Great New Review for Gypsy Blood by Lorrie Unites-Struiff

"This entertaining novella provides the added bonus of a glimpse into the customs and beliefs of Romany culture. The author hits the right notes in all aspects of the story: distinct characters, intriguing world-building, fast-paced action, true suspense, and just the right dose of humor. This fun beginning to the Born to Romany Blood series should appeal to paranormal romance and urban fantasy readers. This reviewer looks forward to book two. " ~ Book Vamps, Bitten by Books Website. 

Gypsy Blood

Previously published as Gypsy Crystal

Everyone has secrets.

Homicide Detective Rita Moldova has a secret, a crystal amulet from her Roma bloodline that allows her to see the last image a victim had seen in their eyes before they died. Now, a ritual killer is terrorizing her town and the crystal’s magic has suddenly stopped doing its job. 

FBI agent, Matt Boulet, is sent to lead the task force and gives the group strange orders. Worse, Rita senses he is holding back a deep, dark secret about the killer. 

When she confronts her seer mother’s advice, she learns another secret about their clan that she finds impossible to swallow.

Rita swims through a whirlpool of confusion as the investigation continues. Can Rita deny the lore of the ancients? Can she deny her growing feelings for Matt Boulet?

"Gypsy Blood leads you into the realm of gypsies and a dark family secret. A major hunk, Matt, shows up to work the case. Rita is attracted, but tries to keep her distance. However, Matt knows things about the serial killer stalking the streets that Rita does not know. Together, they must find a horrible beast from the past who's killing prostitutes, but only because the taking is easy and the beast needs blood.

Ms. Unites-Struiff carries the story into the realm of the supernatural, along with some hot scenes between Rita and Matt, to take the reader along on a wild, supernatural ride. Great read" ~ 5 Stars, Marva Dasef, Amazon Reader

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5 Stars for Night Secrets by Shirley Martin

"This was an excellent book. The storyline was engrossing from the beginning and that is what I look for. I get bored easily with books that don't keep the story moving and this one does. I have read several of Shirley Martins books and she is such a great author. The characters are interesting and I loved the passion and love story of the book. Great read." ~ 5 Stars, Sue, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

Night Secrets

A man and a woman who fear to love each other must work together to save the kingdom from betrayal.

Fear and betrayal threaten the kingdom of Avador. Keriam, a princess with supernatural powers, must save her father from assassination. But can she trust Roric, or is he part of the plot?

 

Roric loved once and lost. He wants to put his past behind him and love Princess Keriam, but he fears she is a witch. And witchcraft is forbidden in the kingdom. If found guilty, she will be burned at the stake. Not even her father could save her.

 

"Shirley Martin does a great job with keeping her readers on the edge of their seats. With so many secrets, there is no telling when it’s all going to fall apart. At every turn I was anxious to know if good would win out over evil. Even with the odds stacked against them, Keriam and her followers never give up.  

Martin shows the true strength of love, kindness and friendship in a time where doubt and fear could easily win out. I found this storyline to be very interesting, intense, and exciting. It sucked me in from the beginning to the very end. I definitely plan on reading more from this author." ~ 5 Blue Ribbons, Courtney Marie, Romance Junkies Reviews

 

"Night Secrets" is a wonderful fantasy filled with magic, human kindness and evil...If you enjoy good versus evil fantasy, this one must be on your to be read list."  Chere, Paranormal Romance Reviews

 

"Passionate, exciting, gripping and romantic, Night Secrets is as impossible to put down as it is to forget." ~ Julie Bonello, eCataRomance

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Great Reader Review for Whistler's Murder by Joan Donaldson-Yarmey

"I took the Kindle version of Whistler’s Murder with me on holiday and really enjoyed it. The perfect mystery beach book! You have likeable, resourceful characters and kept all the threads of a pretty complicated plot woven together nicely. I liked the SF subplot, too." ~ Sherry M., reader

Whistler's Murder

Elizabeth Oliver has tagged along with her best friend Sally Matthews to Whistler where Sally is attending a science fiction/fantasy writing retreat. Elizabeth plans on spending the first week working on an article about Whistler for a travel magazine and then relaxing and enjoying being in the famous resort town for the second week. However, her well laid plan immediately begins to fall apart with the discovery of a body in a newly demolished house. Then she is again sidetracked when one of Sally’s fellow students asks her to solve the mystery of her cousin’s death and is then murdered herself.

