210 dogs rescued from kill shelters

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 Eddie, Rufus, Prince Phillip, Dominic, Amelia, Max, Nathan, Gretchen, Princess, Kennedy, Milo, Gary, Momma Raya & 3 puppies, Austin, Apache, NASA, bonded male chi & 3 female terriers, Jeremy, Azarta, Troy, Lenny, Mango, Fig, Cromwell, Sammy, Nigel, Alford, Scamp, DaisyMae, Paul, Atticus, Grant, bonded cocker spaniel siblings, Rootbeer, Bee Bee, Ariel, Ashley, Anya, Rosie, Adriana, Hogan, Daphne, Guera, Betsy, Cooper, Blue Bell, and bonded brothers Bear & Lucas (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2019 210 dogs have been rescued. 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 IRMA’S ENDGAME

Anna R

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A gripping read!

April 24, 2019

Format: Kindle Edition

A totally original plot with some really well-drawn characters that had me from the start. It was such an original theme for a mystery that it made every twist and turn completely engrossing, and there were dogs too! Will read more.

5.0 out of 5 stars*****”Irma’s Endgame”

April 23, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I’ve been a fan of Paulette Mahurin’s writing for quite some time now and to me, she has long become one of the authors whose books I’ll one-click as soon as she announces a new release. What I also greatly admire is Ms. Mahurin’s ability to write in different genres – historical fiction, literary fiction and now, cozy mystery. No matter which genre she chooses, she never fails to deliver a strong, well-constructed plot, memorable and relatable characters, bring to life important social issues, and involve the reader on an emotional level. That was precisely the case with “Irma’s Endgame.”
A lawyer who takes pride in standing up for what is right, Irma is stunned to learn that her former college sweetheart – now a successful heart-transplant surgeon – is accused of criminal negligence and involuntary manslaughter. She promises herself to get to the bottom of this and soon an investigation begins to unravel, bringing to light more and more curious details concerning one of the heart-transplant patients, his odd personality changes, and his wife’s strange comments following the surgery.
What I enjoyed the most about this story was how complex the characters were and how easy for me as a reader it was to relate to their struggles. Peter’s perfectionism and obsession with work, which conceals deeply-buried personal struggles; Amelia’s childhood demons still haunting her to this day and influencing her irrational and hate-driven decisions; Irma’s struggling to balance the investigation and her feelings towards Peter, and many more. Peter’s relationship with his wife and his in-laws was particularly well-delivered and I sympathized with him on so many levels, wishing for him to not only clear his name but to free himself from that world that was causing him so much distress and misery.
Another intriguing aspect of this story was the fact that despite it being fiction, the idea of it is based on real medically-related cases, and this certainly made reading it even more enjoyable for me. A wonderful read, as always! Highly recommended!

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

AMAZON U.S.

Sherrie Hansen

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Excellent, Unforgettable, Heartbreaking and Inspirational

April 14, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This is one of those books that left such a lasting impression on me that I will never forget it. Author Paulette Mahurin has done an excellent job of balancing the heartbreak and injustice of young Oscar’s life as a slave with an abusive master with hope, inspiration, and an enduring belief that there are good, helpful people in the world who love and are willing to sacrifice their own safety for others, no matter what color their skin. The cast of supporting characters is wonderfully drawn – some truly despicable and evil, and some, lovely, kind-hearted souls who touch Oscar’s life, giving him an important gift or life lesson that helps him grow up and survive even amidst the dangerous circumstances and horrific backdrop of the life he was born to. I highly recommend “The Day I Saw the Hummingbird.”

AMAZON U.K.

Joey

5.0 out of 5 stars*****5/5

15 April 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I have loved Mahurin’s novels for a long time and when I realised this was one I hadn’t read, I had to rectify that. The story of a slave finding his freedom through danger and peril and in the midst of the civil war. Looking back on his journey and all that he learnt, all that he lost. The story is both heartbreaking and uplifting. You find yourself rooting for Oscar and his family, and your heart breaks when so many are lost. A look back at a history that should never be forgotten and a beautifully written book that shows you why. As always with Mahurin, you find yourself drawn into the pages and lose all sense of time because you want to finish what you’ve started. An amazing story that needed to be told. Highly recommended!

