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Thursday, October 27, 2011
A wonderful review of The Rose Garden
Martha has posted a lovely review of Susanna Kearsley's The Rose Garden that includes a chance to win a copy of the book. Those familiar with Susanna know she combines the paranormal with meticulously researched history. Click here for the review.
Monday, October 17, 2011
I am bereft!
I turned on the radio this morning and discovered that local FM radio station KBOQ is no longer doing classical music programming. Went online and read that they couldn't sustain the programming with a dwindling number of advertisers and subscribers.
Apparently, there's nothing other than a couple of 2 hour segments here and there on other stations. I can't get the San Francisco station where I live, so I'm out of luck. I am in deep withdrawal. Unhappy doesn't begin to describe my feelings.
Apparently, there's nothing other than a couple of 2 hour segments here and there on other stations. I can't get the San Francisco station where I live, so I'm out of luck. I am in deep withdrawal. Unhappy doesn't begin to describe my feelings.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Today's release!
Gift of the Heart, my Christmas novella, is set in my home town and is about ordinary people who do extraordinary things...like fall in love.
Amy Wilson struggles to make a home for herself and her small son in the Northern California town of Riverton. Widowed and alone, and saddled with debt from her husband’s failed business, she vows to pay off his creditors herself and remain independent from her overbearing in-laws.
Shay McHugh is dissatisfied with his life. At thirty-three, he has a home on the river which he has just remodeled, a white Porsche, a powerboat, and a position as manager of Riverton’s ValuKing Supermarket. But lately he finds life doesn’t offer the fulfillment he craves. Something is lacking. When he meets Amy, he has an overwhelming desire to protect her, which is exactly the thing Amy has been escaping. Can the two set aside their differences and make room for love?
Review: "Where do I start? I love this novella! This is the first time I have read something by Suzanne Barrett and I fell in love with her writing style...have added her to my must read authors list for future releases. I give it 5 stars, as I couldn’t find any fault with this novella." ~Booked Up Reviews
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The Wounded Heart by Adina Senft
Check out Martha's Book Reviews for her interview with author Adina Senft.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Today's Sponsor - Kindle Nation Daily
Taming Rowan is the featured book on Kindle Nation Daily...with a reduced price of $2.99. Check it out.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Another Top Pick from Night Owl Reviews
I received this lovely review for Late Harvest.
Score: 4.50 / 5 - Reviewer Top Pick
"At 15, Glenna knew that was she's in love with Kurt and wanted his acceptance and love. She knew his love was all she's ever wanted. Deceived by family secrets, Glenna fled the holding she once called home and away from Kurt, the only pleasure she's ever known. At thirty-five, Kurt von Daniken is formidable, ruthless, and cold. What he wants, he gets. And what he wants at this moment is Glenna Ryan. She is the answer to preserving Cresthaven, but she has once fled from him carrying a secret that could destroy them both. They say third time's a charm; can their love survive the deception and the secrets that plagued them years ago?
Suzanne Barrett's talent for delivering pure, undiluted romance is top of the line. She mesmerizes the audience with the essence of romance and love. She also captures the reader hearts with Glenna and Kurt intense desire for each other, not to mention her ability to fuse heartwarming romance with nail-biting suspense shine in Late Harvest."
Score: 4.50 / 5 - Reviewer Top Pick
"At 15, Glenna knew that was she's in love with Kurt and wanted his acceptance and love. She knew his love was all she's ever wanted. Deceived by family secrets, Glenna fled the holding she once called home and away from Kurt, the only pleasure she's ever known. At thirty-five, Kurt von Daniken is formidable, ruthless, and cold. What he wants, he gets. And what he wants at this moment is Glenna Ryan. She is the answer to preserving Cresthaven, but she has once fled from him carrying a secret that could destroy them both. They say third time's a charm; can their love survive the deception and the secrets that plagued them years ago?
Suzanne Barrett's talent for delivering pure, undiluted romance is top of the line. She mesmerizes the audience with the essence of romance and love. She also captures the reader hearts with Glenna and Kurt intense desire for each other, not to mention her ability to fuse heartwarming romance with nail-biting suspense shine in Late Harvest."
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Five Stars and a Top Pick!
Taming Rowan just received five stars and a Top Pick from Night Owl Reviews. Am I happy? Is the Pope Catholic?
Here's the review:
"A totally sexy read with charming characters that will keep you glued to every page! This book couldn't have a more appropriate title. Even though Rowan doesn't know it until it's too late, he's absolutely been tamed.
Ms. Barrett gives us the push and pull between two characters who try to fight the attraction between them. This makes for a sexy, spark-your-temperature kind of story that will keep you engrossed right to the end.
Karin agrees to take a job that she's highly qualified for. The only problem is that Rowan, the man who will be her boss, thinks a man is coming to complete that job. Karin must prove she is not only capable, but excels at what she does because Rowan doesn't want any women at the remote job site. There is an instant attraction between them, which turns into a love/hate relationship. The interaction between them is sexy with a whole lot of fun and the combination makes for a great romance that you won't want to put down!
If I have my way, I'll be reading much, much more from Ms. Barrett!"
Thank you, Mandy, for a wonderful review.
Here's the review:
"A totally sexy read with charming characters that will keep you glued to every page! This book couldn't have a more appropriate title. Even though Rowan doesn't know it until it's too late, he's absolutely been tamed.
Ms. Barrett gives us the push and pull between two characters who try to fight the attraction between them. This makes for a sexy, spark-your-temperature kind of story that will keep you engrossed right to the end.
Karin agrees to take a job that she's highly qualified for. The only problem is that Rowan, the man who will be her boss, thinks a man is coming to complete that job. Karin must prove she is not only capable, but excels at what she does because Rowan doesn't want any women at the remote job site. There is an instant attraction between them, which turns into a love/hate relationship. The interaction between them is sexy with a whole lot of fun and the combination makes for a great romance that you won't want to put down!
If I have my way, I'll be reading much, much more from Ms. Barrett!"
Thank you, Mandy, for a wonderful review.
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