Reader Reviews

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What readers are saying about my books:

 

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Miss Virginia and the Sweet Sisters: A Novel

Amazing! …It’s been a long time since I have read a book that I literally could not put down. ~ Olivia Gottshall

Poignant, heartwarming Story! Fantastic story! …It is exciting, engaging, heartwarming, fun, and poignant without being preachy.  ~ J. Caldara, Author of The Black Walrus

Suspenseful, exciting, and heartwarming. …The many and varied characters are well drawn, engaging, and memorable. …The action is exciting. The scenes are vivid, and the dialogue is right-on.  ~ F. Scannell, Writer

A very compelling story. The writing is very strong throughout, and it works sentence to sentence and page to page. … I can picture the sidewalks and the porches, and the homes. I can picture the jungle. I can feel the heat of summer. …It is a wonderful story, beautifully told. ~ R. Selzer, Author and Writer

What a story! Absolutely superb! ~Natli VanDerWerken, MSCIS, International Award-winning Author

Run, don’t walk to your computer, and order Donna’s great adventure. … You will fall in love with the author after you read Miss Virginia and the Sweet Sisters. ~ Delia Sadler

I couldn’t put it down. … It was suspenseful throughout the entire book.  ~Lynn

Hitchcock like novel with twists and turns. … Suspenseful plot that gets pulled together at the end for a surprise. Very well written.
True enjoyment if you like “Gotcha” storyline novels! ~ Ron

A novel that provides a unique perspective on intra racial prejudice woven around an evil presence. … reminiscent of Eric Larsen’s novel, “The Devil in The White City.”  …I highly recommend this book. ~F.F. Raine author of Hyde and Seek and The Reluctant Voyageur

A Must-Read. …If you are looking for something with a captivating storyline, insight into how life experiences shape us, a mystery, and excellent writing, this book is for you. … I highly recommend it!!!! ~Music Connoisseur

Great story with strong characters. …I enjoyed reading this book very much! ~Theresa MacIntyre
 
I loved this book! …Thank you for writing it and sharing your insights into racial inequity and hopefully, growth. ~Donna MacDougal Shively 
 
I just finished”Miss Virginia and the Sweet Sisters.” I absolutely loved it. ~Denise Plowman 
 

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A rare book that is able to touch all emotions. I had heard one of the poems/prose from this book read aloud – it was Sunday Dinner at Grandma’s -I purchased this book based on that reading and I was not disappointed. …I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. ~ Kimberley Bourne 
 
A Must Have Book – Guaranteed to Move You! There were so many moving stories and poems…I had to out the book down to just soak up the beautiful words I’d read. … A must read! ~ Jeannie Brown
 
A Must Read! Donna Lawrence has confirmed why she is one of my favorite authors! …Her writing is captivating and captures feelings and emotions that I think she snatched right out of my life! …Donna has knocked it out of the ball park with this Must-Read!~ Jeannie Brown

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