Guilty as Sin - Tami Hoag

Advantages: great writing in two genres
Disadvantages: she won't lay off cheap romance

...Tami Hoag is a best selling American author of suspense and romance novels. I can only comment on the suspense ones as I never read romance. I first read one of her books, Cry Wolf, last autumn. I was very impressed and decided to read more and do some research on this author. Before publishing her first book, a romance novel in 1988, she held various other jobs. After a number of love stories she moved on to crime writing. Hoag published thirteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers. The novel Night Sins has been made into a TV miniseries. Due to her high profile success she also participated in one of Barbara Bush's literary function and was asked to read at it. Here is a quick overview of her work, afterwards I will mention which ones I'm familiar with. Independent crime Novels - Still Waters (1992... Read review

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Advantages: cheap (in more ways than one)
Disadvantages: small writing, cheesy beyond belief

...a glossary of French phrases used throughout the book if you no parlez Francais. ISBN 0-75281-718-3 RRP £5.99 * About the author * Tami Hoag's first book was published in 1988. Other books include: Cry Wolf Still Waters Sarah's Sin Magic Night Sins Guilty as Sin Dark Paradise A Thin Dark Line Ashes to Ashes Dust to Dust Dark Horse * Verdict * A sorry 2 stars for this one. The only thrill you'll get from this book is a cheap one. You have been warned! Thanks for reading.... Read review

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Advantages: A good plot
Disadvantages: Doesn't flow and could definitely have been better

...Sandra Brown comes recommended and as a reader of such people as Harlen Coben, Tami Hoag and Martina Cole I expected quite a bit from Ms Brown especially as she is marketed as having written "over sixty books, over forty of which were New York Times bestsellers. Well, if they are as mediocre as this, she can keep them! The plot in theory sounds good. It involves Dr Rennie Newton who is summoned to Jury Duty. She is compelled to return a "not guilty" verdit in the trial of Ricky Lozada who is a notorious killer. She feels that there isn't enough evidence and as chairwoman of the jury, she argues the case and the other members end up agreeing with her. However, Dr Newton will come to regret returning the "not guilty" verdict as Ricky Lozada develops a crush on her. She finds herself a prime suspect when a rival colleague, Lee... Read review

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