February 2022 – Page 2

Book Review – Welcome To Drake Isle By Allie Boniface

Synopsis

Because of You (Book One) – Ten years ago, Piper Townsend fell to her death from the top of a fraternity house, and no one on Drake Isle has ever been the same. Blake Carter’s fraternity was scandalized. Misterion College closed down. And Blake’s girlfriend Emmy fled the island after her best friend died and never looked behind her.

Now Blake’s the CEO of a multi-million dollar tech firm looking to relocate to the island. Emmy owns a yoga studio in the building he wants to buy. They haven’t spoken in ten years. They’re on opposite sides of the bargaining table. But old flames die hard, and sometimes soulmates can set the world on fire all over again…

Finding You (Book Two) – Lillian Santini came to Drake Isle pregnant, broke, and alone.Two decades later she owns a renowned beauty salon and has raised her twins to adulthood. Fiercely independent, she has no interest in settling down. Then she meets Trey.

Trey lives a jet-set life on the mainland, a billionaire who’s hidden a shockingly abusive childhood from the world. His best friend, the only person who knew his secrets, died in a tragic accident twelve years earlier. Lil and Trey’s attraction is instant. Their desire is powerful. But can two people from different worlds find love on Drake Isle, or will past secrets tear them apart?

Published Date: 12 January 2022

My Review

Because of you tell the story of Blake and Emerson who drifted apart after Piper’s death. Years later, Blake found out the owner of a property that he suppose to acquire belong to Emerson. There are many unresolved issues and both of them need to deal with them before they can have their second chance. I love Blake and Emerson character Despite at times Blake seem to be confused and conflicted.

Finding You tell the story of Lilian, a single mother who run a hair salon found herself to be attracted to Trey, a successful businessman. Lilian giving her background, staying in a small town, is skeptical on her attraction to Trey. What more this is the only attraction that she found herself unable to walk away from. Trey have his secret. It is also where he is unable to commit himself, not until he met Lilian. There are many knots tangled in his life too. Just like Lilian, he wonder too whether this relationship between them will work.

It was a good read for me and the storyline have kept me going into the night!

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Author Interview – Brenda Jackson

Brenda Jackson, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of over 100 novels and novellas, was born in Jacksonville, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Jacksonville University. She married her high school sweetheart, Gerald, and they have two sons, Gerald Jr. and Brandon, ages forty-three and forty-one, respectively. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her professional writing career began in 1995 with the release of her first book, Tonight and Forever. Since then she has written over 100 titles, which includes a made-for-television movie by BET, One Special Moment as well as the movie, Truly Everlasting by her own film company; and A Brother’s Honor by Passionflix. She was a 2012 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Fiction for her book, A Silken Thread; and was named Romance Writers of America’s Nora Robert’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for 2012. In 2020 she formed a partnership with Hollywood’s Bobby Smith, Jr (Jason Lyric’s fame) to bring more of her books to the movie screen.

What inspire you to write a book?

I love writing romance stories. I get these characters in my head with a beautiful love story that I want to share with others.

Do you write full time? if yes, is it tiring to write day in day out?

I write full time, but I don’t consider it a job. It’s my fun time. Writing relaxes me because I am in the world of my characters.

Which of the book that the story plot touches you the most and
the hardest for you to let go?

I love young love plots where the hero and heroine were high school sweethearts, being reunited, and I also the plots dealing with deathbed promises.

Do you read other author’s book specifically from the same industry as you?

Usually, I don’t have time because when I finish one book then I start another. During the breaks from my writing I’m trying to catch up on housework. Then I try catching up on movies I missed. I have so many books to be read. This year I started doing a book a week where I go to the beach or someplace quiet one day a week with a book. I usually listen via audio.

Which part of the writing process that you find it hardest to go
thru i.e. from writing to the published book?

The dreaded synopsis because by the time I finished the book, it has changed from what I said it would be. I don’t do outlines, I write from my head. My thoughts changes while writing the book.

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Book Review- Kiss Me Cowboy By Diana Palmer

Synopsis

The Rancher’s Wedding
When a tough Colorado rancher who’s in the red meets up with a screenwriter-turned-waitress dogged by scandal, they put their talents—and their hearts—together. But will front page news put a damper on the sparks flying between them?

Colorado Cowboy
Fleeing her mother’s killer, Esther Marist ends up at a rugged stranger’s cabin. A wildlife rehabilitator with a menagerie that includes an elderly wolf, Matthews isn’t the type to turn any creature away. As Esther heals, she realizes how much danger she’s brought to his door—and how far he’ll go to protect her.

Publish Date: 29 March 2022

My Review

This is a 2 in 1 books where it features 2 sets of stories.

The Rancher’s wedding talked about Jack and Cassie. Cassie and her father is running away from a bad publicity after her mum’s suicide while Jack is trying to get over his ex fiancé’s betrayal. Both Cassie and Jack started off their relationship on bad footing which lead to a friendship and eventually a happy ending

Colorado Cowbody tell the story of Esther who is running away after witnessing the killing of her own mother and ended up at Butch’s ranch. Given her age, Esther is rather naive and was not expose to the real world. Butch took her in, take care and protect her which eventually both of them fall for each other. Butch come across as an ego person which has almost cost him Esther.

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