Janet Miller
http://www.millerclan.com/janetmiller
What I'm looking for in a book is a
solid story told in an interesting way.
Characters that make me laugh or
cry. Language that makes me smile.
I love words, phrases that sing. If I'm
intrigued by a book, entertained by it,
that's worth a four out of five from me.
If it goes beyond that, if I can't help
thinking about the story hours after I
finish the book, then it's a five, no
question.
Story is everything. If we don't have a
tale to tell, then there is no reason to
write the book, I don't care how well
anyone writes. And as for the rules,
the only rule I worry about is whether
the story fits the genre. Romance
has a HEA. Science Fiction has cool
hardware stuff. Comedy must be
funny. Horror and Suspense must
frighten, at least a little.
So, give me a good story, end it
satisfactorily, and I'm a happy
reviewer.
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Dangerous Intentions
by Denise A. Agnew
"suspenseful romance novel"
Posted April 24, 2002
DANGEROUS INTENTSIONS is a well-crafted, well-plotted, and
suspenseful romance novel, a great read from beginning to
end. Scott Danger is a "larger-than-life" man applying to
be the subject of a "hero" article in Kiley Chapman's
magazine. He, of course, is perfect for the job. However Read more...
Janus Is A Two-Headed God
by Susanne Marie Knight
"Well done - Enough Sci-fi while the story remains on the people"
Posted October 30, 2002
It is the far distant future and mankind has spread from
Earth to settle the rest of the galaxy. The bulk of
humanity lives in the Galactic Core, ignoring the small
blue-green planet they left behind. Being from Earth is...
well, socially embarrassing. Like being a country hick in Read more...
Shadows in the Fire
by Jacqueline Elliott
"An unusual time-travel romance"
Posted February 3, 2003
In 1692 Salem, eighteen-year-old good witch Morgana Stuart
confronts her
best friend and cousin, Adair, with the deaths of her
father, Duncan Stuart, as
well as that of two other men. Adair doesn't bother to deny
it, and Morgana
begs that Adair give herself up to head Read more...
The Blood that Binds
by Rie Sheridan
"A well-crafted fantasy story"
Posted September 24, 2002
Once upon a time, there was a young elf prince named
Stefan, whose mother loved him very much. Unfortunately,
she was killed in a terrible attack to which he was a
witness and he was left alone, friendless, clutching an
amulet that rendered him invisible so long as he kept Read more...
Escape The Past
by K. G. McAbee
"An intriguing adventure story with a touch of romance"
Posted January 24, 2002
On a far away world, in another time, a slave runs for his
life, hunted by dogs and riders who will kill him without
mercy once he is caught. Naked, exhausted, Valerik
desperately, and unsuccessfully, tries to steal a horse
from a lone traveler. But to his surprise, instead of Read more...
Flight of Angels
by Marilyn A. Gardiner
"beautifully developed relationship and personal growth of characters"
Posted May 11, 2002
Elizabeth (Beth) Neill Kincaid is a 21st Century woman with
a penchant for brass rubbings. Her husband, Kevin, is not
happy about her hobby when she pursues it with a vengeance
across southern England, leaving him stuck in the local pub
for hours on end during their vacation. When Beth Read more...
Night Demons
by Howard Hopkins
"pure horror with plenty of well-done humor to cut the tension"
Posted April 24, 2002
Dean Koontz, move over. Stephen King, watch it, there's a
new guy in town and he's cutting in on your territory. And
he's really, really good, too.
In the town of Dark Harbor, an old evil lurks. Paul
Stanford, a man raised in Dark Harbor, feels compelled Read more...
Dark Harbors
by Howard Hopkins
"Anthology with each story different from other"
Posted April 24, 2002
Some books are fast reads and you can read them in an
afternoon or a couple of evenings. Howard Hopkins' short
story anthology, DARK HARBORS, isn't like that. In fact I
don't recommend reading Dark Harbors all in one sitting;
that wouldn't do justice to it.
DARK Read more...
