Publisher: Awe-Struck E-Books, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-58749-625-7
Genre: Contemporary Romance
At a young age Roxanne Perry spent a lot of time at a retirement home with her great-aunt Leafie and was often included in her circle of elderly friends. She enjoyed watching them play tennis and one day her aunt gave her a tennis racquet.
She learned to play under the coaching of a man who called himself The Mighty Tersigni. In time she could outplay almost everyone until she met Mr. Tersigni's nephew who played professional tennis.
His appearance into her life changed things a little, but he wasn't a permanent resident of their town to their time together consisted of trying to outdo each other in one sport or another.
The Mighty Tersigni sounds like it might be about an elderly man, but it is really the story of a girl's becoming an adult and the people who influenced her life. Talented author Cynthia Whitten has crafted a fun read with fun characters whose emotions you will share as time goes by.
A fun read for any romance fan. Enjoy.
Friday, November 7, 2008
The Screaming Room by Thomass O'Callaghan
Publisher: Pinnacle
ISBN: 13: 9780786018123
Genre: Thriller
Talented author Thomas O'Callaghan does it again! Another tale guaranteed to give your goose bumps, goose bumps. Tourists from all over the world visit New York City to meet a gruesome end.
It is said that each serial killer has a reason for what they do, that they may have what they feel is a mission that compels them to kill. Or they may simply kill for the sense of power or pleasure they derive from the act.
Those are the questions that New York City Police Lieutenant John Driscoll and his team must answer in their frantic search for the killer whose acts threaten the tourist industry and therefore, make the mayor threaten Driscoll if he doesn't catch the killer.
Tracking this killer isn't easy and a surprise awaits Driscoll when the identity of the killer is known. Will he be able to stop the killings before the entire city is in a panic?
I'm pleased to recommend this tale to any thriller fan. It will have you eyeing strangers carefully when you travel alone. Guaranteed to keep you awake if you read this tale at bedtime.
Enjoy. I did.
ISBN: 13: 9780786018123
Genre: Thriller
Talented author Thomas O'Callaghan does it again! Another tale guaranteed to give your goose bumps, goose bumps. Tourists from all over the world visit New York City to meet a gruesome end.
It is said that each serial killer has a reason for what they do, that they may have what they feel is a mission that compels them to kill. Or they may simply kill for the sense of power or pleasure they derive from the act.
Those are the questions that New York City Police Lieutenant John Driscoll and his team must answer in their frantic search for the killer whose acts threaten the tourist industry and therefore, make the mayor threaten Driscoll if he doesn't catch the killer.
Tracking this killer isn't easy and a surprise awaits Driscoll when the identity of the killer is known. Will he be able to stop the killings before the entire city is in a panic?
I'm pleased to recommend this tale to any thriller fan. It will have you eyeing strangers carefully when you travel alone. Guaranteed to keep you awake if you read this tale at bedtime.
Enjoy. I did.
The Watchman by Robert Crais
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 13: 9780743281638
Genre: Thriller
In more ways than one Larkin Conner Barkley lived life in the fast lane and that nearly proved to be her undoing. A car accident sent her into hiding with ex-cop Joe Pike as her protector.
Why would a non-fatal accident force her wealthy father, in conjunction with the FBI, to send her on the run? Why was the FBI involved?
Joe Pike owed a favor and taking on the task of protecting Larkin was his form of repayment. It was not a job he enjoyed and his only concern was keeping her alive until such time as she could safely return home.
False trails and lies will keep Joe on the run and the reader will travel righ along with him and Larkin in this multi-layered take of suspense. You will wonder who they can trust? Who is after them?
Talented author Robert Crais keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, turning pages to see what happens next with an easy reading story. A well-told tale with complex characters, each with their own motive and secrets that emerge slowly as the story unwinds. A story that will have you looking for other books by this very imaginative author. Enjoy.
ISBN: 13: 9780743281638
Genre: Thriller
In more ways than one Larkin Conner Barkley lived life in the fast lane and that nearly proved to be her undoing. A car accident sent her into hiding with ex-cop Joe Pike as her protector.
Why would a non-fatal accident force her wealthy father, in conjunction with the FBI, to send her on the run? Why was the FBI involved?
Joe Pike owed a favor and taking on the task of protecting Larkin was his form of repayment. It was not a job he enjoyed and his only concern was keeping her alive until such time as she could safely return home.
False trails and lies will keep Joe on the run and the reader will travel righ along with him and Larkin in this multi-layered take of suspense. You will wonder who they can trust? Who is after them?
