Sandie Barker

The Bear Slayer

I am not a fan of fantasy! However, having said that, I need to clarify that I have now read each of The Thorian Sagas three times and I could easily read them all again! This author is a literary genius! In this story we meet Dorian, the son of the famous couple, Stoker and Erianne from the first saga, The Trader! Urged to find the woman of his dreams, and to discover why the bears have become so scarce, and also why trade between the Nagas and the Thorians had suddenly ceased fifteen years earlier, Dorian leaves his home and family and travels through the mines to the north. As usual with this author's work, the descriptions and details are magnificent, taking the reader right into the scene. A demon has been released from the mines, taking on the appearance of an albino bear that cannot be killed. Our hero's interactions with the miners, trapped in an ethereal existence between life and death, sets the scene for a fascinating story that will keep the reader absolutely enthralled. His meeting with the Naga woman with whom he is already in love, is both amusing and violent as he calmly kills the brown bear that has her confined in a tree. He learns that she and her sister are prisoners of the Lurans, a tribe of women who rescued them from the sex-crazed male Harrifs.
The detail of the relationship between the Lurans, and the Harrifs, and description of the Luran village is both shocking and intense, and definitely not for the prudish. The Naga's instigate a trade embargo against both the offending tribes until they return their captive women, but, before they can wage outright war, the demon bear arrives and Dorian needs to stop it. As always, with stories from this author, the tale has many twists and turns but constantly ends happily.

In Love and War

Supposedly a politer version of Baptism By Fire, but still with the careful detail and wonderful descriptions that this great author puts into all his magnificent stories. Essentially a love story, set during the American Civil War in the eighteen hundreds. I was brought into the story immediately by my anger at the abject cruelty of Jeffrey Belding, a man who ruled his slaves, his horses, his household, by fear. His daughter, Elizabeth, was the complete opposite, kind, compassionate and benevolent. She was also intelligent enough to bring about the demise of her hated father. When the war ends and Joseph Forrester makes his violent entrance into the story, she immediately falls in love with him, much to the dismay of Betty, a black woman who is also her aunt. I found Betty to be a lovable, motherly woman who only has the interests of Elizabeth at heart, even though she comes across as a thorn in the flesh of the young lovers. How Elizabeth is rescued from the crafty Wheeler men, and also her brother, who was supposed to be dead, makes for a wonderful and exciting tale full of twists and turns. An excellent read.

Unexpected Rescue

Magnificent! The horrors of war that those men and women alike suffered, both humbled me and made me glad that I have never had to experience such dreadful things. As a person who NEVER reads war stories, I was led to read the full novel from which this short story is taken, There is No Tomorrow, simply because it is a LOVE STORY, and have since read it several times. This excerpt makes one forget that it is essentially a work of fiction, as the characters bring to life the absolute atrocities of this period of warfare. I can recommend all work by this fantastic author.

The End of the World

An excerpt from A Feast of Consequences, which is another one of my favourites from this skillful author. This short story is intriguing and fantastic on its own, but I can highly recommend the whole book.

A Social Misadventure

Another historical novel from this skilled author that held me fascinated from beginning to end. This story had everything, excitement, intrigue, romance, humour, mystery, and even violence, all wound together in a superb plot.
James Devray had arrived back from India, to find that his sullied (and earned) reputation for 'dalliance' with many foolish young women, had not diminished at all in the years he had been away. Society in general, even his own mother, would not easily forget or forgive him. And it did not bother him one bit! Then, a fateful meeting with four of the most remarkable women he had ever met, plus a promise he was compelled to make, sent him on a journey of discovery that would change his life (and theirs too) forever.
As always, this story is well written, with perfect grammar and dialogue befitting the era. I loved every word of it!

