Jenn Flynn-Shon

What's a girl to do when she comes home from the store to find her house ransacked, her husband gone, and a cop gets killed on her doorstep by two bad guys? Why she flees to the safety of her ex-fiancee for help in solving the case of her missing husband!

Reckless Abandon is a quick little romantic suspense novella that is quite the page turner. Author Jenn Flynn-Shon weaves an action packed thriller that is full of intrigue, drama, suspense, deceit, murder and romance. Written in the first person narrative and set in Phoenix, the reader follows the adventures of Shaw McLeary and ex-fiancee, Private Investigator JJ Anderson, as they track down leads in pursuit of Shaw's missing husband Danny. As Shaw and JJ stay ahead of danger and dodge the people chasing them, they follow clues that send them from Phoenix to NYC to Upper New York State, all the while dealing with their intense romantic past that has old romantic feelings simmering below the surface.

With an engaging cast of characters who are realistic and flawed; witty dialogue and dramatic interactions; richly detailed descriptions of a variety of settings; and a storyline that has a great mixture of intrigue, suspense, drama and humor with a touch of romance that doesn't overshadow the action and intensity of the story, Reckless Abandon is a riveting romantic suspense novella that you won't be able to put down!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Chick Lit Plus Blog Tours.

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A love story about a Tomboy and a Townie ... and the powerful bond of friendship that can change one girl's life.

Sara Quinn is a thirty-something single tomboy, who grew up loving her Boston sports teams (especially the Boston Bruins) so much that she became a Boston sportswriter. Dedicated to her career and reaping the benefits of success, she has decided to take a break from the dating/relationship scene. Sara has a tough exterior that shields her from the dramas of love, only to mask the pain from a devastating past breakup. Always the one to lend advice to her friends, Sara and her three best friends lean on each other for support during difficult times. When a cute "Townie" named Ben is introduced to Sara, sparks fly but self-doubt rears its ugly head, but with the support of Ben and her friends, Sara will have to learn to deal with her emotional past and insecurities in order to find love and happiness.

Ripple The Twine is such a fun read, it has a mixture of romance and sports, what more could you ask for? Written in the third person narrative, this quirky little story easily draws the reader into Sara's journey of self-discovery, as she tries to deal with her insecurities in order to find a balance that will allow love, friendship and happiness in her life.

As a hopeless romantic and sports nut, I loved this debut novel from author Jenn Flynn-Shon, it fulfilled all that I could ask for in a story. Only thing that made me go "ewww" was that Sara's from Boston and therefore a Boston sports fan ... this NY Yankees, Philadelphia Flyers, and Dallas Cowboys fan had to set aside my dislike for all the Boston sports teams ... lol ... but seriously I loved the sports lingo and the rich details and descriptions.

The cast of characters are realistic and unique individuals whose personalities and issues are easy for the reader to relate to. I loved the individuality of each of the four friends: Sara, Perth, Robyn and Edward; but I also loved the strong friendship bond that they shared. I really enjoyed Sara's character, she is a strong, independent woman who has a soft side hidden underneath the tough exterior she puts out, and I couldn't help but feel for her, and hope that her journey of self-discovery would lead her to find happiness and love. I would be remiss if I didn't talk about Ben ... I loved, loved, loved his Boston "Townie" accent and lingo, it reminded me so much of Ben Afflect's character in the 2010 movie, The Town. The author does a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life with their individual stories, their strong bond of friendship, as well as their dialogues and interactions, it made the story that much more of an entertaining and compelling read.

Ripple The Twine is a lighthearted chick lit story that is about real life issues that has romance, friendship and a sports twist added to the mix. This is a fun and easy read that will surely keep you entertained. Kudos to author Jenn Flynn-Shon on your wonderful debut novel!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Chick Lit Plus Blog Tours.

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