Vicky Hunnings - take a bow. The new queen of suspense weaves an intriguing plot in THE BRIDE WORE BLOOD. Her scintillating characters fill the reader's appetite. The suspensful story baits one's senses and interests eliminating any chance of putting the book down until its finished! Vicky's description of the Lowcountry is so vivid, I can almost smell the marsh!

The murder of the groom in the first chapter sets the pace at which the mystery unfolds. No lulls in this book. Just as you've decided the outcome, the next page holds a different clue....even to the last page. I'm ready for the sequel!! Hollywood producers - - better sign this one up.

I really enjoyed The Bride Wore Blood, by Vicky Hunnings. I read quite a number of mystery books, & this was time well worth spending to read!
It defintley kept you guessing until the end, & was left wide open for a sequel. I will keep an eye open for more books to come! ***** Stars forsure!

I LOVED it! I have never been a murder/mystery type person, but once I got started, I could not put it down.....I cant wait for the 2nd book to come out to see what happens next. Truly enjoyable reading! Good job Vicky!

"Love Is" is just the beginning of Carolyn Brown's literary legacy with Avalon Books. "Love Is" is a wonderful romance and I highly recommend the rest of her romances and historical romances.

This is an incredible book. I enjoyed it as soon as I opened it and started reading it. When Mr. Parker, really John Rollin, is the one to take care of Creole, helps her to see and hear with her other senses instead of her eyes, while she is healing, we are confronted with two people that belong together. Ones that you want to get together when you read the end. An exceptional work of writing that Ms Brown has given us with this book. She makes us actually experience what Creole is going through with bandages and all. And thanks to John for not giving up on Creole when she is so stubborn from day one. I loved the bathroom scene and the perfume counter scene. Ms Brown has once again given us an outstanding love story. One that you will always carry in your heart. This deserves a ten stars plus, with two thumbs, and eight fingers standing tall. An excellent book read!!!!

This book was extremely well written. It was a typical love story that you think you know what the outcome will be but it was written in such a superb manner that I could not put it down until I knew for certain. Cannot wait until the author's next book comes out!!!!

but it seems awesome. the cover is dark now which makes me expect a rough interestin..journey is the right word. Each book is so great and you can read on for hours and your done before ya know it.

This book is one of the best in the series, I think. It's adventure intrigues you and makes you think about how these girls are living. You really feel like you are in the book, and it is awesome! I definitely recommend it!

This book was awesome! It kept me reading ! the secrets sad but it's a good read for book reports! my teacher was wowed!

I have to say that this book is just cool. I just got back from my first visit to San Francisco, and I am so glad I had this guide with me. The fold out maps are very clear and helpful. Even though the book is small, it hits all the highlights. I visited several shops and restaurants listed in the back, and I was never disappointed.

I've lived in San Francisco for five years, but I still get lost when exploring a new neighborhood. The comprehensive pull-out maps found in Moon Metro are so detailed, that they even include those hard-to-find alleyways and cul-de-sacs. I had friends in from out of town last weekend, and I let them use my copy. They loved it! I definitely recommend this series.

I agree that what makes them cool is the foldout maps. The book is also pretty small. I've lived in the Bay Area all my life but still manage sometimes to get lost while hanging out in the city. I can put this in my coat pocket before I step out and not worry about looking clueless in front of my out-of-town friends. For people who are just visiting, I liked their selection of shops and places to eat. They didn't just list the usual tourist traps. And the color photos inside were pretty nifty, they could be postcards!

I found this book to fly by; the writing was crisp, the characters were dynamic, and the initial crime scene grabbed my attention from the get-go. The book aptly captured the mood and feeling of suburban life and will transport anyone who grew up or lived in the 'burbs back.

I think this book was very good. Right when you read the first chapter, or even the first page you'll be hooked onto it. It was very exciting, mysterious, and spooky. This book makes you think, and worry about what is going to happen next. I hope, and think this book will get many awards.

I recommend this book highly. It would make a great book discussion selection, with its wonderful characters, terrific plot and fine writing. The plots twists are ingenious. What a fun read. Hope to see more from this author real soon!