Old Nick

Let me be honest here! After a magnificent first few chapters, the next few sçenes gave me the idea that it was going to be the second of my favourite author's many novels with which l I was not completely happy!' I was SO wrong! On reading the çompleted novel, and accepting the scenes which had disturbed me at first, I became as enamoured with this story as I am with the rest of his work! (I even loved the accident-prone bear!) At times I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails, especially when the hero was fighting for his life. As usual, the writing was superb, the plot was thrilling, and the ending was happily surprising, making me wonder why I ever doubted that it could possibly work out! A must-read for everyone!

Sincerely Yours

This excerpt is from the funniest of the Tales Told out of School, Eunice Dyson's Lost Panties. Need cheering up? I guarantee this will do the trick! I am still laughing! Everybody should read this. And the whole book too! But don't stop there. There are over 60 books by this fantastic author on here, and I can recommend them all. Perfect plots, perfect grammar. Just PERFECT!

A Ride of a Lifetime!

I have read, and re-read Jen's Legacy many times, but I am still in absolute awe of this writer, that he could bring forth an excerpt from that wonderful story, and give us such an outstanding short story as this! A ride of a lifetime indeed! ❣️🌟🌟⭐

A Delicate Conversation

Beautifully and tastefully written. An excerpt from The Belvedere, one of the warmest of this author's historical novels. Delightful!

No Going Back

Very sweet, erotic and sensual. Possibly, as the author himself states, a chapter too explicit at that point in the full novel, 'Old Nick'. As usual, this writer captures the imagination with his detail and descriptions. A good short read.

The 'Late' but Unlamented Theresa Collwyn

Love strikes at any time when fate takes a hand! A wonderful story of two mature people, both escaping memories of lost loved ones during a Christmas break. Tess and Robert meet unexpectedly, and though Tess is at first annoyed that her peace has been disturbed, she cannot help but be attracted to this stranger who has intruded into her lonely existence. Having led a sheltered life caring for her three younger sisters,, she is convinced that she herself will never marry. She and Robert are staying in the same hotel, in adjoining rooms. The story progresses perfectly, with fantastically beautiful and gentle erotica, so well-written. They are in love, - and then the sisters arrive, ready to rescue their naive older sister! A surprising ending to another outstanding tale from this extremely talented author.

Variations on an Erotic Adventure

Three different versions of the same predicament made this book so entertaining. I am constantly amazed at this author's way with words, and his well thought out plots. The humour in what is really a difficult situation for the characters, provides laughter all the way. Another great read!

Deliverance

Amazing! A day which started out so badly for Danielle turned into the most incredible, exciting but unbelievable day that changed her whole life! Flashes of humour, the usual wonderful descriptions from this author, and expressive, steamy love scenes, make this book an absolute delight to read. I can recommend anything at all that comes from the pen of this talented writer.

Wages of Sin

This was a short story that I should have read before both of the longer versions, an excerpt which is slightly different to them. As usual with work by this skilled author, the details and descriptions are magnificent. An intriguing tale of one man's effort to hunt twenty renegades at the end of the Civil War. A wonderful love story of how he saves a woman from inevitable rape and death by those marauders. This was a well-written, stand-alone story, and I enjoyed reading it . I can recommend it to anyone who wants an exciting, short read.

The Promise

Having read Loss of Innocence (the 'warmer' version of this story) twice, I was familiar with the plot and thought I might be tempted to skip passages of description to get down to the nitty-gritty! I was so wrong in my assumptions!!! This author is so skilled that he has a way of describing places and situations that put one straight into the scene. Every single word needs to be read and absorbed! This is a love story like no other., perfect love where a man is willing to give his own life to protect the woman he loves. I was enthralled from the start and my attention did not wane once. At times, I shed tears because the writing was so poignant and moving. Yet the humour shines through in the way that Doug Haldane plays down his obvious intelligence, making him seem shy. An accident which could have cost the lives of a whole family, brings Doug to meet Susan, and it's love at first sight for the both of them. A promise to her parents that he will do his best to get Susan, with her serious health issues, to a hospital miles away, sends them on a walking journey together, where their love becomes stronger. Another promise is made, this time between the two of them. While Susan's condition slowly deteriorates, a hungry and injured bear follows them. Doug has only minutes to prepare to meet the bear, and one of them will die! By this time in the story I was unashamedly crying. The excitement and terror! A mere man up against a frantic and angry grizzly! Will that promise ever be fulfilled, or will Doug die a painful and gruesome death to prove his love?

