Title: POTUS: Transformed (Volume 3)

Authors: Suzanne Falter & Jack Harvey

Publisher: New Heights Publishing, 2017

Pages: 280

Genre: fiction, humor

Obtained: from author in exchange for an honest review






Summary: The President of the United States loses the "biscuit" of nuclear codes. Charley, a spy from the CIA, who was supposed to be making sure this did not happen, needs to find out who has the codes.

Thoughts:  This was a silly quirky novel.  There were many unconventional characters that made the book.  The writer wrote from different perspectives, which can sometimes be confusing, but it was not at all confusing here.  The writing was organized, clear, and easy to follow.  The pace was good.

This was the third book in this series and could definitely be read as a stand alone book, but I kept wondering if the plot was better in the first two books.  I just felt like the plot was weak in this one.  I am not a romance fan and before reading this book, thought the romance would turn me off, but it did not at all.  It is there, but it does not weigh the story nor the characters down.  There is a balance.

All in all, if you like quirky, funny characters, this is an entertaining book.  If you are all about the plot, skip it.



                                                                    


Company: Adagio Teas   

Tea: Green Rooibos Bonita

Obtained: purchased








I purchased the Green Rooibos Tea Sampler from Adagio Teas.   Green rooibos tea comes from the same plant as the better known red rooibos or African bush tea, but the leaves are treated to prevent the oxidation process from happening so that the leaves are more in their natural state.  I find it extremely different from red rooibos.  Today I tried the Green Rooibos Bonita tea.  The tea sample came in a resealable bag which kept the tea fresh.  When I opened the bag there was a very strong peach scent.  The long, thin tea leaves were brown and there were off-white flower petals and orange peel mixed in with the leaves.  I put two teaspoons of leaves into my tea maker and poured sixteen ounces of water that had been boiled over the leaves.  I let this brew for five minutes.  The yellowish liquid had a faint fruity scent.  The taste was a blend of fruit and floral with peach flavor standing out.  It was a light-bodied, refreshing tea with no bitterness at all.  It was sweet and reminded me of summer.  It is caffeine free.  If you like fruit tea, especially peach, try this one.