Clay's Justice took me by surprise. I had never heard of David Shifren before, and I didn't know what to expect. Wow!, what a novel! This is a wonderful story that reminded me of the classic westerns from the 1950's. A good, clean written western with a strong hero Will Clay, who is looking for a new life, and when he finds a family that he cares about and they need his help, the bad guys better watch out. Clay's Justice is a modern classic western, that takes the reader on a journey that you will not forget. Marvelous!

There are very few things more worthwhile than reading a truly great novel. It is perhaps one of the real delights of the human mind. When the work comes from the hand of a master story teller, like David Shifren, each line and each word delivers a picture that is magnificent. Read CLAY'S JUSTICE and enjoy yourself. You deserve it!!

I have been a long time reader of Western's and have read some of the greatest stories written in the past century. I can say this without reservation. "If you want to read a book that will keep you glued to its pages in suspense and drama and make you feel like you are 'out on the range,'read this book. It has the drama of 'HIGH NOON' and the tenderness of 'SHANE' as well as all the many other great things a fine work of fiction needs, to be called a truly great work.

If you ever want to take a few moments to visit Montana, especially at night under a beautiful sky, then pick up the book Montana Match. You will simply fall in love with Jake Ruskin and Becky Montoya. From the moment she lands in his arms after arriving at his ranch, you know there is going to be something going on between the two. The book was enjoyable, and many times I wanted to reach inside and shake some sense into Becky. The character of Jake was great! We need more men like him. Sam, the housekeeper was a great addition to the book, not to mention Catherine and Lucas. I really enjoyed this book by Fran Shaff. I look forward to more of her books to read. Montana Match deserves five stars! A love story drawing two people together that were indeed meant for each other. I bought the book to add to my collection of Avalon romances. There are some stories that you read and just forget, this one you will read and always remember. I really enjoyed this story and you will too!!

A wonderful book to curl up and read, sigh at the end and wish for another peek into Becky and Jake's future. Lovable characters all the way around. A book a teenage girl would love; a ninty year old grandmother would adore; or anyone in between could get right into the middle of. Good job, Fran Shaff. Looking forward to your next book.

Mrs. Fran Shaff, originally from South Dakota, published her first novel in October of last year. She now resides in Hutchens, MN and is a full-time writer splitting her writing time between Romance novels and children's novels for middle readers. Montana Match was the third book to be featured in the new romance book club at Chapter a Day, the on-line book club. .... She states, "The feedback from club members was very positive." This is Fran's third Romance novel, and finally the one that paid off, and I am here to tell you why.

Her intriguing characters, Jake Ruskin and Becky Montoya are not your typical pair. Jake is a one-time-Wall-Street-Whiz who found his way back home to Montana and a ranch he grew up on. However, he was reluctant to leave all of the financial fiascos of New York behind. Through today's technological advantages he discovered he didn't have to. He lives and works on the ranch, but stays plugged into Wall Street via the Internet and continues his investment portfolio progress without skipping a beat.

Realizing that he lacks the valuable commodity we all know as time, and deciding he definitely does not want to grow old alone, and that an heir for all he has established would be a wonderful perk, he hires the services of Miss Becky Montoya. The founder and owner of "A Match Made in Heaven" matchmaking service she takes Mr. Ruskin's case into her own delicate hands and flies west to Montana to discover his lifestyle, characteristics, and what he is looking for in a wife.

Sound a bit familiar? I immediately thought of the excellent musical starring Barbara Streisand and Walter Matheau, "Hello Dolly!" However, unlike our clever Dolly Levi, Miss Becky is the one avoiding matrimony and refuses to interfere whereas Mr. Jake Ruskin is all too eager to get on with the next phase of his well-planned life.

They realize they are setting each other on fire each time they bump into each other, but Becky refuses to allow these animalistic feelings to encroach upon her well-laid-plans of her own life. Seeing first hand how devastating marriage can be, she vowed to not get married herself and to help those who are determined to marry, to marry the right person, a person they really could spend an eternity with.

Jake tries once, twice, but gives up after a third attempt to convince Becky she is his Miss Right. He accepts the lovely lady Becky and her database have found for him and goes about making wedding plans.

I won't give away the ending, but we all know the best laid plans tend to go amuck without much help from anyone, and perhaps this is especially so with the help of one old codgity cowboy turned house keeper for Jake Ruskin who sees how right Becky and Jake are for each other.

