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A Promise Of Safekeeping
by Lisa Dale
"Hearttouching and relevant, this novel will keep readers entralled"
Posted March 18, 2012

Lauren Matthews made a name for herself as a sharp prosecutor nine years ago. She successfully prosecuted a high profile murder case convicting, Arlen Fieldstone. Nine years later, the verdict is overturned and Arlen is pronounced innocent. During those nine years, Lauren made a name for herself as a jury Read more...


Velva Jean Learns To Fly
by Jennifer Niven
"This World War II era novel featuring the first women pilots is fascinating!"
Posted March 18, 2012

In VELVA JEAN LEARNS TO FLY, her second novel featuring the irrepressible and ever-feisty Velva Jean Hart, author Jennifer Niven transports her heroine from the hills of North Carolina to the skies over Sweetwater, Texas as she joins the Women's Flying Training Detachment during World War II. Having Read more...


Murder In A Basket
by Amanda Flower
"A lively, adventure filled mystery full of humor and intrigue!"
Posted March 18, 2012

College librarian India Hayes thought the worst thing about the Stripling Founders' Festival was being forced by her sister Carmen to wear a hideous pink gingham pioneer dress as she painted faces in one of the many booths at the festival. India was relieved to make friends with the booth Read more...


Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride
by Sandra D. Bricker
"A fun and absolutely charming novel!"
Posted March 18, 2012

As a wedding planner, Sherilyn Caine should be able to pull off the perfect wedding experience, especially for her own wedding. After all, she just landed her dream job at the wedding destination hotel, The Tanglewood, and will be working with her best friend, Emma Rae. The rest should be Read more...


Pictures Of Lies
by C.C. Harrison
"A tale full of mystery, secrets and intrigue"
Posted February 26, 2012

After the abduction of her beloved daughter, investigative journalist Keegan Thomas is a woman with a broken heart, aching soul and a need to sink herself within her work. She turns her unimaginable grief into a mission to spread the news of missing children, and her quest garnered her an Read more...


Sup With The Devil
by Barbara Hamilton
"A lively cozy mystery that combines history and intrigue!"
Posted January 7, 2012

A few weeks have passed since the Boston Tea Party, and Abigail Adams, as well as the rest of the residents of Boston, is nervously waiting to see how the King will react to the acts of rebellion. Abigail determines that it is safe for her to visit her nephew Read more...


Southern Fried Women
by Pamela King Cable
"Tales of authentic and true Southern women"
Posted January 4, 2012

There are Southern Belles and then there are Southern Fried Women. What is the difference? According to author Pamela King Cable, a "Southern Fried Woman" is one who is "born below the Mason-Dixon line and range in age from sixteen to ninety-six. They're not only fried, they Read more...


The Goat Woman Of Largo Bay
by Gillian Royes
"A breezy island mystery that is sure to intrigue!"
Posted January 4, 2012

Take a little bit of mystery, add a little bit of sensual romance, and a lot of breezy and laid back Jamaican atmosphere, and you have THE GOAT WOMAN OF LARGO BAY, a charming new book from author Gillian Royes. Featuring Shadrack Myers, a bartender who has the eyes and Read more...


The Feng Shui Detective Goes West
by Nury Vittachi
"A lively and humorous mystery of East meets West!"
Posted January 4, 2012

Feng Shui master C.F. Wong of Singapore needs money, and he needs it now. Because of an office supply deal gone wrong (know anyone who needs 180,000 fruit shaped highlighters filled with black ink?), he owes a large sum to the Chinese mafia. Fortune favors him when the Read more...


Sea Escape
by Lynne Griffin
"A powerful, heartwrenching novel of mother/daughter relationships"
Posted January 4, 2012

Laura Tobin Martinez is a hardworking wife and mother of two, who suddenly finds herself being stretched even further when her aloof and demanding mother Helen has a debilitating stroke, and will require extensive rehabilitation. Laura and her mother have always had an awkward and strained relationship, and Laura never Read more...


To Wed a Wild Lord
by Sabrina Jeffries
"Another great adventures from the Hellions of Hallstead Hall"
Posted January 4, 2012

Ever since Lord Gabriel Sharpe's best friend Roger Waverly died in a horse race against Gabriel over seven years ago, Gabriel has been dubbed the "Angel of Death" for his ability to cheat Death in daring races. But no one outside his family knows that he's wrought with Read more...


