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MuscleNow is an excellent book wriiten by a respectable author who is also a natural bodybuilder. Its hard to put the book down! Everything he says makes since and is put in layman terms. Francesco has been faithful in answering every email. If your looking to build muscle I believe this product is for you.

I've researched, read, and used a lot of different programs and this one is by far the best. For two reasons: 1-This book addresses ALL bodybuilding variables and tells you exactly what, when, and how. Period. 2-The cyclical nature of the program avoids plateauing by keeping you "above the plateau" line, and below the overtraing line. So if you're in the middle, you're gaining muscle.

This book ALSO addresses fat loss WithOUT losing (and still GAINING) muscle while getting ripped...and it's NOT another Adkins/ketogenic diet!

This is one of the most researched and LOGICAL programs out there. The program is based on the Bulgarian Burst Strength Training system (Big Beyond Belief), but this book meticulously addresses diet, as the BBB book doesn't do it completely.

If you're a natural bodybuilder, this is the book for you.

Though i just purchased this book, i feel that i've found the catalyst of my muscle buliding desire. At first i was skepticalb/c the of how skinny this book was( when purchasing i thought it would be a thick book), but after reading every word in this book I became almost an expert on how to adjust my bodybuliding techniques and eating habits. I learned more from this book than any trainer, bodybuilding encylopedia...etc. This guy doesn't waste your time. He gets right down to the nitty gritty and puts it all out there for you to absorb. He answers all your quesitons to the fullest in the book and when you contact him via e-mail. He provides you with everything you need to succeed in your goals of either shedding fat or building muscle. The eating habits is key and he breaks down everything for you in that section all the way and every idea he throws out he backs it up with logical and credabile facts. Can't wait to see my results:-D

I can honestly state that the MuscleNow book is the only book you will ever need in quest for building a better body. Francesco definetly knows what he is talking about and actually follows everything he says. I have used his system for over seven years and till this day answer every single email I ask of him. Unfortunately I made the mistake of trying different programs and supplements before coming across his website. Although from time to time I would try different program but none of them came close to the results I received from the MuscleNow book. I sometime kick myself for looking for other programs. Dont make this mistake. Take my advice and if you need confirmation of this review email me at Chuckincharge22@hotmail.com.

I bought this book quite some time ago, but only followed it to the tee in 2003. Honestly, I can say that it delivers if you follow each and every easy to understand instruction in it.

Francesco Castano is a natural bodybuilder, and when I say natural... this means he only takes into his system REAL food. No supplements, no drugs, and above all... NO BULL SH#$!

I really2 reccommend this book for both... people who want to lose weight... and also people who want to gain serious NATURAL muscle :)

With Allopathic medicine (regular medicine) proving to be miraculous in some situations. At the same time in other situations its proving to be too strong, too much and causing too many side effects. Welcome in herbal medicine as kind of a similar but more sensitive way to treat many of the same problems.

Welcome in a book like this which keeps it simple. Yes simple, yet has very valuable information about herbs and drug interactions and even talks about which herbs are safer than others. A fantastic book to have on hand if you are interested in the wonderful world of herbal medicine.

Being as the publisher is Dorling Kindersley, the book is well laid out and beautifully illustrated. Being as the authors are medically qualified, the book is comprehensive and user-friendly. Very good book indeed.

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can interact with herbs, so before taking an herbal formula it is a good idea to see which herbs should not be taken with various vitamins, minerals and prescription drugs. There are also some herbs that most people should avoid and this book contains the information you need to make the best decisions about your health.

Herbs can be quite powerful and there can be side effects. There are seven sections that explain the 175 best herbs and how to use them to promote healing and relive minor symptoms.

The Contents Include:

Introduction - Why you should take charge of your health naturally.
Safe & Effective Herbs - Safe herb catalog and herbal medicine explained
Safe and Effective Multiherb Formulas - Multiherb forumulas explained
Herb-Herb and Herb-Food Interactions - Potentially harmful interactions
Dietary Supplement-Herb Interactions - Beneficial dietary interactions, harmful interactions.
Drug-Herb Interactions - Drug catalog and understanding interactions.
Herbs for Special Cases - Safe herbs for children, potential dangerous herbs for children, unsafe herbs for pregnant and nursing women, safe herbs for older adults, dangerous herbs for older adults.
Buyer Beware - Herbal safety, herbs to avoid.
Appendix - Reliable manufacturers, suppliers, top-selling herbs, index of safe herbs, conditions index, additional reading, easy-to-use index.