Talented author Robert Crais keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, turning pages to see what happens next with an easy reading story. A well-told tale with complex characters, each with their own motive and secrets that emerge slowly as the story unwinds. A story that will have you looking for other books by this very imaginative author. Enjoy.
The Witches of Dixie: Book One by Laura Stamps
Are you prepared for something different in your reading material? The Witches of Dixie is definitely that, something to please and take you into places of the mind and soul you haven't visited before.
A tale told in a colorful and soul-easing prose that brings the world of the Witches of Dixie to life and you'll swear you left your own footprints in the dewy grasses as you visit this place. These are ladies you'll love meeting and long remember as friends.
Savannah, Maylene, Mirabella, and Ravena will take you by the hand into their charmed circle and you'll come away feeling blessed. Such is the kind of magick they practice that it leaves no room for darkness or doubt. Each woman had her own personal struggle to work her way through, situations that feel familiar to all in similarity to our own problems. As they find strength and answers, so will we.
Talented author Laura Stamps writes in a prose poetry that has a mind pleasing cadence and you'll clearly see the crows on the lawn or finches on the roof or the several sleek and wise looking cats who peek out at us from the pages.
I'm pleased to highly recommend this tale to any reader interested in the paranormal, magick, witches, or just a good read well worth the time. Enjoy. I sure did.
A tale told in a colorful and soul-easing prose that brings the world of the Witches of Dixie to life and you'll swear you left your own footprints in the dewy grasses as you visit this place. These are ladies you'll love meeting and long remember as friends.
Savannah, Maylene, Mirabella, and Ravena will take you by the hand into their charmed circle and you'll come away feeling blessed. Such is the kind of magick they practice that it leaves no room for darkness or doubt. Each woman had her own personal struggle to work her way through, situations that feel familiar to all in similarity to our own problems. As they find strength and answers, so will we.
Talented author Laura Stamps writes in a prose poetry that has a mind pleasing cadence and you'll clearly see the crows on the lawn or finches on the roof or the several sleek and wise looking cats who peek out at us from the pages.
I'm pleased to highly recommend this tale to any reader interested in the paranormal, magick, witches, or just a good read well worth the time. Enjoy. I sure did.
Thwarting Magic by Ann Tracey Marr
Publisher: Awe-struck E-books, Inc.
ISBN: 978-58749-647-9
Genre: Regency Fantasy Romance
Margaret Ridgemont is to marry James Treadway much against her will, as their fathers have decided the matter. Her older sister is a widow who lusts after her sister's fiance would willingly wed him in Margaret's stead. Will Margaret find her happily ever after in spite of these problems?
Treadway visits to meet his bride to be for the first time and a friend Adrian Hughes has accompanied him. While Treadway is seeking a liaison with the widowed sister instead of his fiance, Adrian is trying to find the sorceror who is toying with magic. Will he find the magician in time? Could it be the widowed sister, Margeret or perhaps the youngest, Emma? Untrained magicians can present a danger to themselves and others and this one is causing holes to appear where they shouldn't be as a first sign of trouble.
Talened author Ann Tracy Marr has used her creative imagination to blend history with fantasy to give the reader a great read. This tale is more than a simple romance as lived by an intriguing cast of characters you'll enjoy meeting. She has added a mix of mystery to the magic that will entice you to keep reading, wanting to know what happens next.
Recommended as a fun read well worth the time. You'll be looking for other books by this author to enjoy. For any romantic or fantasy fan, this book will provide pleasant reading. Enjoy. I did.
ISBN: 978-58749-647-9
Genre: Regency Fantasy Romance
Margaret Ridgemont is to marry James Treadway much against her will, as their fathers have decided the matter. Her older sister is a widow who lusts after her sister's fiance would willingly wed him in Margaret's stead. Will Margaret find her happily ever after in spite of these problems?
Treadway visits to meet his bride to be for the first time and a friend Adrian Hughes has accompanied him. While Treadway is seeking a liaison with the widowed sister instead of his fiance, Adrian is trying to find the sorceror who is toying with magic. Will he find the magician in time? Could it be the widowed sister, Margeret or perhaps the youngest, Emma? Untrained magicians can present a danger to themselves and others and this one is causing holes to appear where they shouldn't be as a first sign of trouble.
Talened author Ann Tracy Marr has used her creative imagination to blend history with fantasy to give the reader a great read. This tale is more than a simple romance as lived by an intriguing cast of characters you'll enjoy meeting. She has added a mix of mystery to the magic that will entice you to keep reading, wanting to know what happens next.
