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A Review of Kidnapped by Suzanne Ferrell

This is my first time reading anything by Suzanne Ferrell and it won’t be the last. The title, book cover, and the synopsis pulled me in. The storyline kept me engaged from start to finish and the twists and turns made for a wonderful story of romance, danger, and suspense.  Meet Jake Carlisle, an undercover FBI agent on the run with Nicky, a nine-year-old Russian kid with a photographic and phonographic memory whom he saved from the Kreshnin brothers (Russian mafia). Both are injured and in need of medical attention and shelter before the Kreshnins get a hold of Nicky who witnessed a murder and has details that could put them away. Not wanting to risk going inside a hospital and someone reporting their injuries to the police, Jake decides to kidnap someone (preferably a nurse or a doctor) who could help them.  Lucky for Jake he kidnaps Samantha Edgars, a feisty nurse who possesses a heart big enough to help and eventually come to care and love both Jake and Nicky under gr...

It's An Editing Thing Presents: An Interview with Kimberly Hunt, editor

Editor’s Bio:   Kimberly Hunt is a freelance developmental editor with Revision Division, specializing in Romance. While she serves independent authors of Romance, Women’s Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, and Psychological Thrillers, she also edits creative nonfiction and memoir for publishers. She’s happy to answer questions about writing and editing, but beware, as she can go on at length about her passions: reading, running, and volunteering.  In addition to her experience as a developmental editor, she has certifications in copyediting and project management. All of which enable her to deliver edits ahead of schedule and under budget. Have a look around Revision Division’s website and let Kimberly know if she’s a good fit for you, your book, and your budget.   Deliah Lawrence: What are the different types of editors?   Kimberly Hunt: In order to explain the different types of editing, I’d like to tell a story about my journey as an editor. Knowing my story...

It’s A Book Thing Presents: An Interview with Denise Giddings, author of Contradictions

Author’s Bio:  Denise Giddings was born in Illinois and currently resides in Texas. She enjoys reading, writing, coffee, and hanging out with friends. She is a business major who is using writing to tap into her creative side.   Her debut novel, Boomerang , has garnered rave reviews and established her as an author to watch and read. Writing both romantic suspense and contemporary romance, Denise is following Boomerang with a series.   The first book in The Girlfriend Series, Contradictions , sizzles with steam, romance, and suspense. The series follows three girlfriends as they grapple with the ups and downs of life and love. Book II in the series will debut at the end of 2022. Aptly titled, Just Sex , leaves little to the imagination! Book III of the series, The Affair , will answer the question, can love conquer all, including infidelity?   Denise writes books with a happy-ever-after that leave you smiling and thinking about the characters long after yo...