Pat Simmons

• Rated 5 stars

“Sometimes a woman just wants to splurge on something new, especially when she’s about to attend one of the most sought after events in town. Find out what happens when Pepper Trudeau gets all dressed up and goes to the ball, but another woman is wearing her dress.
At first, Pepper is embarrassed, but the night takes a turn for the better the moment she meets Drake Logan.
Her Dress is a romantic novella about the interesting things that occur when two women find the same to-die-for dress and wear it on the same night.
Sometimes a good dress is all you need to meet the man of your dreams.

Pat Simmons is the bestselling author of the Guilty series: Guilty of Love, Not Guilty of Love, Still Guilty and coming January 2012, Guilty by Association.

She is also the award winning author of Talk to Me and Crowning Glory.
Visit her on Facebook, Twitter and www.patsimmons.net.
Check out "If I Should Die Before I Wake" on e-reader. ”

Pat Simmons wrote this review Wednesday, August 24, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“
The Jamieson Family Legacy series follow the lives of two Jamieson brothers in Boston, Kidd and Ace, and their cousin, Cameron, from St. Louis. The older brother, Kidd, is struggling with anger and resentment issues toward his absentee father who never married his mother. Yet, he had the audacity to demand his illegitimate sons carry his Jamieson name. Ace, on the other hand, is on his collision course to be a chip off the old block when it comes to women. Their highly MIT educated cousin, Cameron Jamieson, is all about saving family from self-destruction. Through genealogy research, Cameron's mission is to show his cousins their worth as the eleventh generation descendants of a royal African tribe and to give them a choice: live with the stereotypical "angry black men" syndrome or to crush any obstacles that try and stop them to become strong successful black men.

There are three books in the Jamieson Legacy series: Guilty by Association (Kidd's story), The Guilt Trip (Ace's story), and Free from Guilt (Cameron's story). Each of the three Jamieson men have to accept that their past and present are in God's hand, and without Him they can't advance to their future blessings. The bonus storyline in Guilty by Association is one that progresses the story of the much-loved character in the previous three book Guilty Series, Grandma BB. This time, she picks up a sidekick Mrs. Valentine.

Guilty by Association is the story of Boston bad boy Kevin "Kidd" Jamieson. His gripe is with his father who dared to insist that his two illegitimate sons carry his last name. To add insult to injury, the man never bothered to stick around to provide love and guidance as his boys matured into men. Kidd's anger overflows into every area of his life. As his animosity festers, Kidd becomes as a roaring lion, seeking whatever and whomever he can devour. He's as gritty as his cousin in St. Louis, Parke Jamieson VI, is polished. The two strong-willed men clash when Kidd relocates to St. Louis where his cousin assures him it's a land of milk and money in job opportunities. Where is lands a job is far from it.
Through a series of events that involve Grandma BB, her dog named Silent Killer and her Stacy Adams shoes, Kidd meets two women who recognize his hostile tendencies and immediately begin to administer CPR to his soul. LPN Eva Savoy eventually becomes his "Eve," a woman God created from the underlying goodness hidden in Kidd's own heart.

Reluctantly, Kidd allows Parke to divulge information about their royal family heritage. While everyone's care and compassion begins to smother Kidd, he struggles to keep up the bad boy attitude as his walls start to crumble. Kidd learns it's not his association with the name that identifies him, but the man he becomes that defines him.”

Pat Simmons wrote this review Wednesday, August 24, 2011. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“The only thing I can say is Melinda had her mind made up and didn't waver. I love it!”

Pat Simmons wrote this review Wednesday, July 7, 2010. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Of the books that I've read of Maureen, this is my favorite. I loved the two main characters. The plot was UNPREDITCABLE. Caleb was the stron, sought after professor--no nonsense, mysterious, and handsome. When that one woman broke through his armour, he was putty.”

Pat Simmons wrote this review Thursday, December 6, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 0 stars

“I don't know how many times I've re-read this book. At first, I was a little turned off about the jump in the bed and think about it later scene. BUT the later was worth the story. I'm so glad I finished it!
Even a strong man has his weakness and that's being in love”

Pat Simmons wrote this review Sunday, October 7, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“This is was very realistic. The author was very selective about tying in scriptures. I was glad the main character could bounce back after a painful past.”

Pat Simmons wrote this review Sunday, October 7, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

1 of 1 members found this review helpful.

• Rated 0 stars

“A deep sigh. I picked it up in a bookstore while I was in Las Vegas, NV. I've re-read it several times. I LOVED IT!!!
You can probably order it on Amazon or from a local bookstore.
It has more comedy than drama---which I like. This was the second book I read from this author--she is great.
A must read. Don't foget to pick up a copy of Guilty of Love---a love story with inspiration, genealogy, and a sassy grandma.
Pat”

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

• Rated 5 stars

“review from Romantic Times Magazine: Contemporary, African-American GUILTY OF LOVE Pat Simmons 4 stars Simmons’ sometimes whimsical approach to delivering the message of salvation is anchored by opportune scriptures. The author boldly tackles issues like abortion, child abuse and anger toward God, adeptly guiding readers into romance, reconciliation and restoration as this novel flows effortlessly from haunting pasts to delectable happiness. SUMMARY: Steeped in his African heritage, Parke is seeking his queen. His neighbor Cheney is supposedly too tall and independent for him, but he’s smitten anyway. Parke commits his soul to helping Cheney defeat her personal demons as a nosy, elderly neighbor proves to be a bridge between what we see on the outside, affairs of the heart and, ultimately, our relationship with Christ. (Urban Christian, Sep., 360 pp., 8 out of 10 stars from Inspirational Romance online A fast paced and entertaining story with very likable characters; GUILTY OF LOVE is one of those stories that draw the reader in from the get-go. The prologue of Cheney’s struggle with an unplanned pregnancy and the pressure to abort was an emotional one. Her subsequent guilt and remorse is well portrayed; realistic and heartfelt. The subtle slide into love between Parke and Cheney is enchanting; both are determined to avoid each other and yet, they are drawn together repeatedly. The secondary romance between Malcolm and Hallison adds that little extra romance readers will enjoy. Overall, a fine example of Inspirational romance; I was captured from the beginning and was well satisfied to the end. ”

Pat Simmons wrote this review Thursday, September 6, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

0 of 1 members found this review helpful.

• Rated 4 stars

“How many times can a person read a book. Try doubel digits. Whenever I want to read and don't have anything new, I pull this book, with the old cover, out and read it like its the first time. She makes every story with a hidden child original. I like the story minus the more than necessary sex scenes. She is a GREAT author”

Pat Simmons wrote this review Monday, August 20, 2007. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“I worked with Christina Skye and always liked her personality, but this is the first book I enjoyed by her. Her Code Name: Nanny and Princess are my favorites!”

Pat Simmons wrote this review Monday, August 20, 2007. ( reply | permalink )