Yesterday a review was posted about my chick-lit mystery, A Fiery Secret. I’m thrilled with the content review. But at first I was a bit disappointed with the rating. Then Patty, a friend of mine, pointed out to me how most of the ratings range from 3 to 4 so then I felt better with my rating of 3 1/2. Also I loved what Lily wrote about the main character, Catherine Steel, since she’s based loosely on my daughter, Christina!
Here is the review which is posted at The Long And The Short Of It:
“This story begins with a fun, flirty bang and keeps a light-hearted energy throughout the pages. The mystery is woven in amidst life, love and much laughter. The story does not concentrate its focus on the who-dunnit, but shows you many sides and aspects of the main character’s life.
Catherine Steel is an investigative reporter who does some fluff pieces on the side for extra money. Catherine is handed information that leads back to an old case and, as she begins digging into the past and uncovering secrets, it soon begins to look like murder. While struggling to uncover the truth, she is also faced with the advances of an old flame.
I enjoyed the tension and attraction between Catherine and Jake. Having been spurned in love before, by Jake no less, Catherine is determined to make a second chance difficult for him and she is bold and shameless in her flirting. It was refreshing to read a story where the main character was confident and smart, comfortable in her body and at peace with herself and her life. Catherine is looking for love, but not desperate for it. She is determined to live her life to the fullest.
As I read this book I couldn’t help laughing at the similarities between Catherine and a good friend of mine. It had me smiling at her matter-of-fact ways, bold speech and never-fail pick-up line! At first I found the conclusion to the mystery to be abrupt and felt it was out of sync with the rest of the story. However, as I continued to reflect on it, I realized that Diane Craver had written it completely in keeping with the antagonist’s character.
A Fiery Secret is written in a first person narrative and had me feeling like Catherine was sitting across my living room, telling me her story. It is sure to leave its readers feeling as if they’ve just finished a conversation with a good friend.”
Reviewed by Lily
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Today the temperature will be 100 degrees so Amanda’s school is dismissing two hours early. It’s hard for me to believe how hot August has been. I dread seeing the electric bill since we’ve had to run the air conditioning so much this month.
Hope everyone stays cool today!
