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You reached the right place for Suspense with Sizzle Calling all Book Clubs! ~ Here's your opportunity to interview the author or receive free provocative topics to discuss. Simply select one of Lisa's books for an upcoming meeting and Email Lisa at WriteLisa@LisaAprilSmith.com or LisaAprilSmith@gmail.com with the name of the book selected to receive thought provoking topics for discussion.  It’s 1961 and Palm Beach socialite, irresistible rascal and
devoted father Jack Morgan
encounters genuine danger while staging his suicide to shield his beloved
daughters from disgrace. Next, meet his daughter Charlotte (Charlie), an over-indulged 23 year-old
struggling to cope with the traumatizing loss of her beloved father, her
sister’s resulting mental breakdown and the discovery that she’s now penniless.
Fortunately Raul, an admiring young attorney, appears to offer assistance. As terrified
as she is about daily survival, Charlie soon realizes that she has to learn
what drove her father to kill himself. With Raul’s much needed ego-bolstering
and new-found determination, Charlie discovers a practical use for her lanky 5’
11” frame. This career will not only finance her sister’s costly treatment, but
an ocean-spanning journey that leads to disturbing truths about her father, a
family she doesn’t know, crimes great and small, a diabolical villain and a
fireworks of surprise endings.
Buy Exceeding Expectations Read the First Chapter 
Paradise Misplaced As that sexy scamp Jack is scheming to find his next wealthy wife in Buenos Aires, Charlie is being shoved off a Manhattan subway platform directly into the path of an oncoming train. In addition to the cast of unforgettable characters you fell in love with in Exceeding Expectations, you'll meet a handsome injured cop assigned to be Charlie's physical therapy partner, plus a pair of not-as-prissy-as-they-appear British sisters Jack pursues. Will art and crime be involved? Count on it! Action. Crime. Suspense. Sizzle. Fabulous settings. The glamour and grit of Argentina. Exotic Egypt. Historic England. Ancient Israel. Not to mention gripping intrigue and romance in the good old U.S.A. Buy Paradise Misplaced Read the First Chapter |
Every month Lisa gives one or more fans a free e-book. Enter your email address and be eligible to win. Exceeding Expectations Named to "Top Twelve of 2012" best novels E-book only $4.99 Paperback edition only 14.99 (Last time we looked the paperback was selling for less. Amazon often discounts its best sellers.) “fantastic characters” “well told, well plotted out and executed perfectly.” “I was absolutely trapped by this book. " . . . held me right to the very last page.” “a surprise at the end that will have you sitting with your mouth hanging open" Natalie Hillier http://books from the purplejellybeanchair.blogspot.com * * * * * “. . . an intriguingly rich tapestry of delightful well-developed characters into a perfectly balanced plot bursting with riveting mystery, crimes of the petty and the horrible sort, suspenseful twists, and romantic tension complete with love scenes that sizzle and pop.” Cari Pestelak http://audacityshewrote.com * * * * * "5 Soaring Stars" ". . . it's the authentic details of the time-periods that make it fun to read . . .” “historical and fictitious characters work in sync as they are perfectly set in these time frames, and midst the transitory madness of WWs I and II Paris.” "It’s witty, fun and sassy.” Deborah/TheBookishDame http://abookishlibraria.blogspot.com * * * * * “This book has it all! . . . romance, mystery, sex and crime. . . . a story that you will not be able to put down.” Charla Wilson http://booktalkswith charl.blogspot.com * * * * * "If you like a thrilling read pick up this book.” Cristina http://Alaskanbookcafe.com * * * * * "Smith's books have the pace and heat of Jacqueline Susanne and the style and sophistication of Dominick Dunne." Amazon Reviewer * * * * * “. . . twists, turns and adventures, it keeps readers on the edge of their seat." ". . . suspense, family drama, romantic tension and more, then you want to check out this e-book!” Heather http://www.actingbalanced.com Paradise Misplaced E-book only $4.99 Paperback edition only 14.99 "Mysterious physical attacks, handsome strangers, loves lost and found . . . sexy encounters in desert places . . " "Wonderful and magical use of characters! I fell in love with all of them . . ." ". . . makes several countries and