Sandie's Reviews

Reading Challenge

2010-01-25T16:20:00.000-08:00

I really need to learn to mind my own business. Snooping around has never been a good thing for me. So why in the world did I go checking out all of Eleni's Library? Because I'm a sticky beak, that's why!

Now I've joined J. Kayes reading challenge, read 100+ books this year, as well as her Support Your Local Library challenge, the library one I'm only doing the mini challenge 25 books (at the moment).

I'll post what I've read in the side bar so you can see how I'm going. At least it will make me read some of my TBR books.

Now I better go and read exactly what I've got myself into, maybe shou;d have done that before I signed up for the challenges, LOL.

Sandie

Fallen Angel Reviews ~ December

2010-01-13T22:07:00.000-08:00

Here are my December reviews for Fallen Angel Reviews. I'm going to take a few months off because of personal reasons, but hope to be back on board later in the year. For now I hope you will enjoy the two reviews I have for you.

A Question of Love - Jess Dee

Nocked Over - Sam Cheever

Sandie

Interviews for November

2009-11-30T02:14:00.000-08:00

I've been very slack with my reviews that last couple of months. When your family need you there is not a lot you can do about it except be there when you're needed. Hence no reading, I did however have the pleasure of interviewing two very lovely and informative authors, I hope you enjoy their interviews.

Jess Dee

Lex Valentine

Sandie

Fallen Angel Reviews ~ September

2009-10-03T05:46:00.000-07:00

Reviews for September are posted on the Fallen Angel site. I had a pretty slack month last month in regard to reading material. However I did do a few interviews. I had a great time finding out information from the author I interviewed. I hope you enjoy them as well.

Here's my lonely book review:

Mated to a Wolf by Marisa Chenery

My interviews:

Until Next Month

Happy reading

Sandie

Fallen Angel Reviews ~ August

2009-08-29T05:47:00.000-07:00

The Reviews for August have been posted to the Fallen Angel Reviews site. I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Tolomei this month, what an interesting author. Here's my review list for the month:

A Liar's Truth By Kimberley Garland

Addiction by Lynne Logan

Airborne by Belle Sloane

Sacrificial Sex by Laura Tolomei

Yes, it was a slack month for me this month.

Here's the link to Laura Tolomei's interview.

Until next month.
Happy reading
Sandie

Fallen Angel Reviews ~ July

2009-07-31T22:15:00.000-07:00

New reviews have been posted to the Fallen Angel Review site. Here's my list this month:

Night's Cold Kiss by Tracey O'Hara

Compromising Postions by Jenna Bayley-Burke

Seducing His Lordship by Brenda Williamson

Hookups by Adriana Kraft

Show Off by E mma Jay

Submission by Fiona Vance

Outback Sizzle by Alexis Fleming

Outback Meltdown by Alexis Fleming

Hard on Miss Hardin by Lyla Sinclair

That's my reviews for this month.

Here is an interview I did with the talanted Tracey O'Hara.

Until next month, happy reading.

Sandie

Fallen Angel Reviews ~ June

2009-06-28T18:46:00.000-07:00

June reviews are up on the Fallen Angel Reviews site here are mine:

Circle of Change by Laney Cairo

A Bid for Love by Michelle Houston

Bad Angels 1: Falling by Belinda McBride

I did read more but you'll have to wait until next month for those. In the mean time happy reading.

Sandie

Fallen Angel Reviews ~ May

2009-06-19T00:48:00.000-07:00

I'm so late putting these up sorry. Here's my list of reviews from May.

Tonight, My Love by Tracie Sommers

Amethyst Moon by Fiona Jayde

Circle of Friend s: Steve's Story by Jess dee

Fortune's Chance by Karen Erickson

Angel and The Duke of Sex by Sherrill Quinn

Until next time, happy reading.

Sandie

Fallen Angel Reviews ~ April

2009-04-08T17:42:00.000-07:00

Reviews for this month are up on Fallen Angel Reviews. Here’s my list:

Halo in Her Pocket by Morgan Q O’Reilly

Lace, Lust & Liars by Jillian Hallowell

Mistletoe Studs by Amber Skyze

Wanted by Outlaws by Natalie Acres

Once Wayward by Lee Ann Ward

Fortune’s Deception by Karen Erickson

Fortune’s Promise by Karen Erickson

Until next time, happy reading
Sandie

Fallen Angel Reviews ~ February

2009-03-03T03:55:00.000-08:00

Here is the list of my reviews for Fallen Angel Reviews for February.