Not only does this book give you the best information I've seen on herbal medicines, it also is beautifully illustrated with full-color pictures of the plants being discussed. The layout of the items is especially appealing and you will find this book easy-to-use and very practical.

For instance, if you are taking Anacin 3, Asprin-Free Excedrin, Bayer Select, Excedrin PM, Panadol or Tylenol, these contain Acetaminophen which is a pain reliever and fever reducer. While there is no known herbal interactions, you may want to help prevent liver damage from long-term use of acetaminophen by taking Milk thistle. So, preventative care is also discussed in detail.

The Index of Safe Herbs by conditions gives you information fast. If you have Insomnia, you can look up the name of the condition and you will find recommendations for Catnip, Chamomile, Dill seed and Valerian. To read about Chamomile in detail, you can easily look up the herb at the front of the book in the safe herb guide.

What you will find is a picture of the herb plant, why it is used, how it works, comments and cautions and dosage information. For instance, if you can't sleep, but are using a blood-thinning drug like warfarin, or you are allergic to ragweed, you might want to skip that remedy and research a second option. In the beneficial herb-herb interactions tables, you will see that catnip and passionflower are good combinations to relieve anxiety and insomnia. However, they should not be used with antidepressants or MAOI antidepressant drugs like phenelzine.

As with any remedy, it is a good idea to discuss your health issues with your doctor before taking herbal supplements or vitamins. Use this book to catch those items your doctor might not even be aware of. Most physicians don't seem to be aware of the side effects of herbs and don't take a great interest in this area. That has been my experience. Once you know what works for you, I think you will see your doctor less and feel empowered that you can in fact help your body heal with your own knowledge.

Echinacea, olive leaf extract and oregano have literally been a miracle for me and my husband. Within about three days of catching a cold, we seem to recover and get on with life. Before, even on antibiotics, it took one to two weeks to get well.

I looked up Olive Leaf on page 44 and sure enough it is used to treat infections, including colds and ear infections. It contains oleuropein, that has been shown to kill bacteria and viruses. It also has been used for antibiotic qualities for more than 6,000 years! Talk about an ancient remedy. Echinacea is also a Native America remedy and then you have oregano which contains substances that are known to be antibiotic and antifungal. I take the capsules as the oil is rather intense and is not recommended for internal use.

Herbs may be the miracle you have been looking for.

~The Rebecca Review

I'm so pleased to tell readers that this book was so pleasurable to read that I read it cover to cover the day it arrived. I started on an herb regiment four months ago (thanks to webmd.com), much to the dismay of my rheumatologist and cardiologist as I was already on fifteen prescription pills a day. With the help of the herbs I've been able to cut those pills in half. But I, too, was concerned about my ignorance as to the possible incompatibility of my newly found herbs with my doctor's advice and pills. Thanks to this book, we can all rest assured that I'm not messing with a dangerous mixture. Absolutely one hundred percent of my prescriptions were listed in the book and found to be safe with the herbs I'm now taking daily. The book is beautifully written with colorful pictures and easy-to cross-reference drugs, herbs, foods, etc. and their interactions with one another. At the end, a bonus that I had not expected: a long list of ailments offered to the reader who may have he or she's own agenda for wanting to try an alternative path to wellness. The mystery of these age-old remedies, that our ancestors probably used, is quickly unraveled in a written format simple enough for a child to understand. And, if I'm not mistaken, the author never once promised to cure cancer, etc. That would have been a giant signal to me that I was dealing with a quack. It is what it is, a guide to herbal usage. It's my new favorite book! P.S. Thank you to the previous on-line critics who lead me through the maze of self-help books to this very special one.

This book is necessary for anyone even considering using herbs and herbal remedies for their family. It gives you interactions herba can have with prescription medication, other herbs, vitamins and minerals, even interactions with food!!! I have several other definitive herb books, but this is a must have. It also lists herbs that are safe for Children,the Elderly, and Pregnant Women,as well as the Herbs you should not use.