A Murder Foiled ...... a rescue

After first meeting Henry Stavely long ago in The Elusive Miss Wakefield, I was drawn to read this snippet from that fantastically complicated story. I was not disappointed! Here, he is the youth, who rescues a completely innocent man from an undeserved and gruesome death. This man then takes this lad to his home, where he meets his family, three daughters who immediately sense the first stirrings of love. The detail, as young Henry draws each of these young ladies, is as magnificent as in all stories by this author. Brilliant as usual.

Quinn's Gambit

An absolutely wonderful account of an army training exercise. We meet Quinn, Sergeant Major Quentin William Hatheway, right at the beginning. He is supposedly being hunted by his team during a live-firing exercise on the army base. But he and his team all know that the hated commanding officer, Martins, has no intention of allowing any of them to return to the base. They will all be taken out during an 'unfortunate accident' - if he has his way.! However, Quinn is a master tactician, and has his own rules for war! And a bad history with Martins! He rescues Maria, an unwilling drug mule, and his reciprocated love for her, and his dealings with Diego, the man she is being forced to work for, further complicate matters for him. This story is full of exciting intrigue with splashes of humour, making for an outstanding tale. I loved this story so much and will read it again and again!

Rude Awakening

I enjoyed this story and found it hilarious in parts. Who couldn't love William's gentleness and sense of humour? This is another of the fantastic tales this author writes, and I'm still not sure which I like the best! A Rude Awakening is the third variation of his Erotica Adventures, and I'm so pleased I didn't miss it. Although the beginning is the same as the first two versions, the rest of the story is entirely different, but of course, with the usual happy ending. I can definitely recommend all books from this very skilled storyteller! He never disappoints!

Iris Corrects an Unfortunate Mistake

I enjoyed this story more after my second reading. I still think the ending could have been better, although I'm not sure how that could have been achieved. But still a job well done! I believe I've read most of your books now - and you're still the best author on here!

I'll Show You Mine if ......

What a beautiful and moving story of awakening love! An unplanned meeting between a shy but extremely mature and well endowed 13 year-old boy, and an almost 15 year-old girl with a mind of her own, unfolds a sweetly erotic and delightful tale. I loved it! Sometimes hilariously funny in their innocent discovery of one another, and later rather sad as they were thrust apart for reasons that neither of them could fathom. I was enthralled by it so much that I could not put it down until it reached the inevitable happy ending. Once again I am astounded at the ingenuity of this outstanding author.

Second Chances

I am running out of things to say about the amazingly skilled talent of this author. From the very beginning of this story I was intrigued by the captivating descriptions of the scenario. As the tale unfolds, amid hot erotic scenes between two people who are no longer teenagers, the second chance at love reveals it to actually be the first chance of the real thing! The humour in the circumstance is brought out in the narrative and thoughts of both David and Margaret, making it all delightfully entertaining. I loved the chapter where Margaret confronts her opinionated (and jealous) daughter and tells her exactly the way things are to progress in the future! And of course, Susan herself begins to understand her own misconceptions when she is thrown into an exciting and difficult emergency situation. Will she also find the love she so desires? Another wonderful story, John. I salute you - again!

The Quest

Phew! Thank you, thank you, thank you! After a difficult start to this wondrous story, I suddenly became so enthralled that I couldn't put it down. I'm so pleased that you encouraged me to continue reading! If I'd given up, I would have lost a true masterpiece!. This story centres around the love shared between Guillaume Vailliancourt and his Rossignol, "Nightingale'., in the midst of a feuding family, a tale that would rival Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliette. The gruesome murders of the male members of the Chambertin family were so well described that my blood ran cold. .Only a .literary genius could have taken such a morbid tale and managed to accomplish such a happy and satisfactory ending for it.