RECENT REVIEWS FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL

AMAZON U.S.

Susan

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Incredibly Well Written

April 18, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Paulette Mahurin’s book, A Different Kind of Angel does an incredible job of weaving the true history of horrendous crimes committed against Russian Jews as they were driven out of the Kiev, and the horrors of the Blackwell Island Insane Asylum in New York that Nellie Bly exposed in her 1887 article on the subject. The story draws you into the life of Klara, a Russian Jew who has emigrated to the United States after losing her family due to the hatred of Jews in her home country. Unable to speak English, she arrives in New York. After being robbed and mistaken by the police to be a prostitute, she is thought to be mentally ill. Without being able to communicate the crime she has just experienced, she becomes further victimized by the courts as she is sent to Blackwell’ institution for the mentally insane. This compelling story draws you into the day to day horror her life has become. She and others are subjected to physical and emotional abuse from staff. Despite the horrific conditions and cruelty both the mentally ill and unjustly confined women endured, the message of the story is optimistic and empowering, as the human spirit struggles to form emotional bonds with others in an attempt to survive seemingly impossible conditions. The unexpected angel for these women is journalist Nellie Bly, who is on a ten-day assignment to infiltrate the asylum and uncover rumors of mistreatment. The author expertly weaves fact and fiction into this well written novel. It provides a glimpse into a dark moment in American history, leaving the reader thankful for the ever-developing treatment for mental health issues today. This is a definite MUST read.

Brian Bigelow

4.0 out of 5 stars****Great read

April 14, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Excellent book! It’s amazing the experiences written about.
I couldn’t imagine being sentenced to an insane asylum as they existed at the time. It didn’t take much either. I’m so very glad that system was eliminated.

Jennifer N. Adams

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Wonderfully written and hard to put down!

April 11, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

A Different Kind of Angel was so awe-inspiring, touching, and heartbreaking, I felt as if I wasn’t reading fiction. The characters in this book left you teary-eyed as you read their story. It’s so well researched it would be hard not to believe what you were reading. I truly enjoyed this book! Looking forward to reading more from this author!

B. J. Tiernan

5.0 out of 5 stars*****AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH AND CANDID REMINDER

April 8, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I was pleasantly surprised at the breadth and depth of this well-written novel. Based in the late 1800’s, the background is rich in documented facts and location. The fictional aspect of the story is winning and compelling. When Klara Gelfman, a Russian Jew flees the progrom, she finds her way to New York and is robbed and assaulted. Unable to speak English to assist her plight in any way, she is wrongly thrown into Blackwell Asylum and the story moves on from there. The pain, persecution, and violence these unfortunate women are subjected to makes one take pause. But there is a positive note in the air of all of the darkness when a brave female journalist rises like a phoenix out of the ashes and infiltrates the asylum in 1887. This novel speaks to what can happen to a woman when she becomes a threat to a man of power or a simple inconvenience. Reading it made me take a good look at how far we have not come on this “me too” topic. I highly recommend this book. It is an inconvenient truth and candid reminder of how history repeats itself if we are not careful.

AMAZON U.K.

Lucy Alice

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Interesting historical fiction

16 April 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I’ve always been really interested in Nellie Bly’s story, and while this book isn’t HER story, she features in it and this is the story of someone whose life was affected by what she did. While a fictional tale, it does a great job of telling the story as it would have been for real people, which is really quite scary to think about. Mahurin does a great job of drawing the reader into the story and setting the stage for the horrible abuses without being graphic in its descriptions. It’s a very good introduction to how one person can change the world for others.

RECENT REVIEW FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON U.S.

Cathy A

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Unforgettable story

April 13, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This character and her story touched my heart as no book has in a long time. Helen is a positive light in a sad time in history. This author brought all the people in this book to life in a way that I felt I knew them.