Emile Barrios was born into a middle class Catholic family in southern Louisiana in the 1950's. He was just like any of the other kids on the block...

Or was he?

Little Emile had a few birth defects. He was born with one normal foot and one half foot. He was even more noticeably born with a nub of a hand; two fingers on either side of his hand. Two fingers that wouldn't connect even to form a claw. As a child young Emile knew that he was different but this was really accented in his mind when he started to school. He wasn't just different in that he didn't look the same and he couldn't function the same with all of his appendages. Emile also had regular visits to the "crippled children's clinic". He wore uncomfortable, hot leg braces. He couldn't participate in sports. And he developed an "outer Emile" and an "inner Emile". There was one Emile who was positive and the other Emile who grappled with the "why me's" of his situation; the Emile who chose to hide.

Emile Barrios tells the story of how he became the man he is today. How he learned not only to hide his feelings but to also to cope with other's around him, from the interested and curious to the insensitive to the down right rude. And Emile recounts how he learned to accept who he is and has been in the past in order to rid himself of the mentality that made him a cripple - how he worked to make his mind and spirit whole.

Emile Barrios has written a well examined autobiography that will be an inspiration to anyone who recognizes and is honest about their short comings. The book is well written and well thought through. It makes an easy read but also leaves the reader thinking - and empathetic. And empathy is a level beyond understanding. Emile Barrios did a good job in getting this point across.

probes feelings of self-loathing everyone experiences, but not everyone overcomes. A profound work that fills the spirit with the sense of possibility. Well written and engrossing, the book was difficult to put down.

Emile shares some of the lessons of his life in an easily readible way by which the reader can both identify with him and learn the same lessons.

This book is a valuable contribution to humanity that will contribute to the well-being of anyone who reads it. I highly recommend it as a gift for anyone who suffers from the symptoms of having "missing pieces" to the grand puzzle of our existence.

What an inspiring story. As the reader you are literally drawn into Emile's life. You feel his pain, sorrows and his plight as he overcomes many obstacles watching his story unfold as he grows into the man he is today. This is a story for everyone and comes highly recommended.

If you're looking for an uplifting story about a man who has overcome so much in his life, this is it.

Barrios' story is rich and everyone can garner something from it.

Experience in counselling with groups and individuals has indicated that books of this nature have proven to be of exceptional therapeutic value as a source book for developing interpersonal discussion of subjects difficult to approach in a formal way. Callingsworth has provided us with a medium by which the clients can vicariously describe their own feelings through those of the characters described in this book.

Robert J. Joseph B.Sc., M.Ed., couns. M. S. Ed. R.

If we would be honest enough to look at ourselves, we may understand why people react to us as they do. Why some like us and others don't. But most important - we will stop blaming the world for our actions and reactions. It isn't easy; but this book will show you the way. It is written as a story and the thread of self-awareness grips the reader into recognition of self. What a better place this world would be if everybody accepted that we can be One Weak to Freedom. Dalia Larden

This book "ONE WEAK TO FREEDOM" helped me ask questions of myself when I was very confused, and needed help. "Why was my life LIKE this?" "How did I get into this mess?" "Why was this happening to me?" "Who is responsible for my happiness? When am I going to be happy?" "Why am I not happy now?" "What made me like this?" 1981. At first reading "ONE WEAK TO FREEDOM" showed me that I was CAPABLE of learning. I opened my mind to new ideas, which allowed my old attitudes to change. New attitutes allowed more new changes. Once the process began there was no stopping it. The "TRUTH" was coming out and showing me that each new change was helping me become the person I always wanted to be. I just wanted to be happy. The happy feeling inside is indescibable. I have read this book again and again, as each new attitude change, the book seemed to change for me. I am aware of several people who have read this book and changed their lifestyles profoundly. Each of us has our own idea of what our lives should be like, and each of us is searching for the answer. I found there are new answers as our attitudes change, when we ask ourselves new questions. I will continue to use this book forever as my BIBLE of LIFE.