Another Traveling Detective Series mystery.

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Great New Review for Persephone Cole and the Halloween Curse by Heather Haven

"I enjoyed reading Persephone Cole and the Halloween Curse. Percy is a great character, and I found myself smiling and laughing at her antics throughout the story. Anyone looking for a fun, fast read should certainly give this book a try. I know I’ll be on the lookout for more about Percy and her adventures." ~ 3 1/2 out of 4 Stars, Poinsettia, Long and Short Reviews

Persephone Cole and The Halloween Curse

In 1942, no one heard of a female PI, not even in New York City. But meet Persephone (Percy) Cole, newly inaugurated private investigator, with a penchant for Marlene Dietrich suits, pistachio nuts and fedora hats.

Halloween finds her backstage during the previews of the latest Broadway production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth where there’s double, double, toil and trouble. When an actor falls from the overhead catwalk and breaks his neck, Percy is hired to save the show. But casting a spell over the grand old Royal Theatre are more people with secrets than you can shake a witch’s broom at. Putting aside deadly daggers, threatening letters, and falling set pieces, the cast of characters include a company of devious actors, a double-dealing producer, a duplicitous director, a deceitful star, and dead bodies aplenty, enough to fill a witch’s cauldron.

Armed with her noodle and a WWI German Mauser pistol, this working mother is not sure which is worse, being foisted into acting the role of Witch Number Two, her son’s jack-o’-lantern being snitched, or someone trying to kill her. It has not been a good day. 

"If you like to take a chance on a book, you won't be disappointed with this one. I am looking forward to reading her next book about Persephone Cole" ~ 5 Stars, Beverly Langlois, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase 

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4 Stars for Betrayed Countess by Diane Scott Lewis

"Betrayed Countess is Lisbette de Janquiere, and hustled through Boulogne, France at the start of the French Revolution by a retainer she'd learn to trust. She is young and innocent, a cosseted aristocrat. The retainer sends her as a stowaway to England with a roll of papers she is to deliver to someone. When she arrives at her destination, she finds the papers are blank and she'd been betrayed. Thus begins the saga of Lisbette, who changes her name to Bettina Laurant, and learns to stand on her own in a foreign country.

Lewis is a very good writer. Her words sweep the reader through a time and place not written about too often. It is from the aspect of everyday people in Cornwall during the French Revolution, as they learn of events from gossip and newspapers. Some are false, while others rile the soul, but life goes on. What can one do about it? We work to feed our family. Bettina Laurant does that while listening to the wind blow information from across the Channel. She falls in love, worries about her mother who remains behind in France, a land in battled upheaval. She makes friends and learns what it is like to be a commoner.

Lewis shows this through meticulous research. We learn how it was to exist during this time in a Cornish Inn with its smells, hard work, smoky fires made of furze, or if one had an extra penny, sea coal. If one could time travel, I would have thought Lewis had done it, gone to Cornwall during the late 18th century and returned to write about it." ~ 4 Stars, Katherine Pym, Amazon Reader

Betrayed Countess

Forced from France by her devious guardian on the eve of the French Revolution, Countess Bettina Jonquiere must deliver an important package to further the royalist cause. In England, she discovers the package is full of blank papers, the address false and she’s penniless. Stranded in a Cornish village, Bettina toils in a bawdy tavern and falls in love with a man who may have murdered his unfaithful wife. Tracked by ruthless revolutionaries, she must uncover the truth about her father’s murder—and her lover’s guilt—while her life is threatened. 

"Diane Scott Lewis’s debut novel is wonderfully researched and the reader is taken right into the drawing rooms, kitchens and taverns of the dark days of late eighteenth century England." ~ Historical Novels Reviews 

“Diane Scott Lewis writes with a fresh, clear voice, keeping all the threads of betrayal, intrigue and lies from becoming tangled as she weaves them into her story.” ~ The Muse 

"A love story steeped in secrets and set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, woven with the right amount of fact as well as fiction, each balancing the other in a perfect harmony. Diane Scott Lewis has the power of descriptive writing that makes readers feel as though they are traveling alongside Bettina as she faces the unknown. Simply brilliant." ~ Historical Novel Society

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New 5 Star Reviews for Geriatric Rebels by Roseanne Dowell

"This book is so funny...makes you laugh out loud. Can picture a lot of the "events" happening. I loved it." ~ 5 Stars, ladybook, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase 

"This is the story of a couple of rebellious seniors. It's a romance, and they done her wrong. It's funny, and if you are a senior, it will get your gander up." ~ 5 Stars, L. Mihay "Bikgran", Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

Geriatric Rebels

Forced to stay in a nursing home while undergoing therapy, seventy-two year old, Mike Powell refuses to get out of bed, won't cooperate with the nurses, and won’t take his medicine. At least not until he meets Elsa. The tiny, spunky little Elsa sparks new life into him.