Reckless Liaisons ~ Kayleigh Jamison

French Twist ~ Sloane Taylor

Mutiny In Chapter Three ~ Shelby Morgen

Legacy of Fear ~ Samantha Lucas

Her Dakota Men ~ Leah Brooke

That is my reading list for Fallen Angel Reviews last month. I'll post my individual reviews from January over the next few days.

Until next time, happy reading.

Sandie

When Danger Follows

2009-02-17T01:26:00.000-08:00

Review courtesy of Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction

TITLE: WHEN DANGER FOLLOWS
AUTHOR: Maggi Andersen
E BOOK
GENRE: Category contemporary romance.
RATING: Sensual
PUBLISHER: New Concepts Publishing
SEAL RATING: Green - Engaging and Entertaining Read

BLURB:
Teacher, Caitlin Fitzgerald runs for her life, taking a position as a governess on a cattle station in outback Australia. In this vast, arid country, populated by tough men and women, Caitlin finds more loyal friends than in the big city she left behind. And the station engineer, Harry Phillips wants much more than friendship.

Jake Monterey, the aloof station owner, is another matter. He believes her ill equipped to handle the outback. Determined to prove him wrong, Caitlin learns to defend herself, skills she will need if the danger left behind in Ireland follows her.

REVIEW:
Caitlin arrives in the outback on the run from her ex-boyfriend. She hopes that the Australian outback is far enough way that he will never find her. As she develops a relationship with the two children in her care, the same cannot be said for their father. It seems at every turn Caitlin does something that upsets her new boss. When her past catches up with her Caitlin has to find a way to protect those that have come to mean so much to her.

I quite enjoyed When Danger Follows. Maggie Andersen paints a vivid picture of the Australian outback beauty and the isolation that is the life of these people. Caitlin is an interesting heroine and one that is easy to like, she is strong when needed yet has this vulnerability that draws you to her.

While the hero Jack does not come across as a most pleasant man at the start, he grows on you as the story develops. I think if Maggie had given us a look into Jack’s thoughts by sharing his point of view this would have been a great story. Only having Caitlin’s point of view I felt I was missing something important.

Reviewed by Sandie

From The Ashes

2009-02-05T15:40:00.000-08:00

Review courtesy of Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction

Review for From the Ashes by Cait McCarter

From The Ashes
Cait McCarter
The Wild Rose Press
Release Date: Jan 28, 2009
Fantasy Faery Miniature
Page Count: 86
Seal Rating: Black Seal - Fantastic Read.

Blurb:

The memory of her pyreweld demon lover haunts HANNAH REED. Two years ago, WILL CALDWELL deserted her for a female demon, extinguishing a fiery passion in Hannah's heart. Left to rekindle scattered feelings, Hannah turns more and more to her old friend MICHAEL PARKER. Until the day he announces that he loves her—the same day Hanna senses Will's return to their small Texas town. Hannah flees to New York City rather than choose between them. But when her life is placed in danger, will her strength claws its way forward and allow her heart to make a decision?

Review:

I thoroughly enjoyed From The Ashes, once I started to read I found it hard to put the story down. Cait McCarter delivers likeable character in Hannah and Michael. You can feel Michael’s pain when he realizes Will has returned and he could lose the woman he loves. Ms. McCarter’s writing style draws you into the story and the lives of the characters, the dialogue is fresh and flows easily. It’s a great read and one that I would recommend to fans of this genre.

Reviewed by Sandie

Karaoke Cowgirl

2009-02-05T15:25:00.000-08:00

Review courtesy of Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction

Review for Karaoke Cowgirl by Stacy Dawn

Karaoke Cowgirl

Stacy Dawn

The Wild Rose Press

Contemporary cowboy rosette
Rating: sweet Pages: 19
Release Date: Jan 21, 2009
Seal Rating: Blue - Very Good, Memorable Read

Blurb:

How far would you go to attract the man of your dreams? Ally Standish re-invents herself every Saturday night to sing for her cowboy. But when they come face to face in the light of a normal day—and he discovers the real Ally—will he let her sing him more love songs or will the music die for good.

Review:

Stacy Dawn’s Karaoke Cowgirl brings to you a tale of accepting yourself for who you are. I really enjoyed this short story, it was well written, the characters likeable and the plot interesting. For me it had an underling message of be who you are and not what you think others want you to be.
Reviewed by Sandie

Fallen Angel Reviews ~ January

2009-02-01T02:11:00.000-08:00

My first reviews for Fallen Angel Reviews are up on the site. I can't add them here until next month so here's the list and links to them for now.

