Thanks for all those who review, it is wonderful to hear from you and given your honest opinions really clarify how you feel about my books, and it is extremely appreciated.

Now, I am going to have three more Willy books coming out soon. So be watching for those. My illustrator was sick and now she is well, so look for these coming out. Also the Tina series is now available in print in one volume at Create Space.

Raining in my Heart is the first book of the McKay's, and it is now available for sale. In fact it is on sale right now, so grab a copy if you are interested. Book Two of the McKay's is coming soon, and also Mail Order Nanny, the third book of the Amory's. I have a new historical western series coming out.This one is a lot of fun. I mean what might happen if five whores decide they want to be mail-order brides? And as requested I'm writing a story about Sammie Jo, in the Travers Brothers series. So watch for all of these and more.

Thanks for coming by too. I sincerely hope you find something you like here. Right now through the end of March we are having a tremendous sale on our books, so browse Smashwords.com.

In my romances you will find many different circumstances. This is because we all fall in love differently and I'm trying to cover all the ways.
From boy and girl next door, to instant attraction. I've always been a romantic so I spend a lot of time thinking along the lines of "how did you fall in love". There are so many stories this way. I hope you like some of them.

Look around, I've got short stories for adults, and children. I've got historical western romance, I've got contemporary romances. All of them different in some way.

Browse the series books too, you'll get that warm and cozy feeling with the Travers Brothers Series, and discover The Amory's a bunch of rugged men from the north country. There's something for everyone here, including the kids. I hope you stay long enough to sample some, and by all means if you feel like it and you read one of my books or stories, write a review about it. I love hearing from my readers. There's a lot of books in the making these days.

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• Looking Through The Mist on Oct. 16, 2009
  
  Looking through the Mist by Rebecca J. Vickery-Review Psychic Jessica Wilder had a breakdown during her last case with the FBI. She wanted to start her life over, but the problem was…her visions were back. And not just back, but this time they involved children being kidnapped. If only she could control them and have a normal life. She didn't welcome the visions, but she had no choice. When Jessica walked into Detective Johnathan Lansing's office she was afraid of his reactions, and wished she didn't have to report them, but what could she do, there were children at stake this time, she couldn't turn her back on them. She couldnd't stand another mistake, or more deaths. John Lansing was at first very skeptical of these so called visions of hers. However, when she gave pertitent information that led to actual crime scenes, he had to start believing in her. Strangely enough, he wanted to believe in her, because he was more than a little attracted to her. And before he had time to doubt her, another child had been kidnapped and she was already having visions of the villians. Thrown together by her secrecy, they kept hot on the trail of the kidnappers. More and more the evidence mounted and Jessica was right about all of it. She was so right that by the time the FBI got in on the case, even they had to admit they couldn’t' solve it without her. Not when she could pinpoint almost every move. Ms. Vickery brings us an engaging tale of mystery and the psychic. She weaves a clever tale while giving us a true romance on the side. Ms. Vickery's attention to detail and Vivid prose keeps us turning the page until the end. If you want a book that pulls you in, and keeps you hanging on to find out what will happen next, you'll have to read this Beautiful tale of mystery with a touch of paranormal and a lot of romance and sexual tensions. This is a book to curl up by the fire and indulge yourself in. So go ahead and indulge…you won't be diappointed in Looking Through the Mist. I give Ms. Vicksery a big high 5 on this beautiful book…Thanks for the great read! Reviewed by Rita Hestand
  
• A Christmas Vow on Dec. 01, 2009
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  Review of: A Christmas Vow I must admit "A Christmas Vow," written by Laura Shinn, surprised me. When I began reading it, I thought, okay, this is going be a nice little young adult romance story. It had all the ear-marks. But woe…not exactly. Let me explain. When the heat level rises from comfortably warm to get down and sweaty, it goes beyond young adult into full blown romance, a sensual delight. Shanda Bratton and Christopher Milano are best friends and, someday, lovers. As the story opens it reads like a young adult story. However, the story matures into a full blown romance that titillates the senses with sexual tensions and unspoken vows, as the youngsters grow up. As a romantic read, Laura Shinn manages to engage us from their early life to the present when Shanda is out of college and very much ready for a relationship. Chris, who has kept a lid on his feelings for much too long, finds it next to impossible to hide what is so evident, even from the first paragraph. You know these two are meant to be together. Even though their age difference made it nearly impossible for Chris to share his feelings for years, it's the story of true love, of waiting for Mr. Right, of knowing your soulmate. Laura Shinn delights us with sexual tensions which seem to grow on the paper as you read. We see the characters literally go from warm to extra hot. It's a beautiful holiday story certain to warm your toes by the fire and send all those heart fluttering flurries all over the bear skin rugs. Don't miss this adorable story of two people growing into a real love. Get that warm-all-over feeling with an ending that is sure to please every reader's quest. A must read for the holidays, Laura Shinn's "A Christmas Vow". Rita Hestand www.ritahestand.com
  