cultures . . . come alive with local color and action." ". . . humorous take on the absurdities of love." "so well developed and plotted that it felt like watching a movie. A very fine and absorbing movie." "kept my attention long after I should have been asleep." "a page burner!" "You can read this (Paradise Misplaced) independent of "Exceeding Expectations," but to read both is a treat." Deborah/TheBookishDame http://abookishlibraria.blogspot.com * * * * * ". . . the only problem I found with this book, was the problem to put it down once I started to read it." ". . . a page turner right from the beginning to the end." Anna Wengerd Http://annsreadingcorner.blogspot.com * * * * * "Lisa April Smith, with her unique and sophisticated writing style, has outdone herself with Paradise Misplaced, the sequel to Exceeding Expectations." "a compelling and superbly written book that will fill you with anticipation until the very end yet still leave you want more." "The characters . . . are so rich and complex I feel as if I know them all." Crystal Fulcher http://MyReadingRoom-Crystal.blogstop.com * * * * * "intelligent writing coupled with the fascinating characters and situations make this a book that is truly enjoyable on many levels." ". . . I find myself reflecting on it even after I have finished reading." "bursting with rich images of the places traveled and people." "for readers who wish to be totally engrossed in a story and feel transported thru time and space." Marilou George http://www.confessionsofreader.blogspot.com * * * * * "cannot wait for the next Lisa Smith winner!!!!" The Headhunter * * * * * "a brilliant book that will take you around the world and back making you anxious for more!" Heather's Reviews Reflections of a Bookworm |
Buy Dangerous Lies Now Read the First Chapter After losing his parents and sister in a fire Jake Stern is raised by his grandparents. As he goes from being a traumatized boy to exceptional student-athlete and finally to ambitious Assistant DA, Jake learns to hide a crippling fear behind a stony mask. Until she's thirteen, Bettina (Tina) Berenson is a shy bookish girl rejected by both parents. But her life radically changes when her father starts taking her to places that he enjoys frequenting -- racetracks, prizefights, nightclubs -- occasionally in the company of gangsters he admires. Reveling in the attention her striking beauty generates, he's oblivious to the potential danger to his impressionable daughter. Two years later, when he dies, Tina, a distraught lonely fifteen-year-old is easy prey for a charismatic crime-lord -- the first of several gangsters in her life. Fate brings Jake and Tina together at the trial of a vicious mobster: Tina, the former mob mistress and key witness, and Jake, the prosecuting attorney, who envies her courage, is repelled by her past and is obsessed with her physical presence. But in order for her to testify, Jake has to keep her alive. Someone wants her dead. |
Dangerous Lies
E-book $4.99 Paperback edition $14.99 "This is the closest novel I've read to Mario Puzo's "Godfather" in decades . . . one of the best finds of this year! . . a story that won't allow you to look away, and it's one that will cause you to laugh and cry right to the last sentence." Deborah/TheBookishDame http://abookishlibraria.blogspot.com * * * * * " . . . a thriller with just enough steam to captivate . . .” Parkland Press * * * * * “If Mary Higgins Clark looks over her shoulder she may see Lisa Smith following closely behind. Their books have the same ingredients . . . page turning suspense and a plot that grabs the reader from the first page.” “. . . Smith’s sly sense of humor puts the frosting on the cake.” Spotlight Magazine * * * * * "Seduction. Crime. Revenge. One woman's life on-the-edge . . ." The Morning Call * * * * * “I found this book a thrilling read.” “I found myself falling asleep with my Kindle in my hands because the hour was so late, only to wake up after an hour or so of sleep to read a little more.” “It was hard to end the book and say goodbye.” AlaskanBookCafe.com * * * * * “This riveting novel is fast-paced and full of intriguing characters. I found myself picking this book up every chance I got just to see how it would end.” Four Stars, Excellent - Romantic Times Magazine Category - Mainstream Fiction. * * * * * “The book is laced with suspense, humor, emotion and lots of twists and turns . . . racy new thriller has two unforgettable protagonists.” Palm Beach Post |