Recommended as a fun read well worth the time. You'll be looking for other books by this author to enjoy. For any romantic or fantasy fan, this book will provide pleasant reading. Enjoy. I did.
Treasures Antiques Store by Regan Taylor
Carrie Taylor loses herself in steamy romances daily, having imaginary encounters with the hunky hero of whatever book she's reading at the moment. Such escapism serves to block out the reality of her seemingly consistent bad choices when it comes to men. And with the latest--Dean, how could she have been so wrong?
She takes her unhappiness to a friend named Mr. Merle who sells antiques. On one particular day she selects a photo of an Indian Brave taken a century and a half before. The man in the picture fascinates her and her lovelorn imagination chooses him for her new hero. Of course, the man is long dead, but still...he's irresistible.
Carrie dreams of him, sure she'll never see him, but all the same dreaming to span the generations can't hurt. Can it?
Does time really matter? But will she be satisfied to spend her life dreaming of a man she can't have. She loves time travel romances and often wonders if it would ever be possible.
This is a tale you will enjoy if you like time travel, paranormal, romance, with a touch of sci-fi, all blended to make for a fun read that will make your own heart a bit lighter for the reading. Recommended for any romantic looking for a good story. Enjoy. I did.
She takes her unhappiness to a friend named Mr. Merle who sells antiques. On one particular day she selects a photo of an Indian Brave taken a century and a half before. The man in the picture fascinates her and her lovelorn imagination chooses him for her new hero. Of course, the man is long dead, but still...he's irresistible.
Carrie dreams of him, sure she'll never see him, but all the same dreaming to span the generations can't hurt. Can it?
Does time really matter? But will she be satisfied to spend her life dreaming of a man she can't have. She loves time travel romances and often wonders if it would ever be possible.
This is a tale you will enjoy if you like time travel, paranormal, romance, with a touch of sci-fi, all blended to make for a fun read that will make your own heart a bit lighter for the reading. Recommended for any romantic looking for a good story. Enjoy. I did.
Trial in Jade by Margaret Evans
Publisher: Moonlight Mystery Press
ISBN: 9780978907617
Genre: Science Fiction/Mystery Thriller
An ancient Mayan city has been discovered in the hills of California and plans are afoot for the return of the Mayans in a new kingdom. But, even as those plans move forward, there is one, Ua'metl, who had different ideas.
Talented author Margaret Evans reintroduces the reader to a historic civilization little known today. History, mythology, mystery, blend together to make for an interesting and intriguing read that will please any reader who likes to venture into a combination of genres that makes foor a fun read.
Join Amy Parrish Magee and her husband, Joe, as they work for the new world that will be partially based on the old that is being unexcavated near their home. The discovery is a secret, but there are those who know and are destined to take part in the new kingdom.
But, no matter how carefully things are planned, Will Rodriguez who is also called Xarantu, knows that things can go wrong. His sister Candis, has a job to do, yet she is distracted by other possibilities. Will she remain steadfast? Will Ua'metl succeed in his own plans for this new world? Will the new world come into fruition? To find out, you must read the book.
This is a great combination of genres with a good measure of suspense in all added and you will have to keep reading. Recommended as worth the time and a look at an original story.
Enjoy. I did.
ISBN: 9780978907617
Genre: Science Fiction/Mystery Thriller
An ancient Mayan city has been discovered in the hills of California and plans are afoot for the return of the Mayans in a new kingdom. But, even as those plans move forward, there is one, Ua'metl, who had different ideas.
Talented author Margaret Evans reintroduces the reader to a historic civilization little known today. History, mythology, mystery, blend together to make for an interesting and intriguing read that will please any reader who likes to venture into a combination of genres that makes foor a fun read.
Join Amy Parrish Magee and her husband, Joe, as they work for the new world that will be partially based on the old that is being unexcavated near their home. The discovery is a secret, but there are those who know and are destined to take part in the new kingdom.
But, no matter how carefully things are planned, Will Rodriguez who is also called Xarantu, knows that things can go wrong. His sister Candis, has a job to do, yet she is distracted by other possibilities. Will she remain steadfast? Will Ua'metl succeed in his own plans for this new world? Will the new world come into fruition? To find out, you must read the book.
This is a great combination of genres with a good measure of suspense in all added and you will have to keep reading. Recommended as worth the time and a look at an original story.
Enjoy. I did.
Under Lock and Key by Rebecca Benston
Publisher: Publish America
ISBN: 1-4241-8058-9
Genre: Mystery
Rona Shively has money problems at the moment. She needs to collect from deadbeat clients and new work. She also has problems with boyfriends and her sister is coming for an unexpected visit. It's all piling up at once.