Seventy year old, Elsa -left in the home while her son takes a family vacation - joins forces with Mike, setting the home on its heels, and later discovers deception and fraud. Can they find happiness together?

"Who says life begins at 40? Life is wonderful at any age, as long you're willing to live it. Elsa Logan and Mike Powell prove it. And I want to be just like them when I grow up! One of Roseanne Dowell's best, and my personal favorite!
 

Elsa Logan bears a striking resemblance to a romance writer I know who shall be nameless but whose initials are R. D." ~ Romantic Suspense Author, Gail Roughton

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New 5 Star Reviews of Trading Places by Ann Herrick

"Ann Herrick’s young adult novel "Trading Faces" is a fun read that explores an old idea of wanting to be someone else. This universal theme of switching places takes a fresh turn when romance is introduced and Darcy and Cybil realize that what they wanted was right in front of them the whole time. Good read!" ~ 5 Stars, Lisa McCombs, Readers Favorite

"This is a great story about two girls that are forced into growing into who they really are because they now have gotten a whole new life perspective. The grass isn't always greener on the other side and sometime you have everything you needed you just had to grab for it, make it a priority and express how you feel.

Trading Faces take the normal body swap story...adds a totally new aspect by using teen girls and all their issues...then builds in relatable situations and characters to make a wonder teen adventure. Immensely enjoyable read! I know this story would be perfect for my 14 yr old daughter." ~ 5 Stars, Beth H., Amazon Reader

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An "Ugly Betty" and a Popular Beauty wind up trading faces—and lives—and the situation is not what either one expected! 

 

When 15-year-old Darcy Doane wakes up as Cybil Sheffield, she is thrilled. Cybil is everything Darcy has ever wanted to be. Pretty. Popular. Only… all the attention isn’t exactly what Darcy expected. Especially when her own brother, Joey, is crushing on her. Gross.

Cybil is shocked when she looks in the mirror and sees a face she totally doesn’t recognize.  She thought not always being the center of attention might be a good thing, but being invisible is hardly bearable. Even her boyfriend, Devon, looks right through her! How can she survive when the only people (except a family of strangers) who even know she's alive are three dipsticks she can't remember ever seeing before?

 

With the school play and an A-List party coming up, Darcy and Cybil have a lot to work out. There’s a learning curve for both of them, especially after they are caught fighting at school and forced by the principal to help her at a Return-to-Work project for displaced women.

 Trouble is, how do they get their own lives back?

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Great New Reviews of Persephone Cole and the Christmas Killings Conundrum by Heather Haven

"I enjoy stories set in the past and Heather Haven's did not disappoint with her well researched setting in history. The main character Persephone Cole was likeable and well rounded. I was drawn into her plight to find a murderer and clear an innocent woman's name from the first page. The plot was easy to follow but complicated enough to keep the reader's attention throughout. I found 'Christmas Conundrum' entertaining and engaging. Definitely a 5 star read for young adults and adults!" ~ Killarney Sheffield


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"The first chapter of Persephone Cole and the Christmas Killings Conundrum was sent to me by author Heather Haven. This is a Books We Love holiday mystery.

KEEP READING? You betcha. In this first chapter, Haven manages to create a cast of characters you immediately connect with and care about: from Percy a street-smart, sarcastic dame with a penchant for Marlene Dietrich-style pant suits and pistachios to her boy-crazy younger sister Serendipity to her daffy mother and more. I don't always like so many characters introduced right away, but Haven did a fine job of giving them just enough interaction that the reader isn't confused.

