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Jenny I

Jenny I

Married into the military has it works and it's perks. I am able to do things and see things that I thought I wouldn't step foot in. My kids loves it too and finds the lifestyle pretty cool (for now).

The things that I like to do for fun is basically heading out to the beach; being in the "Sunshine State" helps a lot. Reading is also... more »
  • Fallon, NV, USA
  • member since November 7 2007

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  • Dark Celebration
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I was excited to get this book when it first came out. This book finally brings my favorite couples together. This book was great and long overdue. This makes `Dark Celebration' a great introduction for new readers and a treat for those who have followed the series intently. Don't expect it to be all bright and cherry because Christine Feehan likes it dark in this particular sequence.

    As the story opens, the Carpathians are in grave danger of extinction, not only from their enemies but also from the propensity of Carpathian women to have miscarriages. At Raven's suggestion, the Carpathians are gathering for their first community holiday event; but to her life mate, Prince Mikhail, it presents an excellent opportunity for their enemies to strike. Feehan brings us up to date with familiar couples, Raven and Mikhail, Desari and Julian, Shea and Jacques. She introduces the early stages of a possible new love story between Skyler and Dimitri. Feehan adeptly shifts between danger and humor, cooking disasters and passionate sex, as the group fights vampires and a dark mage, their oldest enemy. This book is everything that we have been waiting for. Having all our favorite characters together plus the added addition of an underline story that includes Skyler & her possible life mate has me counting down the days until this book is released.

    `Dark Celebration' feels more like an evolution book setting the table for some upcoming series (thank goodness). The plot is pretty tame and the best part is that no couple takes charge of the story line. Still this is well written and will help newcomers obtain a deep understanding of Carpathian customs, lifestyles, and natural enemies while long term fans will know that the treats of 'Dark Desserts.' Keep it coming Christine.
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    Jenny I wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Magic in the Wind
    • Rated 2 stars

    “Yes, it's a short book, but "Magic in the Wind" left me starving. I have read most of Feehan's books (Love her) and normally there is nothing like a book by her. No matter what series I have read they were all powerful and magical in their own way. I also knew it was a story pulled from an anthology when I bought it, so I knew it would be a short story. That didn't matter. No, what mattered that as a short story and the first book to a series, the book bombed. There was not enough content to keep the story going. Any place that details could have been expanded was passed up.

    I read on the cover that it is suppose to be rewritten and added to, I haven't read the first version, but I can only imagine that it would be worse. This version was bad, and there is one out there with less information?? How did this get published? Especially as the first book to a series. There were not a lot of details about the other sisters. Or any ideas as to how the series would go. There was not anywhere enough information in this book for it to be a first book.

    I hope the second book is a little more informative. And Drew. What ever happened to Drew?? That was kinds skipped, for that matter, what was wrong with Drew?? We never even got to hear that. There is a lot you won't hear from this book. Being that it is the first book of a series, I would recommend you to read it for introduction purposes of the series. Borrow it or get it from the library, even though it is $2.99, but don't expect much. ”

    Jenny I wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Other Woman
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I read this novel on the Fall of 06' hoping to be entertained and enlightened in the month of February. I loved reading all of EJD's novels, and this one did not disappoint me. There are numerous twists and turns in this story (read the book and you will know what I mean!) Love can be so overwhelming sometimes... This book is very intense, very sad but true...Eric has proven to the public that he is extremely imaginative, spine-tingling, exhilarating, and over all demanding your attention from start to end.
    To me, this novel shows modern-day marriages in the USA - the joys and struggles that couples can face. It also showed how selfishness can get the best of us and leave serious devastation in its wake.

    After reading this novel, I realized that honesty can be one of the best results from an affair (that is, if everyone involved is honest with themselves and each other). It doesn't even matter if marriages end in divorce or recover and continue to grow: an affair can help the people involved to become better (not bitter) people.

