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 Mac, Dub, Yogi, Queenie, bonded siblings Julia & Josie, Sonny, Athena, bonded siblings Taffy & Tabitha, Beau, Wrigley, Blaze, Judy, Coby, bonded siblings Daisy & Tabitha, Bear, Annabelle, bonded siblings Emma & Maddie, Leighton, Nova, Vernon, Loki, Zoomie, Mickey, Mary Jane, Eliza, senior dog Peluchin, Brownie, Samson, Kenny, Molly, Desoto, Benny, Rammy, Coco, Lucas, Oscar & elderly Finn, (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2019 401 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.
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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 OLD GILT CLOCK
AMAZON U.S.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
A remarkable man, Willem Arondéus, who bravely stood up against the oppressive Nazi machine. He was a Dutch resistance fighter, a remarkable historical hero, and this is his story. Mahurin portrayed Arondéus with depth and authenticity. I cried and laughed with him, fell in love with him, and moved through the pages with much emotional satisfaction and relish for a man I wish I could have met. His courageous struggle to stand up against the unimaginable evil designs of Hitler is nothing short of genius in the portrayal of the pain and joy he experienced during one of the most atrocious events in history. This is not just the story of one heroic man but also the group of resistance members he was an intimate part of, people who risked their lives to help innocent Jewish people. People who fought tyranny and stood up when so many remained silent and condoned heinous behavior. Thousands of lives have been saved as a result of their efforts. This book reminded me of Schindler’s List, and so many other stories that have brought me to tears of gratitude that there exists in this world selfless people, loving compassionate people, who are willing to risk everyone to help another. A refreshingly beautiful, at times poignant, read that I highly recommend for everyone.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
A remarkable man, Willem Arondéus, who bravely stood up against the oppressive Nazi machine. He was a Dutch resistance fighter, a remarkable historical hero, and this is his story. Mahurin portrayed Arondéus with depth and authenticity. I cried and laughed with him, fell in love with him, and moved through the pages with much emotional satisfaction and relish for a man I wish I could have met. His courageous struggle to stand up against the unimaginable evil designs of Hitler is nothing short of genius in the portrayal of the pain and joy he experienced during one of the most atrocious events in history. This is not just the story of one heroic man but also the group of resistance members he was an intimate part of, people who risked their lives to help innocent Jewish people. People who fought tyranny and stood up when so many remained silent and condoned heinous behavior. Thousands of lives have been saved as a result of their efforts. This book reminded me of Schindler’s List, and so many other stories that have brought me to tears of gratitude that there exists in this world selfless people, loving compassionate people, who are willing to risk everyone to help another. A refreshingly beautiful, at times poignant, read that I highly recommend for everyone.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
I’ve been a fan of Paulette Mahurin for a few years now and always grab her newest releases as soon as they hit the shelves. What I appreciate the most about her writing is not only riveting plots but also the meticulously-researched history behind them. “The Old Gilt Clock” is a perfect example of this. Tons of books are dedicated to virile heroes who come and save the day, so it was such a breath of fresh air to have a protagonist who’s artistic and gentle and yet who isn’t afraid to sacrifice his very life in order to protect the ones in danger. Spinning a tale that encompasses a few decades is not an easy feat and Ms. Mahurin tackled the task admirably. I very much enjoyed the tidbits of history she interweaved into the narration and at the same time rooted for Willem when the German occupation descended upon his country like a dark cloud, threatening not only him but the Jewish population as well. I truly admire heroes who are regular humans and would be powerless in most circumstances and yet who are ready to do anything possible and impossible to save innocent lives. Willem was exactly such a hero, who proves, on his courageous example, that even a seemingly powerless person can become a hero if only he chooses to stand up for what is right. The last few chapters made my heart ache for him but at the same time, I couldn’t help but admire his spirit. His words at the very end were the words of a true martyr. What a fine tribute to a truly outstanding person! Thank you so much for writing it, Ms. Mahurin!
