Bonds Books

Let's be real...The Perfect Plan is one of two of the HOTTEST books out right now. The second of the two is part II of The Perfect Plan, Unhappy Admiration. Street life is all but glorified in The Perfect Plan. If you're going to post a review, read the book first and post an intelligent review. That's what's wrong with our people today. Always hating on one another. Respect that Mr. Johnson is doing his thing. If you actually read the book, you'll see the point. Keep doing it Mr. Johnson. I can't wait for part III.

When we speak it we live it, as people let's stop glorifying street and gangster life. Unleash the perfect plan in your then put it into effect.

This book pulled you right into the game. The writer is remarkable. For those of you who don't understand the game, The Perfect Plan will make you feel like you are one of the players.

Yo- this book is the best book on the streetz right now. Nobody is seein this dude. I read Teri Woods and Shannon Holmes and even that chic that wrote A Hustlers Wife. Like J said, they alright, but they not real. This dude James Johnson did his thing thing on this joint. I was open from the first page and he never let me down. I never knew what was about to go down and I felt like I knew the people in the book. We was HERE - feel me? Finally a book I could sink my teeth into. Hell - I'm reading it again just so I can go on that ride again. Spread the word ya'll. The flames on the cover are perfect cause this is HOT!!!!

The developing urban market has been branded by mainstream media outlets as unimaginative and typical in its production of "ghetto" novels that are almost always underdeveloped in thought, creativity and delivery. James Johnson is proving to be a savior of sorts as his popularity continues to mature and he expands his fan base to include those outside of the hood (in laments terms, White America) in America and abroad to countries around the world. In this industry, there are writers and there are WRITERS. James Johnson has proven to be a WRITER and Family Bond Publications, Inc. has discovered an invaluable gem that will prove to shine with radiance for a long time to come. If newcomers and current authors alike would aspire to be as diligent in perfecting their craft as Johnson so obviously seems to be, there will be no need to differentiate the "urban" market from all others. We would all be a part of the literary market. PERIOD.

For those of you who don't like explicit sex scenes, this book is not for you. I say no holds barred is the way to go and I loved this book and have become an avid Blaze reader. The first of the three short stories, Mystery Lover, is my favorite. B.J. and Jonas are the happily ever after kind of romance that melts your heart. The idea that someone could have a steamy affair with one of their closest friends without the man knowing the identity of the woman seems far fetched, but Vicki Lewis Thompson managed to make it beleivable. She's one of my favorite autors and although she's mostly known for her "Nerd" series, this short story shoundn't be overlooked. I've also read the follow up to this story "Notorious" and wasn't disappointed. The other two stories in this book were aslo enjoyable but Jonas and B.J. will forever hold a special place in my heart. They couldn't have picked a better author to kick off this naughty new series. Blaze is the the best!

This book tells a story of two witches back 1882 and a modern day women who makes her living around other's sexually fantasies. Most of the book takes place in the old west with a hot-steaming cowboy and modern-day Elizabeth with a twist of time-travel. You will enjoy this fun read - take a chance I was hooked. I am off to find more books by this author.

I really got a big kick out of this book. The characters were so
easy to love. I thought her refering to the bad guys (until she
learns their names at the end of the book) was darling - Slim,
Medium, & Brawny. I liked how she was a woman who went after what
she wanted, she didn't just sit back & wait for him to come to her.
Being mistaken for Sinful Sinclair definitely had its advantages!
I was kind of surprised, though, that at the end of the book, Sinful's sister just basically threw her hands up in the air & said, oh well! Guess my sister is stuck somewhere else. At least it appears she is happy. I loved the relationship between
the main characters. They were perfect for each other, even if
she wasn't so sure for most of the book (typical heroine).

This is the kid of romace novel that is not for the timid. I enjoy the love scenes in this novella. A prequel to the Blaze series. I like the first one, Mystery Lover. But the third one, Show and Tell, really stood out. Especially the part when the main female character,Laney, is masturbating right in front of Dallas. Defintely intense!

i read show and tell by kimberly raye.

favorite scene with laney-
when she lets that girl work for her dad. she was turning her away because of how she dressed, and suddenly realized she can't judge someone by their dress.

favorite scene with dallas-
finally stands up for himself about the tiles. i hope that guy divorces his wife. :)

favorite scene with laney and dallas together-
in the dark auditorium when he asks her to show him. that was hot. i was afraid someone would walk in. damn punch. :)

order of favorite of the whole anthology:
show and tell
mystery lover
after hours

An interesting cast of characters and a fun read. I am starting the authors second book in the series now and hope he continues with it.

