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Lynda C

Lynda C

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I write Contemporary Romance. You can view my books, blurbs, and excerpts at ( www.lyndacoker.com )

My blog is Between The Lines (http://blog.lyndacoker.net)
with a new blog just added, Between the Lines and More (http://www.betweenthelinesandmore.blogspot.com/)

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Lynda Coker
  • TX, USA
  • member since December 24, 2007

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  • Ciao Italia Five-Ingredient Favorites: Quick and Delicious Recipes from an Italian Kitchen
    • Rated 4 stars

    “My Thoughts:

    Grilled Mortadella and Fontina Cheese Panini - This is just one of the simple and delicious sounding recipes tucked into this new adventure into Italian cooking by Mary Ann Esposito. The parsley butter spread was creative and started me to thinking about what other little gems I'd find thoughout this book.
    I'm not a great cook, but I do love to try new things and need to be less inhibited in the kitchen. The simple explanation as to the difference between stock and broth was a real eye-opener for me. The fact that each recipe is llimited to five simple ingredients convinced me that I could afford to shop for the ingredients, and that the preparation time would not require that I sacrafice precious time needed for other pursuits.
    Mary Ann Esposito champions the use of pasta in a healthy diet. Something I was glad to see since I really love pasta of every shape and size.
    The soft creamy page color, helpful tips, simple directions, and fabulous color photos, all come together in a cookbook that you'll want to add to your shelf of keepers. If I had one disappointment, it was that I would have like more photos of finished dishes. I always like to know what a particular dish is supposed to look like. If you saw some of my finished recipes, you'd understand the need for illustrations. *grin*

    Favorite Quote:

    'Stale cookies and cake crumbs become the perfect instant "crust" that can be made in minutes for a gelato pie.'

    ”

    Lynda C wrote this review Sunday, December 13, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Devil's Pawn

    The Devil's Pawn

    by M. J. Macie
    • Rated 4 stars

    “MY THOUGHTS: For all of those readers who love the Suspense genre, and for those who just dabble in it from time-to-time, you’re going to enjoy M. J. Macie’s new book, The Devil’s Pawn. I’m a hard reviewer when it comes to this genre because I feel that so many books fail to deliver the key element, sustainable suspense. You won’t find that to be the case with The Devil’s Pawn.

    The author sets up the story with patience and skill, placing all the characters in just the right shadow or light to hinder the reader’s ability to figure out the plot before it develops. This is one who-done-it that you won’t be able to name the killer in the first 10 pages.

    Anger, fear, panic, terror—you’ll live these escalating emotions along with the protagonist, Robin Wilder, as she falls deeper and deeper under the killer’s control. Be sure to read this one with all the lights on…

    Favorite Quote:
    “Then, when I realized I could use it to push you to the brink of insanity, I decided to find a way to do the same thing to Dixie.””

    Lynda C wrote this review Sunday, December 13, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Wind of the spirit
    • Rated 4 stars

    “ MY THOUGHTS: Wind of the Spirit is the first book of the American Patriot Series that I’ve read and I enjoyed the story very much. Even though it was obvious that I was missing much of the beginning, this book read very well on its own. Of course, now I have to read the first two books because I’m hooked.
    Elizabeth Howard and Jonathan Carleton are intriguing characters. With multifaceted personalities, they give the story an emotional depth that is sometimes missing in Historical Fiction.
    J. M. Hochstetler acquaints us with the American Revolution in a way that brings this part of Colonial history to life. And if that were not drama enough, she presents through the eyes of Jonathan Carleton, as the adopted Shawnee War Chief White Eagle, the struggle of America’s native tribes to retain their own lands and way of life.
    This story mixes history, adventure and romance into one powerful read. I'm sure no one who loves Historical Fiction will be disappointed with Wind of the Spirit. I'm looking forward to reading the first two books and eagerly await the fourth book in this series.

    My Favorite Snippets:
    ~ “The man you seek is not here,” he said, speaking now in English, his voice harsh. With a jerky movement of his head, he nodded toward the eastern edge of the forest. “He died far away a long time ago.”

    ~ Was it possible that Jonathan Carleton still existed somewhere in the soul of this enigmatic warrior? She prayed it was so.”