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
When all Hell broke loose in 1943 in the Netherlands and Nazis were slaughtering Jewish people, a group of very heroic
Individuals stood up against them. Willem Arondeus was one of them. This is a compelling and engaging read with how this man worked with the Dutch resistance to save over a million Jewish people. It is a story with depth and heart about the man’s struggles and loves that left me thinking about him days after I finished reading this brilliantly told story. As I finish writing this review I am asking myself, where are all of the Willem Arondeus’s of today ? Exceptional read that I highly recommend !
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
I hadn’t heard of Willem Arondéus before this. The story portrays a different perspective of those who attempted to save the Jews during WWII in that it’s told from the viewpoint of another persecuted people–the homosexual community. The tale of Willem’s life as depicted in this story is a grim one. Persecution can make people do terrible things to survive, or in Willem’s case, can cause them to fight back against the oppressors all the more. Each person whose story comes to life within the pages of novels, such as this one, brings even greater awareness of the horrors of war, and the necessity for us to embrace and understand those who are different from us.
The story is beautifully and tragically told. I would read Paulette’s books alone for the lovely descriptions. Here’s one from the opening paragraph that sets the calm mood… before the storm: “The yellowish-red colors infusing the horizon dripped down, like a watercolor painting, leaving a faint glow of shimmering purple, as day met night.”
RECENT REVIEWS FOR TO LIVE OUT LOUD
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019
I’m not much of a history buff, but I always find Miss Mahurin’s stories to be powerful and hard to put down.
To Live Out Loud is no different. It’s focused around the writer Emile Zola and the role that his work played in the Dreyfus affair in the late 1800’s. This was a dark period with lots of anti-Semitism. The account of the way this writer put his life on the line to try and save Dreyfus was compelling. And the effect that it had on modern-day France, even more so.
This is a beautiful story of standing up for what is right in a sea of wrong. It’s the perfect story for the world that we live in now, and I applaud the author for bringing this piece of history out into the open for people like me to discover.
November 21, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
I’m partial to historical fiction. I chose Mahurin’s Dreyfus story to read and glad I did. Wonderful, harrowing story, well written and engaging. Sketched the background of extreme anti-semitism powerfully and well. Heartbreaking.
RECENT REVIEWS FROM IRMA’S ENDGAME
RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD
AMAZON CANADA
November 6, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
Like Oscar’s love for learning, I loved every page of this book. It is heart wrenching to know the hardships and tragedies in this book were actually true to many slaves in the 1800s.
RECENT REVIEWS FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL
AMAZON U.S.
October 22, 2019
Paulette Mahurin’s “A Different Kind of Angel’ is one of those dark gems that cut straight to the bone and the heart of humanity. Blending fact with fiction, this historical novel is superbly researched and intricately detailed, lending to a truly powerful story marked with resilience, perseverance and darkness during a period in human history that has echoed into the present. the dark hearts of humanity, the uncivil and inhumane ways human beings treat each other, and a ever lasting story of struggle and camaraderie, Mahurin’s prose is like architecture, weaving together unforgettable characters in an unforgettable setting. Truly a fantastic read.
RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE PERSECUTION OF MILDRED DUNLAP
AMAZON CANADA
October 22, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
Simply written, but the story’s message is deep and true. Love is love, and never judge a book by its cover!
RECENT REVIEW FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS
AMAZON US
November 17, 2019
Paulette Mahurin never disappoints. Once again, she delivers an exceptional look a history through the eyes of a young Jewish girl growing up in the pre World War II era and war years themselves. This intense look at Helen Stein’s life includes a gamut of contrasting occasions, from happy times spent with friends and family, to a tense period of denial during Hitler’s rise to power and a changing political climate, to time spent in hiding and finally, to enduring and surviving life in a concentration camp. The Seven Year Dress is heartbreaking and at the same time, captivating. It probes the minds of its characters so thoroughly and deeply that you will feel like you are there, walking beside them. Even as they live through the most horrific of circumstance, while they cling to the hope that even through the despair, there is always hope, the tiniest of lights living in the heart.