My son lives in Italy and wanted this. Thanks for the speedy delivery of it so I could send it to him.

Former James Bond author Raymond Benson scores mightily in this highly entertaining thriller about a teacher rumored to have a nasty past.

Benson's attention to detail is marvelous. You feel like you're eavesdropping on real-life private conversations, and each and every scene is worked out to its maximum entertainment potential.

It's the literary equivalent of a theme park ride; lots of thrills and chills - fast-paced, and, you won't want it to end! Great work.

Benson's crackling prose recalls the heyday of Harold Robbins and Sidney Sheldon. Like them, he mixes a potent cocktail of mystery, melodrama and action and spices it with enough sex and humor to keep you turning the pages breathlessly waiting to see what happens next. This book is perfect reading for the beach or a long plane flight. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down - the very definition of a fun read.

Wow! My wife bought me this novel because she knew I liked The Man with the Red Tattoo. That was, of course, a James Bond novel. So, my childhood biases were there to make me buy it in the first place. Having this other R.B. novel in front of me, I decided to give it a read. I was not disappointed. The characters and story are well-developed, and you are drawn to them and the action of novel as soon as you pick it up. I really think that R.B. is a talented storyteller. You will not be disappointed.

Stephanie Bond has a way of creating real, believable characters who are plunged into larger-than-life circumstances. Each character in the book has her (or his) own little mystery to unravel as the heroine races to identify - and avoid - a killer. A thrilling, fun and sweet read. Spicy, but not over-the-top with the sex.

I enjoyed this book a lot. It kept me interested and wanting to come back to finish it, to know how it ended. I liked the character of the cop. And I enjoyed all the girls in the car pool. Everyone was pretty 3-D. A good beach read! ENJOY!!

After a decade of reading Nora Roberts, Sandra Brown and Susan Elizabeth Philips, I was looking for a new author. I picked up a Stephanie Bond novel at a hotel book exchange and was hooked. She's a great writer! I have read three of her books so far and they are all witty, fun and well-written.

This is the first, but not the last, Stephanie Bond novel I have read. This was witty, funny, sexy, and one heck of a good mystery. Belinda Hennessey is starting over in Atlanta. While car pooling with some friends from work she runs into a hunk of a policeman. The banter between the friends while car pooling is humorous. The people at Belinda's Company start dying, is there a serial killer on the loose? Belinda seems to just fall into one thing or another. Of course all the good looking, hot, hot guys have the hots of Belinda too. The book was easy, fun, sexy reading, the mystery will keep you guessing until the very end.

After a 6 hour marriage, Belinda packs up and moves to Atlanta to start new. On the first day of her new carpool, she has a fender bender with a sexy cop. Then she has a steamy encounter with a local DJ, and the promise of a lucrative promotion from her conniving boss, Margo.

When Margo's body suddenly turns up in Belinda's trunk, she is soon is embroiled in a murder investigation along with her carpool buddies, who also have a motive for murdering the unlikable Margo, which puts a damper on the developing romance between her and sexy cop Wade.

Belinda is not sure who to trust; can one of her car pool buddies be a murderer? Or could it be the hot DJ, Julian?

Bond manages to take a romantic murder mystery and inject a lot of humor to keep the story light. Between her humiliation of being dumped during her wedding reception, to being the cause of morning traffic, to that horrible driver's license picture, Belinda is a believable heroine stuck in an unlikely situation. But I really wanted to know what Vince's card said.

The book itself is a great book to read when you are expecting or anytime. The paper cover of the book (hard cover)had many black markings on it. That was a little disappointing. It was a gift but it did not look like a new one.

When my daughter was first born I would read to her from this book while in the rocking chair-I loved it and she seemed to. I just gifted this book to my friend who is expecting.

Although I bought this book as a gift, I did glance through the various chapters to develop a feeling of the author's message.

I found the book beautifully written with a depth of feeling that could only come from the love of a mother for her child. There was a spiritual dimension moving through the pages of the book which enhanced the message and the feeling of closeness, yet the words were those of common sense and practical nature.

