"Bonnie Calhoun's debut novel, Cooking
the Books, is as fun and quirky
as the author herself. The cast of characters brims with unexpected
humor and heart, and Sloane's take on the world around her keeps the
reader eagerly turning pages to see what she'll say or do next. I look
forward to more Sloane Templeton adventures."
~Sandra D. Bricker,
award-winning author of the Emma Rae Creation series that began with Always the Baker, Never theBride~
"What do a gangsta ex-boyfriend,
gunslinging grannies, computer
hacking, two very unusual books, and the world’s worst chef all have in
common? You’ll find them in Bonnie Calhoun’s debut novel, Cooking the
Books. It’s a one-of-a-kind a potboiler filled to the brim
with plot
twists, romance, and humor. A tasty treat for romantic suspense fans." ~ Rick Acker,
author of When the
Devil Whistles and Dead
Man's Rule~
"Bonnie S. Calhoun pens a heroine with snap and pizzazz. Sloane
Templeton wonders why an old book is cause for bullets, and whether her
refusal to
sell her business justifies harrassment.
A fast-paced mystery full of
colorful characters and a last minute twist--what's not to love?"
~S. Dionne Moore,
author of Promise Brides,
2010 and 2011 Carol Award Finalist~
"Bonnie Calhoun's
first Sloane Templeton mystery, Cooking
the Books,
is
one of the most delightful new fiction voices I've read in years. My
only complaint--waiting for the sequel. If this book doesn't have you
ROFLOL, you'd better check your pulse!"
~Jeanette Windle, author
of Freedom's Stand~
"Bonnie S. Calhoun is a master weaver of snarky humor and suspense.
Cooking the Books
is fast paced, laugh out loud funny with enough
suspense to make you shiver. Sloane is an oxymoron: tough as nails on
crime and injustice, yet her Aunt Verline and Fifi, her nutty store
manager, manipulate her. Novel Rocket and I give it a high
recommendation. It's a must read."
~Ane
Mulligan, Sr. Editor, Novel
Rocket.com~
"Hold on for an exhilarating ride from start to finish with Bonnie
Calhoun’s novel Cooking
the Books. Snarky humor, delightful twists,
quirky characters, such as Auntie Verlene, the spunky Fifi, and the
Granny Oakleys book club, cooking misadventures, and sneak peeks into
the mind of sassy Sloane Templeton (bookseller not-wanna-be turned
detective) make this novel unique and memorable. The tantalizing
secrets of the book-to-die-for and shocking revelations keep the reader
sleepless until the startling conclusion. But Cooking the Books
isn’t
merely a fabulous read; it addresses the gutsy, real-life issues of
women who attract the wrong kinds of men and offers a release of fear,
the conviction of choosing not to be a victim anymore, and healthy
doses of backbone and discernment. An energetic, satisfying read that
ends with a teaser of hope."
~Ramona Tucker,
cofounder,
Editorial Director of OakTara (www.oaktara.com)~
