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Blood Secrets reviews May 23, 2011 10:30:19 GMT -6

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The first reviews are coming in for BLOOD SECRETS -- RT Book Reviews said this:

“Holmes’ follow-up to her intriguing debut is another taut thriller, as her gusty heroine must face the fallout from her previous actions. Murder most creepy is once again plaguing Jefferson, Miss., as young women are disappearing. Politics also rears its ugly head as the subplot about the truth behind Alexandra’s family is slowly being revealed. Holmes does a great job building her alternate reality and the characters who inhabit it. Especially well done is the complicated relationship between Alexandra and Varik." (4 stars) – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews

*happy dance of murderous joy*

"Please! This is supposed to be a happy occasion. Let's not bicker and argue over who killed who." -- King of Swamp Castle (MP & HG)
"Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it." -- The Book of Armaments (MP & HG)

deathlynx Stalker Representing evil! Posts: 379	Blood Secrets reviews May 23, 2011 13:45:56 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deathlynx on May 23, 2011 13:45:56 GMT -6 Very cool Jeannie! Congratulations!

ailishsmom Chief Enforcer Head Minion of Haunted Snark And I get to pick the order of the rest of you. Posts: 782	Blood Secrets reviews May 23, 2011 13:49:42 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ailishsmom on May 23, 2011 13:49:42 GMT -6 So, so awesome!!
	~Theresa

Michelle Enforcer Minion of Feline Alphabetization Posts: 217	Blood Secrets reviews May 24, 2011 15:51:44 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Michelle on May 24, 2011 15:51:44 GMT -6 Terrific review. So excited for you!
	~~Michelle~~

JeannieHolmes Creative Goddess Keeper of the Rubberband of Righteousness Minions are cool. Posts: 1,077	Blood Secrets reviews May 25, 2011 15:28:47 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JeannieHolmes on May 25, 2011 15:28:47 GMT -6 Thanks, y'all. I especially love the part about "murder most creepy."
	"Please! This is supposed to be a happy occasion. Let's not bicker and argue over who killed who." -- King of Swamp Castle (MP & HG) "Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it." -- The Book of Armaments (MP & HG)

ailishsmom Chief Enforcer Head Minion of Haunted Snark And I get to pick the order of the rest of you. Posts: 782	Blood Secrets reviews May 25, 2011 16:19:11 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ailishsmom on May 25, 2011 16:19:11 GMT -6 One thing that jumped out at the grammar nazi in me: I'd call Alex 'gutsy' not 'gusty'. LOL!
	~Theresa

JeannieHolmes Creative Goddess Keeper of the Rubberband of Righteousness Minions are cool. Posts: 1,077	Blood Secrets reviews May 25, 2011 17:24:04 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JeannieHolmes on May 25, 2011 17:24:04 GMT -6 Maybe she's full of hot air in this book.
	"Please! This is supposed to be a happy occasion. Let's not bicker and argue over who killed who." -- King of Swamp Castle (MP & HG) "Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it." -- The Book of Armaments (MP & HG)

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Blood Secrets reviews Jun 19, 2011 9:15:14 GMT -6

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Post by JeannieHolmes on Jun 19, 2011 9:15:14 GMT -6

Emily at What Book Is That? posted her review of BLOOD SECRETS this morning and will also be hosting a guest blog featuring moi tomorrow.

My fave line from the review: "I think I blinked maybe five times while reading this story." ;D :-*

;D

"Please! This is supposed to be a happy occasion. Let's not bicker and argue over who killed who." -- King of Swamp Castle (MP & HG)
"Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it." -- The Book of Armaments (MP & HG)

ailishsmom Chief Enforcer Head Minion of Haunted Snark And I get to pick the order of the rest of you. Posts: 782	Blood Secrets reviews Jun 20, 2011 13:15:54 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ailishsmom on Jun 20, 2011 13:15:54 GMT -6 I saw that! What a great statement!!
	~Theresa

JeannieHolmes Creative Goddess Keeper of the Rubberband of Righteousness Minions are cool. Posts: 1,077	Blood Secrets reviews Jun 20, 2011 17:11:32 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JeannieHolmes on Jun 20, 2011 17:11:32 GMT -6 And I got "Klausner-ed." I think she liked it: "...a super dark police procedural urban fantasy starring a strong lead pair and a powerful support cast..." - Harriet Klausner
	"Please! This is supposed to be a happy occasion. Let's not bicker and argue over who killed who." -- King of Swamp Castle (MP & HG) "Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it." -- The Book of Armaments (MP & HG)

Michelle Enforcer Minion of Feline Alphabetization Posts: 217	Blood Secrets reviews Jun 23, 2011 9:51:29 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Michelle on Jun 23, 2011 9:51:29 GMT -6 Terrific reviews hitting! So excited for you, Jeannie.
	~~Michelle~~

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Blood Secrets reviews Jun 28, 2011 10:59:00 GMT -6

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I love it when reviewers use phrases like:

"...not for the faint of heart."

"...astounding talent for story telling..."

"...effortless world-building..."

"...viciously brutal and intense..."

"...an “edge of your seat” adventure..."

And it's all complimentary. :-*

BLOOD SECRETS review (and giveaway) on YzhaBella's BookShelf.

"Please! This is supposed to be a happy occasion. Let's not bicker and argue over who killed who." -- King of Swamp Castle (MP & HG)
"Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it." -- The Book of Armaments (MP & HG)

Skitty Enforcer Minion of Kraken Releasing Let's get KRAKEN!! Posts: 292	Blood Secrets reviews Jun 28, 2011 12:54:11 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Skitty on Jun 28, 2011 12:54:11 GMT -6 Wow! What a great review! I gotta read that book!! But now I am afraid!!!! Ack!!
	Look, that rabbit's got a vicious streak a mile wide! It's a killer! MP & HG

JeannieHolmes Creative Goddess Keeper of the Rubberband of Righteousness Minions are cool. Posts: 1,077	Blood Secrets reviews Jun 28, 2011 14:24:28 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JeannieHolmes on Jun 28, 2011 14:24:28 GMT -6 Muwahahahahaha!!
	"Please! This is supposed to be a happy occasion. Let's not bicker and argue over who killed who." -- King of Swamp Castle (MP & HG) "Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it." -- The Book of Armaments (MP & HG)

ailishsmom Chief Enforcer Head Minion of Haunted Snark And I get to pick the order of the rest of you. Posts: 782	Blood Secrets reviews Jun 28, 2011 20:16:02 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ailishsmom on Jun 28, 2011 20:16:02 GMT -6 That was a killer review!! From the looks of the comments, it's attracting some readers new to the series. And that's a good thing.
	~Theresa