    I only rate the novel four stars because I am ambivalent about the way the novel ends (I won't give away the ending - read the novel for yourself!) I recommend this novel for all people because everyone has dealt with betrayal (not necessarily betrayal in a marriage) at some point in his life. This novel is about love and hate and how very thin the line is between both passions. Excellent read, could not put it down...Very very good...Again, Eric exceeded all expectations... He is indeed in a class of his own... Read it! ”

    Jenny I wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Genevieve
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I thought this book was pretty good. Genevieve is transformed before her husband's eyes from a sophisticated, assured woman to a little girl who hurts, cries and loses control. Being surrounded by her family in Alabama helps him understands and answers some of the questions to the woman he loves.

    EJD is a man that you have to admire for his talent and creativity. His complex and intense characterizations and dialogue are realistic, the settings are peppered with detailed imagery and his prose is filled with beautiful language and metaphors. His attention to detail is evident. It all fits together in the telling of the story, the racial and sexual politics, the hypocrisy of race in America, the human frailties that make us just people who are caught up in events and circumstances not of our own making but by virtual of our individual and collective histories.

    Readers will be kept on their toes with unexpected twists and turns, straight through to the very end. It covers a span of about two or three days that in reality explores a lifetime. A great read that you wont be disappointed. I was able to read this book within two days.

    P.S.Would of giving it five stars if it wasn't for some of the dialogues being a bit to long.
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    Jenny I wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Chasing Destiny
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Destiny is one interesting Part-time bartender, aspiring singer and celebrated biker chic (aka, Ducati, after the Italian motorcycle). I read this in the summer of 06' and Eric Jerome Dickey again brought an interesting fast paced storyline underneath is belt.

    Chasing Destiny is a well-developed plot, interesting characters, and beautiful imagery of various neighborhoods of Los Angeles. You never known what what goes on the L.A. motorcycle culture in Cali even though you see what happens in cars racing (fast and furious) but it was a nice touch into this storyline. Destiny's Korean roommate was really down to earth and very supportive towards Destiny's situation. The diversity of the characters really made this novel stand out. There were a lot of shocking elements to this story that will leave readers anxiously flipping the pages. I also liked the way the stories merged together within the characters. The only thing that detour me from this book was the long dialog among the characters I feel as though it could of been edited some more and I also wish the book could of gotten to the point in certain areas, it sort of frustrated me a bit that lead me to skip a few lines.

    Eric Jerome Dickey is a great African American Fiction writer. and his work is un-comparable to most writers. Other than that "Chasing Destiny" is a great novel which is also another departure from his previous works, I know a lot of fans seems to complain about this new style of writing but he's broaden his horizons. Definitely recommended to all dedicated EJD fans and for those who want to know his work.
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    Jenny I wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Drive Me Crazy
    • Rated 3 stars

    “I read this in 06' and I was definitely not impressed with this one. It actually took me a little over a week to finish it which is unheard of with me and my beloved EJD books. I'm just not feeling this one but I still buy the hardcover out of loyalty and because a bad EJD book is better than a whole lot of other garbage out there that's disguised as "good" fiction.

    EJD chose to write a plot involving scams, murder and suspense like he did with "Thieves Paradise," wish was not my favorite either. The main character Driver gets caught up with married lover Lisa. She is a psycho to the tenth power. Reading about how she kept up with Driver's every move just made me shudder to think how easy it is for a person to stalk you if they choose.

    I like that the backdrop is Los Angeles. Although EJD is not originally from Los Angeles, he's lived there long enough to have effortlessly captured in his novels the love-hate relationship you can easily develop for this city. You can't really describe it, you just have to live there to understand and appreciate his descriptions. I do like the appearance of characters from his previous books such as Arizona, Pam, and Panther. I'll admit Rufus was funny for words. The twists and turns of the story was okay but when it came to the end of the story I couldn't care less what happen just as long I was done.

    The good news is that I am ready for another dose of EJD. The man is a great author who really takes the time to write books that the majority of black people can relate to in one way or another. Like I said earlier suspense novels are fine but I'm hoping the next one goes back to his roots and deals with relationships.
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    Jenny I wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Between Lovers
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I'm an open minded person and I thought this was very good plus interesting book. It made you think about all types of things in particularly the little things in life and love both from the woman and the man's perspective.

