THE BODYGUARD AND THE SHOW DOG is a laugh a minute story in the best Janet Evanovich style. The situations that Natasha finds herself in are hilarious, her attempts to balance her career and her relationship are the makings of an Emmy winning sitcom. Ms. Tillery French's Bodyguard series is one that will have you laughing and cheering Natasha's bid for independence even as you feel complete sympathy for Jonce's quest to keep her safe from herself. A wonderful book for an afternoon read. --Brenda Edde, Romance Junkies The Bodyguard: by Christy T French Opening the cover of a new Christy French book is always an adventure. The dialogue is witty and spicy. The story moves along at a rapid pace, with the action usually unexecpted and at times hilarious. --Barbara Buhrer, Reviewer, Myshelf. Ms. French blends comedy, suspense, personal trauma and hot romance and presents a fine read. And cool characters. Watch out for the Pit and Bigun bodyguard team! Make the effort to find "The Bodyguard". --C. B. Shelly, Reviewer, CataRomance.

Review of "TROUBLE" by Jesse Kellerman 2007
by Christy French, 2007

TROUBLE by Jesse Kellerman
G.P. Putnam's Sons/Penguin Group
www.penguin.com
ISBN: 978-0-399-15403-4
353 pages, Hardback, $24.95
Genre: Psychological suspense

Medical student Jonah Stem works more hours than not, but accepts this as his fate, as he is determined to become a doctor, regardless of the sacrifices.. One night, Jonah stumbles across a murder-in-progress and steps into the midst of a knife battle between a man and woman. In an effort to protect the injured woman, Jonah kills the knife-welding man. When Eve, the woman he saved, shows up at his apartment to thank him, things between the two of them quickly spiral out of control and they become involved in an intense sexual relationship. However, Eve's sadistic tendencies and increasing pressure for a masochistic lover are discomfiting to Jonah. When he tries to break off their relationship, Eve begins to stalk him outside his apartment, at the hospital where he works, and at his parents' house. Jonah obtains a restraining order against Eve, which motivates her to send to him a video clip that proves this mentally deranged, manipulative woman is a force to be reckoned with.

Kellerman's unique, schizophrenic writing style and confusing similes, along with the subject matter he addresses, make this familiar story a somewhat difficult read and one some readers may find disturbing. Jonah comes across as an immature, naïve man who is weak and ineffectual and can't seem to stand up for himself to anyone. Eve is portrayed as evil and narcissistic, a much stronger character than her counterpart Jonah. The ending seemed a bit implausible and hurried.

Christy Tillery French P.O. Box 297 Heiskell TN 37754 E-mail: readermail@ChristyFrench.Com