Mrs. Sharon Walley

5.0 out of 5 stars*****Excellent book! Riveting read.

April 7, 2019

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Great book, heartbreaking story. Couldn’t put it down. Read it in one day. Will make you think and wonder how humans could do to other humans what was done to the Jews and other prisoners in death camps. Astounding.

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

 

 

Eddie has been rescued

Eddie’s freedom photo

 

Rufus’ has been rescued

 

Rufus’ freedom photo

Prince Phillip (named by rescue) has been rescued.

 

Prince Phillip’s freedom photo

 

Dominic has been rescued

 

Dominic’s freedom ride

Dominic’s freedom photo

 

Amelia has been rescued

Amelia’s freedom photo

 

 

Max has been rescued

 

Max’s freedom photo

 

Nathan has been rescued

 

Nathan’s freedom photo

 

Nathan home sweet home feeling safe.

Gretchen has been rescued

Gretchen’s freedom photo

 

Princess has been rescued

 

Princess’ freedom photo

 

Kennedy has been rescued

Kennedy’s freedom photo

Milo has been rescued

Milo’s freedom photo

 

Gary has been rescued

 

Gary’s freedom photo

 

Momma Raya & her three puppies have been rescued

Momma Raya & 3 puppies’ freedom photo

 

Austin has been rescued

 

Austin’s freedom photo

 

Apache has been rescued

Apache’s freedom photo

 

NASA’s been rescued

NASA’s freedom photo

Bonded Male chi & 3 female terriers rescued together.

Male Chi kennel photo. Rescued with 3 bonded female terriers.

3 bonded female terriers kennel photo

 

 

Male chi’s freedom photo

Female terrier one freedom photo

Female terrier two freedom photo

 

Female terrier three freedom photo

 

Jeremy has been rescued

Jeremy’s freedom photo.

 

Azarta has been rescued

 

Azarta’s freedom photo

 

 

Troy’s been rescued

 

Troy’s freedom photo

Lenny’s been rescued

 

Lenny’s freedom photo

 

Mango has been rescued

Mango’s freedom photo

 

Fig has been rescued

 

Fig’s freedom photo

 

Cromwell has been rescued

 

Cromwell’s freedom photo

 

Sammy has been rescued

Sammy’s freedom photo

 

Nigel’s been rescued

Nigel’s freedom photo

 

Alford has been rescued

 

Alford’s freedom photo

 

Scamp has been rescued

 

Scamp’s shelter information

Scamp’s freedom photo

 

DaisyMae (named by rescue) has been rescued.

DaisyMae’s kennel information

DaisyMae’s freedom video. I was unable to download it.

 

 

Paul (named by rescue) has been rescued

Paul’s freedom photo

 

Atticus has been rescued

 

Atticus’ freedom photo

Grant’s been rescued

 

Grant’s freedom photo

 

Bonded cocker spaniel siblings rescued together.

Bonded cocker spaniel siblings rescued together.

 

Rootbeer has been rescued

Rootbeer’s freedom photo

 

Bee Bee has been rescued

 

Bee Bee’s freedom photo

Ariel has been rescued

Ariel’s freedom photo

Ashley has been rescued.

Ashley’s freedom

 

Anya’s been rescued

Anya’s freedom photo

 

Rosie has been rescued

Rosie’s freedom photo

 

Adriana’s been rescued

 

Adriana’s freedom photo

 

Hogan’s been rescued

 

Hogan’s freedom photo

 

Daphne’s been rescued

Daphne’s freedom photo

 

Guera has been rescued

Guera’s freedom photo

 

Betsy has been rescued

Betsy’s freedom photo

 

Blue Bell’s been rescued

Blue Bell’s shelter information

Blue Bell’s freedom photo

 

Cooper’s been rescued

 

Cooper’s freedom photo

Bonded siblings Bear & Lucas shelter information

 

 

Bear has been rescued with bonded brother Lucas

 

Bear’s freedom photo

 

Lucas rescued with bonded brother Bear

 

Lucas’ freedom photo