Don't Cry Now

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"You're in danger. You and Amanda."

The warning draws Bonnie Wheeler to a place she has never been:

To the brutally slain body of her husband's ex-wife . . .

To the shattering of her perfect world by a murdered woman's secrets . . .

To a place where every truth becomes a lie—and every loved one is a stranger . . .

To a gathering darkness that threatens her innocent child—and herself . . .

To a home where nothing is safe, and there's no one she can trust.

No one.

Customer Reviews:

Great one.......2007-05-02

All of Joy's books are great, but this was one of her best. (See Jane Run is my personal favorite.
This has alot of mystery and some romance, just what her fans love!

The element of surprise.......2006-01-20

After the thrill of reading See Jane Run and the utter disappointment I felt after reading Lost, I thought I'd see which way the balance went after reading my third Joy Fielding.

It's great stuff, and the ending was a complete surprise! I must agree with some of the reviewers that there is some heavy man-hater stuff here...but in a way, this is greatly necessary in order for the plot to unfold.

I liked this a lot...but not sure I would have stayed up all night to read it. It's more than three stars, but less than a full four stars. Still, I give it four...just because I went to bed last night and fell asleep while contemplating who-dunit!

Her best yet.......2005-08-31

This was a great read. I was in suspense until the very last page. A must read

Unsatisfactory Ending.......2005-06-01

This book started out sprightly enough, but was ultimately tedious and ending with some plot holes totally unplugged. Escapist fiction shouldn't leave the reader depressed. Avoid the Brilliance Audio version, which includes plot details that don't show up until cassettes 7 and 8 on the cover blurb.

pretty good book.......2005-05-11

This novel kept me reading on and on, the writing style is very familiar although I have never read any of Joy Fielding's work. It's very smooth and easy going to read.

As much as I thought this book was great; I wasn't too excited by the end. I must say I found that the story came to an abrupt stop. All the work that went into the buildup and storyline felt wasted!

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5 massmarket paperback Titles By Joy Fielding : Kiss Mommy Goodbye - See Jane Run - Tell Me No Secrets - Don't Cry Now - Missing Pieces

5 Titles By Joy Fielding : Life Penalty See Jane Run Tell Me No Secrets Don't Cry Now Missing Pieces

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5 Titles By Joy Fielding : Life Penalty See Jane Run Tell Me No Secrets Don't Cry Now Missing Pieces
Joy Fielding
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5 Titles By Joy Fielding : Life Penalty See Jane Run Tell Me No Secrets Don't Cry Now Missing Pieces. five mmpb books.

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Setting: Cornish coast of England, 1800s

Sensuality: 7-8

Susan Carroll's newest historical will make a believer out of the most pragmatic soul! Carroll acquaints readers with Lancelot St. Leger, the son of Anatole and Madeline St. Leger--the perfectly matched main characters from her bestselling novel, The Bride Finder. Lance, a cynical soldier just home from battle, is unwilling to shoulder the responsibilities of the family's holdings, which his role as elder son requires. Instead, he focuses his attention on recovering the recently stolen icon of St. Leger power, a magnificent sword called the Bride Finder. Lance's talent for "night drifting"--letting his spirit leave his body to roam free--which he uses to search for the stolen sword, also leads him to Rosalind, a naive young widow who believes him to be the ghost of Lancelot from King Arthur's Round Table. By day, Lance's scandalous reputation and far-from-chivalrous behavior provoke Rosalind, but by night his portrayal of the ghostly gallant Sir Lancelot woos the romantic long hidden inside her. When the St. Leger's Bride Finder declares Rosalind to be Lance's soul mate, the fun begins! Add a meddling ghost, a secret enemy bent on destroying the St. Leger power, a sensuality rating of 7-8, and The Night Drifter becomes a read you won't want to put down. --Alison Trinkle

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The eldest son and heir to Castle Leger, Lance St. Leger is plagued by an infernal restlessness that cannot be appeased, perhaps because the family legacy of strange powers is most pronounced in Lance's own dubious gift. He calls it night drifting--his ability to spirit into the night while his body remains behind. And it is on one wild night that he finds Rosalind, a young, sheltered widow who mistakes Lance's "drifting" soul for the ghost of Sir Lancelot. Lance teases and tempts her, fills her with a yearning her chivalrous phantom knight cannot satisfy. But in this place imbued with both true love and otherworldly magic, a new dire portent vows to come full circle. As a murderous enemy challenges the St. Leger power, Rosalind must tempt magic herself to save her beloved from the cold depths of eternal damnation.