The Trader

How I ever managed to stop reading this book when I absolutely HAD to, I have no idea! It drew me in right from the start with the fantastic (but not overpowering) descriptions, and from that point on I was hooked! But, even though it's a story that is difficult to put down, it still cannot be rushed. Every word needs to be savoured and understood. I loved the idea of Thorians being able to read one another's minds, and of thoughts being transferred between the characters with the aid of the necklace of claws from the slain bears. The excitement and drama, the romance, the terror of the young women 'tributes' as they were led into the unknown, the threat of the revolt from cities of women. all made this book another outstanding master-piece from this skilled author. A brilliant tale! I am so eager to read the next book in the series.

One for All, All for One

This is a hard review to write as I am still laughing. This story is absolutely delightful! An extremely daring tale of identical triplets falling in love with one man, while he in turn falls for each of them, after rescuing them in a dangerous situation which could have resulted in death or serious injury. Outrageously shocking as well as hilariously funny. And the impossible predicament ending with a unique arrangement by a very outspoken great-aunt. Perfect!

A Man in a Girl's School (3)

I think I would have liked to have found out more about why Mrs Waring so adamantly trusted Steve. I found it only slightly different to the other story, but I still enjoyed it. Loved the humour.

The Year of the Tiger

I am so pleased that I persevered with reading this story, after the first chapter which I found rather confusing. It turned out to be one of the most compelling and exciting stories I have ever read. It must have been a difficult tale to write, but I found it extremely interesting and full of intrigue, with the usual mind-blowing descriptions that I've come to expect from this author. There were chapters concerning the girls in the school which were so hilariously funny that I was sure I would die laughing, followed by others which were so serious and gut-wrenching that I was crying like a baby. A definite roller-coaster ride of emotions! I even found myself reading the dialogue of Mr. Henry with a broad Yorkshire accent (if that's possible!) The mystery surrounding the 'school ghost', Cedric, was charming, and of course, the inevitable love story between the blind Phillip, and the red-haired Ruth, as the four-hundred year old Thurston curse was put to rest, made this tale one of this author's best ever. A must-read for everyone!

Wheelchair Rebel

This story fascinated me almost from the beginning. A young woman in a wheelchair, lost in her own sorrow and despondency, and a broken man who has his own wretched past to contend with, are almost thrown together to help one another. I loved every word and am left wondering why this story did not win a prize. As usual with this author, scenes are so well written that I was drawn in as if I was actually there with them. Often, the thoughts of each of the characters made me laugh out loud, and even the lovely warm (sometimes hot) situations made me smile at the cunning humour in them. Another fantastic read from this author, leaving me so looking forward to even more of his work.

Love Will Find a Way

And doesn't love always find a way? This is certainly one of the best books I've ever read! Extremely daring, graphically erotic but so elegant and tastefully done. From a violent beginning, right through to the inevitable happy ending, I was hooked! Flashes of subtle humour made me howl with laughter in the midst of seriousness. I loved it! The sisters, Jane ad Arabella, had a convincing relationship with each other. as they related their experiences of what had happened to them, both of them being rescued in entirely different circumstances. And, of course, the heroes were just perfect! I especially loved the chapter when Jane and her friend Celeste were reading the writings of Bella as they looked at the graphic drawings. That poetry was absolute genius! I cannot stop singing the praises of this author to all who will listen, and to anyone who hasn't read any of his books yet I can only say, "You don't know what gems you're missing!"

No Time for Hesitation

This short story affected me more than I thought it would. It was so different, and very moving. At one point I was sure that it could not possibly have a happy ending, but of course, John does not disappoint! I was especially impressed with the fact that Rupert had loved his deceased wife dearly, yet could still find happiness and true love with Leony. Such a beautiful story!

First Love, First Everything

A quick read, and simply delightful first love between teens. Once again I'm amazed at the skill this author has to describe awakening sexuality. At times I just had to laugh at the pure innocence of these two young people. Adorable!

