You are an expert at characterising how a specific human writes online book reviews.

You will be shown 8 examples of reviews written by ONE user, each preceded by the book's metadata. Your job is to write a rubric that captures this user's distinctive style, voice, content focus, and writing patterns -- so that a separate evaluator can use the rubric to judge whether a new candidate review looks like something this user would actually write.

The user's persona:
<|The Start of Persona|>
Demographics: Missing
Interests:
  American political biographies, particularly early-to-mid 20th century senators and cabinet members (Borah, Church, Dirksen, Fulbright, McClellan, Stanton, Root, Ickes)
  Civil War era history and figures, as shown by reading 'Lincoln's Autocrat' about Edwin Stanton
  Organized crime history, purchasing 'Sam the Cigar: A Biography of Sam Giancana'
  Pulp magazine history and detective fiction, reading 'The Dime Detectives' and colonial mystery stories
  Media history and influential publishers, reading comprehensive biography of Henry Luce
  Historical context of political decisions, noting 'The author is true to the time period which is mid 1700's'
  Legal and constitutional history, though preferring accessible treatments over dense case law analysis
  Contemporary psychological thrillers and crime fiction, though with mixed results ('Black Chalk,' 'Murder Boy')
  Short story collections and anthologies, recommending 'The Hardboiled Dicks' and comparing novel to short story versions
  American Presidents Series books, stating 'I bought the book because I have all the others in the APS series'
  Renaissance history and political philosophy, reading about Machiavelli despite finding it challenging
  International relations and foreign policy history, particularly Cold War era perspectives
Values:
  Strongly opposes hagiography in biographies, criticizing 'Saint Dirksen' as 'hero worship was at times nauseating' and 'The world did not revolve around Senator Dirksen'
  Appreciates balanced biographical treatment, praising 'To me, this seemed to be a balanced biography' and 'presents the subject fairly including missteps as well as accomplishments'
  Values readability and engaging narrative style over academic density, noting 'Some authors deliver dates and events so dryly it is the equivalent of eating sawdust'
  Prefers concise, well-edited works, complaining when 'The book is in large print and double spaced. The book could easily have been 50 pages'
  Appreciates when authors acknowledge their biases, noting 'The author does not convey his viewpoints until the epilogue'
  Values fair play in mystery fiction, criticizing stories where 'The mysteries could not be solved by the reader as information was only available to the characters'
  Respects thorough research and documentation, praising 'The tremendous research, clarity' and 'meticulously researched'
  Appreciates historical context and period accuracy, noting 'The author is true to the time period'
  Values honesty in reviewing, willing to say 'This book might be for some but I did not like it' while acknowledging others' positive reviews
  Prefers practical, accessible history over overly academic approaches, unable to finish book that 'would be great for lawyers or law student interested in old case law'
  Appreciates authors who can balance idealism with political realities, noting Church's 'tendency to compromise'
  Values comprehensive coverage without excessive length, noting 'It was too long for my tastes but I would not know where I would cut out'
Communication:
  Uses conversational, straightforward language with occasional humor, such as 'will not end sentence in a preposition' and calling a biography 'Saint Dirksen'
  Provides specific details about book format and length, noting 'The book is listed at 140 pages. Some pages only have the page number on the page'
  Employs quotation marks for irony and emphasis, particularly when criticizing ('good ol Ev,' 'Saint')
  Structures reviews systematically: content description, readability assessment, personal reaction, and recommendation
  Uses colloquial expressions and informal language ('meh,' 'My eyes glazed over,' 'Take your chances')
  Acknowledges subjectivity while respecting others' opinions: 'The book may be for some people but was not a fit for me'
  Provides comparative analysis, noting 'The stories are reminiscent of Holmes and Watson and Nero Wolf and Archie Goodwin'
  Uses metaphors and vivid descriptions: 'eating sawdust,' 'pages fly by,' 'highlight reel'
  Admits personal limitations honestly: 'This is the first book in years that I could not finish'
  Offers practical reading advice: 'Great for short reading spurts as the book can be put down after reading one story'
  Balances criticism with praise, typically finding something positive even in negative reviews
  Uses star ratings consistently with detailed explanations for the rating given
Statistics:
  Review length ranges from approximately 50 words (shortest) to 200 words (longest), with most reviews averaging 100-150 words
  Frequently uses phrases: 'excellent biography,' 'balanced,' 'readable,' 'recommended,' 'not for me,' 'good read'
  Consistently comments on book length and pacing in nearly every review
  Often mentions specific page counts and physical book characteristics
  Uses 'I' statements frequently to express personal reactions and preferences
  Employs comparative language: 'reminiscent of,' 'typical of,' 'similar to'
  Rating distribution spans 2-5 stars, with most reviews being 3-5 stars and detailed explanations for all ratings
  Frequently uses conditional language: 'might be,' 'could be,' 'would be,' showing measured judgment
  Common sentence structures alternate between short declarative statements and longer analytical sentences
  Regularly acknowledges purchase decisions and reading motivations, such as 'I bought the book because I have all the others in the APS series'
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The user's past reviews:
--- Example 1 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Biographies & Memoirs->Regional U.S.
- Title: Dirksen of Illinois: Senatorial Statesman
- Subtitle: Hardcover – January 1, 1985
- Price: 6.96
- Author: Edward L. Schapsmeier
- Description:
- Features:

Review by this user:
"Saint" Dirksen: "Saint" Dirksen of Illinois should have been the title. This book is a hagiography of the highest order. The hero worship was at times nauseating. The subject of the book was an influential Senator albeit of the minority party for his career. He did accomplish much in spite of being in the minority. He was not however as big a player as the author depicts. The world did not revolve around Senator Dirksen or "good ol Ev" as the author refers to him.