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Oh, Pleeeease!...A couple of whiners.......2007-03-08

I started off this story with great expectations but am only half way through it and am forcing myself to finish it - only because I spent good money on it!

The story just drags and drags. It's so slow that if I weren't reading the ebook version then I would be skipping pages. I don't like the heroine and I definitely can't stand the hero. She is utterly ridiculous with her head in the clouds living in a dream world. She's supposed to be so enamored of anything that has to do with legends (whining about how she wants to live a legend of her own) but as soon as she is actually involved in one in the form of the St. Legers she balks and wants out. Instead of confronting life she'd rather "fall in love with" a ghost than face a flesh and blood man that she's actually attracted to because he doesn't come with the exact legend that she wants in the way that she wants it. Truly annoying.

As for the hero...I can't stand a whining, crying, man. He's supposed to be such a strong, authoritative, character but he spends all of his time whining about his horrible life and how he's such a horrible person. He's handsome, rich, heir to the title, respected by his neighbors, has a rich history, and magical powers...gee, poor guy. Ok, so he's a little shell-shocked from fighting Napolean and he had a bad love affair when he was 18. He's almost thirty years old. Get over it! Grow up! My goodness, it makes me want to smack the guy. The only believable thing about it is that he feels guilty about his brother's leg being crippled. But he's constantly complaining about the fact that his brother saved him when he really wanted to die; how he didn't deserve to be saved; how he's not good enough to be his father's son; how he's reprehensible; he's a wastrel; blah-blah-blah. Not to mention his intimate friendship with a man who I can tell half-way through the book will probably be the bad guy - a friendship that he insists on despite all good common sense and the opinions of all the people he keeps saying that he's not worthy of. I wonder why? Lastly, is the "love" he supposedly feels for Rosalind. I don't understand why he loves her. It's obvious why she "loves" the ghost - but not him yet - while he's already proclaiming that he loves her. Other than the St. Leger legend there hasn't been enough between them for him to "love" her.

I truly hope this book has a redeeming ending - but I doubt it. I'm more than halfway through it and was so disgusted that I had to voice an opinion. This is the first time I've ever written an opinion without having finished the book. Don't waste your time or your money. I won't be buying any more of this author's books.

For an excellent historical romantic read with supernaturally gifted heros and heroines (while not straying into the paranormal subgenre) I highly recommend Virginia Henley - Tempted, The Border Hostage, Raven and the Rose, etc. - she writes rich historical novels several cuts above the rest for depth and detail. I'm having a heck of a time finding other contemporary authors of her caliber. (Except Judith McNaught - always trust a Judith McNaught)

Great.......2006-03-30

I enjoyed this book. The concept is new and refreshing, and I liked the plot. This is a terrific fantasy romance, and I would highly recommend it.

Hero Gets Mistaken for the Ghost of Sir Lancelot.......2006-02-22

THE NIGHT DRIFTER by Susan Carroll is second in a trilogy of paranormal romances about an 18th century English family blessed (or cursed) with inherited magical abilities. In this book, Lance has the ability to separate his spirit from his body to roam the night in spirit form. That's how he meets Rosalind, a young widow who comes to believe she has met the ghost of Sir Lancelot of Camelot fame. Rosalind, of course, falls in love with the ghostly knight, never once suspecting he really is Lance, who she can't stand in person. And little does Lance know that Rosalind is his chosen bride, so now he must compete with "Sir Lancelot" for Rosalind's love.

The book is well written, the story engaging and fluid. I read it in one sitting, and enjoyed it a lot. Lance was a strong hero, and I especially enjoyed his relationships with his saintly brother, Valentine, and his shady friend, Rafe. In fact, in some ways, I felt this book was less a romance story between Lance and Rosalind, and more about how Lance dealt with both the people in his life (including Rosalind) and his magical powers.

What I didn't like about this book was Rosalind's character. She was a strong character, yes, but she also irritated me with her absolute devotion to loving a ghost. It seemed a little too much. I wanted her to get over it, and fast. Another thing I found strange was all the talk about how much of an experienced rake Lance was, yet we didn't get much of a love scene. Sigh.

Anyway, it is definitely a book worth reading, though you may enjoy it more by reading it in order of the trilogy. The first book, THE BRIDE FINDER, is the best in my opinion; it is also about Lance's parents. Lance's book, THE NIGHT DRIFTER, is number two in the trilogy. The last book is about Lance's brother, Valentine, and it is called MIDNIGHT BRIDE.

