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Review For Sweet Revenge
The saga of Sweet Revenge introduces us to Gabriele, Shawn, and Nathaniel forming the perfect jealous love triangle and what began as a plan for revenge develops into an epic love story. Gabrielle, the spirited, fiery, but beautiful vixen/heiress with her heart set on revenge for her innocence falls madly in love with Shawn, the ruggedly handsome “piratesque” haughty hot-headed bloke who is quickly taken by the beauty and vivacious Gabrielle. The fever in which they shared in the bed is as hot as the tempers they both share and display each and every time they are together in the same room. Shawn refers to her as his “sea-witch” and she frequently calls him a “cur” (a derogatory word for a contemptible man) or a whoreson! Shawn, the owner of the Sea Lion, his ship, enters into a working arrangement to haul products with Gabrielle’s father, Dan, who is quite taken by the young man and wishes to introduce him to his daughter, unaware that they already known each other. Gabrielle’s father, wanting grandchildren, is hopeful the two will hit it off, but as time goes on, finds them amusing. Distraught from yet another heated argument with Gabrielle, Shawn sets sail on the Sea Lion for a months long leave refusing to say goodbye out of anger. However, during his time away he suffers many calamities at sea and on land, including being arrested for murder, beaten, and almost hanged, so his absence is longer than what he had expected. During his absence, Gabrielle finds another suitor that is also smitten by her and begins spending time with Nathaniel while she wiles away Shawn’s absence. Nathaniel is a humorous, light-hearted gentleman that also was deeply in love with Gabrielle and wanted to marry her, but felt that her heart belonged to another, not knowing it was Shawn, and wanted and prayed that she would learn to love him solely so he could take her as his own. Nathaniel finally goes to a friend to learn the identity of the one who has stolen Gabrielle’s heart, but the exchange [pg. 220] is a little unclear for the reader with Nathaniel declaring that “he needs a name, a face, and he cannot fight a ghost.” His friend replies that “he should take heart and that all is fair in love and war.” To which Nathaniel states, “At least I know the man now…,” but there is no clarity to how Nathaniel learned the information from Michael, his friend. (As a reader, I was a little confused as the scene does not express an introduction of discovery of Shawn’s identity). The interesting tidbit, however, and more pertinent to the story is that although Nathaniel does not share with Gabrielle that he has discovered who her lover is, is that Nathaniel and Shawn are childhood friends, which adds insult to injury. Will one of them bow out? Will one win her over completely? Does she love one differently than the other, and what happens when Shawn returns home? Although there are a few structural issues throughout, Jennifer Miller has produced a fine piece of writing in a classical 1880’s adult romantic saga that entertains until the end. There are twists and turns to keep the reader enthralled and you will find yourself rooting for either Nathaniel or Shawn. Who will win her heart for good and what will happen to the other? Sweet Revenge wraps it all up nice and is a wonderful weekend read. I highly recommend that you give this one a read.
Review For Marooned
Marooned is destined to become an award winning film
Review For Marooned
Congratulations on your book !
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Review For Marooned
The Reader is introduced first to main character, Justin Radcliff in the Preface; as Justin and Kolya, an island native man, watch their almost completed ship burn out in the cove. The year is 1856, the place; the Ivory Coast. Koyla’s native population is a Zulu band who came to the island in effort to evade being drawn into the Slave Trade. Kolya and Justin have become fast friends following Kolya’s rescue of the man thrown overboard three years ago by a resentful, vengeful relative harboring the hope to convince their father that Justin has been lost at sea and the family fortune rightfully now belongs solely to himself. Justin now lives on the island, in the old Plantation home of his grandfather. Hatti, an elderly native woman from a neighboring native village works for him as cook and household help. She is greatly fearful of the voodoo dolls some of the nearby village people have placed in the trees bordering the estate. Rapport with the local village chief and the chief’s son Kolya, his horse Ortega, along with growing camaraderie with Andrew, one of the Christian Missionaries ministering to various groups of the native people; ease loneliness and provide some solace for Justin. Admiration for himself is exhibited by many of the local villagers. Reader’s will join Justin on the pages of MAROONED as he readily toils among the local native group; working alongside during crop harvesting he has gained respect from many, appreciation of some. Along with his attempting to build a ship, a skill well engrained as a son and grandson of shipbuilders; upon which he and Kolya hope to leave the island in addition to his rescue of a lovely young woman tangled in fishing nets and washed ashore; Justin finds himself ensnared in local politics and mired in the superstitions of the native people. She is the sole survivor of a sunken ship out on the sea and is believed by many of the native people to be a witch come to destroy the village. They do not understand that she was not dead and believe Justin brought the nearly drowned woman back to life. The MAROONED storyline is forwarded by drought, storm, friendship, and jealousy; along with need for companionship, superstition and omens, and fear, along with Justin’s near overpowering ire caused when his aggrieved sibling left him for dead out in the sea. Storms rage and searing heat continues, love is lost and love is found, Justin keenly feels his need for revenge mounting even as he becomes the object of revenge toward him by others on the island, cannibalism and missionaries all figure in the tale. Adding to the lack of tranquility; during the darkness of an intense gale, another ship nears the cove incised into the coastline of the island. Characters are credible, not all are likeable, however good or bad likeable or not; characters are well fleshed, exhibit distinct personalities and habits and may remind readers of someone they know. Dialogue helps move the tale forward, language at times is gritty, sincere, and fits the situation cited. Drought and a rampant rainstorm, volcano and earthquake all figure in the narrative. Not for everyone; some profanity along with some graphic sex. On the other hand, for those who enjoy a novel twist on an old theme of jealousy, and attempt to murder the object of jealousy I am happy to recommend Writer Miller’s MAROONED. The tale moves along, reader interest is maintained from Prologue to Epilogue, action and conclusion are satisfactory. Recommended for college and public libraries, the home bookshelf, and for gifting those who enjoy a tale well woven.