Thsi book has been used in group discussions where people are having to deal with such problems as anxiety, anger, depression, alcoholism and low self-esteem. The ending of this book "One Weak to Freedom", deals with self-realization, positive action and understanding on the road to recovery. Freedom.

John Lewis - Kingsley Author, Publisher

By using the device of a conversation between two men motorcycling through the U. S. A. Jay Callingsworth has constructed a vivid description of recovery from emotional illness. Within this framework, Callingsworth has described many practical methods for attaining spiritul and emotional stability. Callingsworth draws from his own experiences and gives us clear and often amusing insights into his own belief system. However, this is a serious and at times a very profound work, whose concepts and philosophies have already been used with a high degree of success in several recoveries of which I am personally aware. I can foresee great therapeutic value in this book in counselling, group discussion, and for personal use.

Douglas Graham B.Sc., M.D.

A must read for mother's of addicts

About 10 pages in the beginning, where I couldnt connect with the Jewish funeral and such, I stuck it out and found it to be a very human and painful truth about a mother and son dealing with addiction..I reccomend it to every mother who is suffering with the imperfections of a son who's addiction is running both their lives.

With honesty, compassion and humor, Rita Lowenthal shares the heartbreaking story of her son Josh's addiction to heroin. While she doesn't beat you over the head with statistics, it is clear that the author hopes you will come away feeling less angry with yourself and your addict. She has placed the anger where it belongs--with the criminal justice system.

Rita Lowenthal has written a heart-braking but powerful book about her beloved son Josh's addiction and how it affected her, her husband and Josh's brother as well as other rlatives and friends. She shares her feelings and actions with an amazing ability to write with honesty, humor and purpose.

All parents with an addicted child must read this inciteful book. I read through tearful eyes and by the end I had learned that addiction is not a crime to be punished by being sentenced to prison but rather a disease, an illness to be treated.

I was also helped by the realization that parents who have a child with an addiction or even an other deeply troubled mental problem are not alone. How important it is to understand too that the parents are not to bleame for their child's addiction nor should they feel guilty.

ONE-WAY TICKET is a serious but readable true story that is very helpful to parents in dealing with an extremely difficult problem.
One of my friends who has an addicted son was reluctant to read the book when I sent it to her, but thanked me after she did read it.

The first two sentences of "One-Way Ticket" by Rita Lowenthal, are: "At 38, Josh was dead from a heroin overdose. In 1970 at the age of 13, he went from shooting hoops in the suburbs to shooting heroin in the ghetto.

Of course we want to know how? why? when and where? and how does a mother cope with this tragedy?

Rita Lowenthal tells us their story:hers and her son Joshs'. For Rita there was eternal hope that the next drug rehab. would present the magic cure. In her 25 year quest for a solution to Joshes' addiction she learned slowly how the system deals with drug addicts (more and more serious jail sentences). She also learned how impotent she was to enter that entrenched system. In Joshes' own words he tells her: "There is nothing you can do, mom. You can't compete with heroin."

We hear the voice of Josh through his letters from prison and from the streets he haunts. He, like his mother, is smart, funny, and a keen observer of people and places. His encounters in jails, in the family or with his girl friends are brilliantly observed and chronicled.

We get to know these two well--Rita and Josh, through the descriptive writing of their struggles to maintain a loving relationship under impossible circumstances.

I recommend this book highly, not only to those involved with addiction problems, but to all who have a social conscience and worry about our continuation of a failed drug abuse policy.

Eva Menkin, M.A.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ret.
Santa Barbara, Ca.

One-Way Ticket is the story not only of Josh Lowenthal, but of his courageous mother, Rita. How much easier to leave unasked the painful questions about how someone like Josh, with all the advantages of socio-economic position, rare intelligence and tremendous personal charm, could find himself battling his way through each and every day as a heroin addict. Rita Lownenthal re-lives the confusion, fear, frustration and abiding grief of mothering this wonderful young man who was a full fledged herion addict before he even had a glimpse of life's panoramic choices. Josh was a devoted musician. When I learned of his suicide, I could hear his tired voice saying, "take two." If he could read his mother's amazing tribute to his life of struggle, I know he would join me in saying, "Bravo!"

This was a pretty good book to read. It was a little to mushy for me at the beginning but it got better as I read the book.

