4.5 Star Review for BEAST OF THE BAYOU

Thierry’s brother is missing and she is determined to find him. She will do whatever she can to do so. So she employs the help of Antonio and sparks fly instantly. Antonio will do everything for Thierry. Thierry soon develops feelings for him but Antonio has a secret. In fact all of his friends do too. They are all shifters each a different species. Will they find her brother? Will Thierry accept Antonio even after learning his secret?

I loved Beast of the Bayou. I really did. I loved it from beginning to end. I loved the different point of views. I wished the book was longer so I could enjoy it more. I was so sad when it ended. The book was full of action. I read the book in one sitting. I couldn’t get enough of it.

Thierry was so determined to find her brother. I liked that she never gave up. I really liked her character a lot. She was a strong female lead but I was surprised when she mentioned her fear. I never would have expected what it would be. I have to say it was a new twist since I’ve never read a shifter story like that. Antonio was such a sweetheart. I liked him a lot. I couldn’t get enough of him. I liked all his friends, too. They were so funny. I want to see them find their mates. I liked their interactions with each other. I couldn’t get enough.

Overall, I think Linda wrote an amazing story and now she is on my watch list for shifter romances. I really loved this book. I do hope there will be more books starring Antonio’s friends. I don’t want it to end at all. I loved their characters so much. I highly recommend this book if you love shifter romances.

Reviewed by: Samthebookaholic 

Manic Readers Gives VALL'S WILL Five Stars!

In a galaxy far, far away, in a time far into the future, Will captains a space ship that is largely charged with peace keeping missions. On a routine trip, she finds a hostile ship with prisoners aboard, and it is her duty to retrieve them and return them to their own planets and families. One of the prisoners is not like the others, however. He is a strange wild-looking humanoid, who has been a board the ship and mistreated for about 20 years, since he was 9 years old.

He is a rarity, and Will’s ship doctors can’t figure out what species he is or where he comes from. As time passes, they find the bad guys who kidnapped him want him back at any cost, even if they have to destroy planets and declare war. At the same time the humanoid, they call Vall, falls in love with Will, calling her ‘his Will’. Amazingly she falls in love with him also, which isn’t done in this future world.

When Vall gets better, stronger, and begins to communicate, more of his history becomes clear, and his super powers begin to manifest, but circumstances and Will’s orders keep them apart.

I couldn’t put Vall’s Will down. There is non-stop action, excellent writing, plus a new problem and/or mystery around every corner. What will happen to the lovers? How will a galaxy war be averted? What will Vall’s part be in the grand scheme of things, and what will Will’s role be?

I think you’ll like the story and the characters. We learn much more about Will, as well as the perceived roles of women in the future, than we do of Vall, but that doesn’t seem to matter. We like Vall from minute one, and root for him all the way.

Reviewed by Alberta

(Full review here.)

New Review for My Horror Novella, CODE 30

I just got this wonderful review for my horror novella CODE 30 (which I write under the name Gail Smith) from Manic Readers. I'm only posting part of it, but including the link if you want to check out the whole thing. Warning - the review includes graphic content.

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"There were twists and turns, and situations I didn’t see coming. The horror in this story was spine tingling. I can’t even begin to explain how Ms. [Smith] described so well and so fluidly the acts and deprivations that occurred. There was sadness in this story, but don’t get me wrong, this was 100% horror city.

Well done Ms. [Smith], I hope every horror fans takes a look at Code 30 because it is so worth it!"

Reviewed by Claudia, Manic Readers

http://www.manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=reviews&bookid=5151