In this story, there are Armed Adillos and regular Dillos. When Armed Adillos stake a Texas Ranger to a fire ant mound and steal his star badge, Dilly, a regular Dillo, helps him get it back. Without that star for a beacon, Santa won't be able to find his way to Texas on Christmas.

This is a different, unique story for kids. Try this out for a new holiday favorite.

The writing is unique only to Roland Yeomans. He has a distinct style that you can even experience on his blog. His imaginings of Mark Twain and other historical figures is interesting.

Each chapter of this work is actually a short story. My favorite is Chapter Three "Edison's Mansion" where everyone Edison hated are at a party for ghostly revenge. It was an exciting story. I enjoyed waiting to find out each character's fate.

I was a bit confused which character was saying what because some characters had similar names or multiple reference names, and it wasn't always clear (Captain Sam, Sam McCord, Captain McCord, Sammy, Sammy Clemens). Also, the story lines were a little confusing.

Heart Stopper and Other Stories contains four stories: Heart Stopper, Detour, One Step Away, and Monitor.

Heart Stopper- Great opening that promises an intriguing story. Excellent writing and characterization. Dallas has a daughter with a heart problem, and he's worried he'll slip and she'll die. The mystery of this story revolves around the disappearance of seemingly random items. And the missing items are counting down from ten. What will go missing for one? I was hooked by this story from the first sentence. I never lost interest once. So good! 5 stars

Detour- was about a young woman running away from an abusive boyfriend and finding herself in a "town" with a sinister plot for visitors. I'm not exactly sure what to make of the end, but it was an entertaining read. 3 stars

One Step Away- I appreciated this story so much. I'm a little afraid of heights, but my real phobia had to do with driving. What the man does to over come his acrophobia reminded me of what I did to drive...baby steps. It's an honest look into someone's life who suffers from acrophobia. And it has a chilling end. 4 stars

Monitor- This is an interesting story about a ghost warning a sleep-deprived mother through a baby monitor. I'm still curious about what happened at the end. I would've liked just a little more. 4 stars

You will learn so much from this book. I was surprised at how most of these women aren't discussed in history books, how many men are given credit for what they did. I found out about countless women I had never heard of before, which is a shame...we should know about them.

Lisa Thomson becomes your best friend, your sister, and your confidant as you read A Divorce Companion.

The section “Courage” helps you to decide when to leave your marriage and gives you the confidence to proceed. There’s even an article about 10 things you can learn from Erin Brockovich, one of my favorite heroines.

“Transition” is full of Lisa’s insights. She shares personal looks into her life, which took courage to first put out there on her blog and then more to put in a book. The previous section and this one go together well. In “Transition” there’s advice on whether you should keep his name and how to find a new normal. Both are important stages all divorces have to navigate.

The third part is “Legal/Lawyer” and is packed with useful information including how to plan a divorce strategy and social media tips during/after divorce. I think the latter is a great addition to this book considering social media is such a big part of our society and social media can get us all into a mess if we’re not careful.

“Co-Parenting” is a crucial section for parents. When my parents divorced, I was a teenager, so there wasn’t co-parenting, but I know a few people who have divorced and have little kids. The advice in this section will provide great starting points.

I loved “Sex & Love” for its articles “Finding Your Inner Goddess” and “7 Deadly Sins He’s Not the One for You.” Fun but also essential for all women.

“Money” is a factor in all our lives, especially during life changes. Should you rent or buy during divorce? Lisa offers insight into this and discusses Christmas on a budget, something I appreciated very much. My mom struggled to provide for us for Christmas, but by making us handstitched and handcrafted items (quilts, etc.), we never went without. And I cherish those gifts more than anything now.

Some of my favorite posts on Lisa’s blog are the ones about narcissists, so I was especially happy to see these article in her book. They’ll make you chuckle but also open your eyes to possible narcissists in your life.

The final section is “Divorce Recovery & Healing” and is definitely the most crucial section. Having it at the end is perfect. When someone goes through a divorce, healing takes time. Lisa tells you that you are worthy, and you are!

If you’re contemplating divorce or are going through a divorce, this is the companion for you. If you know someone going through a divorce, this will be a helpful gift.

I received an ARC for an honest review.