I first read "Padre" when I was spending a semester overseas in Hungary. I was joyously surprised to see that our little Bible College library had one Robin Hardy book (I would have loved to see more, but the library was quite small, so no hard feelings!). As I told Robin in an email, it was a great taste of home while I was 9 time zones away. I recently bought and read the newest edition, and I believe I enjoyed it even more than the first time around. At the time, I was just a "beginning" Robin fan, and now (almost 7 years since picking up my first R.H. book--Chataine's Guardian), I think I appreciate it more. I have become accustomed to her humor, her wit, and her literary nuances. Padre is a wonderful book full of action (... did someone say cowboys and drug runners?), and yes, even a little romance! It is a delightful, addicting read (I finished it this last time in about 6 hours). Pick up a copy today and GET READING!!!

Royce, a New Yorker abandoned in Texas' Big Bend Country, is rescued by the enigmatic Paul, "Padre" as some call him, and her vacation becomes the adventure of a lifetime. A real page turner!

I read and enjoyed this book when it first came out, but the new edition is even better than I remembered. And I love the new cover, a beautiful picture of Big Bend taken by the author's father.

Don't miss the sequel, His Strange Ways.

When 25 year old Royce Lindel sets out from New York with two coworkers for a taste of the Lone Star State, they get more than they bargained for. As soon as Royce, Marla and Renetta arrive at their vacation destination, they are cheated by their guide and stranded in the desert. The trouble gets worse from there as shady law enforcement, drug dealers, opportunists and exes cause equal amounts of strife.

In no other novel does Hardy more emphatically portray the emptiness and void of modern life without a Padre, or Father. The comedy of errors serves as a poignant backdrop for the subtle spiritual activity in the novel. While the book is scant on formula, it is abundant in characterization. The growth of the protagonists through their seemingly endless struggles is believable and illustrative of the real spiritual life.

Once again, Hardy's works are not for the faint at heart: while her books can most certainly be read by young adults, they are aimed at readers who are mature enough to glean the Christianity from the plot, not the sprinkled lip service to Scripture that is so prevalent in Christian fiction. Look for a reprint of Padre, and possibly even a sequel, to be forthcoming from Westford Press in the next few years.

It's been years since I read this and I'm sad that it is out of print.

It's a wonderful western mixed with innocent love and unselfishness.

This book is more than just interesting quotes. I gained much more insight into the history of the American labor movement. People's words can be very effective in giving later generations a sense of what really happened. This book offers much to think about. I was struck by the contrasts of courage and pain, strength and cynicism that were evoked by the quotations of real people.

This book is more than just interesting quotes. I gained much more insight into the history of the American labor movement. People's words can be very effective in giving later generations a sense of what really happened. This book offers much to think about. I was struck by the contrasts of courage and pain, strength and cynicism that were evoked by the quotations of real people.

This book is a wonderful source of inspirational quotations. Through the words of plain folks and great thinkers, you are continually reminded of the spirit of hope and the advancement of the state of working people. The first chapter, This Working Life, has quotes beginning with the Bible and continuing with voices throughout history and from all over the world. The other 16 chapters are more prominently by Americans and about the labor movement. There is a lot more here than quotations. There are short biographies of labor leaders. Photographs and cartoons illustrate issues like unemployment, global competition, and working conditions. The book is a great reminder of how far the average worker has come in the last 100 years, how the fight for a decent living never ends, and how these issues effect all of us. Union members will find the resource directories helpful in finding many more information sources. Overall, a very well thought out book that's captivating and a good resource.

This book delivers a lot more than a collection of quotations about work and the labor movement. Quotations are divided into 17 chapters that cover work issues in everything from Politics and Union Organizing to professional Sports. There's 19th century drawings, photographs and current cartoons that address the issues covered by the quotations. Visually, the book looks like a labor of love--each page is outlined with quotation graphics, and drawings and photos are handled well. To summarize, this book is a great source for quotations; they're easy to track down through 3 different indexes. But what is surprizing is all the history that's presented through the quotations, citations, author comments, and biographies of labor leaders. It's great fun and a very rewarding book. I savored it a few pages at a time.

