Here is a summary of what the book is about. Drug overdoses don't happen to girls with good grades and athletic prowess, with longtime friends and a devoted boyfriend. Or do they?
When high school seniors Cassidy and Sarah, along with Kayla's boyfriend Paul, discover their best friend Kayla unconscious at a party, the idea that they have lost her to a heroin overdose is unbelievable. She didn't use drugs, except the pain medicine prescribed for a soccer injury, and she had no reason to accept any from a stranger.
The month that follows her death is filled with anxiety, sadness, frustration, and questions. Answers won't bring Kayla back, however, so as Cass and Sarah struggle with the insensitive but predictable behavior of parents, classmates, and teachers, Paul falls into a depression that leads him down a dangerous path.
With Kayla's younger sister Mia in mind, the three of them work towards forging ahead without the girl who has held them together since elementary school.
I found this book to be a difficult read because it talks about a very heavy topic.
I believe this topic does not get talked about enough in the world today.
We all know that drug overdose does happen but you wouldn't think it would happen to girls.
I thought the author did a great job writing the story. I look forward to reading more books by her.
Happy Reading Everyone!
Title: World of de Wolfe Pack: Ivar The Red
Author: Victoria Vane
Publisher: Kindle World
Series: The Wolves of Brittany Book 2
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"World of de Wolfe Pack: Ivar The Red" by Victoria Vane
My Thoughts.....
I loved this second series of ...The Wolves of Brittany...featuring Ivar The Red [another Viking brother] and Lady Emma of Quimper. I also loved how Lady Emma attempts to defend her home only to find she could not "fully surrender to the conquering lord of Quimper, even when she realizes he’s not quite the devil she imagined," It was so interesting seeing Ivan the Red who had vowed not to take a Breton wife...however, when he "finds her in the clutches of death, he suddenly realizes she matters far more than his injured pride and sexual desire." I don't want to spoil it for the reader other than just saying pick up the good read to see if these two will get their HEA?
This author did a wonderful job of giving the readers a well written novella as we will be waiting for the next series: 'The Bastard of Brittany" featuring Bjorn and Gwened's story.
Title: Dead Lawyers Don't Lie: A Gripping Thriller
Author: Mark Nolan
Publisher: M.N.
Series: Jake Wolfe Book One
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Dead Lawyers Don't Lie" by Mark Nolan
My Thoughts....
What a good read! This author really knows how to keep your attention even when it is a long intriguing read. I found the characters [Jake, Sarah, Terrell, Beth,Cody{the dog} & Zhukov] to name a few were all well developed, complexed, well portrayed and so well believed giving the reader a gripping well told story that will definitely keep your attention.
The amazing plot of this mystery suspenseful thriller was over the top with all of its twist and turns with such a 'captivating and unpredictable story' even giving the readers some humor and romance. Be ready for a wonderful read full of 'action, guns, jealousy, terrorism and one crazy psychotic person, mistaken identity, and it also had a friendship with trust and love' that really took this novel over the top leaving the reader shaking their heads and starting to breathe again [from holding your breathe from what is going on] and saying wow, wow, wow I didn't see that coming! You will be definitely be left saying what a read!
I want to thank the author for giving the readers one complete read even though it may have been a long engaging read...we get a complete ending only leaving one wanting more from some of these fantastic characters.
Thank you to the author for this complimentary read of 'Dead Lawyers Don't Lie.' I would definitely recommend this novel to anyone who would love to read a excellent mystery, suspenseful thriller read.