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This is a cross-section of reviews I've received in the press over the years. So far (and I touch wood as I say it) I've had very few dodgy reviews and for that I'm extremely grateful. RUBY and GRACIE have gathered a lot between them on Amazon and the majority are 4 & 5 stars for which is fabulous.

I receive many e.mails through my website and blog, most of which are really complimentary although occasionally someone will query the use of 'bad language', especially in the gritty Bernardine Kennedy books, but I like to think I never use it gratuitously, only the character uses it and I try to keep it in that character.

Of course I love good reviews but I can also accept criticism so I hope everyone keeps letting me know how I'm doing. I'm still really surprised and appreciative that people I don't know take the time and effort to contact me.

'really enjoyed this book, couldn't put it down'.

'good follow on from Ruby, well written and kept me interested right to the end. Can't wait for the next one'.

'loved the pace of the story, I was gripped'

Very enjoyable book from start to finish and knowing the area in which it is set, adds to the enjoyment. All of the characters are likeable in their own way and complete the story. Am looking forward to the follow up "Gracie”

Cracking read, well written characters living out the challenges of life in the 1940's and 50's. A great one for the beach.

This was the first Marie Maxwell book I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it - the story kept me up for hours as I could not put it down. Lots of twists and turns. I normally read Kitty Neale, Maureen Lee and Lesley Pearse and this is another author I will add to my list :)

'Hard hitting but unputdownable tale...'

'One of those books you never want to end! Enormously breathtaking. A book
not to be missed'

'A powerful and emotional novel - you'll be hooked'

'With more twists and turns than a trip to Alton Towers, this'll keep you
engrossed right to the end'

'This haunting story will have you looking over your shoulder - just in case'.

'[An] eminently readable and very modern tale of love and betrayal. A book
of powerful emotions that is both disturbing and entertaining'

'An out-and-out emotional rollercoaster of a book that will either have you in
floods of tears or bursting with anger... Powerful and pulsating just about
describe this heart-wrencher'

'A hard-hitting emotional read which pulls no punches'

'A heart-rending read - you really feel as if it's happening to you'

'Powerful and emotional stories about love and betrayal in today's
ever-changing social framework'

'My Sisters' Keeper is a hard-hitting emotional read which pulls no punches'

'Women on the lookout for holiday reads should put this one on their list'

'Trust me on this one, it's a corker'.

'A hard-hitting emotional read'

'An excellent read'

'Bernardine Kennedy is likely to find herself with a firm base of fans awaiting
the next book'.

'A powerful read from multi-faceted Bernardine'.

'Bernardine's second is well worth keeping'

'Everything Is Not Enough was hailed as a corker, this novel invites the same'.

'This book was created with wonderful, classy writing. Without hurry or lacking
details, the reader is taken through every emotion by a designer writer of
enormous brilliance'

Bernardine Kennedy has the measure of this kind of women's writing, and there
will be an enthusiastic audience for Taken'

'If you are looking for some serious escapism, pour yourself a drink and settle
down with CHAIN OF DECEPTION'

'Another eminently readable and very modern tale of love and betrayal... A
book of powerful in emotions that is both disturbing and entertaining'