--- Example 2 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Mystery, Thriller & Suspense->Thrillers & Suspense
- Title: The Fourth Durango
- Subtitle: None
- Price: 20.99
- Author: Ross Thomas
- Description: Review "A suspense story laced with wry wit. ... Thomas builds suspense and character almost casually, once again proving himself a master of the crime thriller." - Publishers Weekly"A new Ross Thomas turns me back into a reader who forgets what day it is." - The Cincinnati Enquirer"An entertaining book that can be pleasantly devoured in a sitting or returned to in satisfied anticipation." - Los Angeles Times"We already know how witty Mr. Thomas can be about entrepreneurial greed and political chicanery... ...[truncated]
- Features: The Fourth Durango is not your ordinary Durango. It's not in Spain, or Mexico, and it's not a ski town in the Colorado Rockies, although Durangos do exist in all of those places. This Durango has an industry, albeit a rather odd one-it is a hideout business, a place where people pay to find sanctuary from former friends and associates who are either trying to kill them, or have them killed. Into this Durango comes a former chief justice of a state supreme court, followed by son-in-law Kelly Vines to act as ...[truncated]

Review by this user:
I am new to this author: I am new to this author but he has captivated me.

--- Example 3 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->History->Americas
- Title: The Westies: Inside New York's Irish Mob
- Subtitle: None
- Price: 19.0
- Author: T. J. English
- Description: Review “Must reading…will shock even the most hardened readers.” ― Playboy “Sterling social history…the author's skillful reporting makes the most of his subject.” ― The New Yorker “Raw, earthy and heavily flavored with New York vernacular…[T.J. English] knows the people he writes about and never sets himself above them.” ― San Francisco Chronicle “Masterfully told, gracefully written…the true story of the most violent men this nation has ever seen. Al Capone would have cringed…you want to cheer at he end… ...[truncated]
- Features: From T. J. English, the New York Times bestselling author of The Corporation: An Epic Story of the Cuban American Underworld , The Westies: Inside New York’s Irish Mob is the true account of the vicious gang that ruled Hell’s Kitchen from the 1960s through the 1980s. Even among the Mob, the Westies were feared. Starting with a partnership between two sadistic thugs, Jimmy Coonan and Mickey Featherstone, the gang rose out of the inferno of Hell’s Kitchen, a decaying tenderloin slice of New York City’s West S ...[truncated]

Review by this user:
good: interesting reading

--- Example 4 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Biographies & Memoirs->Arts & Literature
- Title: Handsome Johnny: The Life and Death of Johnny Rosselli: Gentleman Gangster, Hollywood Producer, CIA Assassin
- Subtitle: Hardcover – November 13, 2018
- Price: 20.97
- Author: Lee Server
- Description: Review Praise for Handsome Johnny : “No one knew more about the mob, Hollywood and Las Vegas than Johnny Rosselli, and Lee Server got it all in Handsome Johnny .” ―Nicholas Pileggi, author/screenwriter of Goodfellas and Casino "No one slices and dices true tales like Lee Server. In Handsome Johnny, he cracks the vault of time to reveal long-buried secrets. Maybe even this country’s biggest secret...Fast-paced, insightful, bold, witty, and masterfully told." ―James Gladstone, Executive V.P. Lionsgate Enterta ...[truncated]
- Features: A rich biography of the legendary figure at the center of the century’s darkest secrets: an untold story of golden age Hollywood, modern Las Vegas, JFK-era scandal and international intrigue from Lee Server, the New York Times bestselling author of Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing … A singular figure in the annals of the American underworld, Johnny Rosselli’s career flourished for an extraordinary fifty years, from the bloody years of bootlegging in the Roaring Twenties--the last protégé of Al Capone―to the mod ...[truncated]

Review by this user:
real life drama: good book

--- Example 5 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Biographies & Memoirs->Professionals & Academics
- Title: The Wit and Wisdom of Yogi Berra
- Subtitle: Paperback – January 1, 1989
- Price: 8.45
- Author: Phil Pepe
- Description:
- Features:

Review by this user:
nice book: phil pepe {author} stated he would not ay anything against yogi and he kept his word. Esy when there really is not anything to say bad about the man. it was enjoyable especially the "yogi-isms".