Tales...2 A Mind of Her Own

Once again, another wonderful story! I liked Deke immediately. loved his sense of humour. The scenes in the bar, although well written, really disturbed me as I could not believe that anything like that could actually happen. Susan definitely needed rescuing! But I could relate to her in a way, having gone to an 'all girls' high school myself until we emigrated. She may have appeared 'innocent' but she still had a mind of her own and knew exactly what she wanted. I was impressed with Miss Chlders, and found her outspoken attitude quite refreshing . Perfect ending!

Ill Wind

Lovely story! I really had to laugh so hard at some of the dialogue, especially when the pair arrived at Louise's home. And James's thoughts were hilarious! There were one or two typos, but all in all I enjoyed this story very much. A quick read for anyone who does not have the sense of humour that makes their eyes water while doubled up with laughter.

Baptism by Fire

I absolutely loved this story. It was like reading three stories in one as there was, first, the supposed incestuous aspect of the father/step-daughter relationship. Second the rescue of Miss Helen Prentice and the subsequent intimacy shared, between her and the hero. And thirdly, the love story of Joseph and Elizabeth. All within the confines of the War in the eighteen hundreds. I am impressed with this author's wide knowledge of the time, and his descriptions which bring the readers so closely into the scene, whether of war or love. Even the erotic scenes are written tastefully and he has an astute idea of the fashions of that era, as well as an outstanding knowledge of the anatomy of both genders. I especially loved the character of Betty with her wisdom and somewhat outspoken criticism at times, completely ignored by the stubborn Elizabeth who saw only the good in her darling Joseph. This was a story I hated having to put down, and I will definitely read again and again.

The Elusive Miss Wakefield

After every story I read from this author I feel "this is the best ever!" Well, this one is no exception.. it is full of suspense until the very end. I loved every word of it! An extremely complicated plot but well worth the read. This story contains everything, murder, mayhem, mystery, grief, and of course love and romance, plus the usual splashes of humour as the characters speak. I was right there in the action all the time! Absolutely fantastic!

A Medal for.....what?

A perfect example of your talent for writing such tasteful erotica!!! I loved it! A good laugh to start my day. Thank you!

The Belvedere

What a magnificent story! I loved every word of it! I think I fell in love with James myself as he so gently explained the art of love to innocent Harriet. Of course, I am still in awe of your power of description, and also your obvious knowledge of animals. At times I could not control my laughter,, especially at the conversations between Mrs Read and her daughter Elizabeth, absolutely hilarious! Once again, I can only applaud you for your writing skill, not only in this delightful story but in everything! I look forward to the next story with eagerness..

Jen's Legacy

Well, what can I say about this wonderful story except that it was perfect? From the beginning, when I was crying at the grief that Royce had to face, I was not able to skip one single word of this book! I was brought into each scene because of the author's outstanding talent of writing such awesome detail He has such an amazingly flawless use of the English language! From the beginning to the end, the memory of Jen was felt as she transferred her unselfish legacy.. This book was very different, with a bit of fantasy that made me laugh out loud many times. It was definitely more erotic than some of the other books by this author that I have read, but so tastefully done that I found myself smiling all the time, especially towards the end, with a twist in the tale that I was not expecting. Definitely another winner!

Fate: The Relentless Hunter

Another fantastic story. This tale was complicated, thrilling, and filled with enough twists and turns to keep me reading until I was forced to stop. I was always eager and excited to get back to it. And with a smile on my face! Admittedly, there was a certain discourteous expression that Richard used that had me baffled and I had to actually look up the meaning! (I seem to be learning much in my old age!) Johnksutherland remains my favourite author.

Saving Selena

Perfect! I loved every word of this story. This author is absolutely brilliant! I was drawn into the story immediately and didn't want to stop reading for a second, as seems to be the case with all the books of this writer that I've read so far.! The character, Robert, made me smile so much, a true hero, maybe misunderstood by many until they realised his unaffected quality..