I am eager to see how this mystery plays out. Haven's style of humorous private eye stories continues with this latest endeavor. And I love it!" ~ Cheryl Malandrinos, The Book Connection, First Chapter Reviews

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4 Stars for The Fisherman's Daughter by Sydell Voeller

"The Fisherman’s Daughter is a well written romance with an intriguing mystery, a pretty fast pace and its vibrantly descriptive. This is a shorter novel with lots going on. I totally didn’t expect the conclusion and normally I’m pretty good at figuring it out. 4 Stars." ~ Tome Tender Book Reviews

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5 Stars for Alien Lockdown by Vijaya Schartz

"Rhonda Alendresis joins a long list of terrific female protagonists from Vijaya Schartz, but none of them has ever faced the list of terrifying threats and difficulties that Rhonda and Cole face in trying to subdue a prison breakout on a disintegrating planet. Don't worry, I haven't given away too much--this is one of the most consistently entertaining and inventive adventure stories I have read, with superbly-drawn characters and forward momentum second to none." ~ 5 Stars, Wilshire Lewis, Smashwords

Alien Lockdown:  The year is 3033, and deep in the bowels of the underground galactic prison, something has gone terribly wrong. An artist at heart, Rhonda never wanted this medic prison job. When the civilian personnel vanish and an earthquake damages the nuclear reactor, she must go down to repair it with Captain Perfect himself, Cole Riggeur, who always plays by the rules and never trusted a woman in his life. But deep in the underground penitentiary, the most wicked convicts in the Galaxy are loose, and a treacherous shape-shifter plans his revenge. Disconnected from the Garrison, against impossible odds, Cole and Rhonda now face their greatest challenge... trusting each other in order to survive. 

"Packed with tension and action from the first page to the last, Schartz's novel is an exciting adventure. She has a rich imagination and deftly executes it." ~ Romantic Times Magazine  

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Great New Reviews for Reluctant Date by Sheila Claydon

In a rut, and with her love life at an all time low, Claire Harris makes a New Year’s resolution to join an Internet dating agency. Her challenge is twelve dates or twelve months, whichever comes first, unless she is lucky enough to meet Mister Right along the way.  On her final date, and convinced that only frogs are left in the dating pool, she is relieved that it’s nearly over…until she meets enigmatic American, Daniel Marchant.  The only problem is, his brother has set him up, and Daniel makes it very clear that he’s not interested in dating anyone at all. 

He is looking for someone to work in his developing conservation research company though, and when he discovers that Claire has the photographic and cataloguing skills he needs, he offers her a dream job in Florida.   

But Dolphin Key is not as idyllic as it seems. There are too many secrets and too much heartache.  And Claire has her own secrets as well. Not that she is going to share them with anyone, least of all with Daniel, because he must never know he has stolen her heart.

"I thoroughly enjoyed Reluctant Date, especially the powerful sense of place Ms. Claydon deftly creates with each change of locale. Her lush descriptions of Dolphin Key had me feeling the Florida sun on my face and the warm sand between my toes. I'll be re-reading this story next winter when the cold wind blows and there's snow on the roof. It's the perfect escape." ~ 4 Stars, Cheryl Harrington, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

"Another beautiful love story from Sheila Claydon, this one taking us from the moors of England to the balmy Florida Keys. On New Year's Eve, Claire Harris makes a resolution to try an Internet dating service for twelve dates. The first eleven aren't what they're cracked up to be and she's just about to give up on #12 when Daniel Marchant walks into her life. Through a series of miscommunications, both Claire and Daniel, smitten with one another, agree to go their separate ways. But Daniel decides Claire would be the perfect employee and persuades her to move to Dolphin Key to work for him on a six month trial basis. Peppered with rich characters and the lush scenery a Sheila Claydon book always promises, Reluctant Date is a must-read." ~ 5 Stars, V. Ardito, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase 

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Great Reviews for Ring Around the Rosy by Roseanne Dowell

"The author throws enough red herrings around to keep you puzzled about the identity of the serial killer until the very end. ...the sexual tension and the tension of the murders build quite nicely, and I found I could not put the book down until I had reached the end." ~ 4 Stars, Miranda731, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

"Step aside Nora Roberts and make way for Roseanne Dowell. Here's a lady who knows how to mix romance and mystery in the most delightful, ghoulish way. Start with nursery rhyme murders committed by a serial killer, throw in an independent but flawed heroine, add a gorgeous but doubting hero, and mix for a fun, diverting way to spend an evening with a book. Dowell is an accomplished writer with an easy, readable style." ~ 5 Stars, Heather Haven, Author of Persephone Cole and The Halloween Curse