--- Example 6 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Arts & Photography->History & Criticism
- Title: One Last Little Peek, 1980-1995: The Final Strips, the Special Hits, the Inside Tips
- Subtitle: Paperback – January 1, 1995
- Price: 8.88
- Author: Berkeley Breathed
- Description: Amazon.com Review Berekeley Breathed's favorite Outland strips from 1980 to 1995. As he himself says about his often bizarre sense of humor, "what seems funny to a sleep-deprived brain at 4:00 A.M. often reads as merely hallucinogenic when laid down on the sober newsprint of a newspaper comic page. This may explain my initial popularity on college campuses around the country."
- Features: The final collection of cartoons from the "Outland" series features previously uncollected color strips, a selection of the artist's favorites, and some selections from "Bloom County"

Review by this user:
great: opus rocks

--- Example 7 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Mystery, Thriller & Suspense->Thrillers & Suspense
- Title: Last Words
- Subtitle: Paperback – July 5, 2016
- Price: 13.2
- Author: Michael Koryta
- Description: Review ACCLAIM FOR THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD :"Warning: Michael Koryta's wonderful, riveting, and harrowing Those Who Wish Me Dead may just move you to tears. Enjoy at your own risk."― Harlan Coben , #1 bestselling author of Missing You and Six Years About the Author Michael Koryta (pronounced ko-ree-ta) is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Prophet . His last three novels, The Ridge , The Cypress House , and So Cold the River were all New York Times notable books and nominated ...[truncated]
- Features: Markus Novak just wants to come home. An investigator for a Florida-based Death Row defense firm, Novak's life derailed when his wife, Lauren, was killed in the midst of a case the two were working together. Two years later, her murderer is still at large, and Novak's attempts to learn the truth about her death through less-than-legal means and jailhouse bargaining have put his job on the line. Now he's been all but banished, sent to Garrison, Indiana to assess a cold case that he's certain his boss has no ...[truncated]

Review by this user:
good: had aleady read it but forgot and bought again. reread it good

--- Example 8 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Literature & Fiction->United States
- Title: Down the River unto the Sea
- Subtitle: Paperback – February 26, 2019
- Price: 10.49
- Author: Walter Mosley
- Description: Review "Walter Mosley is back with a whole new character to love. . . . As gorgeous a novel as anything he's ever written. And with Joe King Oliver I'm betting, and hoping, he's given us a character we haven't see the last of."― Richard Lipez , Washington Post "Gritty . . . The plot soars . . . Few mystery writers can examine issues of race--how it divides and binds people--as clearly and unflinchingly as Walter Mosley."― Oline Cogdill , Associated Press "Great stuff . . . The vibrant characters and pulsati ...[truncated]
- Features: Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel of the Year: bestselling author Walter Mosley "is back with a whole new character to love...As gorgeous a novel as anything he's ever written" ( Washington Post ). Joe King Oliver was one of the NYPD's finest investigators until he was framed for sexual assault by unknown enemies within the force. A decade has passed since his release from Rikers, and he now runs a private detective agency with the help of his teenage daughter. Physically and emotionally broken by th ...[truncated]

Review by this user:
interesting: a new author for me. new character for author, liked it.

The specific book this user is about to review:
<|The Start of Book|>
**User Amazon store: S.S. Rafferty (Author)**: - Category:
- Title: Fatal Flourishes
- Subtitle: Paperback – January 1, 1979
- Price: 5.21
- Description:
- Features:

- Details:
  Publisher: AVON; First Paperback Edition (January 1, 1979)
  Language: English
  Paperback: 311 pages
  ISBN 10: 0380417723
  ISBN 13: 978-0380417728
  Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
<|The End of Book|>

First, PREDICT the substantive review THIS user would most likely write about THIS book, using their persona + past reviews + this book's context. Then turn that prediction into a rubric.

Write 8-12 numbered criteria that a judge will use to check whether a CANDIDATE review COVERS THE KEY POINTS this user would actually make about THIS book. Ground every criterion in the user's likely CONTENT, not surface style:
- Their likely OVERALL STANCE / verdict on this book (would they like or dislike it, and why), inferred from their taste and this book's genre/premise/themes.
- The SPECIFIC aspects they would most likely comment on here -- name concrete elements from THIS book (particular plot points, characters, themes, pacing, craft, comparisons) that a reader like this user reacts to.
- Their characteristic OPINIONS / reactions (what they would praise or criticize here) and the direction/strength of sentiment.
- Any content they habitually include (recommendation, audience, warnings, comparisons).

Write the criteria to match HOW the candidate will be graded (coverage of the user's real review minus a penalty for extra content):
- Each criterion should reward COVERING a specific likely key point, checkable in a short review.
- Make them DISCRIMINATING: a candidate that writes a generic or merely on-topic review WITHOUT the user's specific likely take must score LOW; only a candidate that hits the user's actual likely points and stance scores HIGH.
- Include at least one criterion that PENALIZES speculative, hedging, off-target, or padded content not central to what this user would say.
- Do NOT reward surface formatting.

Output ONLY the rubric:
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You are an expert at characterising how a specific human writes online book reviews.

You will be shown 8 examples of reviews written by ONE user, each preceded by the book's metadata. Your job is to write a rubric that captures this user's distinctive style, voice, content focus, and writing patterns -- so that a separate evaluator can use the rubric to judge whether a new candidate review looks like something this user would actually write.

