670 dogs rescued from kill shelters in 2018 are now home sweet home

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Porter, Kira, Duran Duran, Matto, bonded siblings Bear & Foxy, Fritz, Lolly, Hope, Valerie, Lolita, Ridley, Pablo, Lucas, bonded sisters Doonesbury & Gulliver, Arnie, Kamala, Damien, Harland, Sage, bonded siblings Daisy & Delilah, Ramsey, Zelda & her 6 puppies, Otto, Moli, Shawn, Kaylee, Jersy, Foxy, Ed, Paige, Buster, Lamont, Messy, Jason, bonded siblings Ansel & Marvin, Chatty, Buzz, Cooper, Buttercup, Sparkle, Dakota, Maurice, Cooper, & Dottie (see photos below) out of kill shelters. In 2018, 670 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 149 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.

NEW RELEASE AMAZON RANKING #3 FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

AMAZON U.K.

Pauline

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Award Winning Read

29 December 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

The Day I Saw The Hummingbird by Paulette Mahurin has received a Chill with a Book Readers’ Award.

“What a marvelous story, so true, so well written and hard to imagine what they went through.”

Pauline Barclay – Founder of Chill with a Book Awards

RECENT REVIEWS FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Out of Sight, Out of Mind

ByChristina Hamlett on December 20, 2018

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

In the early 19th century, New York City was running amok with immigrants, indigents, lunatics and mistresses of wealthy men who had no shortage of skeletons in their closets. To accommodate the growing need to put society’s “blemishes” out of sight, scores of defenseless individuals were packed off to a life sentence at Blackwell’s Island Asylum where they were not only starved and routinely tortured but also guarded by sadistic criminals who regarded them as easy prey. It’s a certainty that if one wasn’t crazy when she went in, the oppressive conditions and cruelty she endured would make her so with the passage of years.
The arrival of yet another hapless young woman in 1887 was registered by the asylum staff as nothing more than fresh blood to humiliate and victimize. Little did any of them suspect that the new arrival who asked a tumble of questions and seemed to take delight in sassing her keepers was an intrepid female journalist named Nellie Bly. Taking the ultimate risk of feigning craziness, it was Nellie’s quest—a quest which proved successful—to witness first-hand a litany of abuses wrought by a corrupt system.
Mahurin’s compelling novel reflects extensive research and meticulous attention to detail. Although it is not without graphic depictions of what was going on behind the asylum walls, it’s a must-read story of a real-life heroine who was able to turn the tables on an administration that was all too willing to turn its back on those without a voice.

AMAZON U.K.

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A Different Kind Of Angel

23 December 2018

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Recommend to fans of historical fiction.
What I love about Mahurin’s books is how she takes a real incident and forges a fictional story that enhances the truth. Her books are well-researched and I always feel I’ve learned something new alongside enjoying the read.
This book was inspired by an undercover operation carried out by a female journalist, Nellie Bly into the terrible conditions in a women’s mental asylum on Blackwell Island, New York. But the story is about the women held in the asylum, especially Klara a young Jewish girl who had fled Russia after the Kiev Pogrom. Instead of finding understanding she is the victim of a robbery and sent to the asylum as without knowing English she was unable to defend herself.
The story isn’t for the faint-hearted. The inmates, sane and insane suffered barbaric cruelty. However, the women found friendship and hope amongst themselves and from a few kindly nurses.
Satisfying, interesting read.

GOODREADS

A Different Kind Of Angel
by

Paulette Mahurin (Goodreads Author)

Heather Osborne‘s review

Dec 29, 2018

it was amazing *****

 

Reviewed on behalf of Readers’ Favorite

A Different Kind of Angel by Paulette Mahurin commences with the introduction of the reader to Klara, an immigrant who has fled Russia from the pogroms of the late 1880s. She arrives in New York, alone, having lost her father, her last living relative, on the long journey to America. The victim of an attack, and unable to speak English to explain what has happened, Klara is unjustly accused of being insane and sentenced to an indefinite term on Blackwell’s Asylum. There, she struggles to overcome the injustices foisted upon her, until one day, a new woman arrives who proves to be more than just another cog in Klara’s woeful story.

There was something entirely captivating about Paulette Mahurin’s novel, A Different Kind of Angel. It was interesting to see the expose of Nellie Bly told through the eyes of a fictional inmate at the asylum. It was an all too common practice to lock women up who did not fit into the mold of the time, dating back further than the setting of Mahurin’s novel. It has prompted me to want to read more about Nellie Bly and how she broke down barriers, bringing light to the inhumane treatment of the women incarcerated on Blackwell’s Island. Mahurin touches on how misunderstanding often leads to fear, in the case of Klara. Because they perceived her to be drunk, they made automatic judgments about her. I would certainly recommend this novel to anyone with an interest in the history of how barriers were broken down in the treatment of those with mental illnesses.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR HIS NAME WAS BEN

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Heartfelt and life affirming!