• Surviving With Love on Feb. 01, 2010
  
  Rebecca J. Vickery writes a compelling, adventurous romance with Surviving With Love. When tough guy, Cord McConnell, ex-military, hostage rescuer comes across an equally tough Search and Rescue tracker, Stacey Parker, it's a hit or miss who will be the boss, and who will lead who. Both are experienced in their field, both are determined to find and rescue two teenage boys who have been kidnapped by robbers and escaped to the wilds of Idaho. The boys are a Senator's grandsons and he's paying highly to get them back. Sparks begin to fly as McConnell and Parker duke it out in the wilds and discover that part of their problem is the instant attraction to each other. But Parker is determined that no macho man is going to have her, as she's saving herself for marriage. And McConnell is sure that Parker isn't the type to sleep around so he tries to keep his distance. By the time they rescue the boys, they have to admit they are interested in each other, but wise enough not to go there. So job done, they both go home. Parker's having trouble keeping McConnell off her mind though, and when her godson is kidnaped the first person she seeks is McConnell. Together they work perfectly, a little too perfectly. Now the problem is to keep their hands off each other. Ms. Vickery takes us on a wild ride of opposites attracting, and push pull tactic that keep you turning the page to see who is going to win this round. Funny, exciting, griping and absolutely burning the pages with passion, Ms Vickey knows how to hold her audience spellbound with a touch of adventure and a abundance of sparks flying off the pages. You won't want to miss this romantic spoof that borders Romancing the Stone with a twist of it's own. Surviving With Love is a real keeper! by Rita Hestand
  
• Following Destiny on Feb. 24, 2010
  
  Review of Following Destiny When Andrea Duncan's grandmother dies, Andrea inherits much more than just her big gloomy house, that looked like something out of Gone With the Wind, she gets a ring that flashes lights and talks to her from the past. Just what she needed…unwelcome kinds of related ghosts. Mason Keeler is the local Sheriff and quite a hunk, according to Andrea's heartbeats at least. He's been a friend to her grandmother and wonders why Andrea never had time to viist her or come to the funeral. Therein lies part of the mystery to this well written classic paranormal by Rebecca J. Vickery. So many questions cloud Andrea's head as her and the Sheriff get to know one another. Before long, there's a murder in town, and the Sheiff is duty bound to protect the new lady in town. He even goes all out and brings her a dog named Heidi. Frankly Heidi steals the show. She bring laughters when things get too serious or cold blodded, as Andrea is part of a serial killer's hunt. With a small town flavor, a touch or paranormal and a romance to die for, Following Destiny get a 5 star rating from me for having all the right ingredienets to a great read by the fire. So pop some popcorn, get the hot chocolate ready, because Following Destiny will have you glued to see what happens next in this fast paced, sexy thriller. And Heidi will steal your heart. A definite must read by an author who continues to woo and thrill her readers, with all the right touches, don't miss, Following Destiny by Rebecca J. Vickery. Reviewed by Rita Hestasnd
  
• Seeking Shelter on April 02, 2010
  
  andsome, rugged, and all hero Brig Montgomery a South Dakota rancher can't help but question the beautiful sight of his prize stallion being ridden out of a burning barn by a mysterious young woman who obviously knows how to handle horse flesh. Question is, did she set fire to the barn? Who was she, and what was she doing in his barn? Kat( Katalina Forester) has been searching for the stallion for a while, leaving everything she owned behind to do so. Fianlly she finds him and all chaos breaks loose. How could she explain that this horse was prize material and in great danger, without exposing her own secrets. But due to the greed of two men, Brig and Kat become better acquainted and Brig hires her to care for the horses. Slowly admiration and love grow between the two unlikely horses lovers, as they try to save the horse, the ranch and the hands from one danger after another. Quite an unusual love story, with lots of intrigue thrown in to keep you on the edge of your seat, makes for a warm and fuzzy kind of read by the fire. So sit down in your easy chair, kick back, and put up your feet. Pop some popcorn, heat some hot chocolate, and relax with a memorable read. One of the sweetest love stories I've read. If you love horses, cowboys and romance, this is the book for you. See why everyone is wanting to read....Seeking Shelter.
  
• I Love God's Creatures on April 10, 2010
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  A Review of I Love God's Creatures by Rebecca J. Vickery I Love God's Creatures is a delightfully poetic book about animals and the love of them. All children will enjoy the picutes of the animls and set to a sing songy poem, this book will tickle your child's fancy fast. A great book idea by Rebecca J. Vickery with plenty of pictures and a heart felt poem to entertain them. Don't miss this for your children…it's a gotta have! Review by Rita Hestand
  
• A Summer Collection on June 04, 2010
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  A Summer collection is full of diverse stories of romance, from a western where a displaced woman tries to return home to family after being captured by the Comanche and traded to the Shawnee, she is given to two christian black men. How can she return home with these two and a Indian baby? Or another story of two people meeting and falling for each other in a hurry, only to back off and not explain. Could their past ruin their future? Or a cop and a beautiful neighbor caught in the line of fire from the bad guys during a tornado, could things get any worse? Or what about the story of a woman trying to escape her deranged husband with her child, and a savvy sheriff who wants to save her. And when her husband explains she's still married, will she lose the best thing in her life? Then a funny fuzzy story about a girl who goes on a nature trail vacation with a friend, only to realize this friend is putting her through pure torture. But what's with the guide rubbing her feet, and showing her a better side of nature than she knew existed? Each story is different, told by five multi-published authors. From funny to serious, from inspirational to real drama. There's something for everyone in "A Summer Collection".
  
• A Confederate Yankee In Miss Annabelle's Court on Nov. 04, 2010
  
  What in interesting and wonderful job Rob Shelsky did in bringing to life two unforgettable characters from a time-travel experience. A Confederate yankee in Annabelle's Court is a sweet gesture of love at first sight. We have the Confederate Union spy, Seth, who holds honor and duty above all else, and Annabelle who although comes from the modern world opens herself to the world of yesterday and meets the man of her hopes and dreams. What a refreshingly sweet story that quickly carries you away to yesterday and brings you back with a happy sigh. I loved this story and recommend this read to anyone who like to time-travel. Rob what an excellent job you did. Blessings Rita