"We all have dreams, like Susan Weston's dream of being a successful journalist assigned to the big stories. It's amazing how often we get ourselves in trouble when those dreams start coming true. Tension, action, suspense, and love -- this one's got it all!" ~ 5 Stars, G.R. Branan, Amazon Reader

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5 Stars for Time and Chance by G.L. Rockey

"Jack Carr is in mourning for his lost wife and drinking himself to death. He's the hard-boiled head of a newsroom in Nashville, TN at a TV station under new management. A delusional, greedy SOB who is the son of the previous Grand Ol' Opree type owner has taken over running his father's successful media empire, but is only interested in stripping the assets to play restauranteur--and to cover his gambling debts. Things go from bad to worse at the station, but Carr's still got a nose for news. When his favorite investigative reporter starts to dig around in the business of a local thug called "Snakebite" who runs a downtown Nashville sleaze bar, he's forced into action for the first time in years. There is also a parallel police investigation going on which crisply offsets Carr's anguished dark-night-of-the soul ramblings. Soon it's clear that prostitution and a slavery ring are just the tip of what proves to be a very gruesome iceburg. The story reminded initially of classic Film Noir, with Carr as Bogart, but it is relentlessly-21st Century-amoral, filled with images of the banality of the sort of Evil which now hides out in our plastic-faced suburbs. Few nice characters here, especially the hero, whose will to self-destruction is epic. "Time & Chance" is not a mystery, because we learn who the bad guys are early on, but it is a nail-biter as you wonder what the hell is going to happen next and as the depth of criminality is revealed. It's powerfully written, and despite the occasional editorial desire I had to shut off Carr's insane monologues, the story works on many levels. Think "Mystic River" in Nashville, and you're there. (BTW the Nashville stuff felt like the real deal.)" ~ 5 Stars, Juliet Waldron, Amazon Verified Purchase and Historical Romance Author 

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4 Stars for The Real Me by Ann Herrick

"In The Real Me, Ann Herrick delves into the tumultuous feelings of a teenage girl who is unhappy with her appearance. As we follow Mattie through her transformation, we are treated to realistic dialogue and inner thoughts of a teenager. The reader roots for Mattie to be successful with her changes and with her budding romance. Mattie has an awesome friend who helps her along the way, which has you guessing as to who is the right guy for her. The story will keep you guessing until the end!" ~ 4 Stars, Krista, Single Titles Reviews

When Mattie has issues with her weight, she decides to take charge of her life, redo her image, find confidence and maybe even dare to talk to guys. Will a change in lifestyle, a friend, a tormentor, and a dream guy help Mattie discover her real self and find romance along the way?

"…a charming young adult novel about love and identity. Mattie, the first-person narrator, is a spunky heroine who takes charge of her life, makes mistakes, dusts herself off, and tries again. Kevin, her heartthrob, is both believable and appealing. The plot moves quickly with enough twists and turns to keep readers guessing about whether-and with whom-Mattie will find true love …." ~ Debra Stang, eBook Reviews Weekly

"…Ann Herrick delivers a plot that is big on empowerment for the female teen, while exploring the conflicting emotions, uncertainty, and dreams that are prevalent in those "between" years. [She] tells a story about a young woman who has character, a sense of compassion, strong commitment, determination, and understanding beyond her years. We see the questions about ethics, compassion and morality arise and how they are handled. This is a very good portrayal of the teen years, addressing some of the issues that are faced, the challenges and opportunities that can arise, and the choices that are made. Best of all, we watch Mattie bloom before our very eyes and grow into what she calls, "the real me"." ~ Kim Green-Spangler, Womenonwriting.com 

"…a great insight into the insecurities, hopes, dreams, and confusion of being a teenager, and the self-acceptance and realization that not all is how it appears to be at first.  Mattie is self-conscious over her appearance, little realizing that her true beauty has been shining forth all the time – even without the weight loss and haircut.  The new look just gives her the self-confidence to hold her head high and let the “real” Mattie shine forth. She realizes that even guys, and the “popular” kids, have insecurities and fears of their own…I found it to be entertaining, and…I plan on reading more of Ms. Herrick’s books in the future." ~ Teresa Henson, Romance Junkies 


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4.5 Stars for Seducing Sigefroi by Vijaya Schartz

"As always, Schartz spins a great story. It’s a bit bloody and bloodthirsty in places... But that's part of the drama, and Schartz certainly knows drama." ~ 4.5 Stars, Roberta, Manic Readers

 
Curse of the Lost Isle

From history shrouded in myths, emerges a family of immortal Celtic Ladies, who roam the medieval world in search of salvation from a curse. For centuries, imbued with hereditary gifts, they hide their deadly secret... but if the Church ever suspects what they really are, they will be hunted, tortured, and burned at the stake. 