    Lynda C wrote this review Sunday, December 13, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • 7th Heaven
    • Rated 3 stars

    “My Thoughts:

    Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner, Rich Conklin, get an unexpected tip on an unsolved case, one they’d both like to solve since it involves a vulnerable and well-known son of a former Governor. Right behind that comes the unexplained murders of wealthy citizens by an arsonist, who appears to see his crimes as a great game of—get even.

    These double plots spin around the main characters, giving them plenty of angst and moments that complicate their own personal lives. The story moves at a comfortable pace, not too slow that it drags, and not so fast that the reader drops the threads of the developing investigation.

    If you’re a fan of the Women’s Murder Club, you’ll meet them all again in this story. But Lindsay Boxer keeps the prominent lead, in fact,we get to know a little more about her inner struggles as she balances work and the love interest in her life, Joe.

    I really enjoyed the courtroom scenes in this story. And the ending, while feeling somewhat incomplete, still rounded out the book making it a satisfactory read.

    Teaser Snippet:

    I started moving the bags of frozen vegetables aside until I saw a woman’s face.

    “This freezer is deep enough for two,” Jacobi muttered.”

    Lynda C wrote this review Sunday, December 13, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • It Happened One Night
    • Rated 3 stars

    “My Thoughts

    Complicated family relationships entangled with an even more complicated love interest kept me reading to see how Lana would resolve her mostly self-imposed problems. This book is definitely character driven, and while romance is not the focal issue, it’s an important part of the whole.

    While beta males are not my favorite, Eli proves his manly worth by his unswerving devotion to Lana. Lana, on the other hand, sometimes infuriated me with her torturous treatment of Eli. I must confess that I didn’t like Lana’s character much in the beginning, but as the author drew me through this story with skill and feeling, I began to understand the reasons for Lana’s character. In the end, I still wanted to choke her, but more out of concern than dislike.
    Added to this mix is the strong supporting cast of other characters that make this a strong family drama. I wouldn’t consider this a light read. It will give you plenty of points for reflection.

    Favorite Quote

    He let his hand fall, the ring along with it, and he leaned forward to kiss her shoulder. “You don’t have to tell me yes or no.”

    “You mean, ever?”

    “For as long as you love me, the invitation stands.”

    Between the Pages Review http://www.betweenthelinesandmore.blogspot.com/
    Rating: 3.5/5

    I thank Hatchett Book Group for providing me this review copy.
    ”

    Lynda C wrote this review Tuesday, November 17, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • To Desire a Devil
    • Rated 4 stars

    “To Desire a Devil (The Legend of the Four Soldiers)… by Elizabeth Hoyt

    My Summary:

    When a wild looking man staggers into Beatrice’s boring political tea party, then collapses at her feet, it sets her life into a tailspin. Could this savage, dangerous, and hateful stranger be the same man whose portrait she’d mooned over for years?

    At the age of twenty-four, Beatrice has given up hope of finding the one man in London Society who can love her for herself, see the woman she is inside, and who will love her as passionately as she desires to be loved.

    Reynaud St. Aubyn, Viscount Hope, returns to his London home a shattered, war-ravaged, and hardened man. He wants only one thing, to regain his home and his title; and that doesn’t include pleasing London society or the interfering Beatrice Corning.

    My Thoughts:

    What an infuriating and totally desirable hero Elizabeth Hoyt has created in Reynaud St. Aubyn. I must confess that alpha males are my favorites, and Reynaud did not disappoint. He’s a tortured soul that draws Beatrice like a moth to the flame. A spirited heroine, she may be, but no match for Reynaud when he determines that she belongs to him.

    A Favorite Quote:

    “You asked me if I loved you, I do. I love you more than life itself. Nothing matters in this world but that you live. Can you do that for me? Can you live?”

    Rating: 4/5”

    Lynda C wrote this review Monday, November 16, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • What a Ride!

    What a Ride!

    by Terry Holland
    • Rated 5 stars

    “I have never laughed so much when reading a book. And the adventure of rodeo life that Terry Holland and Nanci G. Huyser describe so well is interesting down to the last page. If you've ever wondered why someone would be crazy or devoted enough to ride bulls, here is your chance to find out.”

    Lynda C wrote this review Thursday, November 12, 2009. ( reply | permalink )

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