These thoughts, so well spoken by Mallika Chopra, are the thoughts that all mothers wish for their children. Mallika Chopra shows the talent and the gift of her father.

I found this book completely unreaslistic, but what can one expect from an author who was raised in, and continues to live in extreme privilege? I grew tired of reading about Mallika Chopra's life of servants, nannies, and cleaning ladies. I'm quite certain that if all mothers in the world (including those in North America) led lives of such privilege, they too could write books such as these with completely unrealistic expectations about what it is to be a mother. I also did not find anything she said particularly deep, inspirational, aware, thought provoking, or compelling (as other reviewers would lead you to believe).

If you wish to read a feel-good book that sets you up for some sort of "perfect" idyllic (i.e. unrealistic) picture of motherhood, than you'll love this book, though I hear that you can read the same in most Reader's Digest magazines.

This book really sheds some light on what it means to be a GREAT parent and what it takes to be a great parent. There are lots of wonderful thought and suggestions, yet they do challenge you to carry through on a few. It is a wonderful book and makes a great baby shower gift. It beats the heck out of giving a boring gift certificate. Chopra has opened my eyes not only to what gifts I can give to my son, but it reminds me of all the wonderful gifts that my parents and grandparents have given me. VERY UPLIFTING!!!

I took up sailing this summer, and found that, while no book can replace the physical experience on the boat, one needs an instruction manual to keep up with all the maneuvers and terminology that are thrown at you. The Handbook Of Sailing provides concise and very well organized information, with ample illustrations. It’s the perfect accompanying textbook for someone who’s still trying to learn the lefts and rights of boating.

Sort of a shorter, and lighter to carry, Chapman's, this is a comprehensive review of topics relevant to most sailing situations. A good book to start with and a helpful reference to have. Lots of good illustrations and pictures. Also, the construction/binding of the book is high quality, so it will survive being bounced around.

if you are a novice or experianced sailor this book will help you. It was a great read and help for my sailing skills. If you want to learn easy tips for sailing you will find them hear. Also if you are intrested in some just facts of sailing buy this book.

Great book, covers all aspects of basic and advanced sailing on all types of boats. I was very impressed with its comprehensive coverage of the subject. I keep it as a reference book. No other book will cover nearly as much about sailing. If you want to buy only one book, then this must be the one.

This book is really 2 separate books cobbled together from material the author used in some of his earlier work. The first half of the book is a treatise on dinghy ("one-design") sailing and the last half is a manual for cruisers; both books cover their material superbly, going in depth on many matters that don't get adequate coverage elsewhere, but it's truly unfortunate that the author and his editors tried to fit the 2 specialist books together under one cover. Keelboat cruisers cannot learn to handle their boats from a technical dinghy sailing treatise and dinghy sailors cannot benefit from discussions of cruising problems outside the scope of their equipment. It was especially unfortunate that the author didn't point out in his introduction that the cruising material starts in the second half of the book, which could have saved me many evenings of puzzling through centerboards, trapezing, and capsize drills! In spite of its awkward concept the book is profoundly detailed, profusely illustrated, and a must for whichever type of sailor you are...

This is one of the best books on the market for beginners. It contains all things that a beginner needs to know about what a stock is, how the stock market operates, capitalism, how free markets operate and much more. It explains how to really invest and trade for profit using valuations, technical stock movements and emotional factors. It also expands into the futures and bond markets and explains options and selling short. I found the chapter that tracked all the greatest performing sectors for each year over the last century very informative. This book is just packed full of information that you will learn from and be able to profit from in the markets. The only reason I did not give it five stars was due to it needing an update, it is a 10 year old book and I would like to see the last ten years added in to an updated version of this book.

Also check out Jason Kelly's "Neatest little guide to stock market investing" for another great book for beginners.

This book is pure gold for investors who are just getting started in playing the market. Coupling this book with a subscription to Investor's Business Daily will help you make good decisions quickly and minimize the punishing losses that naive investors sometimes take. IBD does a good job of explaining technical issues in easy to understand language along with showing pertinent charts and graphs.

This book is actually half decent it isn't near as good as How to make money in stocks but it covers a lot of relevant information for newer investors.

