Dead Ruby Slippers by Sandra Sookoo

Title: Dead Ruby Slippers

Author: Sandra Sookoo

Publisher: Lyrical Press, Inc.

Publication Date: June 7, 2010

ISBN: 978-1-61650-214-0

Genre: Fantasy contemporary romance

Length: Novella

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Author Email: sandrasookoo@yahoo.com

Rating: 4.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Spicy

Reviewer: Starla Kaye

Date: 5-15-10

I felt like I was reading a game of Clue, which was interesting and enjoyable.

Special Agent Quentin Banks leads a tiring, double life as both an FBI agent and an officer for the Magical Enforcement League. His life with the MEL has been hard personally. Because of some tragedies that happened, he doesn’t believe he can have a relationship, doesn’t deserve love or to have a second chance at it.

From the instant Quentin walked in the door as an FBI agent to investigate the murder of Abigail Carlton, a.k.a. Ruby Slippers, he felt magical vibes. Complicating the situation even more, he feels an unwanted attraction to Jillian Pearson, one of the suspects. She upsets his thinking both about the case and about his personal life. In turn, he complicates her life and threatens to reveal secrets that have led to her unhappy life.

The cast of characters were well drawn. The setting details good. And the conflicts, both personal and external, handled well. I enjoyed the story and would recommend it to anyone who likes a good who-did-it with a paranormal twist.

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Angel's Master by Sandra Sookoo

Title: Angel’s Master

Author: Sandra Sookoo

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: 978-1-59578-622-7

Genre: Historical Erotic Romance

Length: Novella

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Author Email: sandrasookoo@gmail.com

Rating: 4.75 Diamonds

Heat Level: Sensual

Reviewer: Sky

Date:4/26/10

Jacqueline’s job as bar wench is only a cover for the espionage she is engaged to on behalf of the young United States Navy. But the job is not one she took on willingly, and she is also unwilling to marry her father’s choice of suitors. When the Black Thief of the Islands enters her bar, all bets are off. This compelling man may be the answer to her prayers, but how can a navy commander’s daughter and a pirate ever find happiness?

There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned pirate/wench romance, and Angel’s Master is definitely a fine example of a novella in that tradition. There is enough swashbuckling and adventure to suit even the most exacting fan of the genre, as well as a very handsome hero who doesn’t even know his life is empty until he meets Jacqueline. The difference here is that Ms. Sookoo’s heroine is not the fainting, needy eighteen year old of many such novels. She’s twenty-six and ready to make her own life if only the opportunity presents itself. Another page-turner from Sandra Sookoo.

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Demons and Stillettos Are a Girl's Best Friend by Sandra Sookoo

Title: Demons and Stilettos Are a Girl’s Best Friend

Author: Sandra Sookoo

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: N/A

Genre:Paranormal

Length: 97 Pages

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Rating: 5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Sensual

Reviewer: Sky

Date:4/25/10

When Anne is rescued from certain death by a handsome demon, she learns that the price for her rescue is pretty steep – her soul. And when that demon follows her home, it’s only a matter of time before he discovers the secret that Anne has hidden in her closet. If she is to avoid eternal damnation, Anne must find a way to break her contract with the Prince of Darkness.

I read Sandra Sookoo because she totally cracks me up. Her heroines have a self understanding that is admirable and Anne is no exception. At the start of the story she is facing death with an irony and subtle sarcasm that hold up even when she has to face her demon, literally.

Gregg Carter, demon and IRS auditor is just the right hero for this heroine, if circumstances can just be altered so that they can be together. So, to sum up, sexy heroes, real women heroines and humor. A real win-win combination.

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