The Good McCoy Lad

Sometimes a person can be too well behaved.  

About the Book:  Colin McCoy is the good son, the one who's spent most of his life living down the reputation of his womanizing brother Padraig left behind after he was exiled from the family home in Tipperary Ireland.

    When he meets smart and beautiful Fiona Leary, daughter of his father's titled employer, Colin immediately falls in love and all good sense flies out the window. He'll court her properly, of course. What else is there for a good boy to do?

    No one is aware of Colin's secret longings. How long will it be before the good McCoy lad follows in his big brother's scandalous footsteps?  

Our Review: Whether it’s set on a far-off planet, a Louisiana plantation, or the remote Carpathian mountains, no one writes a family saga better than Toni v. Sweeney. Colin, the dutiful and respectful son, longs for adventure—and for somewhere other than County Tipperary. His devoted Fiona helps him in those longings; together they create their own adventures in their own ways.

We look forward to the next in the McCoy family saga—this one set in post Civil War America—to see how Colin achieves his dreams as well as learning how the long-absent Padraig has turned his life around.

On a scale of 1-5, The Good McCoy Lad deserves a 5.

Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews

 

 

 

 

The Case of the Filthy Beast

 Two best friends hunt for clues in a werewolf attack, only to find the monster is closer than they think. 

 About the Book:  Nurse Lexi Burns’ perfect life quickly unravels after the mysterious death of a young girl. Unconvinced by the official story, and ignoring warnings by local police, Lexi and her best friend, Zelda, embark on a hunt for the truth. Facing danger, betrayal, and a shocking revelation, they risk everything to expose a killer lurking in their midst.

 Our Review: Two women, best friends almost from the womb, fight the prevailing system of male supremacy, chauvinism and other testosterone riddled ‘way of things’—often to their despair and disappointment. That does not stop them, however. Lexi is a strong woman, fed up with her lot in life, and ready to speak her truth, not only for herself and her peers but for a dead teenager. Zelda, an absolute hoot of a high school English teacher, fits the role of lead egger-on like she was born to it. The tragedy of the death of a young woman who had everything good in her future is not lost on the zany turns the story occasionally takes. Lexi and Zelda fight the system to bring a measure of closure for the family—as well as the townspeople who give new meaning to the phrase, go along to get along. Author Karmazin may be new to the publishing game but she is someone to watch. Her talent and spunk will serve her well.

 Based on a scale of 1-5, The Case of the Filthy Beast merits a 6.

 Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews

The Convent House

 About the Book: After uncontrollable electric surges plague twenty-four-old-year-old Alexandra Ryan, the arrival of an unknown relative seems like the answer to her problems. But her new family in Newport is not what she expected. They claim to be members of a Clan descended from the Knights Templar. Gifted with psychic skills, they’re tasked to watch over the Convent House and guard against the evil within. As Alex tries to accept that her own powers will appear on her upcoming birthday, an evil sorcerer targets her dreams. The only person who can help is a handsome but aggravating Clan member.

 Our Review:  Debut author Margo Carey brings detailed research into the legend of the Knights Templar to this paranormal thriller set in historic Newport, Rhode Island. Adding to the suspense are the various members of the Watcher Clan, their quirks, foibles and ‘talents’. This is a fast-moving story of suspense, murder and the paranormal. We look forward to seeing what will come next from this talented author.

 Based on a scale of 1-5, The Convent House, merits a 5.

 Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews

Love Means No Regrets

 The last thing he wants is a wife. . .

About The Book:  Donal McCoy is a rake, but a secret one, his public appearance impeccable. He’s welcomed at Almack’s—but is also well-received at the most infamous bawdy house in London. As far as Donal’s concerned, what he does in private is his own affair, as long as no one other than his best friend knows of it.