This is a labor quotation sourcebook and provides an intriguing survey of issues of work and labor drawn from the experiences of the American labor movement. Writers and speakers will find this packed with quotes organized by topic, from civil rights, economics, politics and the law to the corporate world and unemployment. An excellent reference.

"...a welcome addition to the growing body of literature...highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the field...should be required reading for anyone conducting pharmacogenomic research and for all clinicians who use pharmacogenomics..." (Journal of Pharmacy Technology, Vol. 19, September/October 2003)

"...an excellent summary of aspects of phamacogenomics...a solid reference for those working in the field and a unique textbook for those new to the subject area." (Clinical Chemistry, Vol. 49, No. 9)

"...chapters offer fascinating glimpses into fields that may not be familiar to geneticists, genomicists, or clinicians...they will be informative...and provide a reminder that many people outside this field are going to be paying a lot of attention as discoveries...are reported." (New England Journal of Medicine, July 24, 2003)

"...well written, clear, and informative...a restrained sense of excitement...permeates throughout...clearly...a solid contribution to the discourse." (Nature Biotechnology, May 1, 2003)

"This volume presents the ethical, legal and social issues as they interface with pharmacogenomics in a very readable and accessible manner...this is an incredibly valuable guide by thought-leaders in the field." --Edward R. B. McCabe, M.D., Ph.D., David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California

This is a beautifully done book. I was surprised by the content and delighted by the artwork. Every page is an unexpected joy. Hogshire probes our pill-taking conscience and examines the cultural significance of pills. He is playful, provocative and informative. Don't make the mistake of dismissing this important work as merely another how-to for druggies. This book transcends popculture and should be required reading for pharmacists, healthcare providers, even cops. It is a seminal work. I love this book.

As a pharmacologist, I found this book very interesting and much more informative than I expected it to be. I expected the book to be a simple review of drugs in pop culture, having read a little bit about the 'zine Pills-A-Go-Go that this book is based on. Mr. Hogshire presents some very thorough information about the processes of drug manufacture, marketing, and information control used by pharmaceutical companies. He also gives us a good history of pharmacies and the role of physicians in perpetuating this nation's obsession with prescription drugs. The book is written in a magazine style with lots of graphics, quotes, and lists. I love the use of old drug advertisements to show the history of pharmacetucial marketing toward doctors. I recommend this book to anyone interested in a career in pharmacy, pharmacology, or medicine, as well as anyone simply interested in "pill culture".

I only have two minor problems with this book. First, there are a ton of spelling and grammatical errors, which don't necessarily detract from the book's content, but do make the book a harder read. Second, the book is often very subjective and tends to follow Mr. Hogshire's very strong opinions on the pharmaceutical and medical industries. While this is to be expected based on the nature of the 'zine, it could have been written with a little less bias. In his defense however, he does a good job of telling all sides of the story on many subjects. Overall, this is a wonderful book.

This is one of the most interesting and fascinating books on drugs I have ever read. Amazingly thorough and enthralling. It has so many tidbits of information and gossip.

All I can say is, wow! This book is chock full of absolutely fantastic pharmaceutical information- more than I had even hoped for! Mr. Hogshire is right on the mark on his views of grumpy pharmacists- that was a classic chapter! I admire his bravery in writing this work- no doubt many narrow minded people will dislike this book intensely for obvious reasons, but never mind about them! I stayed up until 2 a.m. just happily reading every little interesting factoid. A MUST for all of us PDR freaks! Highly recommended!

Jim Hogshire's "Pills-A-Go-Go" is an exceptionally entertaining and informative work that is great to read in a couple of sittings or in bits, a page or two a day.

This book is a good reference point to distingish the huge difference between a drug USER and a drug ABUSER.

There are MANY issues covered here that I have rarely (if ever) seen addressed elsewhere. One example is the fact that most pills are effective to treat things that they have not been officially approved to treat but if a doctor prescribes a drug for a non-government-approved reason he risks losing his licence. Also, much inside information on the relationship between doctors and the pharmaceuticle companies. And, the fact that government agencies have more input - as to what type of and how much of a drug you need when you are sick - than your doctor does! (How certain agencies of our government think it is more important to stop someone from "having fun" with a drug than to allow someone with, for example, a severed spine to have proper relief from their pain).