A Romantic Novel I Actually LOVED! .......2006-01-30

First off, if you are a fan of mystery romance novels by Victoria Holt, I encourage you to seek out this book, because you will enjoy the living H-E-hockey sticks out of it. Susan Carroll goes one better than Holt, however; she manages to stick fantasy and mysticism into her stories that are not only charming, but are believable and touching. I can easily imagine Colin Firth as Lance--at least the one by day that Lady Rosalind believes is a cad, so that image was fixed in my mind early on. I also came to admire Rosalind for her meekness, humility, and bravery. Lance's brother Val was another of my favorite characters and, just like him, I didn't like Raif Mortmain, who would be excellently portrayed by Cary Elwes.

Rich with action, and a sweet romance that only contains one unsickening intimate scene, this is a lovely novel that genuinely makes you care for every character involved, and I can't wait to read some more of Susan Carroll's books after seeing the brief, affectionate interplay between Lance and Val's parents!

a welcome addition to the Bride Finder series.......2004-01-18

The Bride Finder left me stunned, it was so good. The second in the series, The Night Drifter, isn't quite as good (hence 4 instead of 5 stars, though 4 & 1/2 would be more accurate) but is still far above most books in the genre and well worth the reading.

Lance is a great hero, even though I never understood why his particular gift is supposed to be so amazing amongst so many amazing gifts. Other reviewers have expressed their disappointment in Rosalind; I can barely remember her, which indicates to me that wasn't particularly memorable. When we first meet her, she seems like a delightful heroine, but later her continued infatuation with a ghost despite the presence of a living, breathing hero does get a little annoying.

Propero is a welcome secondary character, as always, but Ellie is a poor Bride Finder compared to the wonderful one in the first book. Unfortunately, she's young enough to stick around for a while. I miss the old man.

Defintely read this one, even though opinions are divided on how it comes to The Bride Finder. Susan Carroll is simply a fabulous author.

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Throughout the Free Galaxy, remnants of the fascistic Oligarchy are working to bring mankind back under their cruel and repressive rule. Sixteen-year-old Jerel Telemon holds the key to the weapon that can tilt the balance toward good or evil. The first book of a multi-book series.

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The Eighth Doctor's first encounter with Cybermen

Sword of Orion (Doctor Who)
Nicholas Briggs
Manufacturer: Big Finish Productions Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: 1903654157

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The Eighth Doctor's first encounter with Cybermen.......2007-01-09

I must say that Paul McGann is one of my favorite incarnations of the Doctor, despite his sole onscreen performance. I had the pleasure of listening to the first "Season" of Mr. McGann's audio adventures as the Doctor. Of the ones I've heard so far, Sword of Orion was one of the best.

McGann is brillaint as the Doctor, translating his charm and dash easily into audio form. His new companion, Charley, while not another Sarah Jane, is a very strong foil for the Doctor. She has the added bonus of being from 1930s Britian, it allows her more room to be amazed by the technology and sophistication of the future and of aliens in general.

The story itself is not too hard to predict, though the way it goes about it is quite fun. It offers up nice character development for everyone involved, which gives the audience some personal feelings towards otherwise two dimenisonal Cybermen fodder.

It's a big shame that the packaging for this story gives away the main plot point, especially as it's played up as a surprise in the story. However, Doctor Who has a history of revealing secrets too soon.

While not the best Audio Drama I've heard, I found it quite fun and enjoyable. Definately worth the price, however it is hard to obtain these cds Stateside. (For a great McGann piece try Big Finish's "Shada." Douglas Addam's script orginally intended for Tom Baker is reworked for McGann and it works exceptionally well.)

I would urge all Who fans to seek out the Big Finish CDs. They are a great addition to the Who verse and the authors are all trying very hard to make them fit into continuity, as well as trying to give some of the shorter lived doctors (Particuarly Colin Baker and McGann) some more adventures!