Just when you think all will go according to plan, and so obviously the wrong plan, well, the plans change and the book takes a wonderful twist in bringing about the conclusion.
This book is a wonderful short read. The style is simple and the words are not minced. It says it like it is, or stammers over it until someone figures out what it is and sets things to rights in this Career Romance from Avalon. It validates the point that we could all use a little help from our friends from time to time. And my new friend, Fran Shaff, has helped me turn a blah day into a fun one with her book, Montana Match!

Retta and Denison's roller coaster of a love keeps the reader captivated in "A Falling Star." Carolyn Brown continues her climbing career in the literary field with this Avalon romance. Dive into the many other Brown romances and historical romances.

You don't have to live in Nashville to enjoy this book. I absolutely loved this book! The part where the plane landed and the storm took place had my heart racing. This was a wonderful written book. Retta and Denison were meant to be together. I fell in love with the characters the moment I started turning the pages. Again another book that Ms Brown has written that will stir the strings in your heart. Ms Brown is an excellent writer. Ten stars plus and two thumbs up on this book. Read it. You won't be disappointed!!

This is MY book! (See dedication page!) Carolyn Brown is my mother! My opinion might be a little biase, but...I LOVE this book! She told me the story line on the way to an award's dinner. I loved the idea. One of the hardest things was waiting for it to be written, sold and published! (I don't get to read them before hand.) Yes, there really is a Bugtussle, Oklahoma! (Most of her books contain small Oklahoma and Texas towns.) This is a book that will make you FEEL. I guarantee you will laugh, cry and laugh some more! All of her books are like that...Love Is, A The Way From Texas, A Yard Rose, and The Ivy Tree!

This was a great first book for Kathy! It was entertaining, funny, and a quick read. Living in Dallas, I could really relate to some of the descriptions of the places. It's a great by the pool/on the beach book or a pick-me-up after a hard day.

This is a wonderful light-hearted romance. The characters really pull you into the story. Its so much fun you won't want to put it down!

Ms. Carmichael has written a fun, entertaining book. Her characters are likeable and enjoyable. Her humor is witty and on the subtle side. The book is "sweet" with no sex, so would be good for the younger romance reader. I am looking forward to reading more by her!

When I was in Havana (3/2001) I brought a stack of guide books to help me navigate around Cuba (and especially Havana). The top award goes to the prolific author Christopher Baker, who wrote "Havana Handbook" and "Cuba" (both are published by Avalon Travel).

In Havana Handbook Christopher Baker gives you a solid introduction to Havana and Cuba, a good, but basic, general travel information section. His two books have the best accommodations, restaurants and sights-to-see reviews and recommendations available today. He also provides excellent tables & lists of pertinent subjects, good black & white photos, scores of side bar topics that are full of informative caveats, and the beginning of web site and Internet addresses.

The only improvement I can recommend to Avalon Travel and Christopher Baker (are you listening?) would be more, much more, email addresses (especially for the hotels) additional online sources and additional maps (i.e., Baker recommends three great walking tours through Havana and these need maps). However, I have reviewed other Moon Handbooks and the Havana Handbook's maps and scattered inclusions of online resources are a real improvement over other Moon Handbooks.

So, if you are going to visit JUST Havana, and you don't want to cart around Christopher Baker's definitive, 827 page "Cuba" (Highly Recommended - see review), then this 368-page guidebook is very good and reliable choice. BUT, for three dollars more I would buy Christopher Baker's "Cuba". Regardless Christopher Baker has written a tour guide unmatched by any other Cuba guide book. Recommended

I spent a month in Cuba guided by this book. Not only does it have great information for the essential activities like eating and sleeping, but it has an incredible amount of information about the country. If you find yourself without a book to read while traveling, Chris' guide book is great for educational reading material - packed with historical and cultural reading. At first I scoffed at his tendency to flowery writing - "with water as warm as bedtime milk" but after growing accostomed to his style we began to think of Chris as our travel buddy and the other travel books brought by my travel partners were soon buried deep in backpacks - Chris' book was the only one we needed.

I have been all over Cuba, and Baker was an excellent guide. No other book goes into the detail for off the beaten track travel.