"Ocean reinforces her reputation for creating strong Southern heroines with this sexy, fast-paced adventure, the first in a new series to feature Jersey Barnes... Ocean’s tightly woven, fast-moving plot keeps readers entertained right up to the explosive ending."
-- PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY
"Southern Fatality is a quick moving, funny, sharp mystery."
-- WEZV Radio Bookclub
"...highly satisfactory escapist entertainment."
-- Star-News
"T. Lynn Ocean is the South's answer to Janet Evanovich. Hang on. Southern Fatality is a wild, witty, and sexy ride that never lets up."
-- Karin Gillespie, author of the Bottom Dollar Girl series
"...hours of fun."
-- The Sun News
"Ocean puts the D in dangerous."
-- John Hart, NYT bestselling author of The King of Lies
"Fast-paced narrative and cleverly written dialogue grab you from the first page and keep your attention to the end..."
-- freshFICTION review excerpt
"Southern Fatality reads like a string of firecrackers--one bang after another. The action is nonstop and the tone is smart and sassy."
-- Carolyn Haines, author of Penumbra and Fever Moon
Praise for SWEET HOME CAROLINA
"...a thoroughly yummy book!"
-- OrlandoSentinel.com
"Another must for vacation reading."
-- Sandlapper, the magazine of SC
"This story is engaging and well worth staying with to the end."
--The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA)
"...full of humor and heart with a dash of romance and even drama thrown in."
--Jackie K. Cooper / Georgia Public Broadcasting
"...perfectly captures the eccentricities and warmheartedness of small-town life. Readers will cheer for these likeable characters as they rally to save their town ."
-- Booklist
"...charming."
-- The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)
"...delightful characters that will make you swear you know them."
-- The Item (Sumter, SC)
"Ocean's latest is delightful and entertaining, revealing Jaxie as a special breed of Southern womanhood. She's a tough yet tender character whose city-girl smarts are the perfect antithesis to the folkesy humor of the colorful Rumton residents."
-- Romantic Times
"...this novel hit's the bull's-eye for an amusing read."
-- Star-News (Wilmington, NC)
"...homespun heroes..."
-- Publishers Weekly
"...fun-loving characters..."
-- The State (Columbia, SC)
"...has all the elements of a perfect summer beach read."
-- The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, SC)
"City girl meets small town in T. Lynn Ocean's captivating Sweet Home Carolina. Sassy, sexy, sunny and sure to please."
-- Carolyn Hart, national bestselling author of the Death on Demand series
"...a hilarious and highly entertaining book not to be missed."
-- Cassandra King, bestselling author of The Same Sweet Girls
"...a clever, entertaining story."
-- Mary Jane Clark, NYT bestselling author of Nowhere to Run
"Sweet Home Carolina mixes memorable characters, great humor, small town southern culture, history and mystery for a delightful romp of a read."
-- Emyl Jenkins, author of Stealing With Style
"Who wouldn't love a book where not just the characters are eccentric, but the occasional goat isn't 'right in the head'? What a fun and entertaining read, right down to the betting that goes on courtroom."
--Susan Reinhardt, author of Not Tonight Honey, Wait Till I'm a Size 6
"...Fast-paced fun that includes romance, scandal, mystery and even a sexy pirate, this is a delectable read."
--Celia Rivenbark, author of We're Just Like You, Only Prettier
"T. Lynn's poem Simple Things, just after the cover page, is well worth the price of the book."
--Brunswick Alive! (Shalotte, NC)
Praise for FOOL ME ONCE
"A hymn of praise to the South Carolina Lowcountry, to Charleston and to family, this book is a treat to read. Fool Me Once is well written, fast-paced, and funny."
-- GS Magazine
"Though Ocean pumps her story full of intrigue (a crisis and a courtship), it's her vivid, unique characters that steal the show."
-- Georgetown Times (Georgetown, SC)
"T. Lynn's writing is fantastic!"
--Mickey Spillane, the late best-selling author of Something's Down There and the Mike Hammer series
[A note from T. Lynn: Mickey was the first writer to look at my work, give me a pat on the back, and tell me that I had what it takes to write a book. This was years before I became a published novelist. Looking back, those few simple words of encouragement meant so much.]
"Fool Me Once is a must read for anyone who enjoys mystery, laughter and a good love story."
-- SC Woman Magazine
"...Ocean gives readers fun, lighthearted characters with a witty dose of Southern hospitality and humor."
-- Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY)
"...Engaging characaters."
-- The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)
"T. Lynn Ocean has a sure-fire winner...don't miss this book."
-- The Item (Sumter, SC)
"...a humorous mystery with the kind of fallible-but-funny heroine publishers can't get enough of."
-- The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, SC)
"The real star of the book is Charleston and the Lowcountry, both of which Ocean obviously adores."
-- The State (Columbia, SC)
"LOVED it!" --Cassandra King, author of The Same Sweet Girls
“Fast-moving and filled with impeccably drawn characters, Fool Me Once is as satisfying as a warm, perfectly spiced bread pudding.”
--Celia Rivenbark, syndicated humor columnist and author of We're Just Like You, Only Prettier and Bless Your Heart, Tramp
"Deliciously inviting and refreshing like an ice cold glass of sweet tea on a summer's afternoon in the South."
--Ronda Rich, author of The Town That Came A-Courtin and What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should)
“If you want to spend time with some of the most warm-hearted characters ever to be found between the covers of a book and explore Charleston from the comfort of your favorite arm chair, this novel is for you.”
--Loraine Despres, best-selling author of The Scandalous Summer of Sissy LeBlanc and The Southern Belle's Handbook
"I literally could NOT put it down. What a whopping fun read!
--Gwen Hunter, award-winning author of Shadow Valley and the Rhea Lynch, M.D. series
“A story that has it all -- betrayal, strong family ties, murder, and true love -- portrayed in a witty, down-home style with characters that linger long after you put down the book. You'll look forward to curling up in a chair with this one!”
--Charlotte Hughes, best-selling author of Night Kills and co-author of Full Blast (with Janet Evanovich)
 "A Great Chew!"
-- Salty Dog |
