TENDER DECEIT (Romantic Suspense Mystery Novel): First Love Series ~ Book 1 (24 page)
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Authors: H.Y. Hanna
As always, I am grateful to the many people who have helped and supported me on this journey. First, to my amazing husband—not only for his unwavering support and belief in me—but for going above and beyond the call of husbandly duty by enduring endless discussions on how to write love scenes and the colour of the hero’s eyes, and even reading a romantic novel for the first time in his life!
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special thank you to my beta readers, Katja Bishop, Karen Egan, Ruth Heasley, Amanda Hensley and Marjie McDonald, as well as Judith Barbuto, for their great feedback and insights, which helped tremendously in making the story the best it can be. Warm thanks to Jenn Roseton, for holding my hand, especially with the first draft, as I stepped into the world of romance. To my BFFs, Basma Alwesh and Shir-Hwa Ueng, who always find the time—despite the distance that separates us—to take an interest in, support and encourage me. And of course, to Melanie G. Howe as always for her friendship, patience, invaluable help—and wonderful, humorous honesty.
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Big Honey Dog Mysteries
— Amazon bestselling mystery series for children 9 ~ 12 years and dog lovers of all ages!
“The author knows how to write wonderful stories that make her readers just devour every story she writes.”
- Night Owl Reviews (Top Pick)
“Five Stars. You won't want to miss any of the Big Honey Dog Mysteries.”
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If you want to get your middle grade reader interested in picking up books, then this is a great place to start.”
- Net Galley reviewer
Missing puppies.
Deadly secrets.
Serious slobber.
All Honey the Great Dane ever wanted was a peaceful life – walking her human,
checking Peemail at the park—but when neighbourhood puppies start disappearing, life takes a sinister turn. Why are dead scarab beetles found after each disappearance? Do the strange markings on a gravestone really spell out an ancient Egyptian curse? And what about Max, the Pit Bull with a murky past, who seems to be hiding secrets of his own…can Honey risk everything and trust him or will it cost her the chance to save the puppies?
“I've read a few books marketed for middle-grades or younger this year and I have to say that this is hands down the best suited for those ages. It has a great plot, some truly well-rounded characters (with more depth than what I find in most adult novels these days) and a climax that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Not only was this book highly entertaining, but there are some great messages in it.”
- LitChick Hit List
"The author has a great voice with a wonderful sense of humour."
- Indie Abode Book Reviews
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We are loving this book. My 10 year old son who has a short attention span cannot get enough.
” – Net Galley reviewer
“My daughter migrated to Big Honey Dog Mysteries after devouring every single book in the Warriors series, and now she devours these. She has them all. She loves them. And she can't wait until the next book comes out.”
– Amazon reviewer
Haunted dog show.
Jealous rivals.
Serious slobber.
When Honey the Great Dane arrives at a dog show, the last thing she expects to meet is her doggie doppelgänger! But things get even stranger when her famous ‘twin’ is poisoned and Honey is asked to take her place in the show ring… She soon finds that the glamorous world of champions hides some ugly secrets. Are the Showgrounds really haunted by a Phantom Hound? What really happened ten years ago when a mysterious fire claimed two lives? And just how far will someone go to win the title of ‘Best in Show’?
“Will definitely capture the imagination of any dog-lover out there!”
– Nik’s Picks Book Reviews
“Perfect for any age and will surely be a hit with any reader who adores mysteries that are wrapped around fun loving canines.”
– Night Owl Reviews (Top Picks)
“Honey is the dog version of Nancy Drew. This book is filled with adventure, charming and a joy to read for any age. Beautifully written”
- Net Galley reviewer
“I've been reading these at bedtime to my 8 and 11 year olds, and they can't get enough. The 8 year old, who has always FOUGHT bedtime with a deep and abiding hatred, now begs to go to bed early so we can have more reading time. The 11 year old tries to bribe me for another chapter, another page, even just another paragraph.”
– Amazon reviewer
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Copyright © 2014 by H.Y. Hanna
All rights reserved.
ISBN-13: 978-0-9923153-6-8
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