Sharon Sala

When Laurel Scanlol needs a fresh start, she retreats to Mimosa Grove, an old estate outside Bayou Jean, Louisiana. Bequethed to her by her maternal grandmother, Laurel loves its sense of history. But amidst prmevel beauty she sense something...unfinished.

It's December in Manhattan. Falling snow blankets the city -- and covers the body of a murdered woman that bears a special message from a twisted killer.

Twenty years ago, a killer committed the perfect crime. Almost . . .

The water is dark and cold . . .

     Yet another of Sharon Sala's / Dinah McCall's books sitting on my shelves for awhile that I had been meaning to get to.  Sometimes I guess I just have way too many excellent books to read that I end up having more BISHRS!
     This story, like so many of Dinah McCall's has a strong paranormal / supernatural element to it and I do so love these!  The way that, even when faced with seemingly unsurmountable obstacles, her characters persevere is always inspiring.  I also love the way that her characters connect ~ at some point they're taken down to the very basic part of their nature and what you see is what you get... and that's always a person of honour, strength, integrity and hope.  After reading this story ~ and the third of hers in a row ~ I'm so feeling that I want ALL of her backlist books that I'm missing... which is actually a LOT. 
     Once again an outstanding adventure filled with suspense and tension, but leavened with not one, but two, heartwarming romances. YUM!  VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND... of course. 

RATING:
Excellence: Excellent ~ 4.0 stars
Steaminess: Sensual

     I've been looking forward to reading this one since I got, oh back a while ago... so I'm not sure just why it took so long for me to sit down and just read it.  But it was a wonderful story ~ definitely emotionally intense. 
     Rachel lost nearly everything important to her, except Houston Bookout, the man she's loved for a long time... and he returns the love.  It was extremely difficult, but I think that the reason she left him behind was because she just didn't know what to do next and leaving Mirage, Texas behind seemed to be her only recourse.  Heartbreaking to be sure, especially when Houston returns home to find nothing and no one. 
    But in many ways I think that they both benefited from their time apart, as hard as it was.  In any case, this is a story not to be missed by anyone who is a fan of Dinah McCall's / Sharon Sala's writing.  A definite treasure which I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

RATING:
Excellence: Excellent ~ 4.0 stars
Steaminess: Sensual

     Like so many of Sharon Sala's stories, this one had me from the very beginning.  Her understated recitation of Chance burning down a house was certainly an attention-grabber and as the story progressed we're slowly given the background to the opening scene.  Ms. Sala has a way of inciting all-encompassing interest.  Her characters, their individual and combined stories display a marvelous talent, and show just how in touch with human nature she is.  As always an excellent story by a favourite and autobuy author.  VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

RATING:
Excellence: Excellent ~ 4.0 stars
Steaminess: Sensual

I loved the book Devils Foot Prints it kept me on the edge of my seat . And the dollmaker was also very good i like Amanda Stevens books she is a very good author i hope she comes up with more good stories.I also love reading Sharon Sala her book The Healer I had to take it to work to finish it toi find out what happened Jonah Gray wolf i was glad that the wolves came to his rescue.

Why do the fingerprints of a recent murder victim in New York City belong to a man who has been dead for over thirty years? To find out, FBI agent Jack Dolan heads to the victim's last known address: a boardinghouse in Braden, Montana.

Jonah Gray Wolf has always had an uncanny connection to animals and has always been a healer. He's been a drifter for 10 years, staying ahead of the man who wants to use Jonah's healing gifts for his own gains. Wintering in West Virginia, he finds Luce and immediately they know they are soul mates. But now he has a weak spot that the bad guy will use, b/c no doubt in Jonah's mind, the bad guy will learn about Luce. A good read. Some of the members of our local reading group had problems with jumps in the POV but I only noticed once or twice. There were a couple of things that didn't quite jive with me but overall a really good read and a fantastic epilogue. NFM

     Sharon Sala is a favourite and autobuy author and has been for years... in both of her guises.  Until now, I figured that it was her stories written under Dinah McCall that were more mystical, but obviously not!  Either way, I was not disappointed in this story ~ and I have debck3 to thank for the fact that I moved this book up; so "Thanks Deb... great review!"
     The connection that Jonah Gray Wolf has with animals is wonderful; his connection with Lucia is beautiful and right from the very beginning their spiritual union shone through.  This story took me away and it took me a little over 4 hours of interrupted reading to finsh... I did not want to put the book down.  If you enjoy mysticism connected to nature; if you enjoy a soul-deep connection in your romance; if suspense adds a little fillip to your reading, then this is a story for you.  VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

RATING:
Excellence: Excellent to OUTSTANDING ~ 4.5 stars
Steaminess: Romantic, barely Sensual