A Daughter's Promise ~ Christine Clemetson

A Slave of My Own Desire ~ Eve Summers

Ride A Cowboy 3: Unbridled ~ Pamela Labud

Broken Hero ~ Anne Whitfield

Circle of Friends: Only Tyler ~ Jess Dee

The Cowboy's Curse 1: Sweet Dreams ~ Jenny Penn

So that is it for my FAR reviews. Until next time.

Happy reading.

Sandie

Baby Bequest

2009-01-21T19:06:00.001-08:00

Review for Baby Bequest by Robyn Grady.

Baby Bequest
Robyn Grady
Harlequin Mills & Boon
Contemporary - Desire
ISBN: 978-0-733-59042-9
Release Date: Available now
Review rating: 5 Hearts

Blurb:

Freelance journalist Jenna Darley has returned home for the funerals’ of her father, sister and brother-in-law. She wants to adopt her orphaned niece Meg, but finds out that her Stepmother has guardianship of the little girl. Jenna needs help.
Gage Cameron walked out on Jenna twelve years ago believing he was doing the right thing for her, now he’s back and willing to do whatever it takes to get her what she wants.

Review:

Robyn Grady’s ‘Baby Bequest’ brings Gage Cameron to the rescue of the only woman he has even had feeling for, he’ll do anything to make to make up for the hurt he caused her years before – even marry her to help her gain custody of her infant niece. Robyn’s novel ‘Baby Bequest’ has an easy to read style, her description of scenes and characters are so vivid that it’s like watching a movie rolling in your head.

If you want to escape the heat of the day or the chill of winter, grab ‘Baby Bequest’ it is a great read.

Reviewed by Sandie.

Soldier for Love

2009-01-10T02:28:00.000-08:00

Review courtesy of Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction

Review for Soldier for Love by Brenda Gayle

Soldier for Love
Brenda Gayle
The Wild Rose Press
Contemporary Last Rose Of Summer Rose
Rating: Spicy
ISBN: 1-60154-401-4
Release Date: Dec, 12 2008
Seal Rating: Pink – Pleasant Read

Blurb: From Book

She's his Commanding Officer. So why does he seem to in charge? Major Julie Collins should be on top of the world. Her long-sought promotion has finally come through and she has just been given her first overseas command. But when one of her troops turns out to be the handsome Native American who has just left her bed, everything starts to unravel. Lieutenant Matt Wolf's exploits with the opposite sex are legend—if only they were true. His larger-than-life persona masks deep loneliness and isolation. He has every intention of obeying Julie's order to stay away, but what's he to do when she follows him and then gets herself kidnapped by a deranged voodoo priest? Suddenly, all orders are belayed as Matt mounts a one-man rescue, risking both of their careers and the only home he has ever known.

Review:

Brenda Gayle delivers a story full of romance, action and suspense. It’s an interesting plot of two people looking to find their place in the world and to be accepted for who they are. Brenda has given us it all, the fight for true love and trust, one woman’s bid to fulfill the desire only one man can satisfy and overcome her fear of being used for her family name. Action, with the heroic Lieutenant Matt Wolf, fighting to save the woman he loves for kidnappers that threaten her life. Then the suspense of who is behind this callous act.

This is a story that has you turning the page, wanting to read just one more chapter. I thoroughly enjoyed this story; the plot was great, the hero to die for and the heroine strong. Take a bow Brenda Gayle you just may have convinced me that military romances are worth reading after all.

Reviewed by Sandie Hudson.

A Cowboy's Dreams

2008-12-28T03:36:00.000-08:00

Review courtesy of Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction.