   

Seducing Sigefroi
Book 3

Luxembourg - 963 AD

To offset the curse that makes her a serpent from the waist down one day each month, Melusine, exiled Princess of Strathclyde, must seduce and wed a mortal knight, the shrewd and ambitious Sigefroi of Ardennes.

 

Sigefroi, son of the Duke of Lorraine, suspects Melusine is not what she appears, but her beauty, her rich dowry, and her sharp political skills serve his ambitions. He never expected her to soften his stone-cold warrior heart.

So close to the Imperial court, dangers and intrigue threaten Melusine. War looms on the horizon, a Mermaid was sighted around Luxembourg, and Sigefroi’s bishop brother questions her ancestry. If anyone ever suspects Melusine’s true nature, she will burn at the stake...

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5 Stars for Hey, Nobody's Perfect by Ann Herrick

"HEY, NOBODY'S PERFECT is an outstanding teenage romance. I was highly impressed with the characters of Sivia and Keeley. The supporting characters of Brad, Marcy and Todd added so much in-depth character to the overall development of this story. I feel this is a book that every teenager should read. There are so many life lessons in this one book that it is a very eye opening experience. Ann Herrick is a wonderful author who has allowed her readers to go into the lives of a set of high school teenagers. It is refreshing to see how they experience their own way of finding the love they deserve" ~ 5 Stars, Suzie Housley, Romance Junkies Reviews

Hey, Nobody's Perfect

Life was complicated enough for Sivia before a guy with no legs came into her life. 

Her parent's divorce did not wipe out their traditional family values. Dad is still way too self-centered, Mom is still resentful, Russ is still shoving food in his mouth and Sivia doesn’t need any more drama. But when the new student, obnoxious and legless Keeley, becomes her project partner, her life becomes even more complicated.  Family friction, peer pressure and her overly controlling father are threats her budding relationship—but prejudices she never knew she had and doesn't want to acknowledge are the biggest hurdle of all. 

Hey, Nobody's Perfect is a story about serious issues told with both substance and humor.

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4 Stars for Savage Possession by Margaret Tanner

"Hot, Strong, No Sugar. If this is how you like your morning brew, give this a try. This is a romance, in the dictionary sense of "adventure," but written as if PC romance never existed, and set in Victorian Australia. Here, a rich, emotionally shut-off cattle baron is forced by strange circumstances to marry the daughter of his worst enemy. How old wounds and terrible crimes are finally let go, how healing comes to willing hearts and how lust turns to love is the subject of the story. There is some raw sex and not all the pictures drawn here are pretty. Set in the Victorian era, Australian men are tough and untamed, dismissive of women, and most women, especially poor ones, know their place and endure. In short, this is as much an actual "historical" as it is "romance." The author knows the time period. (I just waded through Thomas Keneally's immense history, "Australians".) This is the often violent past of her astonishing--familiar and yet unfamiliar--country. Although there were moments when my belief was stretched, this powerful and compelling story of lust turning to love was a page turner." ~ 4 Stars, Juliet Waldron, Historical Romance Author 

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4 Blue Ribbons for Pagan Queen by Vijaya Schartz

"I’m happy to say that this newest book is just as well written and entertaining as the first. The author’s attention to the details of the period making that long ago era of history feel alive and vibrant. She’s able to weave in the mystical in a manner that appears natural, without overwhelming what else is going on. I enjoyed learning more about Pressine and Elinas, but Mattacks and his diabolical plans play an important role... his characters flaws are eye-opening. He’s a disturbed individual. I suggest you watch for interesting twists and turns surrounding him—he’s a creepy guy... unexpected happenings totally caught me off guard. It’s a great plot ploy that I can only assume will pull the series forward because I want to know more of what happened to the characters affected." ~ 4 Blue Ribbons, Gayle, Romance Junkies Reviews

Pagan Queen
Book Two

810 AD - Alba (Ancient Scotland)

Queen at last, Pressine brings victory to her beloved Elinas and prosperity to their growing kingdom. But she has to contend with the intrigues of Charlemagne's bishops, spurred by her Christian stepson. She also fears the curse that could bring her downfall. For the love of Elinas, she will tempt fate and become with child. But when her indomitable passion challenges the wrath of the Goddess Herself. . . can she win that battle?