I loved him! Though I was rather perturbed at the onset that the sister, Sophia, would make it a 'love triangle', I soon realised that Robert loved Selena too much to be sidetracked! . I can recommend this book to anyone who loves historical romances. Another winner!

There is No Tomorrow

Wow! What a brilliant book! I I have honestly never read anything like this before! I can say nothing else except that I am so hooked now onto anything and everything this fantastic author has written!

A Feast of Consequences

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!! Why this book isn't a best seller or hasn't won a dozen (or more) awards boggles the mind! Filled with twists and turns to keep us on our toes, so that we have to carry on reading! So few typos, and a fantastic writing style makes this author one of the best - if not THE best - on this platform. I will recommend this story to all my friends and family and can't wait to get stuck into more of this author's wonderful work.

Loss of Innocence

I was blown away by this fantastic story! Hated having to stop reading when other stuff called for my attention. I cried at times at the sheer sweetness of it, and at other times I was on the edge of my chair with excitement, or worry over that damn bear!!! The writing was superb with very few typos .I did find myself mentally correcting one or two sentences that were

ended with a preposition, but that is just an old-fashioned quirk of my own. I definitely intend reading more of this skilled and talented author's wonderful work.

Falling....Hook, Line, and Sinker

What a pleasure to read this story! The writing was excellent, with no spelling mistakes and almost perfect grammar. It held my interest from the beginning and I could not stop reading. This author is obviously a skilled writer and I look forward to reading more of his work.

One of Us Must Now Die

An exciting excerpt from Loss of Innocence, this short piece kept me trembling with nervous anticipation of the outcome. Love at its most poignant. A man willing to lay down his own life and die a painful and terrifying death for the woman he loves! He would give her a chance to live, whatever the cost to himself!

Greater Love Has No Man...

Everyone should read this story, and the full versions too. In Love and War, and Baptism by Fire were both magnificent! This is just a taste of a fantastic plot, but also an outstanding stand-alone. story.

Wake-up Call

The detail and descriptions in this excerpt from A Feast of Consequences is brilliant! Violent and thrilling to keep me on the edge of my seat. A fantastic short read, but enough to make me want to read the full novel again. 👍

Keeping His Secrets

I spent most of the day reading this lovely story as from the beginning I was so intrigued that I couldn't put it down. A nice plot with believable characters. Young adults and teenagers would love this, I'm sure, though I myself am certainly not young. I was impressed with some of the short descriptions too. All in all, a very good read.

Revenge is Sweet

I have read There is No Tomorrow, from which this excerpt comes, several times. I can definitely recommend both the novel, and this short story. The horrors of war are brought out in the magnificent descriptions and perfect writing of this talented author.

Love, versus a Grizzly Bear

Another excerpt that I probably should have read before "Loss of Innocence". The first of the three threads of that story, this excerpt was detailed and erotic, love between the two married game rangers, Scott and Melissa, shining through from beginning to end. A wonderful stand-alone short story. I loved it, of course, as I do all stories by this fantastic author.

Lost Weekend

Thank you, John, for directing me to this variation of the first Erotic Adventures. It was absolutely hilarious and I loved it, as usual. Now for number 3.

Stuck on a ladder

Although this story was just as well written as all your others, I had a great amount of difficulty with it. I was even angry, so at least that means that I was curious enough to continue reading. I was hoping that those devious girls would be severely punished for their part in the scheme. I daresay that many people would enjoy this tale. Unfortunately, I didn't!

Runaway Situation

Another winner here, as I've come to expect. One or two typos, eg. missing letters, but nothing major. I loved this story, but that's nothing strange as it seems as if I love everything you write. You have a knack of drawing me in so that I can't put your stories down. What's next?

Rebellious Turn of Fate

This story is more beautiful than ,erotic! Perfect descriptions, as usual, throughout the action. The author certainly knows his locations and characters well. I especially loved the sweet and very tasteful narration of the tree of life - absolutely excellent. All in all, I really enjoyed this story with it's unique twist in the end. Once again, another faultless piece of fiction from my favourite author.

