She should be happy with a quick open and shut case. God
knows life hasn't been easy lately; a bout with breast
cancer, a family feud brewing and trips to a counsellor
over the death of a criminal who would have been even
more happy about killing her. Still Read more...
Despite the rumours of its eminent settling, the muddy
trench war still is taking its heavy toll on both the
war and the home front. Despite her exhaustion, Nursing
Sister Bess Crawford is intrigued by an injured and
unknown French soldier. He is delirious and cries out in
pain in Read more...
Despite the rumours of its eminent settling, the muddy
trench war still is taking its heavy toll on both the
war and the home front. Despite her exhaustion, Nursing
Sister Bess Crawford is intrigued by an injured and
unknown French soldier. He is delirious and cries out in
pain in Read more...
Minnesota zoo officials are shocked when they realize two
prized and rare Amur tigers have been stolen from their
zoo in ESCAPE CLAUSE by John Sandford. They quickly realize
that while there could be a
number of possibilities, their thoughts keep returning to
the illegal market of traditional Chinese medicines Read more...
With one call, everything changed. With a large ranch to
work, a house to keep, a sheriff for a husband and a
moody orphaned teenage niece to care for, Kate Fox's
days, evening and nights are full and it is calfing
season to boot. Still, all manageable and going Read more...
The glow of a lit cigarette is a startling flash of light
in the early dark of a cold and bitter
January evening. Game Warden Mike Bowditch is a little
concerned over who might be sitting in a car outside his
house, especially as he is alone at his place Read more...
Autumn in North America is certainly a season of
bountiful harvesting and one of the most rewarding is AN
AMISH HARVEST! I have never read an Amish story I didn't
enjoy and this one definitely does not disappoint! I am
sure readers and fans of Amish stories will find Read more...
With the love of her life, Daniel Sullivan, now being
released on bail from an unfair charge, the lovely Molly
Murphy is both glad to have him back but annoyed at his
emotional swings. Now, she has a very unexpected
opportunity to go back to Ireland and to get paid Read more...
After calling the police about a dead body he had
discovered a way in from the road, Percy is surprised by
who shows up soon after his call. He certainly isn't
prepared for the likes of Vera Stanhope, Detective
Inspector. Still, his daughter Susan took to her and
gave Read more...
With thoughts of romance, Game Warden Mike Bowditch is
thrilled to take a short vacation break from his busy job
in as a Game Warden in Maine to spend time with his new
girlfriend Stacey Stevens. As a biologist with Maine's
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the
headstrong Read more...
How does a man determine God's will? How can a man from
another community and still considered a bit of an
outsider get an Amish Bishop to repent? How can a man
also get his mother to realize there are other ways of
doing beside her way? When is Read more...
Shadow may be a cat, yet he knows a thing or two about
the two-legged folk and he likes the ones like the
Generous one who gives him lots of fish tidbits. Now what
is happening with him and where are his fish treats?
Unknown to Shadow, a number Read more...
Despite the enjoyment of his peaceful and happy
retirement and life in the small village of Three Pines,
the former Head of Homicide for the Sûreté du Québec
Chief Inspector Armand Gamache confronts the inevitable
debate of active people in early retirement. Should he
stay retired or take Read more...
For decades, the former Chief Inspector Armand Gamache
had been head of homicide for the Sûreté du Québec's
provincial police force. He had taken an early retirement
after the battle to kill the corruption there had taken
its heavy toll. The rest and good food he has Read more...
If any man is worthy to be called the DUKE OF SIN, it has
to be none other than the very wealthy and handsome Duke
of Montgomery, Valentine Napier. Not only does he have a
reputation for being decadent and wicked, he also enjoys
the amusement of baiting and blackmailing Read more...
Danny Andre seldom asks for anything, but when he finally
does, it is too late. He calls Nicki Price, a longtime
friend from high school at 2 a.m., but she chatters on
about how great life is for her and he realizes it is
hopeless to burden her. Feeling Read more...
MIriam had never felt so adrift. Now, there is nothing,
but silence. Why has he abandoned her now? Her God, her
El-Ahaddai, has always been with her, helping her to
heal, helping to interpret dreams, guiding her as a
prophetess for her people, The Hebrews, still caught in
the Read more...
Despite a lifetime of enjoying life as a Parisian,
Commissaire Georges Dupin has adapted quite well to the
slower pace of life he now experiences since being
transferred to the remote but very picturesque coastal
area of Brittany on the northwest coast of France. Life
is particularly pleasurable now that Read more...
Oh, why did she do it? She thought she made the right
decision, yet her father, angry and pained, would not
accept her excuses. Who would accept her now?
As Deborah Peterschein stood in the warm June sun at the
entrance to Promise Lodge, she hopes that Preacher Read more...
Running hard... Running...Running ...she has to get away. She
knows the warning made by her father is true. He has
never failed in his predictions, and she must save her
brother; yet, why does she yearn so much for Jack, her
childhood sweetheart, when he means death for her Read more...
Audrey Lawrence
Ever since I taught myself to read at
age two, I have been an avid reader
and
collector of books. I am seldom
without a book in my hand, stacks by
my
bedside and more waiting on my Kindle,
so I am very happy to be a book
reviewer for FreshFiction and have
been
so since the last century. How can you
tell I love historical fiction? Other
book genres I love are regency
romances, suspense thrillers,
contemporary fiction, more romance
books and anything I can get my hands
on! Having a background in education
and organizational development, I also
love to read kids’ books and YA and
books on business.
I currently live in the National
Capital Region of Canada (aka Ottawa)
where Tinkerbelle, my beautiful
Siamese
cat, rules the roost and reminds us
every day of her regal heritage,
especially when she wants treats! As
the saying goes: dogs may have owners,
but cats have staff!
Great comments and questions! I have just started in on INTO THE WHIRLWIND but only complaint is that I do not want to put it down ... how am I going to get all my errands done when I need to know what happens next?
That is just so grand that you are naming characters in your book with your ancestors' names. I love it when I know the special meaning behind the names. I look forward to reading it.
I found out from family lore that my mother's family comes from a former shield bearer to a 12th century Irish king but I think that has been the last irish connection as the rest is all Scottish. Thank goodness everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day!
That is so Purr-fect of Avon to make a donation! I can appreciate your lemma (slightly less critical than a dilemma) as to what to do! It is up to you but remember a cookie in each hand is a balanced diet!
All teh best with your new book and Avon's kindness!
Oh, as you can see from all these comments that not only do you write incredibly well but you also spin your readers so convincingly to the period of your tale that they feelas if they are there as well!
I have to admit, I love your books, but I had to stop reading them on the bus as I would get so engrossed in the story that I would miss my stop and have to walk home more than I expected. I quite look forward to reading your newest one!
Oh, a hero to fall into sweet dreams with! Sounds wonderful and I especailly like that he is willing to apologize. It takes a strong person to acknowledge that a situation may need an apology. True heros think about the needs of others before themsleves!
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