The chapters cover these wonderful topics:

* Capitalism: What it is and why it works
* The stock market: Primer on what stocks are and how the market works
* Mutual funds
* Options
* Bonds
* Futures market
* Economics and economic indicators

The book reminds me of Investing Smart however Guide to the Markets is at least 10 times better and covers more topics, not to mention the writers are much better than Dhun H. Sethna.

I recommend this for beginning CAN SLIM investors.

Reed Floren

Even a novice could learn the working of western
economics ( capitalistic ), the influence of Government
intervention, the mechanics of the stock market, and
the way to use the best investment paper today: Investor's
Business Daily. Only criticism: you should have noted
that the book is the same as the one published 10 years ago,
and not a new edition!

This book is a *primer*, and as such will likely be neither the best nor the worst book you'll ever read on the subject of investing (fwiw, I actually found the content average, and the writing style a bit like summertime in the Sahara). For me though, the book earned its fourth "star" for a single--yet *really* important--reason: its connection to the IBD newspaper. For about $25, _Guide to the Markets_ explains much of its information using the same graphs and other formats as you'll find in the company's daily. *That* is a great deal considering that IBD is one of the best, if more expensive, investment tools available. For its ability to cheaply provide access to that very powerful tool, while also providing other occasional insights, _Guide to the Markets_ is a very good value. (It's nicely indexed enough to serve as a solid reference as well).

If you are a golfer (even a hacker can appreciate these books), you will enjoy every word of this book. I would suggest that you begin with reading this author's previous books first. J. Michael Veron is definitely a golfer, and he has a way of holding the golfer's attention. The Greatest Golfer (the first book I read) was so interesting, I couldn't put it down, and when I finished, I wanted to call the USGA to check to see if it was a true story. The Greatest Course continued in the same tradition - I felt I was golfing right along with the character in the story. And now, with The Caddie, the author has managed once again to bring real life & fantasy together in an excellent golf story. You won't be able to put it down for anything but a tee time!

I picked this book up at the library and was so taken with it I purchased it for some family and friends that are into golf. Well written and fun.

I bought this book because I had read Veron's first two books and loved them. This one was good but not the "page turner" the other two were. The first two were so filled with great golf history that they just pulled you through the text. This one moved more slowly for me and just a little predictable. But still a book I would recommend.

The Caddie is a nice story, and J. Michael Veron is a success story in his own right, but nothing is better than his first book, The Greatest Player Who Never Lived. That book kept you captivated from the first page to the last. It screamed movie, and from what I know, had bites from Hollywood, and if made correctly, has a chance to be the best golf movie ever made--why, because the book was more than golf--it was "Grisham-like."

I have to admit that I enjoyed this book, but then almost anyone who likes or loves the game of golf would enjoy a book that pretty much has things going the way one would wish for a pro golfer down on his luck. Bobby Reeves is such a guy. He is getting to the bottom of the barrell when he steals money from a good friend and is not only found out, but jailed for his effort. From that point on, things start looking up for Bobby. Introducing Stewart Jones, the man who walks into Bobby's life and turns it around in spades as his caddie and his counselor. Along the way Jones reveals little about who he really is directly, but the hints that are dropped are as broad as an Arnold Palmer smile. There is some interesting lore about the PGA tour dispensed, there is some good golf advice, there is some history and there is a bit of a soap opera atmosphere created as Bobby seeks his PGA Tour card and then moves on from there to much bigger and better challenges. Don't look for any sudden twists and turns of plot. This pretty much plays out to the readers satisfaction, but the story is somewhat thin, even though it is fairly entertaining.

A perfect gift for your grandmorth, mother, sister, daughter, or friend! Great stories about the strong bonds of women. Highly recommended!

My best friend gave me this book for my birthday, and I had already bought it to give to her for her birthday. The vignettes worked into the text are wonderful. This is a great celebration of intimate friendship between women. I would highly reccommend it!

I was touched by each story in this book. Some even brought tears to my eyes. This book would be a great one to have for yourself and to give to all your friends.

This book was given to me by my best friend after finishing college. I will always treasure this thoughtful and special gift.