ByTigerEyez1487on December 27, 2018

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Wow…just wow…this book is so heartfelt and touching and yes scary and sad all at the same time. When you hear the word Cancer, you think all the worst possible outcomes, but this story proves that life is what you make of it and should be charished and lived to the fullest no matter your circumstances. Above all it shows that love can and does happen in it’s own time. This is a must read! I do suggest setting aside large chunks of time to read this because you wont want to put it down!

5.0 out of 5 starsWow–Excellent Read

ByEmma Leigh Reedon December 18, 2018

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This was a tough read, but well worth it. This was the first book I had read by this author and will definitely be picking up more books by her. The journey of Sara and Ben is a tough one, but radiates of finding love and how much it can change your life if you open yourself up. I knew the ending but kept hoping that it would be different as I wanted to see so much of Sara and Ben’s life. This is definitely a book I would recommend to others.

AMAZON U.K.

Tracy Traynor

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A beautiful story.

27 December 2018

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

The title of this books lets you know exactly what you’re about to read.
At first I didn’t think the title was a good idea but as I read through the book I began to appreciate the title and its revelation on what was to come, I was prepared then for the end.
This is a beautifully written story of real love in a real life situation. I found it touching and moving.
This is a book that deserves to be read.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Very sad story

ByBethon December 14, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

Well written explicit rendering of a young woman survival of the tragedy of the Jews and others in ww2. Let we never forget that this will never happen again.

AMAZON U.K.

dawne griffiths

5.0 out of 5 stars*****The seven year dress

6 December 2018

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I picked this book to read intermittently only to not be able to put it down I couldn’t cry for the time lost but the descriptions were so vivid I had to read further

 

 

 

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

 

Porter has been rescued

Porter’s freedom photo

 

Kyra has been rescued

 

Kyra’s freedom photo

 

Duran Duran has been rescued

 

Duran Duran’s freedom photo

 

Matto has been rescued

Matto’s freedom photo

 

Bear has been rescued with his bonded sibling Foxy

 

Foxy has been rescued with bonded sibling Bear

 

Bear & Foxy, bonded siblings, freedom photo

 

Fritz has been rescued

 

Fritz’s freedom photo

 

Lolly has been rescued

Lolly’s freedom photo

Hope has been rescued

 

Hope’s freedom photo

Valerie has been rescued

Valerie’s freedom photo

 

Lolita has been rescued

 

Lolita’s freedom photo

 

Ridley has been rescued

 

Ridley’s freedom photo

 

Pablo has been rescued

Pablo’s freedom photo

 

Lucas has been rescued

 

Lucas’ freedom ride

Lucas’ freedom photo

 

Doonesbury has been rescued with his bonded sibling Gulliver.

Doonesbury’s freedom photo

Gulliver has been rescued with his bonded sibling Doonesbury

 

Gulliver has been rescued with his bonded sibling Doonesbury

 

 

Arnie has been rescued

Arnie’s freedom photo

 

Kamala has been rescued

Kamala’s freedom photo

Damien has been rescued

Damien’s freedom photo

Harland has been rescued

Harland’s freedom photo

 

Sage has been rescued

 

Sage’s freedom photo

Bonded sisters Daisy & Delilah have been rescued

 

Bonded sisters’ Daisy & Delilah’s freedom photo

 

Ramsey has been rescued

Ramsey’s freedom photo

 

Zelda & her six puppies have been rescued

 

Zelda & her six puppies’ freedom photo

 

Otto has been rescued

Otto’s freedom photo

 

Moli’s been rescued

Moli’s freedom photo

 

Shawn has been rescued

Shawn’s freedom photo

 

Kaylee has been rescued

Kaylee’s freedom photo

 

Jersy’s been rescued

 

Jersy’s freedom photo

 

Foxy has been rescued

 

Foxy’s freedom photo

 

Ed’s been rescued

 

Ed’s freedom photos

 

Paige has been rescued

 

Paige’s freedom photo

 

Buster’s been rescued

 

Buster’s freedom photo

 

Lamont has been rescued

Lamont’s freedom photo

 

Messy’s been rescued

 

Messy’s freedom photo

Jason’s been rescued

 

Jason’s freedom photo

 

Ansel has been rescued with his bonded sibling Marvin

 

Ansel’s freedom photo

Marvin has been rescued with his bonded sibling Ansel

 

Marvin’s freedom photo

Senior Chatty has been rescued

Senior Chatty’s freedom photo

Senior Buzz has been rescued

Buzz’s shelter information

 

 

Buzz’s freedom photo

 

Cooper has been rescued

Cooper’s freedom photo

Buttercup has been rescued

 

Buttercup’s shelter info

 

Buttercup’s freedom photo with new family

 

Sparkle’s been rescued

 

Sparkle’s freedom photo

 

Dakota’s been rescued

Dakota’s freedom photo

 

Maurice has been rescued

Maurice’s freedom photo

 

 

Cooper has been rescued

Cooper’s freedom photo

 

Dottie has been rescued.

 

Dottie’s freedom photo