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Liked It “Claudia Burney has done it again. I quickly became a fan of this brilliant author after reading her other Novel----Zora and Nicky, which I've already reviewed and recommend that everyone read. All of her characters are alive and in color. She has a writing style that will captivate you and make...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Claudia Burney has done it again. I quickly became a fan of this brilliant author after reading her other Novel----Zora and Nicky, which I've already reviewed and recommend that everyone read. All of her characters are alive and in color. She has a writing style that will captivate you and make you wonder where she's been all this time. This book is a page turner. You are immediately drawn into the story within the first few pages.
Evette W wrote this review Friday, July 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Amanda Brown--Bell to those who love her---is celebrating her thirty-fifth birthday by having dinner with her sister Carly. But her birthday celebration is soon interrupted when sister Carly, the medical examiner, is called to a crime scene. When Bell and detective Jazz Brown meet each other that faithful night its instantaneous fireworks. Bell is trying to fight the "feeling" by dropping on her knees in prayer, but having to work so close to Jazz as a psychology consultant on the murder case, she finds it hard and can't help but fall in love with the fine detective.
Now things are more complicated than ever as she tries to deal with her own past that the case dredges up....two dead bodies found dead by strychnine poisoning that are connected to a dangerous cult... hunting down a murderer, and the ever growing romance between she and Jazz. Bell's life is a roller coaster taking her on the ride of her life.
Full of humor, grit, danger, witt, and sass this book will not leave anyone disappointed. A great summer read! I give this book 5 stars.”
“Overall a fun read, the psychological/cult stuff was kind of creepy though. If you aren't put off by that, it's an enjoyable read. I thought the beginning dialogue and interaction between Bell and Jazz was a little corny and unbelievable, but that definitely got better as the book went on. I really liked the end, I thought the author did a great job of capturing the internal struggle of someone who has been badly abused.”
Connie wrote this review Tuesday, July 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Excellant book, W.O.W! Amanda Brown is a Forensic psycholgist. She celebrate her recent birthday, so she and her sister Carly who is a Medical Examier goes out. Carly is call to a murder scene and she have to take Amanda too. Amanda gets more than she bargain for when she show up to a gruesome murder scene. She meets Jazz the detective, that on the case. He is fine, but he is intrested in Amanda, they go on a date. Both have a trust problem with the opposite sex, plus the pain they suffered from their past relationships.
sweetcakes wrote this review Friday, June 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Jazz, previously married, got religious beliefs that conflict with him getting involved with another woman. Amanda takes a personal interest in this case, and starts digging deeper into it. Amanda knows first hand about the cults, and she use it to help her solve the case.
As the mystery starts to unfold, a closted full of skeletons come falling out. She now know that she might be getting to close in the cult who is responsible for it. And she might be the next killer's target. But with the help of Jazz, the sexy lead detective, she must solve the case and save her ownself. This novel is full of cult, religion, and love. Boy, I hate to put the book down. This is the first time I read a novel by this author. But I must say I did enjoy reading it.!!”
“This was my first time reading Ms. Burney but why can't you fine a fine man like Jazz in real life. This was a great book. I like mystery and this was good. I hope that there will be more Amanda Bell Brown mysteries.”
Marsha B wrote this review Friday, June 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“U-N-A-V-A-I-L-A-B-L-E!
OOSA Online Book Club wrote this review Wednesday, February 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
While Amanda Bell Brown is a part of the living, she's basically just holding space. It's been 10 years since she fought love, or some semblance of the word. Bell advocates for others, yet she has been unable to find her own inner peace and continues to live with the shame from her own devastating past. While celebrating her birthday with her sister, Carly, a medical examiner, she is called to the scene of a double homicide. Could this also be the place where love and Bell reunite?
Lt. Jazz Brown (no relation) is on the scene. Impressed with Bells' accolades, he invites her to utilize her forensic skills to evaluate the crime. While the immediate answers escape her, unlike Grisham, it's clear that something magical is sparking between the two. In the face of death, can it be, is this real love? Whether it's love or lust, it's two sided. Before the two can further investigate the cravings from the other one, Lt. Brown makes it clear that he's unavailable to love, participate or build a future. Understandably distraught, Bell decides just to be grateful for the moment. That is until the very `unavailable' Lieutenant decides to incorporate the psychologist into his investigations. Soon the sparks and rules continuously lead them towards trouble.
Readers immediately forget that they're involved in trying to find a murder suspect as they get a front row seat to the meeting of hearts. While I may not be a lover of romance, I do love love! I love how Claudia Mair Burney makes you feel like you're a part of the story; there with the insatiable desires, the bouts, the yearning and the learning. `Murder, Mayhem & A Fine Man' is recommended reading that is spiked with sin, shame, and a little knowledge of God.
Reviewed by: Crystal ”
“This book is good from beginning to end.”
DL Book Club wrote this review Saturday, December 15 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is so good!! It is a must read!!”
virgosapphires wrote this review Saturday, December 8 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved it, Loved it, Loved it ! My Book Club & I waiting for book No.2. Claudia Mair Burney is an exquisite writer.”
freegirl wrote this review Tuesday, October 16 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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