A letter from his father drops a bombshell into Donal’s well-hidden, but orderly, life. Quinton McCoy wants a grandchild to carry on the McCoy name and orders his son to find himself a bride. Donal doesn’t want a wife. Marriage will spoil his fun. Reluctantly, he schemes to obey his father while retaining his freedom.

 

         Unfortunately, love gets in the way.

Our Review: Once again author Toni V. Sweeney treats her legion of fans with characteristic wry humor, snappy dialogue and impeccable research into the era—from clothing styles to social mores to medical care. This is a brilliant kick-off for The McCoys and what looks to be a pip of a family saga. Very well done!

On a scale of 1-5, Love Means No Regrets deserves a 7.

Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews

 

 

 

 

Redemption on the Run

 To find redemption, one must survive the sin.

About Redemption on the Run: The day Remi Shaw runs into her old flame, she never would have imagined he’d be the undercover agent assigned to take down the drug cartel she’s infiltrating in a desperate bid to find her missing nephew. Amid a dangerous drug pin’s liar, she is not only tasked with keeping their past hidden but finds herself battling the smoldering desire she still has for a man she walked out on thirteen years ago.

DEA agent, Lucas Kade can’t believe the woman he once loved is the fiancée of the very drug lord he plans to arrest. But when his cover is blown, and Remi sacrifices everything to save him, they will not only uncover a shocking plot to set them up for murder, but they will be forced to confront the heart wrenching scandal that tore them apart in the first place. 

Our Review: Using a talent for creating non-stop action and breath stealing suspense, author Donnette Smith keeps the reader turning the pages in her latest romantic suspense. Each character, from lead to secondary, are vividly drawn and will capture your imagination. With their heart-breaking history, we found ourselves rooting for Remi and Lucas from the first page till the very end. Well done!

Based on a scale of 1-5, Redemption on the Run deserves a 6.

Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews

Murder Richly Deserved

 The elegance of To Catch a Thief meets of daring of Ocean’s 8.

 About the Book: Targeted and groomed by a charming, sophisticated trafficker in stolen cultural treasures, Chloe Duval, financial advisor by day, cat burglar by night, sets out to acquire the Queen of Persia diamond. In a world of opulent wealth, friendship among thieves, greed and duplicity, no one is quite who they seem. Even a quiet stroll down a Parisian street can turn deadly.

Our Review: smart, flashy and daring Chloe knows no fear as she dances down the streets of Paris while working at a dull as dirt day job—but at night, puts on her second story thief hat and things take off.

Conflict abounds between Chloe and a variety of nemeses beginning with the trafficker of stolen treasures, to her partners in crime, to the cops who will stop at nothing to send her away. One roadblock after another crop up, yet Chloe persists. All this while an oboe plays the theme to Mission Impossible.

 On a scale of 1-5, Murder Richly Deserved merits an 8.

 Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews

 

 

 

 

Omaha to Ogallala

 Plan a birthday celebration, invite the family, watch what happens

 About The Book: Two sisters, Holly and Terry, plan a 40^th birthday celebration for Holly’s daughter, then invite extended family members to join them. The Wise Woman Summit, is a carefully planned seven-day excursion from Omaha to Ogallala. Along the way, through tears and trials, last minute goof-ups and surprises, the women come to know each other in new and interesting ways.

 Our Review: Ahhh. . . family dynamics. Sometimes strong and everlasting, at others torturous and divergent. Throw in an eclectic collection of females of varying ages and life experiences and you end up with unvoiced feelings, fears and deep-seated conflicts. This is a story of hopes, dreams and expectations—sometimes achieved, at other times not. Terry Korth Fischer’s fluid prose keeps the pages turning in this intriguing memoir of remembrance of family passed and living. As she has already proved in her Rory Naysmith Mystery series, the descriptions are colorful, wry and gut-busting funny. Do not miss Uncle Bob and his dogs, Buzzy and Dink. They are a trio to remember.

 On a scale of 1-5, Omaha to Ogallala merits a 5.

 Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews