This book is about a girl named Elizebeth, Liz for short, who takes her sister Islabels, Iz for short, place. You see, Iz was murdered by a gun shot to the head, and was so disfigured that you couldn't even tell that it was her. Her father found her in his beach house. When this news reached Liz she hopped onto a plane right over to her fathers house. To try to learn about her sister Liz sliped into her place, taking her friends, enemies, and even her boyfriend!No one can tell that it isn't the real Iz, not even her killer!!!! But is Iz really dead, is the killer after Liz now that she has taken Iz's place, will anyone find out that it really isn't Iz? Read this book and the sequel, Twin Terror to find out what will happen!!!!!!

This book lead me into reading more & more of Janice Harrell's book's. It was recommended by a friend and now I recommend it to everybody! If you want a great book that you will never put down Twin Sisters is surely the book you want to read

Twin Sisters by Janice Harrell is a AWESOME book! It keeps you in suspense throughout the whole thing! It was very well written and I couldn't put it down! Anybody from the ages 10 to about 20 would enjoy this book. It's about 2 twins that were separated when they're parents divorced. One day, one of them died, so the other one, goes 2 live with her dad. Scary and creepy things keep happening @ her sisters house...find out what happens by reading it yourself. I KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY IT!

I am writing this review through puffed and blurred eyes because I just had to stay up and finish this book last night! "This Time Forever" is murder, intrigue, forgiveness, remembrance and passion all woven into a wonderful story. As her fans have come to expect, Janice Sims has delivered yet another page-turner.

Police Chief Kerry Everett is a sister who has it going on. She's beautiful, sharp and trusted to protect the citizens of Damascus, FL. After one of the town's residents is brutally murdered, Kerry sets out to find the killer. When the FBI sends special agent Maceo Kent to Damascus to aid in the murder investigation we learn that Kerry will do everything in her power to protect her town and her heart.

To say that Kerry and "Mac" have a history together is an understatement. They're two ex-marines who share a passion for law enforcement...and a few other things. Working closely on a murder investigation only heats things up for these two. I stayed up 'til the wee hours of morning for two reasons: To see if Kerry caught the killer and to see if Mac caught Kerry!

The exciting storyline, the colorful characters, the descriptive writing and the passion are all here. Fans of Ms. Sims will be greatly pleased; new readers will see why the rest of us are hooked on her books! As with all Janice Sims novels, this is a must read!

Our last contact we had with Kerry Everett was in her sister's story, "The Keys To My Heart" in the anthology A VERY SPECIAL LOVE.

Janice Sims now brings us This Time Forever, featuring as the heroine, Kerry Everett, Police Chief of Damascus, Florida; and the hero, Maceo "Mac" Kent, FBI agent and ex-Marine Drill Sgt.

PAST: Kerry and Mac have a past together from their days as marines. When they last saw each other, both made a decision to go pursue their own careers. But both leaving with broken hearts.

PRESENT: Kerry has a murder incident that occurs in Damascus. There are similiar signs about this murder that resembles an FBI case that brings Mac to Florida. Now it's been ten (10) years since they last saw one another. They meet once again, on page 80 to be exact. You will begin to feel throughout the story that love has not died between Kerry and Mac.

COMMENTS: I always look for certain things as I begin reading a romance book. For example,

(1) The pace of the story, how easily it flows for me personally. I don't want a book I have to keep taking deep breaths as to whether I have patience to keep reading it or throw it across the room.

(2) Now this is important to me, I want the author to at least introduce the hero and heroine within the first 100 pages of the story. I should not have to wait for over half of the book for them to make some kind of contact. I also want the plot to include the heroine and hero utilizing at least 60% of the book.

(3) The overall plot has to be interesting enough for me to find it difficult to put the book down so I can get some sleep at night.

Summary: Janice Sims has presented the answers to all my probing questions. The pace of the story itself was an easy flow that I kept turning the pages. It was like one of those all-nighter books that you want to stretch out for another day, so you can enjoy longer. She has the heroine and hero being together at least 60% of the book, which made me very happy!

I enjoy those stories where the hero and heroine are reuniting. In this story, the author does not allow the heroine to be angry with the hero about the past to the point you want to slap her for whining throughtout most of the entire book before they make some connection. You don't find that in this book, I mean Kerry and Mac actually communicate with one another and not only discuss the past and its affects but the present.

For those of us who were fortunate to get a peek at Kerry in her sister's story, Kerry is not short on words. So I like her type of personality. Kerry and Mac knew each other so well, you could actually visualize seeing this couple.

So in concluding my review here, I strongly recommend that you read this wonderful story. You won't be disappointed and your money will be wisely spent.

I also encourage you to check out her other published books:
Affair of the Heart, All The Right Reasons, Out of the Blue, For Keeps, A Bittersweet Love, A Second Chance At Love.

Her short stories in Anthology Collections:
"To Love Again" from Love Letters
"The Keys To My Heart" from A Very Special Love (Kianna Everett's story)

You know when you were a child and you would wait for something good, like your birthday present or Christmas to come? Well, that's what I was doing while waiting for the sequel to "The Keys to My Heart" that's were we first met Kerry Everett.

Now like when I was a child, I got just what I wanted for my birthday or Christmas present! That's right a book that once you start reading it you got to finish it. No matter if you got to go to work in the morning or now.

Kerry and Mac's story is just has wonderful as I knew it would be. Kerry and Mac are made for each other a fact they knew when the met years ago. The only thing is that they were to prideful to admit it to one another. So, you have the making of a really good reunion story, along with a little murdered and mystery and throw in a little humor you got yourself "This Time Forever."

If you read "The Keys to My Heart" you'll be happy to know that Kianna and Gabriel and Coco are in "This Time Forever." Now for those of you who haven't read "The Keys to my Heart" I suggest you read it first and then read "This Time Forever," this way you can get the full impact of these wonderful stories.

Janice keep writing these wonderful stories and I'll keep reading them.

I found this book to be very informative. I have also have the video from the author and find it extremely helpful. I thought I would share the info with all readers. I wrote to the author at JaniceNovak @aol.com and purchased the video through her toll-free 1-800-756-7934. I'm glad I did the reseach. The video is very easy to follow. Thanks, Janice.

This easy reading, well illustrated book is a terrific guide for those of us who would like to maintian or improve our posture. It really is true that one can look 10 pounds thinner and 10 years younger if you don't slouch. I enjoyed it very much and I will incorporate Janice's suggestions as part of my daily life.

This book is great for any type of poor posture. I never realized all the different ways you hold your body that cause you to have poor posture. Janice not only tells you to "stand up straight," she gives you exact instructions, from head to toe, of how to hold your body properly. She then gives a lot of excercises that strengthen specific muscle areas, helping your correct posture become more natural and easy to attain. I found after reading this book, that when I previously attempted to "sit up" or "stand up" straight, I was doing it wrong and actually looked just as bad as in my "naturally" poor posture. Now I know exactly what to do to look great.

I couldn't believe this book when I saw it, loaded with activities to do with my child, and for years to come my family will enjoy this lighthearted and fun filled work. Contains how to make robes, staffs, rings, flying carpets. Recipes such as crunchy bat wings, all types of activities to enjoy and do together (the important thing). For "kids" of all ages, opens your heart and mind and lets the magic that resides within you out. I bought this for my 1 yr. olds first birthday but I can't even put it down. Truly a wonderful book, Especially if your raising your child in alternative spiritualities or just want to do the "funny little things" that make you MOM.

Anything that encourages kids to put away the mouse, turn off the TV, get offline and open an old-fashioned adventure - a book - should be treasured. The Book of Wizard Craft does just that. In this visually brilliant book, an old wizard encourages kids to awaken their imaginations, get out the glue, glitter, string, and create! And in a slight-of-hand way he teaches them fascinating facts about alchemy, the runes, and some spooky-fun stuff, too! Lindy Burnett's illustrations are pure magic! The genius of this wonderful book, she has worked wizardry at her own cauldron - the painter's palette. Each beautiful page draws in the eye and the imagination as she spins straw into gold at every stroke of the brush! Ms. Burnett brings exceptional artistic delight to this fun, playful and educational journey through ancient teachings. It is a brilliantly crafted, colorful, alive work of art!

I'm 28 years old. I have no children. I don't even have any small children anywhere in my immediate family. And here I am, buying and writing a gushing torrent of praise for a children's book.