Review For Marooned
a very classy piece
Review For Run, Rasputin Run! (Book 1)
the book is intresting and lovelly, pls i need the full copy of this book. thanks
Review For Marooned
The book sounds intriguing with a good plot......M
Review For Marooned
This book could easily be called a love story with romance, desire, deep friendship, and loyalties surrounded by murder, and drama. Or, it could be called a family drama about sibling rivalry surrounded by twin brothers, revenge, greed, and good versus evil. Or, it could be called a cultural story with a clash of cultures surrounded by Zulu tribes, cannibalism, and local politics. Or it could be called a story of religion surrounded by missionaries, preachers, voodoo dolls, native people, and superstitions. What I am saying is that “Marooned” is an adventure with all of the above. It is a fast-paced book about twin brothers separated when one of them, Justin, is badly beaten, thrown overboard, and left for dead by his brother, Edward, however, Justin doesn’t die and is rescued after getting caught up in a fisherman’s net that is pulled to shore in an Ivory Coast setting in the late 1800’s. Three years later, Justin’s main goal remains the same...building a boat with the help of his best friend, Kolya, to get him off of the beautiful, but godforsaken island so he can extract revenge on his brother. On the other hand, Edward is traveling back to the area of his brother’s demise to obtain proof of his brother’s death for the aging father before he hands over the family fortune to Edward. Their final meeting is epic. “Marooned” is a wonderful story that pulls the reader in from the beginning pages and keeps the reader glued to their seats...you cannot put it down, a real page-turner that has well developed characters and elaborate descriptions of the horses that will put the reader on the backs of these splendid animals. The storyline is intriguing and will make you laugh, cry, and consider a different way of life at a different period of time. I enjoyed the detailed writing style, especially the use of dialogue, of Jennifer Miller. This was my first book by her, but it will not be my last...I look forward to reading more of her work. A definite 5 star! I highly recommend “Marooned.”
Review For Living With The Dying
Dear Jennifer, I look forward to the publication of your book, "Living With The Dying." I came face-to-face with this circumstance a few years ago when I found it necessary to refer my aged aunt to hospice care. I struggled with the decision for several days. Now, I know it was the best thing I could have done for her. She passed away two weeks later in the ambience of tender and loving care. I'll look forward to your announcement about the release of your book. Richard Richard
Review For Sweet Revenge - Audio Book
Sweet Revenge is a powerful and romantic saga of th mid 1800's, recalling pirates and those trying to rid the seas of such vervim. Shawn, a debonair captain, gets caught up in something almost as deadly: the torment of his very soul by Gabrielle, a beautiful, fiery heiress who is torn between her undying love for the handsome privateer and their deadly secret. Will their love survive the pistols and blades of their enemies? This is an intense journey brimming with a wide range of emotions. From the Carolinas to the brothels in Mexico, to the high seas: The tale is bold... filled with murder, intrigue, love and betrayal. Rated 5 ***** by readers and listeners.
Review For Living With The Dying
This long overdue book about hospice will be so comforting to millions of the dying, the living left behind and the sweet special caregivers who do so much healing for everyone, the ones making their final journey and those saying their final good-byes and trying to still go on, with brave, sad hearts.
Review For Living With The Dying
Dear Jennifer. I hope the book will sell well. Its needed. People all die differently. I'm a retired nurse and have been with many as they left their earthly life. GOOD LUCK....M