Cy Korte
http://eBOOKISLE.net
Before the age of "Terrible 2", the nic-
name Cyanne Pepper was earned for a hot
temper when frustrated. As the fuse of
my temper lengthened with maturity, my
nic-name was shortened to Cy
[pronounced Ki]. I married in 1972
while in college to a unique man -
obviously he's a keeper!
OR maybe it is because he generally
feels I need a keeper? ;-)
Our 2 sons have made their own home but
remain as close as a call when we need
help. According to their wives, they
are challenged by fatherhood but
clueless in husband/wife
communications - i.e. typical men. In
November, 1998 Christopher was born;
Sarah was born November 2001, Carol
was born October 2005 and Teegan
arrived April 2008 giving Tom & Bonnie
a full house. Becky and Joe's daughter,
Emily was born April 2002.
I have worn many hats. Business
college, various part-time jobs as our
children have grown, managing our
family's Mini-golf business for 10
years and now online eBOOKISLE (NEW &
Used book store) and volunteer work has
supplied
varied and interesting life
experiences. [I plead the 5th on
any "war stories" you may have heard!]
Presently 'early retirement' feels
better than expected and we are
enjoying the schedule flexibility if
not the medical restrictions. Chuck's
diagnosis of MS has affected all of the
family - it is not only Chuck who has
learned to cope.
As Manager for New Book Department at
the brick store and eBOOKISLE.net, I
occasionally personally review books.
You may contact me at
eBOOKISLE if you wish to discuss
having your book reviewed by myself
[Electronic format review copies
accepted]
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Renegade
by Diana Palmer
"Well-written tale of suspense and emotional healing"
Posted November 5, 2006
RENEGADE is a visit with 'friends' from Jacobsville, Texas
while learning more about Cash Grier, now Jacobsville's
Police Chief and New York actress/model "Tippy" Moore and
her 9-yr-old brother, Rory.
With threats to Rory and possible negative publicity which
would destroy her career, Tippy sees few Read more...
Dark Destiny
by Christine Feehan
"Opened new doors of imagination in Carpathian Legends"
Posted November 3, 2006
As a psychic 6-year-old child, Destiny saw her family
murdered and
was converted to a Carpathian by a vampire. Although
converted,
she suffers from the vampire blood but remains steadfast
because of
the mind-voice who has been her instructor since her pain
made
contact with him. She Read more...
Immovable Objects
by Marie Ferrarella
"An enjoyably suspenseful, romantic story"
Posted November 5, 2006
Philadelphia billionaire, Cole Williams is in a quandary.
The art statue that was loaned to be the center of his
charity showing has been stolen. He has commissioned a
duplicate to prevent suspicion until he can have the
original found.
Elizabeth Caldwell has taken a much needed vacation to make Read more...
Perfect Switch
by Lisa Plumley
"An entertaining version of a classic plot"
Posted June 9, 2004
We all dream of the glamour of stardom, and for Meredith
whose twin
is a TV star; an irresistible temptation presents itself
for her to
take the place of her glamorous sister for a fantasy
night.
Meredith was horrified when Tony Valentine explains that
the event
is not an Read more...
Heart of the Hunter
by Tina St. John
"Fate brings them together on a quest and they find more than magic"
Posted June 9, 2004
Lady Ariana needed to get to France; her brother Kenrick's
life depended on it. Unfortunately Ferrand, the
unscrupulous merchant who was to make arrangements, had
other plans. He took her gold, killed her bodyguard and
was planning on earning more money by selling her when
Braedon le Chasseur came Read more...
Some Practical Magic
by Laurie C. Kuna
"A suspenseful but humorous witch story"
Posted November 5, 2006
Cassandra Hathorne is an author of 'KITCHEN WITCH'
syndicated news column and Books and M. S. Kazimer is a
mystery/horror writer who sits next to her during a book
signing tour as seating is alphabetical. Although he looks
good for a guy of 40, he is also mortal and Read more...
The Quirin Stone
by Marie Morin
"Especially for gothic lovers..."
Posted January 12, 2007
Cassandra Wallace needs to get the position of student
assistant to Professor Thor Severnson, so that she can
gain experience on a dig. Without experience, her degree
will be almost worthless. In a last ditch effort to see
Thor, she finds out his home address and goes to convince
him Read more...
Unleashed
by C. J. Barry
"UN-doubtedly a futuristic reading pleasure"
Posted May 2, 2004
Zain Masters had enough trouble in his life without having
crash-landed on this unpopulated planet. When the power
failed and stranded him with this stubborn Earth woman and
her cat, it was one more regret in his life. His ship's
computer, Reene was the only friend he'd Read more...