Review for A Cowboy’s Dream by Anna Kathryn Lanier

A Cowboy's Dream
Anna Kathryn Lanier
The Wild Rose Press
Contemporary: Cowboy Mini Rose
Rating: Sensual
Release Date: Dec 17, 2008
Theme: Christmas

Seal Rating: Blue - Good read, memorable

Blurb: From Book

Author Leah Smith has fantasized about her neighbor, Houston's pro baseball player Marcus Slade, for years, but thinks it's unlikely she'd catch the cowboy's interest since her IQ is bigger than her bra size. Having already been hurt by a man who wanted size over substance, she's not in a hurry to play in that ball field again. When an unexpected opportunity gets Marcus inside his favorite author's apartment, he's not about to let a second chance at love pass him by. Their attraction is quick and electric and has him instantly thinking about something more long-term. But when a woman from his past intrudes, his hopes of a cozy Christmas with Leah are buried beneath her cold shoulder. Risking a strikeout, Marcus has one chance left...go for the grand slam of his life and crash Leah's annual Christmas Eve party in hopes of convincing her she's this Cowboy's Dream

Review:

Ms Lanier, has delivered a heartwarming, yet sexy story about how love can be so close and may not even know it. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. A great Christmas read with fantastic lead characters.

Who wouldn’t love a cowboy in their life and one that plays baseball and reads romance novels is all the better.

Reviewed by Sandie Hudson

The Truth About Roxy by Jenny Gilliam

2008-12-28T02:56:00.000-08:00

Review courtesy of Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction

Review for The Truth About Roxy

The Truth About Roxy
Jenny Gilliam
The Wild Rose Press
Contemporary Champagne Rose
348 pages Spicy
Release 11/7/2008
1-60154-346-8

Rating: Blue – Memorable Good

Blurb:

Roxy Palmer is a walking, breathing cliché. And darned tired of it.

Working as the assistant librarian in her small, Southern home town, Roxy also anonymously pens the local love column, Ask Paula Rockwell—Thorton, Georgia's answer to Dear Abby.
But when the door leading to Roxy's lifetime dream is slammed in her face by one of the good ol' boys, Roxy brings out the big guns—and turns the genteel town upside down with her racier, feminist, home-wrecking new format.

Paula Rockwell is making Sheriff Noah Kennedy's life crazy. He's got angry husbands lined around the block, demanding the cancellation of the column, fights breaking out and women catching their boyfriends' trucks on fire. If he ever gets his hands on that woman…
But he's got his hands full of Roxy at the moment, and if he ever discovers the truth about Roxy, all hell will break loose.

Review:

Jenny Gillian has written a story that is enjoyable to read because of her ability to place you with the scene. The chemistry between the heroine Roxy and hero Noah is carried throughout the book.

Roxy takes her frustration of not receiving a bank loan to start her own business by writing a few honest replies to her Dear Abby column. Not everyone in town is happy with the change of advice as the women start to stand up for themselves. Nor do people suspect that the assistant librarian is the cause of all this trouble.

As Sheriff of the town, Noah is not pleased that his once peaceful job is turned upside down. To make matters worse, he now has to deal with his reaction to seeing his good pal Roxy naked. When they give into the passion that is building between them, Roxy knows she has to tell Noah the truth about her identity.

The interesting thing about this book is that you get more than just Roxy and Noah’s point of view. An element added to its appeal for me.
In all a great read.

Reviewed By: Sandie Hudson

The Laird's Lady by Patti Shenberger

2008-12-26T18:51:00.000-08:00

Review courtesy of Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction

Review of 'The Laird's Lady' by Patti Shenberger

The Laird's Lady
Patti Shenberger
The Wild Rose Press
Fantasy Faery Rosebud.
ISBN: 1-60154-372-7
Oct 15, 2008

Seal Rating: Blue - Good read, memorable

Blurb: From Book.

Much to her surprise, Devin Noone inherits a Scottish Castle and with it the title of Lady. Devin conjures up images of knights on white chargers, fair-haired damsels in distress and, fire-breathing dragons. She's never imagined what she'd get in addition to the Castle—a seaweed covered canine and a two hundred year old specter, Lord Kyle MacLay. Devin always believed that her cousin's tales of Castle Loch Haven's haunted past had been just that—tales. Yet, here the Laird was in the flesh, so to speak. At Kyle's request, Devin agrees to help him solve the mystery that's kept him trapped, unable to pass on to the next life. Having heard the story of the kidnapping of MacLay's fiancée, Lady Elsbeth Morehead, and of his own alleged suicide. As time goes by, she falls helplessly under his sensual spell, and knows she will do anything he asks.

Review:

There is one problem I have with this story. Once I started I couldn’t put in down. Ms Shenberger had me intrigued the whole way through from the prologue to the Epilogue. She has woven characters to fall in love with; Devin is a wonderful heroine full of adventure and spirit. Lord Kyle MacLay is every girls dream specter. One minute I wanted Devin to find a way to help The Laird pass through to the other side, the next I was hoping he would be able to stay with Devin forever.