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Orion's Sword (Future at War, Book 3)
Reginald Bretnor
Manufacturer: Ace
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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Orion's Sword - The Future At War, Vol. I
Reginald (Editor) Bretnor
Manufacturer: Ace Books, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MC16SG

Orion's Sword - The Future At War, Vol. III

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Orion's Sword - The Future At War, Vol. III
Reginald (Editor) Bretnor
Manufacturer: Ace Books, Inc.
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ASIN: B000KE14OC

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Quasi technical with strange ending

Sword of Orion
Robin A. White
Manufacturer: Fawcett
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0449287092
Release Date: 1995-06-27

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AN ANCIENT CIVILIZATION WIELDS
TODAY'S ULTIMATE WEAPON....
Afghanistan, tumultuous land of sword and blood, now holds the key to nuclear Armageddon. Afghan "Soldiers of God" have stolen Russia's most devastating bomb, and they'll unleash its terrible destructive powers if the West doesn't bow to their demands. At stake is a vast area that spans unstable, sacred, and explosive territories in Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and the former Soviet Union.
Only a handful people have the know-how, expertise, and courage to stop the zealous rebels: a U.S. team flying a modified P-3 Orion. One man, one woman, and a veteran Russian Special Forces expert launch an "impossible" mission that ultimately carries them to one of Islam's holiest shrines--where the power of humanity is pitted against the power of science in an absolutely thrilling climax to the newest edge-of-your-seat technothriller by Robin A. White.
"White is a fine writer, blending his own flying experience with an active imagination."
--The Ocala Star-Banner
"A WRITER WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE."
--Stephen Coonts

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Quasi technical with strange ending.......1997-08-03

A just believable story about a P-3 Orion that is used to look for nuclear emissions. Apparently based on the author seeing a plane that might have done this.

The rest of the plot is a little less believable. Particularly the ending which seems tailor-made to be mellow dramati

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3 Titles By Robin A. White : The Flight from Winter's Shadow The Sword of Orion Siberian Light
Robin A. White
Manufacturer: various
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ASIN: B000PBZN42

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3 Titles By Robin A. White : The Flight from Winter's Shadow The Sword of Orion Siberian Light. three mmpb books.

THE FUTURE AT WAR - Volume (1) One: Thor's Hammer; Volume (2) Two: The Spear of Mars; Volume (3) Three: Orion's Sword: Long Watch; Spell of War; Screwfly Solution; Sword; Man: A Transitional Animal; Temple Guardian; Balaam; Faithful Soldier's Life

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THE FUTURE AT WAR - Volume (1) One: Thor's Hammer; Volume (2) Two: The Spear of Mars; Volume (3) Three: Orion's Sword: Long Watch; Spell of War; Screwfly Solution; Sword; Man: A Transitional Animal; Temple Guardian; Balaam; Faithful Soldier's Life
Reginald (editor) (Robert A. Heinlein; Randall Garrett; Raccoona Sheldon; Frank Quattrocchi; Carl Sagan; Kevin O'Donnell Jr.; Anthony Boucher; James Stevens; Orson Scott Card; Isaac Asimov; Theodore L. Thomas; Theodore Cogswell) Bretnor
Manufacturer: Ace Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NRWPBM

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Orion's sword;
Michael Pinney
Manufacturer: (Bettiscombe, nr Bridport, Dorset), Bettiscombe Press
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Everyone should have this book!

Make Your State of Mind More Important Than What You Are Doing

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Practical ways to find peace in your life.

Practical and wise spiritual advice for living

The Little Book of Letting Go: A Revolutionary 30-Day Program to Cleanse Your Mind, Lift Your Spirit and Replenish Your Soul
Hugh Prather
Manufacturer: Conari Press
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Bestselling author Hugh Prather has a knack for putting his finger on the pulse of America's emotional and spiritual angst. In The Little Book of Letting Go he gives voice to the internal chatter that prevents us from enjoying or pursuing our true desires. "Within our human heart we all feel the call to be simple, to be present, to be real," Prather writes. "Yet throughout the day, the world urges us to be at war with ourselves and each other: 'Be resentful about the past.' 'Be anxious about the future.' 'Be dissatisfied with what you do see.' 'Be guilty.' 'Be important.' 'Be bored.'" Prather compares these thoughts to the stale clutter in the back of our refrigerators. By cleaning out our minds, we allow room for fresher and more nourishing foods for thought.

