The protagonist of Neurotica is British, Jewish, and in her late 30’s. As someone who fulfills two of those three categories, perhaps this story struck more of a chord with me than it would for those who are not familiar with Jewish mothers or the Bay City Rollers. While I didn’t catch all of the…
If you’re familiar with my reviews, you’ll know that I have never found the topic of adultery to be romantic and that I’ve emphasized my dislike for it as a theme several times. Having said that, it seems there is one possible exception to that rule – and I’ve found it in Lady Cat. Say…
Excited! That’s what I was when I saw Jo Beverley’s newest book, Secrets of the Night, sitting in my mail box. Never having read the author, but hearing nothing but raves about her work, I was confident I was in for an enjoyable story. Then I made the mistake of reading the back blurb and…