BettyDravis

• Rated 5 stars

“I wrote this book of inspiring celebrity interviews with co-author Chase Von who is a celebrity interviewer and author of several books of poetry.”

BettyDravis wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“Action-packed adventure! Kept me reading all night long.

As many people say, best-selling author Joseph Finder does for CEOs what John Grisham does for attorneys--makes them exciting, entertaining, and larger than life!

Finder's famous for focusing on various industries in his popular novels; in POWER PLAY it's the aviation industry. The action in this novel takes place at an elite hunting lodge off the coast of British Columbia. When the management team of California's Hammond Aerospace meets there, an unlikely character--a junior executive named Jake Landry--is asked to fill in for his boss.

Jake may not be as sophisticated, wealthy, and privileged as the higher-ranking businessmen, but he's clever and proves much smarter where it really matters. His "smart-mouth attitude" doesn't help endear him to the others or alleviate the tension developing between the "egotistical" men and the new female CEO, Cheryl Tobin, who has been hired to "clean up" the company.

Toss in some armed hunters who take over the compound--pretending to be thieves but whom Jake suspects have much more devious ambitions--and you have an action-packed drama with more twists and turns than an Indy race track.

And why are the thieves armed with military weapons? What is their real goal? Will the businessmen help Jake overcome them or are they too cowardly? Is the CEO who was in line for Cheryl's job behind it all? Well, you'll just have to wait and see. I promise you a thrilling, white-knuckle read from start to finish.

Finder keeps us guessing about Jake's background, hinting at some juvenile offense, and he's excellent at characterization. All his characters have unique identities and come alive for me. He weaves an irresistible premise with enough high tech jargon in the plot to keep it believable.

This is my fourth book by this author and I couldn't put it down. Finder once said that the best piece of writing advice he ever received was: start the story at the last possible moment--in the middle of the action. Perhaps that's why he's so good at "hooking" his readers on the first page.

I recommend purchasing this novel; it's well worth the money. I thank his promotional team for sending me an ARC of this fantastic novel.
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BettyDravis wrote this review Sunday, October 21 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Chick-lit with a capital C!!! Love those shoes on the cover. Reminds me of one of my very favorite book reviewers, Ravenova; she just loves stilettos and looks fab in them.

I know, I know that last sentence is not about the book, but I couldn't resist!

I really enjoyed this book because it made me laugh and entertained me in a good way. Bushnell is one of the best in this genre.”

BettyDravis wrote this review Friday, September 21 2007. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“I wrote this short story and it was in the top ten of short stories for quite a while, no. two at times. It's been posted over a year now, so is slipping down ... with the no. of wonderful shorts Amazon Shorts is adding each and every week.

Amazon Shorts is a great place for those who love short stories.”

BettyDravis wrote this review Thursday, September 20 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“Rod Diridon, former Santa Clara County Supervisor who now runs the Mineta Transportation Institute (San Jose State U), presented this book to me as a birthday gift many years ago.

I found it quite inspiring and the wisdom between its pages serves me even today. Gibran was a genius; way ahead of his time.”

BettyDravis wrote this review Wednesday, September 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“As everyone who knows me knows, I love reading children's books. This was recommended to me by my Shelfari Friend, MzBubbles. I absolutely adore it. Lots of humor and the most lovable characters ever! ... hehehehehe ... I'd get the entire series, if I had time.

Try it, you'll like it!”

BettyDravis wrote this review Wednesday, September 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 5 stars

“AN INSPIRING STORY OF LOVERS TORN APART BY THE BOMBINGS OF HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKI

Dan Maloney's debut novel is one of the best I've read in a long while. It tells the story of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from an entirely new perspective--from the inside looking out.

Two lovers are torn apart on the day of the bombings, only finding each other years later. What happens to Tori and Mieko will tear at your heart strings. Why does Tori not reveal herself to Mieko when she finally finds him? Why does he seek revenge on Americans? And how are his eyes finally opened to forgiveness?

To find the answers you'll have to RFY (read for yourself). I'm not about to put any spoilers in this review.

This is a story of true love that lasts a lifetime, of destruction, revenge, and, finally, of redemption. Dan Maloney proves himself a talented writer as he brings his characters to life right before your eyes. He's great at dialogue, description, and pacing too.

I couldn't put this book down; the plot held me spellbound. I fell in love with Tori and was rooting for her all the way. I wanted to slap Mieko up the side of his face a few times, but, all in all, he was a good man.

Great job, Dan Maloney! I look forward to more novels from you and will follow your career with interest.
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BettyDravis wrote this review Sunday, September 16 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“Since the other reviewers give you details of the plot, I don't need to go into that. Suffice it to say that Ms. French is a gifted writer who really knows her craft. From dialogue and characterization to exquisite description and pacing, she grabs you from the first page ... and doesn't let go until the happy resolution.

Her heroine (or main protagonist, if you prefer) NATASHA is to die for. She's a lovely, witty woman who can get into more trouble than Janet Evanovich's legendary Stephanie Plum. In fact, Natasha charmed me even more than the klutzy. yet lovable, Stephanie, often vying for top honors about who is more fun!

I loved this book, having discovered it after reading the first in the series, BODYGUARD, and now I'm going back to read more of this author, starting with CHASING HORSES ... and I don't dare miss WAYNE'S DEAD. What an intriguing title that is.

Ms. French has a knack for choosing eye-catching covers, too. This one is a gem and if you haven't seen the "fetching" silhouette of the young woman in the peekaboo, see-through dress on the cover of BODYGUARD, flick back to that page NOW. Lovely ...

All I have to say about the spoiled-rotten, kidnapped dog is that he's one lucky pooch to have a "sleuth" like Natasha in his corner. He's in for some exciting, hilarious times ... as is the reader.

End note: I read this book in August and due to back-up of reviews, wasn't able to review it right away. Sorry about that.
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BettyDravis wrote this review Saturday, September 15 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“This book is a frightening concept of what it could be like in the future. There are some countries today that treat women like this, so the scenario under Atwood's keen pen seems believable enough.

It does not haunt my dreams, though, because I'm more realistic than that, and doubt it could really happen here.

All in all, I enjoyed this book and it was well-written, keeping my attention from beginning to end.

Atwood is a fantastic author with a great imagination.”

BettyDravis wrote this review Friday, September 14 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“This is the first novel I had published (but not the first I wrote) and I was so thrilled to see it in print and hold it in my hands! No one but another author can understand the feeling of pride and accomplishment!

And then when rave reviews started coming in, I was elated. Please read all the Amazon reviews, if you have time. Five of them are posted here, along with some other reviews written by Shelfari members.

I hope you enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed writing it.”

BettyDravis wrote this review Sunday, September 2 2007. ( reply | permalink )