In this little book on mental cleansing, Prather uses personal stories as well as step-by-step exercises to help readers understand the rewards and the process of letting go. For example, in the section on letting go of guilt and hurtful actions, Prather suggests that for at least one day readers "rise from sleep and make your purpose only this: 'I will go through this day harmlessly. I will hurt no one in my thoughts or in my actions, including myself.'" Prather includes numerous similar kinds of assignments in all of his chapters, including how to let go of..."Mental Pollutants," "Misery," "Prediction and Control," and "Spiritual Specialness." --Gail Hudson

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"Letting go is the bottom-line key to happiness," states Hugh Prather. And in The Little Book of Letting Go, he offers a simple three-step process for shedding prejudices, preconceptions, and prejudgments and facing each moment with openness and enthusiasm. Prather first explains why it is essential to learn to let go and then outlines a 30-day plan for spiritual renewal. Finally, he offers specific techniques for getting a grip on habitual reactions, the need to control, and the addiction to conflict.

Customer Reviews:

Everyone should have this book!.......2007-07-12

This book is one of the best easy reading supports. Like any other support system in your life it should be a consistant, easy access tool for long or short term disturbances. You can't go wrong with this one.
You get so much for so little.

Make Your State of Mind More Important Than What You Are Doing.......2006-10-09

Or, are you allowing your ego to get in your way of being connected?

A great passage in this book is:

"After the great rains, the lion was faced with crossing the river that had encircled him. Swimming was not in his nature, but it was either cross or die. The lion roared and charged the river, almost drowning before he retreated. Many more times he attacked the water, and each time he failed to cross. Exhausted, the lion lay down, and in his quietness he heard the river say, 'Never fight what isn't here.'

Cautiously, the lion looked up and asked, 'What isn't here?'

'Your enemy isn't here,' answered the river. 'Just as you are a lion, I am merely a river.'

Now the lion sat very still and studied the ways of the river. After a while, he walked to where a certain current brushed against the shore, and stepping in, floated to the other side."

Some of my most favorite quotes from this book are:

1. "We only need to be as we were created -- effortless,present, and free."

2. "Guilty and remorseful thoughts do not help, heal, or comfort the person you think you have hurt. In effect, you are simply making the same mistake all over again; you attacked this person; now you are attacking yourself. Attack is the problem, not the answer."

3. "What do I believe that makes these circumstances important enough to be upset?"

4. "If I imagine this situation deteriorating or this person's behavior getting worse, what specifically do I see happening to me?"

5. "Some things are simple, and here's one of them: You can either relax and let go of your life, in which case you will know peace. Or you can try to control your life, in which case you will know war."

6. "Awareness, more than any other factor, is the key to cleansing your mind and making it whole."

7. "True communication is remembering that everything is relationship --- that, regardless of the appearance, no one stands alone."

8. "I see what I decide and react as I choose."

9. "As someone said to me recently, 'The next time you think there is some situation you can control, try doing it when you have diarrhea.'"

I chose this book because being fully in the present moment, no matter my history or lack thereof with my interlocutor, gives me choice.

As I read this book, I was happy to have found many places where I agreed with Hugh Prather, and some places where I wrote in the margins that I disagree.

One part of this book that was of particular interest to me was the exercise that Prather takes readers through in how to be socially involved with difficult people (breath your way into responding to who you are, in the presence of who that 'difficult' person is).

This is a book that I didn't want to put on the book shelf, amongst the books that I've read, because I felt compelled to look back through many pages, where I've highlighted things that I will apply in my life.

Generic Psycho-Spiritual Babble.......2006-10-07

Blends Freudian psychology with pop Buddhism using vague language and empty metaphors to create an impractical guide devoid of meaning or depth.

Practical ways to find peace in your life........2006-04-09

The Little Book of Letting Go by Hugo Prather is a practical book about how to get peace and perspective in your life. It is very practical. Although written by a Christian, it is not preachy or overbearing. Atheists and agnostics would find it helpful too. If you feel you have fear, anxiety, worry, anger, or simply want to be able to stop spinning your wheels so much, this is the book for you. Lots of very specific examples and practical exercises that will allow you to get more in touch with yourself. It can help you to strip away the superficial so you can get down to what's significant for you.

Practical and wise spiritual advice for living .......2005-10-15

I have found this book to capture a well rounded, practical, yet deep and profound sense of what it is like to bring spirituality into every day life. A wise and unique view of how to live.

The Little Book Of Letting Go - A Revolutionary 30-day Program To Cleanse Your Mind, Lift Your Spirit & Replenish Your Soul

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The Little Book Of Letting Go - A Revolutionary 30-day Program To Cleanse Your Mind, Lift Your Spirit & Replenish Your Soul
Hugh; Foreword by Jampolsky, Gerald G., M.D. Prather
Manufacturer: Conari Press
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