Shadow Fires
by Catherine Spangler
"A 'Beauty and the Beast' love story that will keep you reading until the last page"
Posted January 1, 2004
It has been four years since the Spirit gave Jenna a
vision of her marriage and now the Leor warship has
arrived. Although she wants to run, her belief in her
destiny gives her courage to step forward and offer
herself in marriage as payment for the Leor's help Read more...
Maiden of Atlantis
by Marie Morin
"A suspenseful SF Romance"
Posted January 11, 2007
Claire Holliday is surprised when a dolphin beaches itself
in front of her. She uses her empathic healing abilities
to save him. Only to see the dolphin turn into a very
handsome, very naked man. The man and several others grab
her and run to the ocean. At the ocean Read more...
Kissing Frogs
by Laura Marie Altom
"A "fractured-fairytale" combining humor and passion"
Posted January 1, 2004
KISSING FROGS is an imaginative and light-hearted twist to
the tale of the Frog Prince. Ms. Altom presents readers
with a "fractured-fairytale" romance containing a
seductive combination of humor and passion.
A few years after her disastrous presentation on frogs to
the scientific community, Biologist Lucy Gordon is Read more...
Love Bites
by Lynsay Sands
"Vampire story that tickles the imagination as well as the funny bone"
Posted November 5, 2006
Rachel Garrett works in a hospital morgue and it seems
she's caught the flu going around. She faints while
removing the clothes of a handsome corpse because it had to
be delirium that he spoke! After a week's recuperation she
is back to work and has the unpleasant Read more...
Dragon's Kin
by Anne McCaffrey, Todd McCaffrey
"PERN Dragon Series - new type of dragon"
Posted April 1, 2004
For coal miner's safety, the members of camp NATALON rely
on the nocturnal watch-whers, a genetic variation of
dragons whose history has been lost. A cave-in wipes out
Kindin's father and brothers as well as his father's watch-
wher; so Kindin becomes an apprentice with Read more...
The Twilight Before Christmas
by Christine Feehan
"A mystical, gothic story about hereditary witches"
Posted November 5, 2006
Drake family prophesy says the Seven Sisters will each find
true love starting with the oldest sister to the next
younger one. (First story of this series is short story
MAGIC IN THE WING found in the anthology LOVER BEWARE. I
recommend you read this first.)
In this story, the Read more...
Unraveled
by C. J. Barry
"An Unearthly romance to be enjoyed!"
Posted March 23, 2004
Secluded Majj scientist, Tru Van Dye needs help to
continue her father's life's quest and gain her Charter.
She must convince Rayce Coburne to help and thought her
virtual-reality program had prepared her for dealing with
this recalcitrant man. But Rayce was a variable that
defies programming Read more...
Dark Melody
by Christine Feehan
"An excellent continuation of Carpathian legends"
Posted March 23, 2004
When widowed Corinne Wentworth walks into the bar,
Carpathian Dayan immediately recognizes her as his
lifemate. Part of the band, the Dark Troubadours, he
changes his focus and sings to her and asks Cullen to
introduce them.
Corinne's weak heart has put her and her unborn baby in
danger Read more...
In Bed With Beauty
by Katherine Garbera
"Unlikely angel aids romance"
Posted January 7, 2004
Asking for forgiveness with his dying breath,
Pasquale 'Ray' Mandetti is given a chance to redeem
himself. He has to unite in love as many couples as
people the mobster murdered in hate during his life. As
he will take on a different human form and help his
assigned couples Read more...
His Immortal Embrace
by Hannah Howell, Lynsay Sands, Sara Blayne, Kate Huntington
"Vampire romances worth reading!"
Posted February 21, 2004
These four popular authors have filled their stories with
skillfully told tales that will not disappoint their
fans. Each talented author with their own personal style
tells a complimentary tale of love against all odds.
This trade paperback, filled with romantic vampire tales
that you will surely enjoy, is well Read more...
Single White Vampire
by Lynsay Sands
"An intriguing vampire story with IRREVERNT dashes of humor"
Posted November 5, 2006
This PREQUIL to LOVE BITES is a hoot! (LOVE BITES is
equally enjoyable... Fulfilling the story hints in SINGLE
WHITE VAMPIRE)
Luc is a notable non-fiction history author. When he writes
of his family's marriages and sends them to his publisher,
they are published as paranormal romance... Not Read more...
Undertow
by Dixie Browning
"Contemporary Gothic style romance"
Posted June 24, 2003
As a 'preview comment', the cover art was a pleasant
attraction and the blurb allusions toward the island and
the shoals and inlets of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
were intriguing enough to pick up this book for a second
look. To learn that Ms. Browning chose the setting Read more...
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