The user's persona:
<|The Start of Persona|>
Demographics:
  age group: 50+ years old (self-identified as 'older people' in 2014 response)
  gender: Likely female (purchases books for husband, identifies with female protagonists)
  other: Married (mentions husband multiple times in responses about purchased books)
Interests:
  Romantic suspense novels, particularly enjoying the mixture of 'suspense and romance' as stated in Deathscape review
  Western romance stories, mentioning 'I love western romances and this was one of the best yet' in Tom's Angel review
  Books set in the American South, specifically appreciating 'Love the fact she writes about the south' in Forbidden Territory review
  Stories featuring Native Americans, stating 'Like books with the Indians in the story' in Medicine Man's Affair review
  Series books by specific authors including Delores Fossen, Julie Miller, HelenKay Dimon, and Robin Perini
  Mystery and suspense elements, frequently mentioning 'excitement' and 'trying to discover who the killer is'
  Clean romance without explicit content, repeatedly thanking authors for 'keeping it clean'
  Stories about survival and overcoming adversity, appreciating 'touching and exciting story' elements
  Books with strong character development, often commenting 'Loved the characters' and finding them 'very believable'
  Happy endings in romantic stories, explicitly stating 'I love happy endings!' in Deathscape review
  Action-packed plots with law enforcement themes (Marshals, SWAT, FBI characters)
  Stories involving witness protection and undercover operations
Values:
  Strongly values 'clean' content in books, frequently thanking authors for 'keeping it clean' and avoiding explicit scenes
  Appreciates stories that 'leave some things to your imagination' rather than graphic descriptions
  Values happy endings and positive resolutions, stating 'Very glad it did...because I love happy endings!'
  Expresses consistent gratitude to authors, regularly including 'Thanks to the author' in reviews
  Values emotional authenticity, noting 'you could feel the emotions' and characters were 'so real' in Hijacked review
  Appreciates stories that promote reflection, mentioning 'made me stop and think about how to treat people' in Hijacked
  Values excitement and action in storytelling while maintaining moral boundaries
  Believes in supporting authors through positive reviews and recommendations to others
  Values well-written stories with good flow, noting 'the story flowed & the characters were very believable'
  Appreciates stories about love and family, particularly parent-child relationships
  Values stories about strong women overcoming difficult circumstances
  Believes older people deserve romantic stories too, stating 'some of us older people still need love and excitement'
Communication:
  Uses enthusiastic tone with frequent exclamation marks, often multiple in succession ('!!!!!' or '!!!')
  Consistently opens reviews with 'Gave five stars' followed by 'would have given more if available'
  Employs ellipses frequently ('...') for pauses or emphasis between thoughts
  Uses informal, conversational language with phrases like 'Thanks!' and 'promise!!!'
  Regularly includes 'Will recommend to everyone' or similar recommendation statements
  Mentions specific character names and plot elements to show engagement with the story
  Uses simple, direct sentence structures, sometimes with grammatical inconsistencies or run-on sentences
  Expresses opinions with qualifiers like 'I think,' 'I suppose,' and 'I am sure'
  Frequently uses superlatives like 'wonderful,' 'great,' 'excellent,' 'amazing,' and 'loved'
  Includes personal context when relevant, such as purchasing books for husband
  Uses capitalization for emphasis occasionally ('THANKS')
  Writes brief reviews for items purchased for others, longer detailed reviews for books personally read
Statistics:
  Average response length approximately 60-80 words, with range from 20 words (brief purchases) to 120 words (detailed reviews)
  Most frequent phrases: 'Gave five stars' (appears in 10+ responses), 'would have given more if available' (8+ times), 'Thanks to the author' (7+ times)
  Uses 'enjoyed' or 'enjoyed this' in nearly every review (15+ occurrences)
  Exclamation marks appear in 95% of responses, often 3-5 per review
  Word 'loved' appears in approximately 60% of responses
  Recommendation statements ('Will recommend to everyone') appear in 80% of detailed reviews
  Uses ellipses ('...') an average of 2-4 times per response
  Consistently mentions author names in reviews, appearing in 90% of book reviews
  Adjectives 'wonderful,' 'great,' and 'exciting' appear in 70% of responses
  Average sentence length is 12-15 words, with frequent use of compound sentences connected by 'and'
<|The End of Persona|>

The user's past reviews:
--- Example 1 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Mystery, Thriller & Suspense->Thrillers & Suspense
- Title: Wyoming Christmas Ransom (Carsons & Delaneys Book 3)
- Subtitle: Kindle Edition
- Price: 4.99
- Description:
- Features: A killer has been hiding for two years.This Christmas, he’s ready to finish what he started. He didn’t need her to care, so why did Wyoming loner Will Cooper’s world implode when Gracie Delaney quit helping him solve his estranged wife’s murder? Despite her ties to a rival family, the beautiful coroner had been the stubborn recluse’s one link to humanity—and his last chance to clear the cloud hanging over him. But when Will and Gracie become the killer’s next target, reviving their platonic partnership is t ...[truncated]

Review by this user:
Wyoming Christmas Ranson: Five stars---this was an excellent read--Nicole Helm does a fantastic job with the storylines & the characters in each of her books---no exception this time!!  The intrigue keeps you glued to the pages to see what happens next & the romance is tastefully done & I don't remember any curse words--if any-- very few enjoyed the story very much & highly recommend to everyone!!  The series has been great!!

--- Example 2 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Mystery, Thriller & Suspense->Thrillers & Suspense
- Title: Bulletproof Christmas (Crisis: Cattle Barge Book 6)
- Subtitle: Kindle Edition
- Price: 6.99
- Author: Barb Han
- Description: About the Author USA TODAY Bestselling Author Barb Han lives in Texas with her adventurous family and beloved dogs. Reviewers have called her books "heartfelt" and "exciting." When not writing or reading, she can be found exploring Manhattan, on a mountain, or swimming in her backyard. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
- Features: Where there’s a will…there’s murder.Crisis: Cattle Barge reaches its exciting Christmas finale! When the Butlers gather for the Christmas reading of their murdered father’s will, tracker Rory Scott is focused on finding the killer targeting his ex, Cadence Butler. He’s shocked to find the ranch heiress pregnant…with his twins. Wild spirit Rory has never “done” love, but keeping Cadence safe on the run threatens to tame his untamable heart. Crisis: Cattle Barge

Review by this user:
Bulletproof Christmas (Crisis: Cattle Barge): Five stars---Barn Han has done an outstanding job with this series!!  This was the last story of the series & was an outstanding story--- I loved that the Butlers all found love & happiness for their lives---such a great series & I highly recommend it to everyone!!