"Pagan Queen is the second in a new series by Schartz. It continues the story of Pressine, a fae queen who marries Elinas in order to unite all the tribes of Bretagne. Her only caveat to Elinas is that he must never see her in childbed.

Schartz is an accomplished writer, whose pacing, conflicts, and goals are always complex and whose good characters are always likeable, and whose villains are evil incarnate. You have to like her villains as much as the good guys! Matticks is a magnificent example of this!" ~ 5 Stars, Alberta, Manic Readers

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Great New Review for The Raven's Curse by Jamieson Wolf

"The Raven's Curse is a fast paced novel, which thrills, surprises and shocks. Just when you feel you know where the story is going, Wolf pulls the rug from under your feet and leaves you breathless. There are moments of genuine horror as well underlying tales of friendship and romance. The Raven's Curse will stay with you long after you read the last sentence. . ." ~ 4 Stars, NE Reader, Amazon Reader


The Raven's Curse by Jamieson Wolf

Susan Halliway is desperate to change her life. But something is desperate to hunt her...

A serial killer begins to leave increasingly frightening notes for Susan after he kills each of his victims, little girls with blond hair and bright eyes. She receives details of the killings days before the bodies are found with no knowledge of how to find them or stop the killer.

The trouble is, the killings match a storyline on the soap opera "Hope Falls". The storyline where Susan's old character was the final victim.

Turning to Erin Edwards, the script writer who wrote the "Hope Falls" storyline, they both try to solve the puzzle of who is killing little girls and why they've targeted Susan. When Erin and Susan both receive curses, the bodies of dead ravens found nearby, they know that this is no ordinary killer.

Meanwhile, Derrick Madison, Susan's old flame comes back into her life.

Will Derrick's flame for Susan get in the way of his police investigation? Or will Susan's lust for Derrick blind her to powerful secrets that Derrick may be withholding from her.

They will need all their cunning, all their daring, if they are to reach the end of this hunt alive...


"A unique premise executed with humor, suspense and a touch of the macabre. You'll enjoy the surprising blend that Wolf brings to the world of soap operas." ~ Caridad Pineiro, New York Times Best Selling Author of 'The Calling Series' and 'Sins of the Flesh'

"True to soap opera form, Jamieson Wolf throws in enough twists and turns in the wild plot that will have readers on the edge of their seats for an incredible ride. They also make the reader check under the bed and leave the lights on at night. Wolf knows how to tear at the reader's heart strings one minute, and then creep you out with a truly frightening homage to the horror film industry the next. For anyone looking for a fast read that entertains as a thriller, a humor story, a mystery, and a horror novel, this is it." ~ Sandy Lender, Author of the Best Selling 'Choices Meant for Gods' and 'Choices Meant for Kings'

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Great New Reviews for Her Proper Scoundrel by A.M. Westerling

"Westerling delivers with a hunky rogue hiding a dark secret, a plucky heroine who can think on her feet, and a million reasons why they can't be together. Add easy-to-read, snappy writing, a palpable setting that immerses the reader in another time with its own set of rules, and this story becomes a perfect escape for a summer day. An enjoyable, low-stress read with characters you'll root for.Everything a romance should be." ~ 4 Stars, Nancy D., Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

"I enjoyed this book immensely. The single thing that impressed me most was the dialog. I have read previous historical novels where the author seemed to have no grasp on the language spoken during the featured time period. This was not the case with this beautifully written book. The author made the conversations within these pages come alive. I found there was a perfect balance of humor and romance to make for an exciting and pleasant read.

The story itself was unique and pleasing to read and I found the characters to be engaging and three-dimensional. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone searching for an excellent summer romance read. I will look for more works from this author in the future" ~ 5 Stars, Ionia Martin, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase 

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