A great review from Kourtney Bradley - klbradleyreviews | Wordpress.com)
When I started reading LOVE.com, I vowed to maintain an open mind on the world of online dating for the sake of Lucy’s bet. I haven’t yet reached the middle-age category and I already knew the online dating world was a hard one to battle for any age, so Lucy’s strength and determination in the eye of rejection and deceit was empowering. Lucy’s character development from the beginning of the story to the end was insightful and made her character easy to like almost immediately. Her journey to self-discovery was remarkably inspirational and something that I think all women can relate to in their own journey to find themselves in a world surrounded by stereotypes and challenges to seek youthfulness.
LOVE.com was my final read to end the year of 2020 and easily my favorite for the year. The author presents a story that engages readers with an exciting world of self-discovery and revelation, but with a sense of passion that can be felt by readers through Lucy’s emotional ride. Not only would LOVE.com be a great recommendation for those who enjoy romance and comedy, but it’s also perfect for women of any age who are searching for love in a world where the photo-perfect persona is seemingly always preferred. LOVE.com was the perfect read to end the year with and certainly something I will be recommending to all my friends. I’m so pleased to have had the opportunity to read and review for Susan Bacoyanis and rate LOVE.com 4 out of 4 stars. This is a story that was so well portrayed by the scenes that I easily see the cinematic appeal, similar to the vibes I felt with The Devil Wears Prada
My latest novel, LOVE.COM is published today. It's a romantic comedy for all women who have ever 'dared to date!' Lots of giggles and heartache, that every woman who has ever dated will understand. Some of the dates are based on true events - and as the saying goes - truth is often stranger than fiction. It's a story about a middle-aged woman's journey of self-discovery.
March 2020 - I have bought back the Rights from my publisher to publish my paperbacks; The Judas Tree, Dangerous Revelations and There Are No Accidents. All are available now and The Judas Tree has a new exciting cover.
May 2019 - DANGEROUS REVELATIONS Book 3 in my Linked Series of psychological thrillers.
Dangerous Revelations is the sequel to There Are No Accidents and continues my Linked Series. All my thrillers are linked in unusual ways.
Dec 2018 - My latest psychological thriller, The Judas Tree, has just completed a successful Blog tour with excellent reviews. Here are a few:
BLOG TOUR · REVIEWS
Suckerforcoffe @suckerforcoffe
Susan is a brilliant writer and this is a well-crafted, well written book that had me hooked from the first sentence. Lies, betrayal, secrets and a drama filled book.
You’ll love and be shocked by the genesis of the name Judas Tree. I was!
Do I recommend it? YES!
My Take: It’s been a while since I picked up a thriller that I enjoyed as much as I did The Judas Tree. The book follows the story of Mary as told by Mary through a story. Basically, it’s a story within a story and I have to admit, I was fascinated by that more than anything.
What I liked: The historical aspect of the story. If you’ve been reading Suckerforcoffe for a while now you are probably aware of how much I love historical fiction. Mary’s inspiration in the book, is Mary Tudor also known as Mary I the Queen of England and if you know anything about this woman you know how extreme she was.
There were plot twists I didn’t see coming that had my heart racing. I’m talking of the twists that just sneak up on you, yet makes sense being there. Alongside that, even the predictable plot twists had me in suspense because they unravel so beautifully and just made my reading experience better.
The perfect coordination of the (2) nursery rhymes to the story. You have to read the book to understand how brilliant this concept is.
I have a love hate relationship with the characters especially Mary’s character. Reason being she actually does believe that she is ridding their little town off evil, but the extreme measures she takes to do that, phew!
What I didn’t like: Jonas. He is a sad, dark twisted man and even I, am afraid of him. . . and he’s just a book character!
B for Bookreview - DEC 2018
I had no problem at all being dragged into this story because the author certainly knows how to capture a reader’s attention from the very beginning.
It’s a book that takes you on a very winding road full of betrayal, manipulation, lies, deceit and of course murder.I really liked the author’s creative mind, because when you write a book with a lot of twists and turns, it goes without a doubt that every i should be dotted and every t should be crossed. I could only applaud the author on that.
THE JUDAS TREE, the second psychological thriller in my Linked Series, published in May 2018 and has received great reviews -
Review*5/5 stars* it's not often that I read a book in one sitting... But this book I could not put down. I devoured this book in 5 hours!! It was so good. IF you think Amy Dunne is scary u have to meet Mary Webster, she is one crazy character and I ABSOLUTELY loved her. Fans of Gillian Flynn and Peter Swanson will love This!!! I have a new favorite author!! Susan Bacoyanis!!! I cannot wait to read more by this author. Absolutely mind blowing amazing book!!!
Steven de Bruin. . .
The Judas Tree
Mary Webster’s reaction to her lover’s betrayal is off the chart…Mary seems like an ordinary 46-year-old divorcee, beginning a new life in rural England, but she has depths of pent-up pain, the result of 20 years of marital infidelities and abuse. All she needs is a trigger to unleash savage emotions.
When she becomes entangled with Jonas, a married man, Mary suddenly finds herself in the opposite role of the ‘other woman’. Jonas has a nasty streak, however, and taunts with the nursery rhyme ‘Mary, Mary quite contrary…’.
But when Mary uncovers Jonas’s web of seductive lies, betraying not only herself but his wife and several young village women, she plots her revenge and acts out the real meaning of the nursery rhyme…
As things go from bad to worse, Mary is driven over the edge of normality. Because Mary is not normal ... she is damaged. Her only redeeming quality is her belief that she is acting for the greater good …
Susan Bacoyanis’s intriguing pyschological thriller The Judas Tree is a chilling tale of multiple acts of betrayal and the consequences of greed. It has deep echoes of Penelope Mortimer’s angry woman classic of the Sixties, The Pumpkin Eater.
Praise for Susan Bacoyanis
‘There are twists and turns and surprises throughout the series which are sometimes wickedly humorous’ – Meandering Joy
‘A chilling psychological thriller’ - Tom Kasey, bestselling author of Trade Off
Throughout my linked series I explore abuse in its various forms. Often the abusive acts are taken from real events which women have endured and I weave them into the novels. This helps to create awareness through fiction and bears witness to these abused women. Many women have told me that they've identified with my characters and it's enabled them to release their pain and move forward in their lives.
Abusive behavior is a choice. It can only survive in silence. Creating awareness breaks that silence. Together we can make a difference. Become aware because THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE.
Please visit my website - www.susanbacoyanis.com and read my page, 'Let's Make a Difference'.
COMING SOON: A Chick-Lit Comedy - LOVE.COM.
Susan Bacoyanis was born and educated in rural England, the only child of patient parents who tolerated her insatiable quest for knowledge. She spent many hours alone, which she credits to the development of a vivid imagination, that would serve her first career as a stage actor and her lifelong passion for writing.
She paused her acting career and founded her own business for the practical purpose of raising her three daughters as a single mother. All her daughters are smart, professional young women and motherhood, she claims, is her greatest achievement.
In 2002 Susan moved half way around the world to live and work in California. She entered the New York Film Academy to update her skills in the Television, Film and Screenwriting industry and rekindled her acting career, working as a screen actor in Hollywood. She joined Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions in LA as part of their writing team and helped establish and promote the Cinema City International Film Festival, which is dedicated to promoting new writers and film makers.
“I believe in learning my craft by acquiring the skills to write well; a good education, practical knowledge and a keen eye for detail. Interesting life experiences are a bonus. Learning what makes us all so diverse and extracting the best and the worst of human traits to form characters . . . this is the fun. Life is like a recipe, with good ingredients the dish will be tasty. But, if you add some spice, the dish will be spectacular! For me the spice is ‘passion’.”
Susan writes every day with dedication and passion. Like her characters, she has lived many lives, but she believes that if you follow your passion, you will live your best life.
Susan Bacoyanis is represented by the Bill Goodall Literary Agency and published by
Endeavour Press Media Ltd.
