Reviews
Praise for VK Powell's FictionTo Protect and Serve
“If you like cop novels, or even television cop shows with women as full partners with male officers…this is the book for you. It's got drama, excitement, conflict, and even some fairly hot lesbian sex. The writer is a retired cop, so she really writes from a place of authenticity. As a result, you have a realistic quality to the writing that puts me in mind of early Joseph Wambaugh, before his writing became formulaic.” --Excerpt of Lesbian News: Teresa DeCrescenzo's column "A Look at Books”
“If you like cop novels, or even television cop shows with women as full partners with male officers…this is the book for you. It's got drama, excitement, conflict, and even some fairly hot lesbian sex. The writer is a retired cop, so she really writes from a place of authenticity. As a result, you have a realistic quality to the writing that puts me in mind of early Joseph Wambaugh, before his writing became formulaic.” --Excerpt of Lesbian News: Teresa DeCrescenzo's column "A Look at Books”
To Protect and Serve drew me in from the very first page with characters that captivated in their complexity. Powell writes with authority using the lingo and capturing the thoughts of the law enforcers who make the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against crime. What’s more impressive is the command this debut author has of portraying a full gamut of emotion, from angst to elation, through dialogue and narrative. The images are vivid, the action is believable, and the police procedurals are authentic…VK Powell had me invested in the story of these women, heart, mind, body and soul. Along with danger and tension, Powell’s well-developed erotic scenes sizzle and sate.” --Story Circle Book Reviews
“VK Powell has a surefire winner with her first novel, To Protect and Serve. It is well-written, balancing an enchanting romance with a stimulating police procedural… Lust and love fill the novel, and the story touches us viscerally. We feel the characters' emotions, and are exposed to the intimacy that they crave… Powell has a wonderful future ahead of her as an author if To Protect and Serve is any indication.”
With a satisfying conclusion and ample room for a sequel, if you’re in dire need of hard-core police action with loads of romantic intrigue, To Protect and Serve will hit the spot. I’m going to relish following Powell’s career and look forward to her next release, Suspect Passions. --Just About Write
Suspect Passions listed as one of Curve Magazine's Lesbian Books for Spring 2010.
"From the first chapter of Suspect Passions Powell builds erotic scenes which sear the page. She definitely takes her readers for a walk on the wild side! Her characters, however, are also women we care about. They are bright, witty, and strong. The combination of great sex and great characters make Suspect Passions a must read." - Just About Write
Fever
VK Powell has given her fans an exciting read set in Africa. Zak Chambers has been hired to escort philanthropist Sara Ambrosini to a remote site in Kenya. Sara is following her mother's wishes to build and open a school. What Zak imagines to be a baby sitting job quickly turns into a challenge as the team faces one obstacle after another.
The plot of Fever is filled with twists, turns, and “seat of your pants” danger. There are lions, hostile soldiers and corrupt police officers along with the everyday dangers of life in the bush. Zak Chambers is a beautiful, capable woman who keeps her emotions buried deep inside. Sara is given to saying whatever she is thinking. She's warm, caring, and extremely intuitive in dealing with others. The combination of these two women explodes into emotion which fairly bounces off of the pages.
Powell is known for writing great, memorable characters and richly erotic scenes. Fever gives readers both great characters and erotic scenes along with insight into life in the African bush. Just About Write
Justifiable Risk
When Eva and Greer meet, the sexual tension between them is almost immediate. Powell skillfully uses that tension in juxtaposition to the rising tension caused by Eva's investigation. Greer, the police liaison to Eva, is caught between her loyalty to her own department and her rising attraction to Eva. Powell also uses her experience as a law enforcement professional to make the dialogue and interaction of the police officers very real.
Justifiable Risk is an exciting, seat of your pants read. It's also has some very hot sex scenes. Powell really shines, however, in showing the inner growth of Greer and Eva as they each deal with their personal issues. This is a very strong, multifaceted book. Just About Write March 2011
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