--- Example 3 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Mystery, Thriller & Suspense->Thrillers & Suspense
- Title: Colton's Fugitive Family (The Coltons of Red Ridge Book 12)
- Subtitle: Kindle Edition
- Price: 4.99
- Author: Jennifer Morey
- Description: About the Author Two-time RITA nominee and Golden Quill winner, Jennifer Morey writes her happy endings in Denver, Colorado. Aside from writing great contemporary and page-turning romantic suspense, she has a geology degree and consults compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. She loves movies, her three dogs, and her honey--not necessarily in that order! You may contact her through her website, www.jennifermorey.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this ...[truncated]
- Features: Will the deadly Groom Killer finally be caught? The final chapter of The Coltons of Red Ridge On the run since her ex-fiancé’s murder, Demi Colton risks everything to protect herself—and her newborn son. But now Demi’s heart comes under fire when Lucas Gage, a fellow bounty hunter, steps in to prove her innocence. Can they snare the real culprit while outmaneuvering death at every turn?

Review by this user:
Colton' s Fugitive Family: Five stars---I thoroughly enjoyed this series/ books---this book was exceptional!!  The characters and the storylines were wonderful in each book---the last book brought all the characters  together to a very happy ending!  I highly recommend this series to everyone!!

--- Example 4 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Mystery, Thriller & Suspense->Thrillers & Suspense
- Title: Lock 'N' Load (Federal K-9 Book 1)
- Subtitle: Kindle Edition
- Price: 0.0
- Author: Tee O'Fallon
- Description: Review "This was a new author to me and the cover and the synopsis of the book drew me in but after that with the turn of the first page I was hooked. This book has it all. Great edge of the seat plot , a male lead that is smoking hot, smart female character,  a dog to die for and a host of guy friends that will star in their own books I hope. Great start to a series. I could not put it down. I even shed a few tears at the end. Really good read." - Daphne C., Goodreads"Lock N Load is a terrific romantic sus ...[truncated]
- Features: Crack CIA analyst Trista Gold is a whiz with the computer, but not so much with people. She hides behind her job, analyzing Top Secret code and making recommendations on national security. She doesn’t need a man in her life. But she will, very soon... CIA K-9 officer Sgt. Matt Connors suspects that beneath Trista’s uptight appearance, there’s a sexy woman itching to cut loose. But he doesn’t dare act on his attraction. He’s a loner and always will be. Keeping away from Trista is a must-do directive. Until h ...[truncated]

Review by this user:
Locked 'N' Loaded (Federal K-9): Four stars---this was a very good read---the fours stars are because of the bad language.  Tee Falon did a great job with the story & the characters---I will probably read more of this author's writings.  Recommended for very mature readers!!

--- Example 5 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Mystery, Thriller & Suspense->Thrillers & Suspense
- Title: Lawman with a Cause (The Lawmen of McCall Canyon Book 3)
- Subtitle: Kindle Edition
- Price: 0.0
- Author: Delores Fossen
- Description: Review "An explosive, danger-filled story that kept me guessing and my heart pounding... Another rapid-fire, edgy, and explosive romantic suspense tale from an author who knows how to keep readers hooked on the tale and wanting for more."-Books & Spoons"The author has written an inticate plot filled with many interesting characters. Delores Fossen always manages to write lots of fascinating intrigue into her stories. She is one of my favorite romantic sususpense authors."-Harlequin Junkie --This text refers ...[truncated]
- Features: Her life depends on his protectionHis heart depends on her survival Sheriff Egan McCall hasn’t forgiven Jordan Gentry for her role in the death of his fiancée. But when Jordan is attacked, Egan comes to her rescue and discovers a serial killer is targeting recipients of his late fiancée’s organs. Then Egan’s protective instincts—and long-buried feelings—kick in. Wearing a badge means his priority is stopping a murderer and safeguarding a target. If only he could also ignore the sizzling attraction between t ...[truncated]

Review by this user:
Lawman with a Cause: Five stars---always enjoy books written by Delores Fossen---she does such a great job with each of her storylines & her characters (they seem so real)!!  Looking forward to the next book she writes.  Have thoroughly enjoyed her books for several years---always filled with intrigue & romance---always highly recommend her books!!

--- Example 6 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Mystery, Thriller & Suspense->Thrillers & Suspense
- Title: Under the Cowboy's Protection (The Lawmen of McCall Canyon Book 4)
- Subtitle: Kindle Edition
- Price: 0.0
- Author: Delores Fossen
- Description: About the Author USA Today bestselling author, Delores Fossen, has sold over 70 novels with millions of copies of her books in print worldwide. She's received the Booksellers' Best Award, the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award and was a finalist for the prestigious Rita ®. In addition, she's had nearly a hundred short stories and articles published in national magazines. You can contact the author through her webpage at www.deloresfossen.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o ...[truncated]
- Features: He’ll need help from his ex-lover To bring a killer to justice. A young mother is murdered and her newborn is kidnapped. Now Sheriff Raleigh Lawton must enlist the help of the only witness: his ex-lover, Deputy Thea Morris. As the investigation—and their undeniable attraction—heats up, the killer dangerously raises the stakes. With Thea in the crosshairs, Raleigh will risk everything to save her. Because this cowboy’s heart can’t survive losing her again.