The end brings a true fairy tale finish for the happy ever after. Well worth a read.

Reviewed by Sandie Hudson

There's Only Been You by Donna Marie Rogers

2008-12-26T18:33:00.000-08:00

Review posted courtesy of Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction

Review of There’s Only Been You by Donna Marie Rogers.

There's Only Been You
Donna Marie Rogers
The Wild Rose Press
Contemporary Champagne Rose
260 pages Spicy
10/10/2008
1-60154-327-1

Seal Rating: Blue ~ Memorable Read

Blurb: For Book

Malicious lies, drugs and a videotape are the reasons young lovers Sara Jamison and Mike Andrews have spent the last eight years apart, each believing the other betrayed them.
Sara has no clue where Mike's been all these years, but she knows where she's been—busy raising their son. Two weeks after he accused her of cheating and disappeared from her life, Sara discovered she was something she never expected to be—an unwed pregnant teenager. But with the love and support of her annoyingly alpha-male family, she's managed to make a good life for herself and her young son. She even owns her own business, Sara's Bakery, which she's built into a thriving success. Sure, she works too hard and her social life is nonexistent, but for the most part, she's content.

Until the day Detective Mike Andrews walks into her bakery and back into her life...

Review:

Donna Marie Rogers has written a romance story that has it all. From the start, Donna pulls you into the world of Sara Jamison and you do not want to leave until you find out what is going to happen in the end. Sara is the one that holds her family together, from Uncle Luke to her young son Ethan. She is the heart of the family. The Jamison’s are a very close-knit family, full of love and respect for each other. You can feel the emotions reaching out to you from each page.
Sara is a heroine that is easy to like and understand. She fights for those she believes in and will stand in the way of anyone who tried to hurt any of her boys.

Mike Andrews is the hero we all love to read about, the boy how grew up with insecurities and when put to the test as a young man; those insecurities win out over true love. Now a grown man, Mike is self-assured, strong and gook looking to boot. Once he finds out the deception that lead him to leave town in the first place and that he has a son he sets his mind on one goal. That of getting the woman back he has always loved and the son he never knew. In the mix, Mike has to investigate a crocked cop, one that has his eye on Sara. Sara’s older brother doesn’t help the situation by his distrust of Mike.

It all a great story and well worth the read. I’d be interested to read the stories of the Jamison boys at some stage.

Reviewed by Sandie Hudson.

Revelation by Allison Grant

2008-12-26T18:10:00.000-08:00

Review post courtesy of Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction

Review of: REVELATION by Allison Grant
Revelation
Allison Grant
The Wild Rose Press
Mystery/suspense Crimson Rose 188 pages Sweet
Release 9/19/2008

1-60154-313-1

Seal rating ‘Pink’ ~ Pleasant Read

Blurb: From Book

Greer's roommate, Brooke, is missing. A threatening phone message implies that she may be in terrible trouble. When handsome law student and the super's son, Salvador, learns about the strange incidents, he determines to keep Greer safe at all costs.
A body turns up outside the small University town where Greer and Brooke both grew up. It quickly becomes clear that the town is not a picture of academic bliss. It seems that more people have motives for silencing Brooke than there are people to miss her. As Greer uncovers this tangled web of deception and university politics, she not only has to speculate on Brooke's choices of relationships, but on many of her own.
While Greer and Salvador search out the truth, Greer's mother busily pushes the two of them together. And it's working; they are growing ever closer. But will Salvador be able to keep Greer safe from the murderer?

Review:

Ms Grant has woven an interesting story of murder in a small town. The story is a little slow to start but picks up the pace after the first few chapters. The story does however keep you guessing as to just who the murderer could be.

Greer cast as an independent woman, but has a few weaknesses that don’t make her needy. I found her to be a likeable and engaging heroine. Salvador left me wanting a little more from him as a hero. He seemed to be too willing to follow Greer around town. I would have liked to see him stand up to her or at least take the lead a bit more. I did find it odd that Greer knew nothing of Brooke’s family especially seeing her stepfather worked with Brooke’s father at the university.
Putting that all aside, I was interested in finding out how the novel ended and who the killer was and why. At the end, I did enjoy reading Ms Grant’s novel and would like to read more of her work.

Reviewed by Sandie Hudson

Dream Job, Hot Boss by Robyn Grady

2008-03-30T02:39:00.000-07:00

Working in Sydney's most dynamic advertising agency, Serena Stevens is in heaven! And she's just landed the agency's biggest account that will make or break her career.

