Review: Some Good, Some Bad
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 1, 2013
The anthology, Once and Forever, has a range of stories that I have rated 1 to 5, overall a 3. My ratings are as follows starting with the best in this anthology:5 stars for “The Psychic Detective” by Evie Owens. This is a great, engaging paranormal suspenseful romance. The introduction states that this anthology is introduce Evie Owens, if so I can’t wait to read her next story. Very intriguing, fresh and hooked me right in. In addition, it was a complete story. This story saved the anthology!4.5 stars for “The Princess & The Pinot” by Elaine Fox, another magical if not quite paranormal story. I liked the characters and wanted them to get their HEA.3 stars for “Playing for Keeps” by Mary Blayney. This was a very good story, even if the characters especially Kendall is a not the most likeable of characters.2 stars for “Never and Forever” by Lavinia Kent. Not too bad but read like more of an introduction to a novel that is too follow. The dialogue was stiff and too formal. I really find it hard to believe that people actually once spoke like that to each other.1 Star for “Duets” by Emelle Gamble. This actually seemed like just an introduction to the Molly Harper series. The characters were selfish caricatures of actors/actresses. If this was a sales pitch to buy the novel, it didn’t work for me.