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.

Ode to the Redneck Man

Let's pay homage to the redneck man
Who only smokes Marlboros
And chews tobacco
From the can.

Wears jeans and a t-shirt
Doesn't even own a suit
And when it comes to cuss words
Uses something stronger than "Shoot".

Owns a bass boat
So he can fish all night
Suggest he buy a sailboat
He'll punch you in the mouth.

Drives around in a pickup truck
A dog in the back
Is proud to fly the American flag
And always owns a gun rack.

Loves to watch wrestling on T
Football and the two BB's
As for watching soccer
He thinks that's for sissies.

Will only consider a Harley
No Hondas or Yamahas
Doesn't like to wear a helmet
But will if told to by his Ma.

Likes to go four-wheeling
In a jeep or all-terrain
Go-carts and dune-buggines
He looks at with disdain.

He usually has a beer gut
From drinking all that beer
Claims its his tool shed
With a smile that looks like a leer.

But if anyone's in trouble
He's the first to offer help
And if anything needs fixing
He's right there with his tool belt.

You'd think he's a real he-man
From all his macho posturing
But all in all, you have to say
He's the backbone of this country.

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