This is the best book in the whole world. No, really. Okay, except maybe the proper Harry Potter books, but. It's still a darn fine book.

The crystal ball lamp is really what I'm itching to make. Meanwhile, I've been busying myself with churning out wizard money, rings, and baby unicorn horns to dole out to Potter-loving friends. And you bet I'm going to try the Every Flavor Be--ah, I mean, All Flavors Gumdrops recipe posthaste. Can't wait to see the look on my boss's face when I slip him a tabasco one. Ahem.

Kids WILL need help from grownups for most of this stuff, but that's not a bad thing. And, if I may make a suggestion: if you help your kids whip up a batch of Dragon Blood, put it in little plastic bottles from the craft store--and glue the caps on. Messy stuff

I have read all of the books ever written by Janice Sims. Each novel has its own unique storyline like this one about Ballycastle, Ireland. At first when I began reading this story, it was a slow read but I soon became aware as to why. The author has to allow the reader to visualize the country of Ireland and its cultural unique ways. So for me it was like taking a history class about Ireland. I enjoyed the characters who made this such an enjoyable book, Joachim, his friend Conal, housekeeper Kathleen, Teddy (Thedora), Teddy's father, son Alex and of course even the ex-husband Adrian. Together they weave an excellent story about love lost to death, love not appreciated, sacrifices one makes for the love of a son and the spark of two people both needing love from one another. Ms Sims, captures all of this in Teddy and Joachim's love story. As you take your time reading this story, you will feel the spirit of Ireland, San Francisco and Carmel-By-The Sea along with Joachim finally letting go of his love lost to Teddy's finally finding someone to love her as she deserves. Thanks Janice, for once again giving us your creative insight for a story that makes its beginning in the heart of Ballycastle, Ireland. **Some of my other favorite Janice Sims novels were: For Keeps, Out of the Blue, Affair of the Heart and All The Right Reasons**

This is the first book I've read by Janice and needless to say, I will be ordering her other books. In "A Bittersweet Love", Teddy, a photojournalist, is trying to obtain a staff position at this prestigious magazine. She is assigned to interview the reclusive Joachim West. Joachim, a writer, is in Ireland attending a friend's wedding and writing his next book. The first chapters of the book are dedicated to developing the characters individually. I did find this part to be interesting, but a little on the slow side. They actually don't meet until chapter 7. But, knowing they will meet and waiting for them to meet kept me reading. I loved this story. Teddy was definitely a strong, independent, caring black woman/mother. I could really relate to her. Joachim was the epitome of what we women want in a man. Love, security and devotion (not to mention tall, dark and handsome). I'd let him rescue me any day. You just have to read this book.

Once again, Janice Sims gives us a novel that is not only unique in its setting but a marvelous "relationship" novel too! Ms. Sims does a wonderful job of bringing her characters and settings to life! I can just see Ms. Teddy Riley the journalist, Joachim the writer, Teddy's "pretty boy" ex-husband and the quaintness of the small Irish town where the story is set. Ms. Sims takes the reader to an unusual place for African-Americans and does it in a believable way. This novel, as well as her others are well worth the price of the book and the time reading it! I guarantee it will make you run for the bookstore for all of her other titles!

The main charracter , Laura, is a wonderfull role model for all women. What a story ! She has childhood loves to her adult problems and relationships. I enjoyed watching her grow. This story is rich and full . I miss reading about her. Laura was an amazing woman, yet so common that not only did I find my self pulling for her but I found myself changed and enspired by her . Her experiences became mine. My hat is off to this truely talented author. I hope she writes many many more books. I would also like to thank her for sharing Laura's story . What a WONDERFULL BOOK !!!!

After reading True Women I knew that Hill Country would be another interesting history lesson and I wasn't disappointed! The love that Woods-Windle pours forth from her family tree is told in a way that you want to believe every word to be fact but of course her telling the story in a fashion so artfully done will make me always remember these beautiful people. Little Mattie is such a wonderful mother and Laura is a woman that everyone wants to know. Janice's dipiction of Rebekah Baines Johnson's relation with her best friend, Laura and her son Lyndon is beautifully written. I'm proud to have these two books in my library and to share them with my daughter, sister and special friends.

