T Lynn Ocean
T Lynn Ocean
T Lynn Ocean
T Lynn Ocean




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 Blurbs & Endorsements 
Southern Peril
Southern Poison
Southern Fatality
Sweet Home Carolina
Fool Me Once


"A Great Chew!"
-- Salty Dog

Praise for SOUTHERN PERIL

"A fun read, never a slow moment...keeps you entertained and interested the entire time. I think I'll go back and read the first two books now!"
--
DEW ON THE KUDZU

"Ocean has written another very action-packed comic mystery."
--
BOOKLIST

"This fine romp is loaded with action -- and laughs."
--
TIMES-PICAYUNE (New Orleans, LA)

"...Ocean blends smart whodunit action with the humorous hijinks of Jersey's spunky 80-year-old dad."
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PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY

"...a rich bouillabaisse of a plot."
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HOUSTON CHRONICLE (Houston, TX)

"In the same way that Trenton, NJ, is very much
a presence in Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, Ocean's Southern
setting of Wilmington is almost as colorful a character as her sleuth.
Her latest highly entertaining mystery will appeal to fans of Nancy
Martin, Carolyn Haines, and Kathryn D. Wall."
--
LIBRARY JOURNAL

"...another winner."
-- STAR-NEWS (Wilmington, NC)

"Pick it up to be entertained."
-- THE SUN NEWS (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Praise for SOUTHERN POISON

 "...a thriller in every sense of the word. Fast-paced, wickedly funny, vicious, violent, and packed with believable characters caught up in a series of escalating adventures that leave you breathless."
--
Jonathan Mayberry, ITW

 "...fast-paced rollercoaster of a book...pure fun to read."
--
AFFAIRE DE COEUR

"T. Lynn Ocean makes the South sizzle!"
-- Mary Alice Monroe, NYT bestselling author of TIME IS A RIVER

"...spicy good fun."
--
GS MAGAZINE (SC)

"Ocean's Southern-styled answer to Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum..."
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PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY

"The action moves fast in Ocean's books, and they entertain from beginning to end."
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THE SUN NEWS (Myrtle Beach, SC)

"...a fun thrill ride..."
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THE STATE (Columbia, SC)

"Why someone hasn't already snapped up rights to a Jersey Barnes cable show is beyond me."
-- STAR-NEWS (Ben Steelman, Wilmington, NC)

"...most entertaining..."
--
XM Radio FICTION NATION, host Kim Alexander

"Jersey Barnes is the modern female sleuth for whom we have been craving...Arguably created with one goal in mind; the Jersey Barnes series aims to titillate and please."
-- ENCORE magazine

"Read Southern Poison and you'll rocket between breath-holding adventure and belly laughs!"
--
Cathy Pickens, author of the Southern Fried series

"Smart and sassy..."
-- BOOKLIST


Praise for SOUTHERN FATALITY

"Fast-paced narrative and cleverly written dialogue grab you from the first page and keep your attention to the end..."
-- freshFICTION

"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

"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!"
-- ORLANDO SENTINEL (FL)

"Another must for vacation reading."
-- SANDLAPPER MAGAZINE (SC)

"...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

"This story is engaging and well worth staying with to the end."
--THE ROANOKE TIMES (VA)

"...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)

"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 (NC)

"...homespun heroes..." 
-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

 "...fun-loving characters..." 
--  THE STATE (Columbia, SC)

"... 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

"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! (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)

"T. Lynn Ocean has a sure-fire winner...don't miss this book."
-- The Item (Sumter, 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

“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


 

 

 

 

 


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