Savannah is a rich girl who comes from a troubled, loveless family. To make her childhood bearable, she was always tagging along with her older brother, Jay, and his best friend, Gabriel. After getting out of town for four long years while attending an out-of-state college, Savannah is back and the old schoolgirl crush on Gabriel she thought had dampened flames right back to life. Gabriel grew up on the wrong side of town, in a poor Mexican family who may not have had money, but always had … [Read more...] about Grown Enough For Love by Chelsea Falin
Poor Florida Cracker by Chelsea Falin
An edgy, contemporary coming-of-age young adult novel with elements of adventure and romance. If you loved Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voight and Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor growing up, but wish there was something in their veins written for older audiences, this is the book for you! Poor Florida Cracker explores the effects of poverty-stricken southern living in the vein of Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison, but set in modern times. When Sissy Collet and her siblings … [Read more...] about Poor Florida Cracker by Chelsea Falin
Seismic Crimes by Chrys Fey
An Internal Affairs Investigator was murdered and his brother, Donovan Goldwyn, was framed. Now Donovan is desperate to prove his innocence. And the one person who can do that is the woman who saved him from a deadly hurricane—Beth Kennedy. From the moment their fates intertwined, passion consumed him. He wants her in his arms. More, he wants her by his side in his darkest moments. Beth Kennedy may not know everything about Donovan, but she can’t deny what she feels for him. It’s her love for … [Read more...] about Seismic Crimes by Chrys Fey
Highball Exit by Phyllis Smallman
Excerpts from a Snowbird Magazine review by Willa McLean For laugh-out-loud fun, an irreverent look at Florida culture and spine-tingling suspense, include Phyllis Smallman’s Highball Exit in your holiday hamper or E-reader. Phyllis Smallman is a multi- award-winning author. Sherri Travis is a captivating, in-your-face bartender with a sassy mouth and a gritty sense of humor who has managed to survive life-threatening adventures for four books; Highball Exit is the fifth book in the series. … [Read more...] about Highball Exit by Phyllis Smallman
A Brewski For The Old Man by Phyllis Smallman
The third book in the series A Brewski for the Old Man tells the story of the return to Jacaranda of Ray John Leenders, the man who abused Sherri when she was a child. Back in town he's living with a woman who has a young daughter. Sherri doesn't want to get involved; it's none of her business - except, except - she knows the woman and her daughter and it's impossible to stay uninvolved. Targeted Age Group:: 12 and up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? What Inspired You to Write Your … [Read more...] about A Brewski For The Old Man by Phyllis Smallman
Sex In A Sidecar by Phyllis Smallman
Florida has two seasons. The rainy season brings hurricanes, the dry season delivers tourists - both can be nasty. Sherri Travis is tending bar at the Bath and Tennis Club where two women have been murdered. A rich socialite, who comes in daily for her quota of side-cars, decides to commit suicide by being the next victim,but first she has to decide who the murderer is. Sherri pours the drinks and listens to the stories, trying to make sense of it all. Targeted Age Group:: 12 and … [Read more...] about Sex In A Sidecar by Phyllis Smallman
Margarita Nights by Phyllis Smallman
Margarita Nights is a cozy with grit -- serving Jack Daniels instead of tea. In a small Florida beach town, Sherri Travis is a bartender with attitude and a woman with an inconveniently murdered husband who turns out to be as much trouble to her dead as he was alive. Sifting through the debris of Jimmy's life, Sherri finds more than a few people who wanted her lying, scheming, scam artist husband gone -- but which one actually did the deed? Targeted Age Group:: 12 and up What Inspired … [Read more...] about Margarita Nights by Phyllis Smallman
Buyer’s Guide: Martini Regrets by Phyllis Smallman
Targeted Age Group: 12 and up Category: Mystery/Suspense Print book price range: $10.73 eBook price range: $3 - $5 About Buyer's Guide: Martini Regrets: It’s nearly midnight when Sherri Travis turns onto Last Chance Road and into a run-down gas station. Instead of the routine stop she expects, her pickup is stolen, and she is left stranded in the Everglades. Sherri is desperate for help, but the men who show up are just as dangerous as the swamp she is forced to flee into. When she … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide: Martini Regrets by Phyllis Smallman
Martini Regrets by Phyllis Smallman
It’s nearly midnight when Sherri Travis turns onto Last Chance Road and into a run-down gas station. Instead of the routine stop she expects, her pickup is stolen, and she is left stranded in the Everglades. Sherri is desperate for help, but the men who show up are just as dangerous as the swamp she is forced to flee into. When she stumbles upon a gruesome murder, she must depend on her wits to escape the Glades and the evil men who are stalking her. Phyllis Smallman, winner of an … [Read more...] about Martini Regrets by Phyllis Smallman
Bargain Book: Beach Bums by S. Menduke
A postcard sent from 1980's South Florida. This fast-paced story shows beach life in it's rawest form- beyond lighthearted tourists and Ne'er-do-wells and into the dark. Crime, passion, and psychotic behavior are painted across a beautiful back drop of swaying palms, white caps, and a bright, blue sky. The waves will always wash the blood away at the beach. Targeted Age Group: 18-80 Book Price: 0.99 Learn more about S. Menduke Links to buy book: (Check book price before you buy, as … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Beach Bums by S. Menduke
Interview with Author – Joanna Campbell Slan
About Joanna Campbell Slan: Joanna Campbell Slan is the award-winning and national bestselling author of twenty-six books. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but she grew up in a small town in Indiana. After graduating from Ball State University with a degree in journalism, she worked as a newspaper reporter, a newspaper ad salesperson, a television talk show host, a college teacher, a public relations professional, and a motivational speaker. In that capacity, she was named by Sharing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Joanna Campbell Slan
Hurricane Crimes by Chrys Fey
*Hurricane Crimes is a short story.* After her car breaks down, Beth Kennedy is forced to stay in Florida, the target of Hurricane Sabrina. She stocks up supplies, boards up windows, and hunkers down to wait out the storm, but her plan unravels when she witnesses a car accident. Risking her life, she braves the winds to save the driver. Just when she believes they are safe, she finds out the man she saved could possibly be more dangerous than the severe weather. Donovan Goldwyn only wanted … [Read more...] about Hurricane Crimes by Chrys Fey