Janice Woods Windle has done it again! True Women held me spell-bound, and this book is even better! I was so sorry when it was over. What a life Laura Hogg Woods had. Imagine being born in a time when Indian attacks were common, horses were vital means of transportation and cooking was done on a wood stove. Imagine dying at a time when man is about to go up in space, a beloved president is shot while in his car and your best friend's son becomes the president as a result of the tragedy. This author tells the story so vividly and beautifully, she has an amazing gift. I can't begin to praise this story enough---a great read!

Janice Sims has written a story of love, family togetherness, and kidnapping underscored with action and a subplot involving mysticism surrounding seven fertility gods and goddesses. In A Second Chance at Love, the author's writing is articulate, sensitive, and tender. In this sequel to All the Right Reasons, Sims chronicles the lives of main characters Toni Shaw and Charles "Chuck" Edward Waters, along with their twin daughters Georgie and Bree and their significant others. The story unfolds in the cities of New Orleans, Boston, and San Francisco and in several locations in Africa. Before her transformation from social activist to single mother of twin daughters, she now is , at fiftysomething, Toni Shaw the noted author. She had gotten pregnant her freshman year at Berkeley and given birth to Georgie and Bree, who are an attorney and actress, respectively. The twin sisters are 33 years-old. Chuck abandoned Toni when she was pregnant because of his fear of reprisal from his elitist parents. Now, three decades-plus later, he is back in Toni's life, wooing her as he'd more relentlessly done in their youth. He's a changed man after realizing some years ago the error of his ways. He's out to prove to Toni he's changed. But can Toni believe him? For one thing, Toni is afraid of what her family and friends will think of her if she allows Chuck to steal her heart once again, especially after vowing to stay away from Chuck under all circumstances. Trust, of course, is at the core of her wavering, and she wonders if she should dare trust him after the callous manner in which he behaved years ago. As they are gradually mending bridges that separate them, Toni finds herself succumbing to his charm until he pops the question: "Will you marry me?" Toni throws herself into her work and flees to research who's behind stealing the fertility gods and goddesses in different locations around the world. Her first stopover is in Miami and eventually to Africa. Chuck knows she is trying to avoid giving him an answer. So the question has him in a quandary thinking, should he follow her or wait for her to return to his arms? Then Toni is notified that Bree has been kidnapped on location where she is shooting a film. How the villains associate Toni and Bree is somewhat of a stretch of plausibility. Nonetheless, at this point, everything else takes a back burner. However, at the same time, the author speeds up the action. However, readers won't get the answer to Chuck's question, or who kidnapped Bree, or the answer to the disappearing fertility dolls until the climatic moments when all answers are provided and wrapped up into a tidy package. In A Second Chance at Love, Janice Sims writes with passionate momentum. (From reviewer, Emma J. Wisdom of the Chattanooga Courier. September 10, 2001. Pages 3, 5.

Janice Sims never fails to craft stories that keep us turning the pages late into the night. That is the case with her newest offering "A Second Chance at Love."

As usual, you can't put a Janice Sims book down until you finish reading every last word. With a wonderful blend of mystery, romance, suspense and even foreign intrigue, Ms. Sims manages to tell not just one story or even two. No, she takes no prisoners when she offers us six different novels covering three generations within 282 pages. First we have the story of Toni Shaw and Charles Waters, the fifty-something parents of twin daughters, Brianna and Georgette. We first met Georgette in "All the Right Reasons" and now we get a wonderful update on her and her husband Clayton Knight. The third romance is between Brianna and Dominic Solomon. Forth, we have Toni's parents, who, after more than fifty years together, prove the theory that seventy is still sexy. Yusef and Salah Makonnen are the fifth romantic couple. Bringing up the rear is the budding romance between Dr. Solange DuPree and the very British Rupert Giles. Whew! And you didn't need a score card to keep up with all of the players. Now that's what I call a writer!!

Ms. Sims has done it again! "A Second Chance At Love" is a great book. Toni Shaw and Charles Waters make a loving couple. They show that true love is indeed worth waiting for. Not only does the reader gets to find out what happens with Toni and Chuck, but also what happens with Georgie and Clay and Bree and Dominic.