Eunice Dyson's Lost Panties

Truly, this is the funniest story I have read yet! Comedic genius at its best! Fun all the way! I haven't stopped laughing yet..

Fell top miss-adventure

A very daring tale with a surprising but happy ending. I loved it. An erotic romp all the way but definitely not for the narrow-minded. Brilliantly done!

Insurrection

Another amazing masterpiece from my favourite writer. Thrills, drama, romance and humour, all wrapped up with exquisite twists and turns ! What more could I ask for? I loved every word. .

Dear Diary

Another fantastic tale. I laughed so much at William's humour as he tried to put Susan at ease in the impossible situation. Very warm, very loving, and very funny. The last chapter was a scream! I loved it! Well done John.

Rebecca

Once again, a beautiful story. Somehow, I felt sorry for the mother as it was very sad how she seemed to miss out on her daughter's childhood and potential. It was inspiring the way the family and James protected Rebecca all the time, and I could not help smiling as the love between Rebecca and Robert progressed. The ending I found rather surprising, but extremely satisfying, as with all of this author's wonderful work.

Kitten in Delightful Trouble

Yes, yes ,yes! This was delightful! Of course, I love ALL of this author's work so I'm probably biased! His writing style is awesome, and grammar is always perfect.. The way he described Erin's predicament in the barn was so facetious that I was howling with laughter, which appeals to my odd sense of humour. Another great read !!!!

A Devastating Circumstance

What can I possibly say about this delightful story? I laughed, I cried, even found myself anxious for the characters at various times. Beautiful erotic descriptions. There were a number of missed letters, which I ignored as I am unable to proof-read and correct slight errors on Inkitt, and these minor mistakes would probably be unnoticeable to most readers. anyway. A complicated yet compelling read that I can recommend to anyone who loves historical romance.

Deception by Proxy

One of the most delightful historical romances I have ever read! More intrigue and deception than even Georgette Heyer could come up with. And a wonderful, satisfying ending. This is the type of book I could read over and over, and still find exciting and enjoyable. I really loved William from the outset, despite what his godmother believed about him. And little Sophia made me howl with laughter at her precociousness.

I did pick up one or two minor typos, missing letters or quotation marks, and joined words, but the story itself flowed so dramatically that I was able to ignore them. Indeed, I just wanted to ignore the rest of the world and read and read forever. You are now definitely my favourite author!

The Caroline

Another brilliant book! I moved along with the story so much that I felt the pain and anguish of both Wyatt/Henry and Caroline. Your writing is superb as usual and I am impressed with what is either your acquired knowledge or intensive research about steamboats and the geographical locations. I did find one or two typos, misplaced quotation marks or missed spaces between words, and much to my shame I admit that I had to bring out my dictionary a couple of times! You are obviously a well-read, extremely intelligent gentleman! I also found that I needed to re-read several extremely long sentences which, even with the insertion of commas, confused me somewhat. All in all, this was as fantastic a story as I've come to expect from such a skilled writer as yourself. (And, by the way, that gamble close to the end was absolute genius!!!)

Pakham's Ghost

Can hardly wait to read the continuance of this lovely story. Amusing in parts, with skilled dialogue and interesting descriptions. Have yet to read a story from this author that I don't enjoy!

My Fourth Memorable Encounter

I wanted something quick to read an found this little piece. I loved it. Conjured up all sorts of visions in my mind of famous people from the past with whom I'd love to converse, classical composers, authors and maybe even biblical characters! Though I think I'd stay away from unsavoury folk like Jack the Ripper. Wouldn't actually mind Conan Doyle though!