Jill Johnson-Scott
October 11, 2019
Just when you think Helen is going to give up on life, she proves, through the advice of her family and closest friends, that she does in fact have the will to survive all 7 years of Nazi oppression.
Joshua Grant
October 6, 2019
Paulette Mahurin perfectly captures the horrors of the Holocaust and the beauty of its survivors in The Seven Year Dress. Helen Stein is like any teen, until one day the evil of the Nazi regime comes for her. Forced to scrape out an existence in one of the Holocaust’s worst death camps, Helen still manages to find moments of dignity and beauty amongst the survivors. This novel made me cry many times over as Mahurin’s powerful writing washed over me. This one’s an emotional gut punch, but one well worth taking!
December 12, 2019
I loved this book and Helen, cant believe the hell of that war. I couldnt have borne it. Certainly would read more of her books
October 18, 2019Format: Kindle Edition
I could not put it down. Well written. Loved it , very real. Should be a book required in high school. We must never forget.
October 17, 2019 Format: Kindle Edition
I couldn’t put this book down! Historical fiction at its best, a story of heartbreaking survival. I was enthralled from the first page.
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DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS
Mac has been rescued
Mac’s freedom photo
Dub has been rescued
Dub’s freedom photo
Yogi has been rescued
Yogi’s freedom photo
Queenie has been rescued
Queenie and pal Bethany’s freedom photo
Bonded siblings Julia & Josie rescued together
Bonded siblings Julia & Josie’s freedom photo
Sonny’s been rescued
Sonny shelter information
Sonny’s freedom photo with new sibling
Athena’s been rescued
Athena’s freedom photo
Athena comfy in her new home sweet home
bonded siblings Taffy & Tabitha have been rescued
Tabitha, rescued with bonded sibling Taffy (above), shelter info
Taffy’s freedom photo
Tabitha’s freedom photo
Beau has been rescued
Beau’s freedom photo
Beau with new mom
Wrigley has been rescued
Wrigley’s freedom photo
Blaze has been rescued
Blaze’s freedom photo
Judy has been rescued
Judy’s freedom photo
Coby has been rescued
Coby’s freedom photo
Bonded siblings Daisy & Tabitha have been rescued together
Daisy & Tabitha’s shelter info
Daisy & Tabitha’s freedom photo
Bear has been rescued
Bear’s freedom photo
Annabelle has been rescued
Annabelle’s freedom photo
Emma has been rescued with her bonded sibling Maddie
Emma’s freedom photo
Maddie has been rescued with her bonded sibling Emma.
Maddie’s freedom photo
Leighton has been rescued
Leighton’s freedom photo
Nova has been rescued
Nova’s freedom photo
Vernon has been rescued
Vernon’s freedom photo
Loki has been rescued
Loki’s freedom photo
Zoomie has been rescued
Zoomie’s freedom photo
Mickey the elder has been rescued
Mickey the elder’s freedom photo
Mary Jane has been rescued
Mary Jane’s freedom photo
Eliza has been rescued
Eliza’s freedom photo
Peluchin the senior (15 years old) has been rescued
Peluchin’s freedom photo
Brownie’s been rescued
Brownie’s freedom photo
Samson has been rescued
Samson’s freedom photo
Kenny has been rescued
Kenny’s freedom photo
Molly’s been rescued
Molly’s freedom photo
Desoto has been rescued
Desoto’s freedom photo
Benny’s been rescued
Benny’s freedom photo
Rammy has been rescued
Rammy’s freedom photo
Coco has been rescued
Coco’s freedom photo
Lucas has been rescued
Lucas’ freedom photo
Oscar has been rescued
Oscar’s freedom photo
Finn the elder has been rescued
Finn’s freedom photo
Finn comfy in new home sweet home.