Review by this user:
Under the Cowboy's Protection (The Lawme.....: Five stars---Delores Fossen is one of my favorite authors!!  She always does an outstanding job with the story & the characters.  I thoroughly enjoyed this story/series----highly recommended to all!!

--- Example 7 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Literature & Fiction->Genre Fiction
- Title: Unexpected Gift
- Subtitle: Kindle Edition
- Price: 1.99
- Author: Delores Fossen
- Description:
- Features: In this classic Christmas tale from USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen, an Air Force Captain returns home…and discovers he’s now a daddy… After a yearlong deployment, Air Force Captain Gabe Brenner returns to Texas a hero. And brings with him a Christmas message to deliver to his best friend’s sister, Kelly Coburn. But seeing Kelly again brings back all the old feelings—and reminds him of the one-night stand they shared just before he left. Still, a camera crew is there to capture every moment of h ...[truncated]

Review by this user:
Unexpected Gift: Five stars---I have always loved the stories Delores Fossen writes--- shevalwats does an oitsttanding job with the characters & the storylines in her books!!!  Great love story with a very happg ending!!  Highly enjoyable reading for everyone!!

--- Example 8 ---
Book:
- Category: Books->Mystery, Thriller & Suspense->Thrillers & Suspense
- Title: Hostage at Hawk's Landing (Badge of Justice Book 4)
- Subtitle: Kindle Edition
- Price: None
- Author: Rita Herron
- Description: About the Author Award-winning author Rita Herron wrote her first book when she was twelve, but didn’t think real people grew up to be writers. Now she writes so she doesn’t have to get a real job. A former kindergarten teacher and workshop leader, she traded storytelling to kids for writing romance. She lives in Georgia with her own romance hero. She loves to hear from readers, so please visit her website, www.ritaherron.com. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
- Features: Danger brought them together. Will the truth tear them apart? Desperate to learn what caused his estranged father’s death, Dexter Hawk finds himself drawn to a woman from his past. Melissa Gentry lost her family years ago. Now a shoot-out at work has put her own life in danger. With Dex suddenly back, asking for her help, Melissa realizes once again she has everything to lose. Because a man like Dex cannot be replaced…or forgotten. Badge of Justice

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Hostage at Hawk's Landing (Badge of Justice): Five stars---Rita Herron is one of my favorite authors---she always does a great job with the writing & the characters!!  This was a great story & series---I highly recommend this book/series to everyone!!!