The Gingerbread Bump-Off
by Livia J. Washburn
"Small town mystery with a delicious twist!"
Posted December 31, 2011

It's Christmas time in Weatherford, Texas and at the last minute Phyllis Newsom is asked to feature her home as one in the annual Christmas Jingle Bell Tour of Homes. Phyllis is excited but she's also in the middle of planning her dear friend Eve's wedding scheduled Read more...


The Christmas Note
by Donna VanLiere
"A heartwarming story of family, hope, and love!"
Posted December 31, 2011

Donna Van Liere is well known for her holiday stories of faith, hope and love. This year, her offering is THE CHRISTMAS NOTE and it is truly a special, heartwarming story! Moving any time of the year is stressful enough, but to move with Christmas coming up soon is especially Read more...


Proof Of Heaven
by Mary Curran Hackett
"A powerful novel that will have the reader cherishing all parts of life and death"
Posted December 31, 2011

"Colm Francis Magee had died seven times before his seventh birthday. Cardiac arrest. Not to be mistaken for a heart attack in which clogged arteries prevent blood from reaching the heart and then the muscle withers. There was nothing wrong with Colm's strength of heart. No, Colm Francis Magee Read more...


Holly Lane
by Toni Blake
"A warm and fuzzy holiday romance with the spirit of Charles Dickens!"
Posted December 31, 2011

The holidays are not a time for joy for Sue Ann Simpkins. Trying to come to grips with her financial situation, as well as custody problems with her ex-husband, there is just not a lot to celebrate this year, in Sue Ann's mind. It's going to take Read more...


Dangerous Alterations
by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
"A lively Southern-flavored mystery filled with accusations, mystery and sewing!"
Posted December 31, 2011

It's up to Tori and her friends from the sewing circle to solve this puzzle quick, before Tori and Milo's romance comes unraveled! The lively and personable cast of characters are just the kind of ladies that you hope to have as friends in your own lives, and Read more...


Christmas In Sugarcreek
by Shelley Shepard Gray
"Love, faith and gentle romance mark this holiday Amish tale!"
Posted December 31, 2011

Judith Graber is the one in the family who everyone depends on, and with good reason. She is faithful, loyal and a hard worker. She loves her family, but she also longs to start a life of her own, and a family of her own as well. But until the Read more...


The Christmas Cookie Club
by Ann Pearlman
"A lovely holiday story of friendship and love, and of course, cookies!"
Posted December 28, 2011

Celebrating friendships this time of year is one of the best things about Christmas. In her new book, THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE CLUB, author Ann Perlman takes a look at a group of women friends and how their lives interconnect, especially during the holidays. Every year, Marnie and her twelve closest Read more...


Out Of Oz
by Gregory Maguire
"Final book in the "Wicked" series is tied up nicely with a pretty green bow!"
Posted December 3, 2011

No one, since original author L. Frank Baum, has taken the stories of wonderful land known as "Oz" and transformed them into an equally enchanting visit the way that author Gregory Maguire has with his "The Wicked Years" series. The first book, "Wicked," was adapted into a long-running, Tony Read more...


Christmas On Nutcracker Court
by Judy Duarte
"A charming Christmas tale of family, friendship and faith!"
Posted December 2, 2011

Christmas is coming to Fairbrook, where everything and everyone is merry and bright -- well, almost everyone. Carly Westbrook, a divorced, hard-working hairstylist and mom of two sons, is worried about making ends meet and providing a good Christmas for her boys Josh and Mikey. It seems like whenever Carly Read more...


Sharon Galligar Chance


http://sharonsgardenofbookreviews.blogspot.com

I am a freelance entertainment journalist and have been reviewing books for the past 15 years. I love just about any kind of book with the exception of horror (blood and guts...shudder!) and vampires (sorry,I know they're popular). I adore cozy mysteries, historical romance, women's lit, chick lit...you name it!

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3 comments posted.

Re: Heartache Falls (2:59pm April 28, 2011):

A lovely story from a lovely lady! Your heart is as beautiful as your books are!

Re: Death Threads (5:28pm June 14, 2010):

Girlfriend, look at all these comments!! Lovely article from a lovely person! I'm so proud of you!!

Re: Kayla's Daddy (1:50am February 18, 2010):

Outstanding blog, Laura! You're a fabulous writer, whether it be romance or mystery! I'm proud to be your friend!

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