A previous client wants to hire her to find how his sister fell off a boat. An old boyfriend turns up and pulls her into his troubles. Rona is forced to do a balancing act to keep things moving as she tries to get her investigation underway.
She has a lead to check and that lead takes her straight into danger. Will she get out alive?
Talented author Rebecca Benston shows the reader just how complicated life can get suddenly and how people you thought you knew, aren't who you thought they were.
Recommended as a fun read that will satisfy any mystery fan. Join Rona to see just how she might work through her problems. Surprises await. Enjoy. I did.
ISBN: 1-4241-8058-9
Genre: Mystery
Rona Shively has money problems at the moment. She needs to collect from deadbeat clients and new work. She also has problems with boyfriends and her sister is coming for an unexpected visit. It's all piling up at once.
A previous client wants to hire her to find how his sister fell off a boat. An old boyfriend turns up and pulls her into his troubles. Rona is forced to do a balancing act to keep things moving as she tries to get her investigation underway.
She has a lead to check and that lead takes her straight into danger. Will she get out alive?
Talented author Rebecca Benston shows the reader just how complicated life can get suddenly and how people you thought you knew, aren't who you thought they were.
Recommended as a fun read that will satisfy any mystery fan. Join Rona to see just how she might work through her problems. Surprises await. Enjoy. I did.
Wearing the Spider by Susan Schaab
For the fan of legal thrillers this will prove a good read and something different in the way of the genre. A refreshing change.
Evie Sullivan is working hard to please her bosses and become a partner in the law firm where she is employed. So why does it suddenly seem she is being undermined at work?
A combination of subplots involving different clients of the firm and different partners keep you reading to find out just what is going on. She seems to be unable to please anyone yet they keep piling the work on. Don't jump to conclusions. There are a few surprises for the reader as the story progresses.
Talented author Susan Schaab skillfully weaves several subplots involving the motives of the well-drawn characters into a cohesive story that offers an intriguing read. This story offers a good look into the operation of a legal firm that only handles wealthy, powerful clients and will do whatever is necessary to achieve their ends.
Altogether a fun read. I'm pleased to recommend this tale to any reader looking for something different. You'll be looking for other books by this fine author. Enjoy. I did.
Evie Sullivan is working hard to please her bosses and become a partner in the law firm where she is employed. So why does it suddenly seem she is being undermined at work?
A combination of subplots involving different clients of the firm and different partners keep you reading to find out just what is going on. She seems to be unable to please anyone yet they keep piling the work on. Don't jump to conclusions. There are a few surprises for the reader as the story progresses.
Talented author Susan Schaab skillfully weaves several subplots involving the motives of the well-drawn characters into a cohesive story that offers an intriguing read. This story offers a good look into the operation of a legal firm that only handles wealthy, powerful clients and will do whatever is necessary to achieve their ends.
Altogether a fun read. I'm pleased to recommend this tale to any reader looking for something different. You'll be looking for other books by this fine author. Enjoy. I did.
Regency Society Revisited by Susan Marie Knight
Anthropologist Serenity Steele wants to travel back in time to a primitive African society, but due to circumstances, ends up instead back in Regency England. She didn't want to go and will be gone for a year.
Did fate play a partt in this event? Or was the other anthropologist's accident just that, an accident? Why did she let herself be talked into going back to a period she didn't approve of?
Once in Regency England, Serenity becomes friends with the wife and daughter of a Lord and is introduced into society. Her new friends believe her cover story about being a widow and set about finding her a new husband.
What would happen if she did meet a man she could love? She only has a year and will automatically be returned to her own time? Will she be able to fulfill her purpose and report on her research into the Regency period?
A fun read for any history or time travel fan. The romantic would also enjoy this story. Talented author Susanne Marie Knight opens the door for a peek into a time we can only speculate at. Written in an easy-to-read style the movement and characters will hold your interest to the last word. Enjoy. I did.
Did fate play a partt in this event? Or was the other anthropologist's accident just that, an accident? Why did she let herself be talked into going back to a period she didn't approve of?
Once in Regency England, Serenity becomes friends with the wife and daughter of a Lord and is introduced into society. Her new friends believe her cover story about being a widow and set about finding her a new husband.
What would happen if she did meet a man she could love? She only has a year and will automatically be returned to her own time? Will she be able to fulfill her purpose and report on her research into the Regency period?
A fun read for any history or time travel fan. The romantic would also enjoy this story. Talented author Susanne Marie Knight opens the door for a peek into a time we can only speculate at. Written in an easy-to-read style the movement and characters will hold your interest to the last word. Enjoy. I did.