Being Free

Well, what a wonderful story! Throughout all 4 books, I laughed, I cried (often), I was angry at the abuse poor Liam suffered, I was happy when Olivia helped him triumph over the darkness! A whole roller coaster of emotions! And I waited eagerly for updates everyday as if I was addicted! This author certainly knows how to move her readers! All her characters were believable and relevant to the story, whether or not we actually liked them! But I'm sure that everyone would fall in love with Liam and his darling Olivia!!! There were a few typos and towards the end I noticed a mix-up in names, nothing that a spot of editing won't fix. I am truly going to miss these stories and will probably re-read as they are that good!!! Many grateful thanks to this author for sharing her stories with us on Inkitt. I really look forward to reading more of her work. Well done Edwards!. You're a star!

Family Matters

I don't know why I didn't write a review of this wonderful story the first time I read it, a long time ago. The plot is fantastic, complicated at times but holding attention always.. The author's ability to bring out emotions in the readers is to be commended.. I laughed very often at the humour of the family members, and cried with them at times too! I did feel sometimes that there were too many characters to keep track of,, but I understood that this was necessary for the progression of the family that Cassie had found. One or two typos and grammar mistakes also didn't take anything away from my enjoyment. I am in the process of reading the sequel now, which is why I needed to re-read this story to refresh my memory of the character's family relationships. I think I enjoyed this story even more the second time around. Looking forward to reading more stories by this author. This one is a winner!

Hopeless Until I met You

Lovely sweet story. .Could have a little extra detail in parts but nevertheless a very nice read.. Needs editing as there are missing words, tense changes and a few confusing mistakes where the author uses 'I' instead of 'he' or 'she'. But a job well done, and I would recommend this book as a quick pleasant read.

She Saved Me

I absolutely LOVED this story. This author is massively talented, able to bring out so many different emotions in the readers. The characters became so real that readers could feel their pain, anger, heartache and even their fun and laughter at times. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a fantastic read. There are places where it needs editing to correct typos and grammer mistakes but it certainly takes nothing away from the enjoyment of the story. I am certainly looking forward to reading more from this author and can only say "Well done! An amazing job!! You deserve to go far, and I wish you every success for the future."

Bad Boy Abused

This was a wonderful story that I couldn't put down. I cried for Liam unashamedly! Would have loved to be able to correct the typo's and missed words, and of course the grammar mistakes which irks the hell out of me,; ie. the use of the word 'of' instead of 'have', eg. 'should OF been' is not correct English; It is 'Should HAVE been'. However, this certainly did not take anything from my enjoyment of the story. Well done! You have a winner! xx
I also read She Saved Me first which actually peaked my interest in this story.

Familiar Strangers

This story is the best thing I have read on Inkitt so far! This is pure romance without smut and I absolutely loved it! One or two missed words or typos did not take away from my enjoyment of the story. It encompassed ALL my emotions. A fantastic well-written piece that the author should be very proud of!

The Damaged Bride

Wow! When I started reading this I couldn't stop! There are one or two typos that I even overlooked (Sorry - I'm a bit pedantic about spelling and grammar) The plot drew me in so much that I needed to read it all before I could think of leaving it! Loved it! The characters were compelling and I ended up loving Marcus as much as I had at first hated him! Wonderful story and I feel that I would love to read more by this talented author.

Game of Love

I started reading this story half-heartedly, believing it to be about gaming on the internet, {which I detest as I am old and know absolutely nothing about I.T. or gaming}. However, the story drew me in so much that I couldn't put it aside! The more I read, the more I enjoyed it. There are a few grammar mistakes and typos that need a bit of work. One striking mistake that was repeated was the use of the word 'too' when it should have been 'to' (or vice versa), but It did not detract from the story itself. The plot was very good and much work must have gone into it. I did get rather confused at times because of missing words, but presumed that these were general typos. The characters were believable and I am sure I even loved M as much as Kit did!!! Looking forward to reading more by this author.

Falter

This story would be more suited to young adults, though I did find my interest heightening the longer I read. Grammar and spelling needs definite improvement, but I believe English is the author's.. second language, and also that it is still a work in progess. Plot is quite good. I will be very interested to read more from this writer.