    When I read this book in 04' it took me about three days to finish it. I won't lie I had the book on my shelf for the past year and half just before then but I didn't have the time to read it.

    As the other reviewers had stated it isn't your typical EDJ story which is true but it is a good book to explore and learn from. Eric's writing is beautiful as usual with no disappointment in his story line. No-name (very clever), Ayanna, and Nicole is a love triangle that you'll grow to understand, yes you will feel confusion, love, hate, and passion between these three but it was so worth at the end. If you have time and patience it's another book you should take in. Another winner in you part EJD! ”

    Jenny I wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Naughty or Nice
    • Rated 4 stars

    “This is a great book but not the best of his work, it is filled with action, laughter, and even a little intrigue. The book focuses on three sisters, and each chapter is filled with their first person account of their lives, and their encounters with the Internet, and life in general.

    If you want action, and passion and intrigue, then you will love the Livvy chapters!!!, She is the dominate character, so there are many chapters filled with her day -to -day drama. One particular love scene is nearly 4 pages LONG... I was very impressed with Eric Jerome Dickey's passionate details of her Internet love affair.

    If you want Humor, then you will be laughing until you cry with the Frankie chapters!!! Her internet encounters are so hilariously funny! There is one chapter where she meets a man she thinks is Mr. Right Now, until his former lover interrupts their date. In another chapter she meets a man that has sent her a false photo. Believe me you will certainly laugh your head off!!!

    The Tommie chapters are more serine, and not nearly as exciting, but important to the story. I agree with one of the "reviewers" when he/she said that there should be a sequel to this book. I want to know how the relationship between Tommie and Blue works out. I want to know how things end for Livvy. And, I want to know what the heck's going on with Frankie!

    If you want to read a Christmas tale, without all the Christmas this is the one for you, but if you think this book has a lot of hot steamy sex that everyone else is talking about, well it leaves a lot to be desired. This book is just a good fast read. Happy reading.
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    Jenny I wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Thieves' Paradise
    • Rated 1 stars

    “I read this book during Hurrican Charley and it took me two days to read it if it wasn't for the weather and the black out I would of put this book down a long time ago. This wasn't his best and I was a bit bored with it to say the least I wouldn't recommend it at all espically to the EJD readers. It wasn't that entertaining to me.Dante was a low life, Pam needed to get a new career change, Jackson needed to get his life in order, and Scamz was just as bad as a person including his business that he runs. If I had to choice a likeable/interesting character I would of choosen Big Slim if you choose to read it. Still your fan EJD.”

    Jenny I wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Dangerously In Love

    Dangerously In Love

    by Allison Hobbs
    • Rated 4 stars

    “This is a great book because it's quick and easy to get into. Allison Hobbs dedicates her creative talents into this urban novel. This dynamic read is told from the imagination of an enthusiastic writer who definitely shows that good will always prevail over evil.

    The characters, Dayna is a lonely wife, in search of finding happiness in a dead end marriage by trying to make her purpose in life complete by trying to add a bundle of joy to her dysfunctional marriage. Reed her husband is so addicted to sex that he can't go home at night. Chanelle Lawson, former stripper and escort female,is seeking a normal life and a husband. Then thier's Buttercup, recovered drug addict and stripper, who is also in the search for love, whom she thinks she can get it from Reed. All of these characters are in search of something more than what they're currently being offered and it makes up for a story filled with DRAMA, danger and longing.

    Like what many others had said, this book will catch your interest from the start to finish. Ms. Hobbs definitely shows the reader that being happy is a possibility, no matter how grim things may seem. This story proves the old saying God works in mysterious ways. It constantly leaves you in suspense and just when you think that you have everything figured out... something new occurs. I would recommend this novel to anyone who is interested in love and suspense.
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    Jenny I wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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