I give it 1.5. The story isn't particularly interesting, but the real problem is that the writing and characters are pretty awful. June, the protagonist, doesn't seem to have a proactive bone in her body (according to her actions), though her dialogue and thoughts have her rebelling against every...
I just loved this story! i love the whole magical story line to start with and i enjoyed this as much as the first book. I believe Ms.Kappes has great writing potential and that she could draw her stories out better with a few more details. But the whole thing in general is just a fun, easy, fa...
A Captivating Page Turner SPLITSVILLE.COM is one of my favorite’s titles by Tonya Kappes. SPLITSVILLE.COM had my attention from beginning to end. Jenn’s break-up service was delightfully sinful and her ability to read auras made her fascinating. She gets the job done and you can’t help but ...
A Ghostly Undertaking by Tonya Knappes is 2015 Witness Impulse publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This is the first book in the Ghostly Southern Mysteries series. I love ghost stories and cozy mysteries so I figured t...
I'm actually torn with book. I started out liking the characters well enough, and the circumstances with Hallie leaving her beloved Chicago for Cincinnati kept me interested. I had a problem with a few things but overlooked it until about halfway through and it started to annoy me. Hallie is upse...
Bravo Tonya. I was hooked with this book. It was totally hilarious and the plot kept on twisting. I loved the orphan/taxi driver/mob grand-daughter. As I read I kept on trying to figure out who else was part of the mob and the least expected person ended up being part of the mob. I loved how Tony...
I muttered, ripping the police line tape off the front gate of A Charming Cure. The Police Station looked dark, but I was sure Oscar watching nervously as I wadded the yellow tape up and threw it in the street. “I’ll show you who’s boss.” Rowr! Mr. Prince Charming batted at the dangling tape. I s...
Noah Druck tried to shoo Willow out of the old station by using his hand that was holding a doughnut, but Willow tripped him up by smelling his shoes. A snort came out, and Noah dropped his donut. Willow snatched it up and downed it in one gulp. “Get her out of here.” Noah pointed to the door. “A...
She was going to set up the dates between Buddy and the client and Joel and the client. Thank God I was only involved in the initial process, because I would sabotage the client date with Joel. Plus, I had my own business to take care of. I sashayed into the office and started my computer. Immedi...
They have assured her all she needs to bring is herself and clothes. Clothes were another issue. Celia had gone to the malls in Lexington to find the right outfits for Los Angeles. Unfortunately, she didn’t see anything she liked. She pulled into The Figure 8, hoping Beth Harrison would have some...
As Oscar spoke into his police walkie-talkie, which was attached to his uniform on his shoulder, we made our way up the hill to The Gathering Rock. “Keep a look out while the town is at Petunia’s inauguration. June feels evil is lurking.”“Got it,” Colton’s voice rang out of Oscar’s microphone. “N...
I just couldn’t keep my mouth shut as much as I wanted to. I had to tell Oscar exactly what I’d seen. “He is with another woman. And it’s Violet.” “That’s ridiculous, June.” Oscar was in the shower while I stood at the mirror putting on makeup for the rehearsal dinner for Patrick and Juliette. “H...
Petunia marched around her shop, ushering all of the customers out the door. “I’m closed for the rest of the day,” she told them and pushed them out. “Trouble in paradise,” Madame Torres chirped from deep within my bag. “History will always catch up to you.” There was a little too much pleasure i...
I sighed, driving down South Main and heading out of town back toward Bone Creek Road. “That’s right. Tiny Tina’s, huh.” Poppa harrumphed next to me on the passenger side. “There ain’t nothing wrong with you.” The tires skidded when I veered off the...
He left a scribbled note on his pillow that he’d had an idea and wanted to check it out and he’d call me later. He was so intent on saving Colton, he was grabbing at straws. I wasn’t sure if my promise to Ophelia was getting in the way of his investigation. I rolled over and looked at Madame Torr...
Closing my eyes, I stuck my nose up to the kitchen window screen, sniffing the fresh air. There was nothing better than waking up with the crisp fall morning breeze floating through an open window, especially one in my cozy town of Whispering Falls, Kentucky during the Halloween season. “Let’s go...
I bolted through the door of the cabin, tears streaming down my face. Not only did Wynn not feel the same attraction I did, I wasn’t going to get the big casino deal for the company. And to throw salt in my wounds, I wasn’t going to be able to cook my Christmas dinner either. I was stuck. The Mer...
Chicken eased in the door sideways between me and another customer. “Hi.” Cheryl Lynne stood behind the counter of Higher Grounds and wiped her hands down her apron. There were big thermal mugs with steam coming from them and on a table next to her were platters of yummy g...
The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will. ~ Jawaharlal Nehru Mitch caught Maggie’s eye when she walked through the restaurant. He wished she didn’t look so damn good. He loved how her sweat suit hugged her curves. The older she got, the better her body. And the co...
Fall in love and you fall forever.” ~Author Unknown Cole’s truck was parked underneath a big old pine tree that stood between the cabin and clinic. She knew that in order to get the truth, she needed to keep her distance. If she let her guard down, she’d fall right back into his arms. The smell...
A familiar voice rings in my ear. My fluttering eyes open, but I quickly shut them when all the auras standing over me collide into one big mess of colors. With my eyes closed, I recall what had happened before I had passed out. Damn, damn, damn. I should have known that Orange Buddy would bring ...
When I pulled into the gravel lot of Softball Junction I knew John Howard’s idea was a hit. Who knew so many people had time on their hands, especially on a Sunday afternoon? “Like the shirts, Emma Lee?” John Howard asked. A lanky, blond-haired yo...
It was already 5:30 and I was running out of daylight. First stop. Asshole. I parked the Focus right behind his beat up truck. It looked like he was home alone. I didn’t want to interrupt any hanky panky with any of his women. Quietly, I knocked on the door. “Well, well.” Sean opened the door, hi...