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**User Amazon store: Lena Diaz (Author)   Format: Kindle Edition**: - Category: Books->Mystery, Thriller & Suspense->Thrillers & Suspense
- Title: The Marshal's Witness
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- Price: 4.99
- Author: Lena Diaz
  Romantic suspense author, Lena Diaz, is a four time winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence in Mystery and Suspense. She's also a former Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® finalist and has won numerous other awards. With 27 novels published, Lena is bound to have a series or stand-alone story that will entertain and thrill you. To be notified of her newest releases, follow her on Amazon, and sign up for her newsletter by pasting this URL into your browser: http://lenadiaz.com/contact.html#newsletter.
- Description: Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One juror. That's all it had taken to set a murderer free.Jessica Delaney flattened her hands against the conference-room window of the White Plains Federal courthouse, watching the mockery playing out two stories below. Mistrial. The word left a bitter taste in her mouth. What would that juror have done if his friend had been brutally murdered in front of him? Or if his life had become the nightmare Jessica's had become, living in fear that her former boss would discover where the government was keeping her during the year-long trial?She'd been foolish to think her testimony could make a difference, that a twenty-eight year-old accountant could put the head of the most powerful crime family in New York away, when others had tried and failed before her. She'd given up everything—her home, her friends, her job—to become the government's star witness. For what? DeGaullo was free, and she was about to go into hiding.For the rest of her life.Her hands tightened into fists as Richard DeGaullo waded through the crowd of reporters, smiling and waving like a foreign dignitary instead of a man who'd viciously executed a young mother, leaving two small children behind to mourn her death.He jogged down the steps, his perfectly pressed suit jacket flapping in the wind as the first fat raindrops from an afternoon storm splattered against Jessica's window. Freedom waited for DeGaullo in the form of a black stretch limo snugged up against the curb.The driver opened the rear door. Jessica sucked in her breath when DeGaullo turned and looked up, as if he knew she was watching. He raised his hand in a jaunty salute, flashed a cocky grin, then slid inside the car.A loud knock sounded behind Jessica, making her start in surprise. She turned around to see a man she didn't know, standing in the open doorway. The briefcase he held looked like a child's toy in his large hand, and the top of his head barely cleared the door frame.Jessica's gaze darted past him to the marshals in the hallway. William Gavin, the marshal who led her security detail, gave her a reassuring nod before closing the door, cocooning her in with the stranger.A polite greeting died on Jessica's lips as the man strode toward her, his angular face tightening into lines of disapproval. With his coal-black suit emphasizing his massive shoulders, he looked like an avenging angel, or a demon, swooping down to punish her for her sins. She tensed against the urge to flinch away when he stopped in front of her."Move away from the window." He gently but firmly pushed her away from the glass. The look in his dark blue eyes, as he scanned the courtyard below, reminded her of a hawk sighting its prey. Seemingly satisfied, he flipped the blinds closed and crossed the tiny room to the table in the corner.He pulled out a chair and raised an expectant brow. Jessica reluctantly obeyed his unspoken command, taking the seat he offered. She stiffened when he leaned down, his lips next to her ear."Never stand in front of a window, especially with the light behind you," he said. "Don't make it easy for him."She shivered at the feel of his warm breath whispering across her skin, and the deadly warning in his words—words that rang true after seeing DeGaullo wave at her. Since the stranger seemed to be waiting for a response, she nodded.He moved to the chair across from her and set his briefcase on the table."I was told the glass is bulletproof." Jessica immediately regretted her statement when she realized how defensive she sounded.The stranger's dark brows arched but he didn't bother to look at her. He was more concerned with the papers in his briefcase.Jessica pressed her lips together and took the opportunity to study him. Tiny lines bracketed his mouth. On someone else they would have been laugh lines, but she couldn't picture this man laughing. His eyes were guarded, as if he'd seen too much, and the tragedies in his life had stamped themselves onto his soul.He took three pieces of paper out of his briefcase and placed them on the table in front of her. "Nothing's bulletproof if you have the right weapon, the right motivation." His deep voice echoed through the small space. "Your former boss has plenty of both." He reached a tanned hand into his suit jacket, pulled out a pen, and tossed it across the table.Jessica managed to snatch the pen before it could fall onto the floor. "Who are you?" She slapped the pen down on the table."Deputy U.S. Marshal Ryan Jackson."Jessica's face flushed as she recognized the arrogant disdain on his stern features. He didn't approve of her, and he didn't try to hide it. Jessica curled her fists in her lap. She was so sick of being judged by people who didn't even know her. The last year had been a trial in more ways than one, sitting in the courtroom every day, feeling the weight of the jurors' stares, their contempt.As if her own guilt wasn't enough.She leaned forward and waved her hand at the papers."What's all this?""Official acknowledgement of the WitSec rules before you take on your new identity.""WitSec?""Witness Security.""Marshal Cole always calls it Witness Protection," she murmured absently as she skimmed the pages. "Why isn't he here to take care of this? He's the one I usually work with when there's any paperwork to be done.""He's unavailable." Without giving her a chance to ask any more questions, Ryan pointed to one of the pages. "This is your acknowledgement of the first rule of the program. Never contact anyone from your previous life. No snail mail, email, text messages and especially no phone calls.""I know the rules." She scrawled her signature beneath the statement."Rule number two," he said, as if she hadn't spoken, "never go anywhere you've ever lived or even visited in the past. Five, ten years from now, you still can't go back. Ever."Hearing those words in Ryan Jackson's ominous tone made the second rule sound even worse than she'd remembered. This was the last time she'd ever see the beloved city where she'd spent most of her adult life.Who would have thought she'd miss the smell of exhaust as the rows of taxi cabs jostled for position every morning, or the constant flood of tourists getting in her way on the sidewalk? She would definitely miss the aroma of fresh-baked bread wafting out of cafes, and the thick, juicy cheeseburgers at Junior's, with cheesecake for dessert—plain, the way it was supposed to be.After today, nothing would ever be the same again.Her hand shook as she signed on the dotted line.Ryan's gaze flicked up to her face.Jessica blinked, fighting back an unexpected rush of tears. She wasn't about to cry in front of a stranger, especially a stranger as cold as the one across from her.He watched her intently as he recited the last rule. "Never tell anyone about your past. Break any of these rules and the government can toss you out of the program. More importantly, break any of these rules and your life will be in danger. No one has ever been killed in WitSec, as long as they followed these three rules."His dark eyes narrowed at her. "People who break these rules die. Do you understand?"Her stomach did a little flip and a deep sense of dread crept over her. The fear that always simmered beneath the surface