_Girlfriends_ is a collection of stories that explore and celebrate female friendship through the eyes, ears, and hearts of everyday women. Some of the women were friends for a lifetime, others for a short time. However, all understood and/or demonstrated the meaning of "true friendship." For example, the stories included everything from the thankful musings of a once-ill woman about the extraordinaty kindness of her girlfriends to a giggly account of how two eerily-simiar best friends met as assigned roomates their first day of college. (The latter tale struck very close to home in a wonderfully spooky way.)

While many of the stories tugged at the heartstrings, I never felt manipulated by the authors. (Note: Part of the reason why I don't like the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series is that I feel that the authors are just dying to make the reader clutch for the box of tissues.) Rather, I appreciated the "real" tone of the stories, as they read like good conversation shared over a nice pot of Hazlenut coffee.

Some readers have commented on the book's simple language and lack of depth. I don't think the goal here was to explore the psychology of friendship, rather I think it was intended to be a simple and beautiful celebration meant to be enjoyed by "Girlfriends" everywhere. Enjoy!

I am a girlfriend and fortunately, God has blessed me with some fabulous girlfriends. I found a close example of each of my girlfriends in this book. This book is so clever! It's fun to give to my girlfriends and laugh over the good, bad, ugly, ridiculous and bizarre times we have had...and these girls in the books had! It's a great book to read and to give away. Don't miss getting this one!!

I was both appalled and enthralled reading this literary piece. Excellent, to say the least. It takes the reader to a place of self examination, sometimes an ugly journey to sojourn! I felt myself relating to Joseph, then despising his arrogance and judmental behavior. Bryan Gibson is a brilliant author, I am looking forward to reading more from him.

Loved this book. It was engaging, suspenseful, and smart. To be 100% honest, it was a bit difficult to follow at times, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

I loved this book. It is a must read, for all the true readers out there. It provides thought provoking questions, and has you spellbound through each page.

I advise anyone who loves to read to buy this thought provoking masterpiece.

First let me apologize for any typos or fragments that I may display in this message. I'm a busy mom, so sleeping is a luxury.

Your book was amazing, Mr. Gibson. I truly loved it. I was so impressed with the story line. I am a fan of a Soldier's Story, so your analogy of the Sarge aka Joseph Tally was beautiful. Your story touched base on a lot of issues that plague African-Americans today. I know for a fact that many times I feel like Joseph Tally and want to get rid of the "fools" I encounter on a regular basis. By the way, your breakdown of the coyote and roadrunner was "Super Genius".

When reading your book, the question I kept asking of Joseph was "Who gave you the right to judge?" That question often plagued me when watching A Soldier's Story as well. The Foolkiller reminds us of all the residue of slavery that haunts our people, and how we dont even realize it. They say that after a year of being captured, brainwashed and raped, Elizabeth Smart suffered from "Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome", can you imagine what generations of suffering (from the slave trade to now) has done to us?

Your story brought up so many valid points, and it is truly a story that we as a people need to read. Even if one doesn't truly agree with it, it makes you think. Which is vital when reading anything, I believe. Pardon my fragments and grammar. I have not been blessed with the writing skills that you possess. Your wording was filled with so much texture. Even if I wasn't a Harlemite, I would still be able to see and smell what you wrote.

I would just like to thank you for blessing me with that bulletin on MySpace that led to the purchase of a wonderful story. If you have any more let me know, so I can add it to my library.

One more thing. I know why they dont want to publish your book. It was never their intention to teach the slaves or their descendants. Like Fredrick Douglass said, he was free from slavery when he learned how to read. They want to keep us deaf ,dumb and blind. Because if we ever were to wake up, what a war it would be. This is why they just want us to read more Homo Thug, and My life as a prostitute garbage. You are truly talented, Mr. Gibson, and I wish you much success!

Wow, just wow. I read the book in 2 days. It was a page turner. The story wove fantasy and reality together in a strange way - or was it all fantasy, or was it all reality? Things that make you go Hmmm......

I especially like the different types of fools discussed in the book. The fools, and the reasons why these characters were fools, is something that isn't often talked about in our community. When it is, it's usually discussed in a holier-than-thou OR you-ain't-better-than-me/us manner. In my opinion, it was discussed in a way that each fool was seen as equally negative.

Hopefully what I just said makes some sense. Great book. My only complaints were that it wasn't long enough (I wanted more more more!) and that I didn't fully understand the ending (was it meant to be understood, though?). I've already recommended it to one person and will be recommending it to many others.