BRAZOS READS
Local Books for Valentine’s
By SHELBI LEMEILLEUR
Bravado! Conquering the Fear of
Changing Jobs by Greg Sparks
“Bravado! is a pretentious, swaggering
display of courage. You need bravado to
fulfill your dreams. You do not have to be
afraid anymore. You can do it! I want to
encourage you with hope for you to find
your dreams and that job you are looking
for.” This is how Greg Sparks, author of
“Bravado!,” ends every chapter in his
inspirational book. “Bravado!” serves as a
guide to help make finding a job easier, and
provides ways to conquer the fears.
Sparks uses a mixture of techniques to inspire the reader
to reach their full potential. He offers a plan of action and steps
the reader must take. He provides inspirational quotes and
meaningful bible verses throughout each chapter. Sometimes
his words are uplifting, while other times, he uses a tough love
approach. Each chapter works towards the end goal: finding your
dream job. As Sparks often says, it is never too late or too early to
reach your full potential. Sparks also provides a list of other books
and tools that can be used to help. This book can serve as a helpful
guide in your job search, and can inspire you to achieve greatness.
Sparks has two other books available, “Redemption” and “Fire
From Heaven.” Each of his three books are available in paperback
or as an e-book.
The Body Business by Gay Yellen
If you are looking for a quick and
compelling read, “The Body Business”
is the book for you. Samantha Newman
blindly sends an e-mail to the FBI after
her best friend has been missing for
quite some time, and the company they
both work for, De Theret International,
seems to play a suspicious role in her
disappearance. After asking too many
questions, Samantha has wound up on
the bad side of her boss, Vinson, and his
right-hand lady, E.B., who really has it
out for Samantha. The only other person
Samantha can count on is her ex, Derek,
who quickly becomes entangled in E.B.’s
sticky web. Enter Carter Chapman, a dapper FBI consultant with
some secrets of his own. Samantha soon finds herself in lifethreatening danger, all while trying to sort out her feelings for
Carter.
Written by Gay Yellen, and available in paperback or as an
ebook, The Body Business is sure to keep you on your toes. It has
a good balance of romance, action, intrigue, danger, and corny
jokes. A new surprise awaits Samantha and Carter around every
corner as they try to uncover the shady side businesses of De
Theret International, find Samantha’s missing friend, and juggle
an unmistakable attraction for each other. All of the loose-ends
and burning questions come to a close in a thrilling climax, and
the last chapter leaves the reader hoping for another book, and
another adventure. i
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