenes of bondage, gagging, whipping, anal and oral penetration. As erotic literature goes, On My Stomach is rather run of the mill. There are no surprises and it is a regular adult fantasy of gang rape. Yes, this short story will make you smile but it is not one of the best. It is an okay read and suitable for when your time is tight, eg. coffee breaks. As this story simply amuses, I will vote it middle of the road, at 3 stars.

Panguya by L. Arouet.

Cathy Grey walks across a road in London and BUMP! She had not seen the car and got knocked over. When Cathy recovered from her accident, she found herself sat on a hillside overlooking a city. Cathy did not know where she was, so walked down to find out why she was no longer in London.

The start to this novel really makes you feel lost and uncomfortable, just like Cathy. She finds the city is called Panguya, everybody speaks English but nobody has heard of London. Cathy needs to find out what has happened and how to get back to London. Is Cathy actually dead and Panguya a kind of afterlife?

Well, you will need a lot of time to find out as this is a long, rambling tale. Panguya is available as a 692 KB Amazon Kindle eBook that was written in 2013. Panguya is a long novel and takes a long time to read.

Unfortuneately Panguya is not an enjoyable read. The author rambles on at great length about the weather, light and shadows, architecture and people's faces. This book is a drag and I developed no empathy for Cathy. All Cathy did was potter about and talk to a few people. It was like a holiday for her as she did no work, yet people gave her money and places to stay. I would start another chapter and Cathy was still pottering about as the author droned on about the weather. I wondered if Cathy was on a life support machine in hospital and was dreaming of a make believe world called Panguya. If that was the case, I hoped someone would switch off her life support so that I could move onto a better novel. When the Crief would this story end?

I thought Panguya was a bad book and it is a novel to AVOID. I shall vote it the minimum of 1 star as it was a real bore to read. Cathy continued to potter about Panguya right to the very end. The ending was in character with the rest of this novel, very disappointing. This author failed to entertain me and I think Panguya is a waste of time.

Masturbation: Why YOU Should Be Masturbating! by Sophia Payton.

This tiny 99 KB Amazon Kindle eBook was written in 2012. It is not pornography or anything smutty. This tiny book is a self help guide, it does not teach you how to masturbate. Sophia's little book is about the biology of masturbation and all the healthy hormones released from the activity. It explains how the chemicals released lead to a better life and a reduction in stress levels. This is a jolly little book and hopefully it will reduce the stigma surrounding masturbation.

This book is an easy read and I vote it 3 stars. It is okay as a brief self help guide and should not make the reader feel uncomfortable. After you have finished reading it you should feel assured that masturbation is natural and is good for your health. You should never feel guilty about masturbating as it is a superb way to release those wonderful hormones our bodies need.

naate (connections) by Sheela Word.

Carl dies of a heart attack and his daughter Cindy has to find a home for his 9 year old Pug called Coquette. Cindy pleads with his neighbour Lisa, to take on Coquette as she does not want a vet to put the Pug down. Hari, Lisa's 10 year old son thinks having a dog is great, so Lisa, Hari and his 4 year old sister Bonnie welcome Coquette the Pug into their home.

This Amazon Kindle eBook is about how people make connections, hence the title. There are many connections that we all make in our lives. Some connections are really close, like mother and son. Some connections are really long distance, like memories of other countries on the other side of the world. But there are connections between everything and when those connections grow, a love develops.

Sheela wrote this 284 KB eBook in 2012 and it is intended for children. The lead character is Hari and the story is really about growing up and all the connections that bind us together. This is a sweet little tale about a boy and the new family pet. When you first take on a Pug, they can be a big challenge as Hari soon realises. The connections Sheela writes about are basic parenting soft skills. The parts about living with a Pug are brilliant. Pugs are great little dogs with a behaviour and character of their own. Sheela's observations of Pug traits are spot on as I have a Pug myself.

This book is easy reading and will appeal to all ages. I would feel very comfortable reading it to our grandchildren. How much it will appeal to children is open to debate. There is only so much you can write about a boy who gets a dog and walks her around the block. Although Sheela paints a pretty picture about family life and growing up, that is very different to telling a story that captivates the readers imagination. naate (connections) is a good storyboard to invite discussion with children but as a stand alone story it is weak. There is a happy ending to this tale which leaves a lovely, warm feeling. This book is an okay read and I vote it 3 stars.