In this story, Bree is definitely the heroine. She went through some tough times, but her acting skills helped her endure. Also, with Bree's situation, Dominic comes to realize that he does truly love Bree and wants her completely in his life. Not only does Toni and Chuck have a second chance at love, but so does Bree and Dominic. Each couple realize the importance of love and what each one means to the other.

Georgie and Clay also have a happy ending. After losing his first wife to violence, Clay has to overcome his fears for Georgie's safety. Georgie and Clay also have a love that's made to last a lifetime.

Ms. Sims has given the readers an update of Toni Shaw and her family's story originally began in "All the Right Reasons," but she has also given the reader intrigue and adventure. Rupert is a dashing, mysterious man that has Solange thinking romantic thoughts of him. Is there perhaps an upcoming story regarding Rupert and Solange? If so, I am sure I would truly enjoy their story as well as the others books by Ms. Sims.

Good luck, Ms. Sims and keep up the writing.

The only thing, I heard Peter talk about the Combination Strategy for success on the radio but it wasn't in the book.

This book offers a different approach than the usual motivational stuff out there because Quinones is almost an academic, highly schooled in the humanities, but at the same time his nuts and bolts business acumen as a car salesman comes across as well. It's weird, but refreshing, to hear someone talk about Emily Dickinson and leasing a car to Joey's brother-in-law in the same book. Some of the concepts (the "projection principle" ) seem very hard to implement but are probably worth the effort. All in all, this seems a totally different approach to motivation then the usual rah rah stuff.

Some parts of this book are really spaced out, like the signpost events and the projection principle, but others are very concrete and practical, and some of the examples the authors use are really wild illustrations of the concepts (everything from Stanley Kubrick to the Bible!). Definitely worth a try!

First, Gaea Maxwell finds out that her "Mr. Right" is Mr. Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! Then, she meets Micah Cavanaugh a man who is on the rebound himself. The chemistry between Micah and Gaea begins to burn down the barriers they have each put up around their hearts.

As Gaea plots to rid herself of an ex-fiance that won't take "no" for an answer, she discovers a shocking family secret that threatens to shatter her world AND her sanity! But instead of running away from a woman with so much "baggage", Micah proves to be an ever-present, stand-by-your-woman man!

Janice Sims, the master storyteller, so skillfully blends the mystique of the Florida Keys with superstition and alien encounters that the truth becomes a blur. In this tale, nothing is as it seems, no one is what you expect them to be...not even those you love the most. The only truth that rings clear is the chemistry, the romance, the love between Micah and Gaea. Hold on...Out of the Blue is Out Of This World!

This is a romance that can keep you awake at night, or have you riding the bus or train past your stop. You NEED to know what's on the next page.

Carefully researched and written, OUT OF THE BLUE is no child's tale, but it does make you believe that so much is possible. This story even makes you wonder about your own heritage (smile). As people of color, we know that our histories are filled with myriad racial twists and turns -- but isn't that a part of what makes us so unique? Well, initially Gaea Maxwell might have said yes, but that was before she learned how deeply those twists and turns would affect her.

And who knew gorgeous Micah Cavanaugh would come along for the roller coaster ride!

As a writer, I very much enjoyed this author's word usage. She gives us tone and texture in abundance. As a woman, I enjoyed her descriptions of both the people and the setting. She gives us evocative sensuality and passion on a visceral level. At one point, I would have sworn I could feel my hair curling from the steamy Florida heat.

This is an excellent effort, and I have to admit, I'm wondering what Ms. Sims might do with Scully and Mulder -- given the opportunity.

Out of the Blue is an enchanting tale expertly woven by Janice Sims, a captivating storyteller. From the frigid waters of Russia to the balmy Florida Keys, Sims takes the reader on a mysterious, romantic ride that's sprinkled with just enough fairy dust to make you wonder...and smile. Well done!

The title of Bill Goss' book says it all: "The Luckiest Unlucky Man Alive." He's only 43, but Goss has survived 30 close calls in as many years.

"No matter what happens to you, you've got to get up, dust yourself off...and get on to the next thing in life."

The Associated Press...

Syracuse Herald American, November 7, 1999...

....Young Bill Goss plunged his head into a sink full of water, hoping to get the wethead look of Elvis Presley. His head wedged between two facets as the water poured in. Bill, just 9 years old then, thought for sure he was going to drown.