Sarena's sexy boss, Australia's top tycoon David Miles, may be all business in the boardroom, but soon he wants a little business in the bedroom. Before long, Serena has to choose her dream job or her hot boss . . .

Growing up as Miss Least-likely-to-succeed, Serena Stevens decides nothing or no one will stand in her way to reach her goal. That includes her sexy boss, or does it? It is easy to relate to both Serena and David, Robyn has given us a couple you want to see conquer all the obstacles placed in their way. David melted my heart at the end, what a hero.
I can see Robyn is going to be one of my must read authors. She has a very cheeky and playful style of writing which shows through with the sound booth scene. Very sexy indeed. All I can say is if you haven't read this novel yet, or her new release run, run fast, do not walk to get a copy. And keep an eye out for Robyn's new releases, one of which is The Magnate's Marriage Demand. I have this one in my To-Be-Read pile.
Rating : 5
For more information on Robyn's up and coming novels pop over to her web site.
http://www.robyngrady.com/

Purchased For Pleasure by Nicola Marsh

2008-03-27T21:20:00.000-07:00

Kate Hayden has lost her mind. It's the only explanation. Otherwise, why would she have purchased a week with her old flame Tyler at a charity auction? Tyler James is six foot four of well-muscled Navy SEAL. It's his job to stay in control. But something about Kate is utterly irresistible. He has one week to make sure that she never forgets him. And that one week will be all about pleasure. . .

As always, Nicola had me hooked from the beginning with her story about Kate and Tyler. You can't help but hope that these two will overcome their past problems and work things out this time. Nicola has written a story of true love and the battle of putting past hurts behind them.

Reading one of Nicola's novels always makes me feel like I'm sitting down with a couple of good friends over coffee and catching up. I'm not ashamed to say that Nicola is one of my favorite authors. Nicola is just further testament to the fact that we have such great writing talent here in Australia. So next time you see a novel written by the talented Nicola Marsh, grub it, then a coffee, and sit down for a good old catch-up.

Rating: 5

For more information on Nicola's novels visit Nic's web site:

http://www.nicolamarsh.com/

The Boss's Christmas Baby by Trish Morey

2008-03-27T21:11:00.000-07:00

Tegan Fielding is supposed to be masquerading for her twin, not sleeping with her sister's boss! But James Maverick is just too sexy to resist, and soon Tegan is his mistress - for as long as he wants her. Yet he doesn't know who she really is... The deception cannot last; Tegan is falling for this ruthless tycoon, and as Christmas approaches she discovers something that will change their lives. How will James react when he discovers his convenient mistress has a special seasonal delivery?

I loved this story from start to finish. The chemistry Trish has developed between Tegan and James is undeniable from the moment James sees Tegan rolling nylon stockings up her legs he is a hooked. What he can't understand is why it is only now he is finding himself attracted to his P.A. You can feel Tegan's anxiety because of her growing feelings for James and the lie she has found herself in because of her desire to help her sister. Trish has a knack for carrying the electricity between her hero and heroine throughout her books. Trish has never failed to entertain me with her writing and this is no exception.
Rating: 5
For more information on Trish and her novels visit her web site:

http://www.trishmorey.com/

The Convict's Woman by Janet Woods

2008-03-27T21:06:00.000-07:00

Framed for a crime he didn't commit and sentenced to seven years' transportation, former stable lad Seb Cornish returns to his native Dorset with old scores to settle. Above all, he seeks revenge against the young girl who unwittingly betrayed him all those years before. Amanda Lapsly is now a beautiful young woman, but impoverished and without protection. Her vulnerability attracts Seb. To obtain the vengeance he seeks, he must win her trust - and her hand in marriage. But Amanda has already been promised to one man - while her heart belongs to another. Will Amanda fall for Seb's trap? Three men desire her - but only one can offer her unconditional love. Will she make the right choice?

THE CONVICT'S WOMAN is the first book that I have read by Janet Woods, and I certainly wasn't disappointed. This fast-paced novel has a fantastic cast of characters that keep you interested all the way through. Janet has the ability to transport you back in time with her words. A great read for any one. It also gave me some insight into what life may have been like for my ancestors who arrived as convicts in the founding years of our great nation.
Rating: 5

For more information on Janet's books visit her web site:
http://members.iinet.net.au/~woods