A PASSING PHASE J. Paul Devlin CreateSpace (2015) ISBN 9781484834343 Reviewed by Carol Hoyer for Reader Views (6/16) In “A Passing Phase” by J. Paul Devlin, protagonist Nate is a high school senior who is trying to come to grips with his sexual orientation. Nate has had several sexual encounters with guys, has tried relationships … More “A Passing Phase” by J. Paul Devlin
ELIZABETH DALEIDEN ON TRIAL Ron Fritsch Ron Fritsch (2016) ISBN 9780997882919 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (10/16) The drama of “Elizabeth Daleiden on Trial” by Ron Fritsch takes off with a state attorney dredging up the past by charging Elizabeth Daleiden, a local widowed farmer, with three deaths that occurred over twenty years … More “Elizabeth Daleiden on Trial” by Ron Fritsch
KEPT Jim Arnold Eureka Street Press (2016) ISBN 9780996938006 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (09/16) I love the whole Palm Springs area. An adventurous day for me is having a star sighting or being able to park my RAV4 between a Bentley and a Maserati at Costco. In “Kept” by Jim Arnold, the … More “Kept” by Jim Arnold
BETWEEN THESE WALLS John Herrick Segue Blue (2015) ISBN 9780991530915 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (05/15) “Between These Walls” by John Herrick is the story of a young man, Hunter Carlisle. Ever since he was teen, Hunter felt attracted to the same sex. He fought these feelings and prayed for healing. Now in … More “Between These Walls” by John Herrick
CLEAN Mia Kerick YoungDudes Publishing (2015) ISBN 9781517581046 Reviewed by Sheri Hoyte for Reader Views (11/15) “Clean” by Mia Kerick is the story of two boys and their coming of age journeys through high school and beyond. Lanny Keating is the high-school super jock, he is good looking, gets high grades, and will most likely … More Clean by Mia Kerick
PROMISED VALLEY PEACE Ron Fritsch CreateSpace (2013) ISBN: 9781493672332 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (01/14) “Promised Valley Peace” by Ron Fritsch is the fourth novel in the Promised Valley Series. It follows: Promised Valley Rebellion (2010), Promised Valley War (2011), and Promised Valley Conspiracy (2012). This adventure is set during the prehistoric times … More Promised Valley Peace by Ron Fritsch
THE FOREST DARK Jim Arnold CreateSpace (2013) ISBN: 9781482366143 Reviewed by Jennifer Hass for Reader Views (01/14) Jim Arnold’s “The Forest Dark” captured me right from the beginning. Jim has created a cast of characters that are totally loveable, and you love to hate them all at the same time. Flawed, real-life characters bring to … More The Forest Dark by Jim Arnold
The Queen’s Companion Maggi A. Petton Booklocker (2011) ISBN 9781609106461 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (5/11) The story begins in 1554 during the time of the Inquisition. Queen Catherine of Montalcino finds herself becoming distressed over the Church’s abuse of power. People of her realm, whom she considers under her protection, are … More The Queen’s Companion by Maggi A. Petton
The Gay Mormon Quilter’s Club Johnny Townsend Booklocker Publishing (2010) ISBN 9781609102531 Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (8/11) “The Gay Mormon Quilter’s Club” is about trying to be who you are when society and religion present conflicting views. The most interesting part for me was someone being both a Mormon and … More The Gay Mormon Quilter’s Club by Johnny Townsend
Stealing Angel Terry Wolverton Spinsters Ink (2011) ISBN 9781935226451 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (7/11) After Maggie Seaver’s lover Yoli leaves her, she continues to be a mother figure to Angel, a child that was conceived while Yoli was cheating on Maggie. Knowing that Angel is a blessing in her life, Maggie … More Stealing Angel by Terry Wolverton