"My screams dissipated into gurgling noises, since my face was immersed in the water," he recalls. "My head was too big and the basin too small. There was simply no way I could get my hands around my face to to unplug the lifesaving stopper and drain the water. That's when I knew I was going to die."

Goss survived by ripping out two hunks of scalp, denting the facet handles. It was the first of 30 near-death experiences that he says he survived over the next three decades. From mine collapses to plane wrecks, his dances with the grim reaper are recounted in his book, "The Luckiest Unlucky Man Alive."

TAKING ON CANCER. The most threatening of the retired Navy pilot's experiences began five years ago with a small pink cyst-like bump behind his ear. Navy and civilian doctors told him to get his life in order because the cyst was a rare form of malignant melanoma, a quick killer. In a desperate attempt to stay alive, Goss found a doctor who removed his left ear and 200 lymph nodes.

The stitches along the side of his head and down his neck made the dashing naval officer look like he had been put together with spare parts. Reconstructive surgery helped him look normal again, but for a while he had to glue on his silicon ear with rubber cement.

Greg O'Neil, a Cinncinnati businessman and lifelong friend of Goss who was with him on several misadventures, thought the cancer would kill Goss.

"I was devastated. I thought this was it for Bill," said O'Neil, who grew up with Goss in the Millburn, N.J. area.

Goss, 44, has been cancer-free for five years now. "I lucked out," he said. "I learned from those dark days that behind every challenge are great opportunities."

O'Neil doesn't see Goss as being unlucky.

He was always able to pull something positive out of bad circumstances," O'Neil said. "Bill Goss is like 'Forrest Gump' meets 'Terminator II."

BRUSHES WITH DISASTER. Few people, however, would wish to be quite as "lucky" as Goss.

While attending University of Arizon in 1974, he worked weekends at a nearby copper mine. He was rigging blasting caps 5,000 feet underground to clear a chute along a 40 foot hole when he heard the sound of splitting granite. When the dust cleared, he was dangling over the chasm by his safety belt.

In 1985, Goss was in Spain as a Navy pilot of a P-3 Orion, an aircraft used for tracking soviet submarines and drug runners. He was doing test landings when a crew member inadvertently shut down one of the planes four engines.

"Suddenly the aircraft snapped to the left more violently than before," he wrote in his autobiography. "It departed the left side of the runway, twisting off the landing gear and causing the number 3 propeller to touch the ground. That instantly tore the entire 4600 shaft horsepower engine propeller assembly off the aircraft. I remember seeing it out the corner of my eye as it flew over the right wing."

Damage amounted to $3.5 million. No one was injured.

In 1991, Goss stopped his car on Interstate 295 in Jacksonville to remove a box of garbage from the roadway. As he stood in the median, he was struck by a car going about 50 mph. The police report stated he flew 45 feet through the air and he had an out-of-body experience, but he escaped without serious injury.

"It felt great to be dead, still able to think but no longer constrained to my physical being," Goss wrote. "I felt my mind and spirit advance out beyond our stars. In the big picture; I mean the really big picture, time, space, distance, structure, weight, dimension -- these things have no meaning -- only human spirit does."

His cancer forced Goss to retire from the Navy. Now he spends much of his time writing and giving inspirational and motivational talks, billing himself as a "totally unique speaker" on his website: www.luckiestman.com

Bill Goss lives on historic Fleming Island, in Orange Park, southwest of Jacksonville, Florida, with his wife Peggy and their 12-year-old twins, Brian and Christie. He said the kids were his inspiration for writing the book.

"I wanted to leave something behind -- something for my kids to remember me by just in case I didn't make it -- something to let them know who their dad was," he said.

"Bill has been knocked down, but never out, and he would always rise again. The guy I married has nine lives," Peggy said. "My problem was I didn't know what number he was on."

You'll want to read this book.

Cancer, mine cave-ins,automobile and plane smashups, near-drownings in a bathroom sink---why is it Bill Goss' life seems like so much fun?

Written by a survivor of more crack-ups than Evil Knievel, THE LUCKIEST UNLUCKY MAN ALIVE is a work of extreme exuberance...it will give you an old contact high!