Highlight chapters include "The Pill as Virgin/Whore", "Rude Pharmasists", "Rape Drugs" (in which Hogshire points out that the date rape drug of choice is nor Rohypnol... it's ALCOHOL!), "Before Viagra, Better Sex Through Pills", "Pill Road Tests" (including a roll-on-the-floor hilarious account of an extreme Robitussin "experience"), and much more.

Well written & compiled, wonderful design & layout and great artwork.

WARNING: If you lend books, you may want to buy more than one copy... this is the type of book people borrow, then "forget" to return!

From the moment I open the first page of Pirates in Paradise I could not put it down. How could Haley save her twin sister, stay one foot ahead of those trying to kill her. In steps handsome Jack. He's the one man who vows to keep her safe even if it means he could end up dead in the process. Haley and Jack find their growing attraction is heading in the direction of love but first she needs to help save her sister and Jack needs to help keep Haley save.

Linn Random writes beautifully. I love how she mixes mystery and suspense with romance and brings it all together with a wonderful end that make you wish it would last just a bit longer. Pirate in Paradise is nice fast read when you're in the mood for a nice quiet afternoon to just relax and enjoy yourself.

Pirates in Paradise is a most delicious read. It is non-stop action that engaged this reader from the start. The characters of Haley and Jack are so magnificently created that you just want them to hurry and get together. This story is so amazing and loaded in a dynamite adventure that I felt as if I was with them on their escapade to find answers. Bravo to Ms. Random for creating a terrific plot, some intrigue and romance that sprinkles in the pages to make this one exceptional read. Ms. Random delivers an explosive book that should not be missed. I love her flare of writing! I wish that I could give this book more than 5 stars!

"WOW!" Those are the words I said after reading the enticing first pages of Pirates in Paradise. It grabs you from the begginging and makes you want to stick around to see what happens. It has all the engredients for a great story. Such as creating empathy for the main character, settin a goal for that character, and then taken them through every obsticle and emotion imaginable before struggling past the climax. It has all the makings of a great hollywood picture such as action and adventure to cater to men, while offering smooth love and romance for women. Every event in the novel happens only for the progression of the story which builds apon itself until the schocking end. Bottom line, a great book can't wait to hear more from this author

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live someone else's life? Or be mistaken for someone else? If so, then you'll love Linn Random's Pirates in Paradise.

This fast paced, heart pounding, romanti-sensual suspense story will keep you on the edge of your seat and turning the page until the end and still wanting more.

Pirates in Paradise begins with Haley Rollins, a bookstore manager, accidentally mistaken for her twin sister. She is then thrust into a world much different from her quiet boring existence. She is forced to be courageous and be more than she ever thought she could in her lifetime. The adventure she endures is never ending, while she consciously walks into and finds love with her own Pirate in Paradise.

You too will find the same in Pirates in Paradise.

Need a pirate? Call Captain Jack Morgan!

Jack Morgan is just the man Haley needs to protect her. Jack is the only man outside of the U.S. Marshals who knows about the dirty cop in their midst - Frank Porter told him all about it. Jack also must protect her from Ricky Roja, called the Angel De La Morte, who is the head of a drug cartel. Jack is in the witness protection program, while Haley is running from the drug cartel who thinks she is her twin sister Jenna. Her sister Jenna was Ricky Roja's lover and love of his life, so why is he trying to kill the woman he loves? Fraught with danger and intrigue from the get-go, the fast-moving plot makes this one of the better suspense stories out there so far this year.

One of my favorite parts of Pirates in Paradise is when they had some time to kill before meeting her sister. They are visiting a museum when Jack realizes that he is starting to fall in love with Hayley. He buys her a necklace with an ancient coin on it so she can remember the time they had together. He also realizes he will do anything in his power to keep her alive, even if it means giving up his life so she can live.

Want a book you can not put down until you read every last page? Pirates in Paradise by Linn Random is just that book. I said I would read a few pages and quit for the evening; what a joke! I never stopped reading until it was over. This is a Recommended Read, and you've GOT to get this one. It's definitely a keeper that you will want to read over and over again just for the enjoyment. You'll want to totally immerse yourself in this book.