threatened to take hold. But with Ryan watching her so closely, as if he expected her to break down at any moment, she straightened her shoulders and tried not to let him see how much his words had affected her."I understood the rules the first five times I heard them." She signed the last page with a flourish and raised a brow. "Are we done?"She tossed the pen across the table, forcing him to grab it before it fell on the floor.The corner of his mouth tilted up in a grin, surprising her. "Not quite."He shoved the pen and papers into the briefcase, his expression sobering, as if he realized he'd let his guard down. "You've memorized your new identity?""Marshal Cole has grilled me for months to prepare me. I'm not likely to forget.""Convince me. What's your name?"She tapped her foot, irritated that she had to go through the same routine again. "Jessica Adams.""Address?""New Orleans, Louisiana." He raised a brow.She blew out a frustrated breath and rattled off the address—a house number and a street that meant nothing to her, but that were more ingrained in her memory now than her real New York City address had ever been.He fired off questions about her fake bio, her new social security number, the names and birthdates of her pretend family. For the first time in her life, she was grateful that the foster families who'd shuffled her back and forth had always kept her at a distance, as if they were afraid her bad genes were contagious. If she'd had a real family, people who loved her and were loved in return, she didn't think she could give them up and leave them behind.Ryan shoved back from the table and rose to his feet."Ready?"Was she ready? Ready to move a thousand miles away to a place she'd never been, a place she'd never wanted to be? Was she ready to have her past erased as if she'd never existed, living in fear that Richard DeGaullo would find her and punish her for betraying him?Her stomach twisted into knots. She wanted to cling to her chair and hide, but that wasn't an option. All she could do now was face her future, however uncertain it might be."I'm ready." She stood and wiped her sweaty palms on her slacks, and followed him to the door.He paused with his hand on the knob, his mouth curving up into the first genuine smile he'd shown since entering the room. "You're going to be okay, Jessica Adams."And with that, he was gone, striding down the hallway, leaving her with her usual contingent of marshals."Ready, Jessica?" William echoed Ryan's earlier words.She tore her gaze away from Ryan's retreating back, stunned by how his smile had completely transformed his features, giving her a glimpse of the lighthearted man he must have once been. She cleared her tightening throat."Ready."The four marshals flanked her on all sides as they headed down the hallway toward the back stairs. One of the marshals moved to let another man pass and gave him a curt nod. Jessica frowned, surprised the marshal had let the stranger get so close to her. He must have been someone the marshal knew and trusted.Thoughts of the stranger evaporated as Jessica descended the stairs, getting closer and closer to the bottom. By the time her feet touched the last step, her instincts were screaming at her to run, hide—anything but walk toward the exit at the end of the hall.Her heart pounded in rhythm with her steps. Twenty feet to the door.Nineteen.Eighteen. Too fast. Slow down. Please, slow down. Far too soon they stood at the back door. Had she said she was ready? She was wrong. She wasn't ready.Her pulse leaped in her throat. Soon she'd be completely, utterly alone, without marshals guarding her twenty-four-seven. Her safety would depend on a web of lies and documentation, her fate in the hands of some paper pusher she'd never met.Panic tightened her chest. She jumped when one of the marshals opened the door and it slammed against the wall, caught by a blast of surprisingly chilly wind for early September. The oak trees lining the street swayed, their branches clicking together like tiny drummers foretelling her doom.With William urging her forward, she had no choice but to move. She couldn't cling to the door and cower in fear.She stepped outside.A gust of wind and rain blasted her, whipping her hair around her face. The light sprinkle that had started earlier was now a steady downpour, pelting the small group as they hurried across the concrete to the street that ran along the back of the courthouse. A black cargo van waited fifty feet away at the curb. Uniformed policemen lined the sidewalk.Thunder cracked overhead, making Jessica jump. Lightning flashed, filling the air with the smell of something burning, reminding Jessica of gunfire the night her friend was killed—the flash, the smell.The spray of blood as Natalie fell to the floor, DeGaullo standing over her.The van's open door was dark and menacing in the maelstrom of wind and rain. Jessica couldn't breathe. Her lungs squeezed in her chest. Was this how Natalie had felt as she died? Please, I don't want to die. Thunder boomed again and the rain became a deluge. Three of the marshals ran ahead to the van, positioning themselves to watch for anyone approaching. Jessica froze, unable to take another step. She was too exposed, too vulnerable, the safety of the van too far away."Come on," William urged. "We're almost there." He pushed her forward.She stumbled, gasping for air.Someone shouted, but the words were snatched away by the wind. Jessica whirled toward the sound. Ryan Jackson stood in the open courthouse doorway. He dropped his briefcase and sprinted toward her, his arms and legs pumping like an Olympic runner. He might have shouted her name, but she wasn't sure.William cursed and grabbed her shoulders. Another shout, a metallic click, an explosion of light and sound. A wall of searing heat slammed into Jessica. She tumbled through the air, her screams mingling with the screams of others as the concrete rushed up to meet her. A sickening thud, burning, tearing agony, then…nothing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Lena's heart belongs to the rolling hills of her homestate of Kentucky. But you're more likely to see her near the ocean these days in northeast Florida where she resides with her hubby and two children. A former Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart® finalist, she's also a four-time winner of the Daphne du Maurier award and a Publisher's Weekly Bestseller. When not writing, she can be found sprucing up her flower beds or planning her next DIY project. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review "Diaz leads readers on a merry chase, with hit men jumping out from every corner." ~ 4 STARS, Pat Cooper, RT Book Review"This is a fabulous WitSec romantic suspense with a great late twist that will stun readers because the clues are there. The chase storyline engages the audience, as mobsters diligently hunt the accountant and the Fed." ~ Harriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Read more
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Everyone has secrets. Hers may get them killed. Breaking protocol and going on the run with a protected witness wasn't in U.S. Marshal Ryan Jackson's plans. And even though Jessica Delaney's testimony nearly put away a crime boss, Ryan can't afford to trust her. Still, the duty-dedicated marshal will do whatever it takes to protect Jessica and uncover the mole leaking her new identity. But staying seconds ahead of the ruthless killers on their trail is easier than keeping himself safe from Jessica's unexpected vulnerability and irresistible determination.Now, as the net around them tightens, Ryan's deepest loss may be the one danger he never anticipated.
- Details:
  Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue; Original edition (February 1, 2013)
  Publication date: February 1, 2013
  Language: English
  File size: 536 KB
  Text to Speech: Enabled
  Screen Reader: Supported
  Enhanced typesetting: Enabled
  X Ray: Not Enabled
  Word Wise: Enabled
  Sticky notes: On Kindle Scribe
  Print length: 217 pages
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