Past Imperfect by Nora Peterson
A new friend of Sam's dies under strange circumstances just after her father is killed in a car accident, and after the friend has just asked Sam to find out something about her past. So Sam takes on the job of finding out who Angie Drummond really was.
The job takes her from sunny Arizona to wintry Boston just in time for a snowstorm. The airlines loses her luggage and things go downhill from there.
A man who kept bumping into Sam on the street is found murdered in the room next to hers. Papers are stolen from her room, the police aren't interested in the hypothetical case they think Sam is building about her friend's death. And Sam's old boyfriend, Jack, seems more interested in his career than helping her.
But, at last, she does get his help and meets people who she is certain have information about Angie's mysterious past. Will they help her? Or will they consider her a threat when she learns other members of Angie's family also died under questionable circumstances. Who wants to kill an entire family? Why?
Talented author Nora Peterson keeps the reader turning pages as Sam finds herself in the middle of chaotic family relationships and an attempt is made on her life. Well drawn characters add their own touches to the story and you'll get a real dose of winter in Boston.
This is a book I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to any mystery reader. Enjoy. I sure did.
The job takes her from sunny Arizona to wintry Boston just in time for a snowstorm. The airlines loses her luggage and things go downhill from there.
A man who kept bumping into Sam on the street is found murdered in the room next to hers. Papers are stolen from her room, the police aren't interested in the hypothetical case they think Sam is building about her friend's death. And Sam's old boyfriend, Jack, seems more interested in his career than helping her.
But, at last, she does get his help and meets people who she is certain have information about Angie's mysterious past. Will they help her? Or will they consider her a threat when she learns other members of Angie's family also died under questionable circumstances. Who wants to kill an entire family? Why?
Talented author Nora Peterson keeps the reader turning pages as Sam finds herself in the middle of chaotic family relationships and an attempt is made on her life. Well drawn characters add their own touches to the story and you'll get a real dose of winter in Boston.
This is a book I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to any mystery reader. Enjoy. I sure did.
Capable of Murder by Brian Cavanaugh
Publisher: BeWrite Books
ISBN: 1905202113
Genre: Mystery
Belinda Lawrence discovers the body of her reclusive great aunt on the floor of her home and becomes an heiress as the old lady's death is labeled an accident by the police. But Belinda can't stop the niggling doubt at the back of her mind. The problem was who would kill an old woman and why. There seemed to be nothing missing in the house.
Belinda learns there are great differences from living in the lights of the city and the darkness that descends on the unlighted streets of the village once she claims her inheritance with the intention of living in the house.
It isn't long before an antiques dealer turns up looking for old furniture and a realtor wants to sell the house for her. The only people who seem friendly are her closest neighbors.
A break in at the house, another murder in the house keep the action in this well crafted story moving forward as Belinda has to decide who to trust among the people who have taken an interest in her new home. Why did the lawyer who wrote her aunt's will disappear? Why does the neighbor feel so strongly about the overgrown garden?
These and other questions will keep the reader turning pages as they try to identify the villain of the tale and solve the mystery before Belinda does. Recommended as a fun read written by talented author Brian Kavanagh who introduces us to a cast of characters not soon forgotten. A story with a surprise in store for the reader.
I am pleased to recommend this book to any mystery fan. Enjoy. I did.
ISBN: 1905202113
Genre: Mystery
Belinda Lawrence discovers the body of her reclusive great aunt on the floor of her home and becomes an heiress as the old lady's death is labeled an accident by the police. But Belinda can't stop the niggling doubt at the back of her mind. The problem was who would kill an old woman and why. There seemed to be nothing missing in the house.
Belinda learns there are great differences from living in the lights of the city and the darkness that descends on the unlighted streets of the village once she claims her inheritance with the intention of living in the house.
It isn't long before an antiques dealer turns up looking for old furniture and a realtor wants to sell the house for her. The only people who seem friendly are her closest neighbors.
A break in at the house, another murder in the house keep the action in this well crafted story moving forward as Belinda has to decide who to trust among the people who have taken an interest in her new home. Why did the lawyer who wrote her aunt's will disappear? Why does the neighbor feel so strongly about the overgrown garden?
These and other questions will keep the reader turning pages as they try to identify the villain of the tale and solve the mystery before Belinda does. Recommended as a fun read written by talented author Brian Kavanagh who introduces us to a cast of characters not soon forgotten. A story with a surprise in store for the reader.
I am pleased to recommend this book to any mystery fan. Enjoy. I did.
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