WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT

The Medici Diamonds: Diamonds for the Devil
April 2011: A Scottish Lass for Angel Eyes’ Reviews
Rating: 5 angel eyes

The Title and Cover are outstanding as if a curling finger beckons the potential reader.
The plot is revealed in an almost quiet unassuming manner and as I settled into the book I could almost imagine the mystery was being woven through the story as a Navaho Lady would weave her shawl of assorted colors for each character. The author tied the entire story together and there were no loose ends. There were no ho-hum moments and I found myself going back to read again and again until I had finished.
The descriptions of the City, the characters and the time frame present the reader with a comfortable and intimate feeling that they are a part of the story. I must admit that I was wishing for the ending to be as I wanted it to be and when it happened there were some tears of joy. After all I am an Irish-Scottish Lass
THE EPILOG IS ICING ON THE CAKE.
A Scottish Lass

The Haversham Legacy
January 2011: Mindy MacKay
Rating: 4 out of 5

The Marquis of Haversham and his wife are murdered as part of a plot to seize his fortune and title, but there's a hole in the scheme: the Marquis's daughter and heiress, Justine, yet survives.
Adopted and raised by a highwayman, Justine has no idea about the nature of her true parentage. Her life spirals into one adventure after another, bringing her up against the rigid hierarchy, throwing her into maritime battles, and pushing her into the arms of a dashing sailor with a vendetta.
The Haversham Legacy is a beautiful blend of the lavish and the picaresque, combining courtly life with swashbuckling adventure. The plot moves fast and the settings are effortless to step into. Fleming's clever use of archetype creates a story that is easy to identify with. This book is like a novelization of all the joy and pathos one might find in a classic black-and-white movie. Despite a few romance scenes that range from tender to heated, I think this is a book is fun for the whole family. However, I do wish Justine was introduced much earlier in the story; she has such a big role and is sure to be an instant reader favorite. For fans of history, mystery, and intrigue, The Haversham Legacy is a must-read.

Maria Gonzalez
Janurary 2011: Christina St. Clair for Angel Eyes’ Reviews
Rating: 3 angel eyes

Maria Gonzalez is a woman who has lived a long rich life. From the prologue we learn this Flemish born woman went to Spain, married a handsome soldier, moved with his regiment to New Spain, was kidnapped by Aztec Indians, and somehow ends up an old lady, now a noblewoman in Cornwall, with a maid called Tetla.
There are many interesting historical facts in the novel which appears to have been well-researched. It took a while for me to become engaged with the story, but by page 32, I found myself interested in the Aztec way of life within the hidden city of Tenochtitlàn. Here we meet the woman, Tetla, who becomes Maria's maid in England.
Adventure and dangerous escapes propel the story along. There was a little too much titillating sex for my taste, but maybe I'm just a prude.
I commend the author on her interesting details, her exciting plot, and the character, Maria Gonzalez, who seemed quite real.

February 2009: LeeAan, reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
Rating: 4 coffee cups

Maria Gonzalez thought life for her was going to be simple: marry, fall in love, and have children. But sometimes life has other plans.
Michael Fenwick thought this was going to be a simple raiding party. How could he ever have guessed that the mysterious blond on board the ship he was capturing would capture him instead?
Maria stumbles through life until she finally lands in the arms of her true love. But this stumble takes her through many adventures, loves, and deaths. But how could she have ever known that Michael Fenwick would be the man that would capture her and her heart forever?
The main character Maria has more misadventures in this book than any other character I have ever read. It was such a wonderful surprise to have a character written with this much strength and understanding. This story is such a wonderful blend of pit falls and triumphs. Maria Gonzalez is a wonderfully written book, with a really remarkable main character who no matter the situation continues to fight on.





















 

The plot is revealed in an almost quiet unassuming manner and as I settled into the book I could almost imagine the mystery was being woven through the story as a Navaho Lady would weave her shawl of assorted colors for each character. The author tied the entire story together and there were no loose ends. There were no ho-hum moments and I found myself going back to read again and again until I had finished.

The descriptions of the City, the characters and the time frame present the reader with a comfortable and intimate feeling that they are a part of the story. I must admit that I was wishing for the ending to be as I wanted it to be and when it happened there were some tears of joy. After all I am an Irish-Scottish Lass

THE EPILOG IS ICING ON THE CAKE.

The Haversham Legacy by Nickie Fleming (January 2011)

Reviewed by Mindy MacKay

Rating: 4

 

The Marquis of Haversham and his wife are murdered as part of a plot to seize his fortune and title, but there's a hole in the scheme: the Marquis's daughter and heiress, Justine, yet survives.

Adopted and raised by a highwayman, Justine has no idea about the nature of her true parentage. Her life spirals into one adventure after another, bringing her up against the rigid hierarchy, throwing her into maritime battles, and pushing her into the arms of a dashing sailor with a vendetta.

The Haversham Legacy is a beautiful blend of the lavish and the picaresque, combining courtly life with swashbuckling adventure. The plot moves fast and the settings are effortless to step into. Fleming's clever use of archetype creates a story that is easy to identify with. This book is like a novelization of all the joy and pathos one might find in a classic black-and-white movie. Despite a few romance scenes that range from tender to heated, I think this is a book is fun for the whole family. However, I do wish Justine was introduced much earlier in the story; she has such a big role and is sure to be an instant reader favorite. For fans of history, mystery, and intrigue, The Haversham Legacy is a must-read.

 

Three angel eyes for Maria Gonzalez by Nickie Fleming (January 2011)

Maria Gonzalez
Nickie Fleming
RoguePhoenixPress, 2009, 172 pages.
Rating 3
Reviewed by Christina St. Clair

Maria Gonzalez is a woman who has lived a long rich life. From the prologue we learn this Flemish born woman went to Spain, married a handsome soldier, moved with his regiment to New Spain, was kidnapped by Aztec Indians, and somehow ends up an old lady, now a noblewoman in Cornwall, with a maid called Tetla.
 

There are many interesting historical facts in the novel which appears to have been well-researched. It took a while for me to become engaged with the story, but by page 32, I found myself interested in the Aztec way of life within the hidden city of Tenochtitlàn. Here we meet the woman, Tetla, who becomes Maria's maid in England.

Adventure and dangerous escapes propel the story along. There was a little too much titillating sex for my taste, but maybe I'm just a prude.

I commend the author on her interesting details, her exciting plot, and the character, Maria Gonzalez, who seemed quite real.

 

Maria Gonzalez (February 2009)

LeeAnn, reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More

Rating: 4 coffee cups

 

Maria Gonzalez thought life for her was going to be simple: marry, fall in love, and have children. But sometimes life has other plans. cushy-pack