Breaking the Chain
by C. D. Ledbetter
"well-told mystery sequel to BLUE MOON"
Posted April 24, 2002
BREAKING THE CHAIN is a well-told mystery story, the sequel
to BLUE MOON. The main characters from the first book are
back, Mary and Jack Windom, now married, and still estate
surveyors working for different companies. But in addition
they now run a bed and breakfast, The Blue Moon Read more...
The Gunn Of KILLEARNAN
by Dorice Nelson
"plenty of fun in the conclusion and overall story"
Posted June 15, 2002
THE GUNN OF KILLERNAN is a lively, well-written historical
story set in Scotland. For reasons of his own, twelve-year
old Derek's grandfather, the current Gunn, leader of the
Killearnan clan, has betrothed his grandson to the newborn
daughter of a neighboring Earl. He then sends the boy Read more...
Finders Keepers
by Linnea Sinclair
"A romantic space romp of the first order"
Posted February 19, 2002
Trilby Elliot is a down on her luck space jockey. Then her
luck seems to change. A ship crashes onto the planet where
she is hiding out and she manages to salvage some of it.
Unfortunately, she also winds up salvaging the pilot, Rhis.
Rhis quickly decides to make Trilby Read more...
Embracing the Skull
by Diana Kemp-Jones, Martine Jardin
"Highly imaginative and richly detailed"
Posted July 24, 2002
EMBRACING THE SKULL is a novel not unlike Stephen King's
THE STAND. As with that well-known book, the world as we
know it has changed dramatically. It is the very near
future and Destiny Van Kampen and Brett Young live in a
nightmare. A short third world war Read more...
Naughty and Nice & Mata Hali
by Elaine Hopper
"Naughty and Nice is a cute, fun story"
Posted June 15, 2002
Our heroine is Brooke Monica Masters, 34, owner of Naughty
and Nice, an "exotic" lingerie shop and sex toys store in
the Miami area, something that acutely embarrasses her at
times. She is divorced, lonely, and desperate enough to
hunt down and email an old boyfriend.
Our hero is Wolfgang Read more...
The Power of Love
by Janet Privett
"Will the power of their love will be strong enough to return them to their own time?"
Posted February 9, 2002
For long-time married couple, Dawn and Travis Nightingale,
life has interfered with their love and in response they've
decided on a divorce. Before they can announce this to
their nearly grown children, the kids strand them on the
family owned Florida Everglades island with the hope they
will Read more...
The Mermaid Of Penperro
by Lisa Cach
"Superb, Amusing, Entertaining!"
Posted August 23, 2001
In 1804 Kent, England, John Bugg shows his spouse Konstanze
a book filled with naked women in bondage. He expects that
to heat her blood to the boiling point and gets his riding
crop to add to the fun. Unable to deal with her husband's
perversions, Konstanze leaves. She Read more...
Coming Home
by Laurie Breton
"Tears flowing to laugh out loud - beautifully done & satisfying story"
Posted April 18, 2002
Sometimes the best, most lasting love happens between
people who don't start out as lovers, but as friends.
Eighteen-year-old Casey Bradley meets Danny Fiore when he
comes to ask her to write songs for him. While his initial
interest is in her musical ability, he quickly realizes Read more...
The Start Of Magic
by Dr. Bob Rich
"Ehvelen people's history (part 1) rich and detailed in content and style"
Posted May 10, 2002
THE START OF MAGIC purports to be an excerpt from an
Ehvelen (think "elven") account written by one of these
little people, a man named Porcupine. Porcupine was a
chronicler of his people's history, which he learned orally
as a child. The story in this excerpt centers on Heather Read more...
Blue Moon
by C. D. Ledbetter
"mystery with paranormal elements & love story that enhanced the plot"
Posted April 24, 2002
BLUE MOON is a romantic mystery with paranormal elements.
Mary Corbett and Jack Windom are estate surveyors, working
for different companies. Some time ago they worked together
on a job and were very attracted to each other.
Unfortunately Jack was just about to get married, so
nothing ever became of Read more...
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