Petken’s The Guardian of Secrets: And Her Deadly Pact is an incredible read. The author starts off with colorful descriptive sentences as she takes you into the lives of Celia and her husband, Joseph Dobbs. To say their lives, after a brief six months of marriage was remarkable, is an understatement. The things that take place in this story was so remarkable, it left me speechless. I was upset with Celia one minute and sorry for her the next. The book evokes so many different emotions in me, when I was done, I felt like an acorn in a wind storm, being buffeted all over the place. My emotions span the gamut... despair, anger, triumph, you name it, and I experienced it while reading this book. I can’t make up my mind what genre this book falls under; it’s an excellent blend of several. Well done!

Very interesting read with a bit of suspense, mystery and adventure. Brilliantly written.

Reading P.J. Fiala’s Dog Days of Summer was a pleasure. I never ridden a bike in my life but the author painted such a vivid picture of the bikers, their close knit group, the dialogue was authentic, the romance was hot and passionate… Gosh, even the names of the characters were on point. And Dog, what a character, and to pair him up with the shy-retiring, Joci was a bold move by the author. The conflict with LuAnn brought it all home for me. Excellent read!

I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into this book. I’ve read several books by this author, and each one is better than the last or maybe it’s just me. This book takes you to the island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean where the author got into the voodoo and black arts practiced on the island. I love the characters, Lange, Rupert and of course, Jean Louis, the sorcerer. Lots of steamy passionate scenes, some were even a bit scary. Excellent read for lovers of the paranormal.

"One Night in Bangkok" by Gale Stanley, is a steamy exotic gay romance. I liked how the author developed the characters. Stanley has chosen two characters with bite whose romance is not easy. They had to first overcome their personal problems before their relationship can bloom and flourish. Beautifully done!

Spilt Milk, collection of short stories by D. K. Cassidy is quite appropriately titled. I was not sure what to expect with a title like that. I thought it was a children’s book; but far from it. Although, all the characters in the stories have a certain child-like quality about them, whether real or imagined, the underlying theme in this collection of short stories is psychological dependency in some form or other. The author did a great job of keeping the reader turning the pages in this book of flawed characters—almost addictive in the compulsion to keep reading to find out, what’s next? Great creative writing.

This was a cute, fun book. I can’t say, as some of the other reviewers said, that it took me back to my childhood, but it sure took me back. Being a girl, I can’t relate, but for the way things were, it was on target. The simplicity of life, the enjoyment in the little things, those were the days my friend. Take a trip down memory lane with James Gordon.

Just the name LaCasse and you know what to expect, high heat and lots of drama. In this turn of events, the last of this series focuses on Franchesca, a sister to the brothers we have grown to love and lust after. The story begins with a fall, and not necessarily a fall in love situation. Damon happens to be at the right place at the right time to meet the girl that would forever change his life.
Franchesca feels the pull of attraction with the first touch between her and Damon, she tries to resist it, but is unsuccessful. Ju Ephraime keeps the reader on the edge of their seat with steamy scenes and pulsating dramatic tension. I was sad to see the end of this series; it kept me always wanting more. It now owns a permanent place on my book shelves… addictive.

In Liberty or Death, David Cook recreates 1798 Ireland, with the hero, Lorn’s mission to bring Colonel Black, a sadistic monster, to justice. Fast paced and bloody, this is an adventure that is not for the faint hearted. David has a wonderful style and “Liberty or Death” left this reader wanting much more of his writing. Brilliantly characterized, the opinions of both sides in the hostilities were depicted, as the conflicted loyalties these men face fighting against their very heritage. Cook is a powerful new voice in historical genre.

Great entertaining read. This book is different from your usual romance novel because the author created an environment for the characters that was believable and true to life. It read almost like a non-fiction. The handsome husband, three daughters, in other words, the idyllic life, but is it? Into this perfect scenario walks the flirtatious new doctor. Oh what a tangled web we weave!