Author Donan Berg with his multiple mystery, romance, thriller, and fantasy novels has earned a rating on Goodreads of 4.59 out a possible 5.0.
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Showing posts with label thriller. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thriller. Show all posts
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Friday, September 9, 2022
Review To Steal a Heart by Jennifer Youngblod
Review To Steal a Heart by Jennifer Youngblood
Midway through a series, which To Steal a Heart by Jennifer Youngblood is, don’t feel inadequate
if you believe you’ve missed something. In the beginning, the feeling gnawed at
me continuously.
Calm yourself and enjoy a classic summer beach read. If you
add a glass of wine, no problem. If the sweat gleams because you’re lathered in
sunscreen, likewise no problem.
Here’s a tip. Don’t count the twists and turns. If you’re
put off by the pettiness and selfishness of high society circles, banish the
thought. And remember this secret, if a heroine is bashed by an unfaithful or
conniving lover in the beginning pages, and that “heel” then dates her former
childhood friend, be prepared for revenge and enjoy the next page.
You’d earn a gold star if you believed the outcome was
preordained because the ex-boyfriend was named Hector. Yes, the name is Greek.
Homer in the Iliad describes Hector
as “Breaker of Horses.”
Thus, why wouldn’t the modern day Hector, under the grip of
a romance writer, “break” a woman’s heart? You may find additional allegorical
references. Go to it.
Reviewer Donan Berg has earned three gold awards for his novels, a romance and two fantasy. He received an advance review copy for free and he leaves this review voluntarily.
Friday, February 11, 2022
Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel, No1 for 412 Days
Find the Girl, No1 most popular 412 days
Donan Berg's first fantasy novel, Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel,
has, on June 7, reached a milestone 412 days as the most popular
novel on AuthorsDen.com, all genres. In fact, on this day, eight
spots in the top ten for most popular were filled by Author Donan Berg novels.
We're prompted to shy away from humble to say there's something special
about his novels, be they fantasy, mystery, thriller, action, or romance?
To explore Eta Dorcas' reality and her time travel new world visit
On World Book Day, Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel
was featured as Book of the Moment by Caleb and Linda Pirtle.
Their website is at Book of the Moment
Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel, has been joined by Author Donan Berg's
second fantasy, Lucia's Fantasy World. Now out as a free read on
Amazon's KindleUnlimited and also available in paperback. Click on
the link below to learn more, including a free chapter read.
Additional clicks on the links below will allow you to check out
five-star reviewed Author Donan Berg novels.
And many more if you visit Author Donan Berg's homepage
Author Donan Berg Home Page Here you will find Donan Berg's biography
and a connection to his novels, short stories, writing tips, articles and poetry.
Aria's Bayou Child Reviews-- Five Stars
First Aria's Bayou Child Review -- Five Stars
A five-star review of Donan Berg's latest novel, Aria's Bayou Child,
is posted on his Amazon.com book page. Click here Donan Berg Novels .
Here are review excerpts:
"Rich and satisfying" "one hell of a journey"
"The tensions between LeRoy and Aria provide another layer to a narrative that
already carries the hauntings of Aria's troubled past . . ."
"Aria's Bayou Child takes many intriguing turns, steadily unfolding dark secrets from
the past and its share of surprises in isolated locales."
"Berg imbues the novel with nice touches."
Read the full review at Full Five Star Review .
Second Aria's Bayou Child Review - Five Stars
A second five-star review of Donan Berg's Aria's Bayou Child
is posted at Feathered Quill.com. Find Aria's Bayou Child under reviews.
Here are review excerpts:
"Mr. Berg has yet to fall below the extremely high expectations
his amazing writing has set."
"We are talking pure action here. The steps she (Aria Gleason) must take,
the horrible people she must meet, the terrifying moments she must live through
that make prison look like a garden party - everything comes at her as events
unfold. With each page comes a new suspense."
"Aria . . . is challenged, harmed, and shaken to her very core by some of the
worst of mankind, but the one thing they cannot shake is her resolve. It is
no surprise that Donan Berg's books have won award after award.
You see, not only does he pen tales that keep the reader entranced until the final
page, he also creates tales that stick in the mind long after the book has been read . . . ."
"Aria's Bayou Child lifts the term 'psychological thriller' to new heights. . . . reading
his books is a true treasure."
Read Amy Lignor.'s full review at Aria's Bayou Child Review
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Independent Website Honors Author Donan Berg with Firsts
Independent website www.authorsden.com honored Author Donan Berg on May 12, 2021 with four top most popular ratings for four of his novels.
More than a week later on May 20, 2021, the most popular novels, yes, the top six in reader appeal at www.authorsden.com are written by Author Donan Berg. They include the below listed four. Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel, has been a top pick since April 16. A Body To Bones, his debut paperback novel that recently joined the e-book ranks, like cream, has risen to the top.
Top fantasy - Find the Girl, A Fantasy Novel
Top mystery/suspense - Into the Dark
Top action/thriller - Aria's Bayou Child
Top romance - Alexa's Gold (Author Berg's Abbey Burning Love earned a second.)
Click here to Find Donan Berg novels .
In a statement, Author Donan Berg said he couldn't be prouder of his readers. "They are the most important persons," he said. "Honors are fantastic, but the underpinning is to write for the enjoyment of readers. That, in all humility, is best. To be a part in a win/win spurs my passion to write even better."
After his statement, word was received that a new five-star review has been issued into the literature world. Read a review of Aria's Bayou Child, A Thriller at www.featheredquill.com.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Special Preorder: Aria's Bayou Child, a thriller by Author Donan Berg
Preorder before September 2020 general release
Aria's Bayou Child e-book is available in multiple formats at this link: www.smashwords.com/books/view/1031889 or click here.
Author Donan Berg's latest novel, Aria's Bayou Child, A Thriller, will be available at retailers this September 2020 in e-book and paperback.
Here's a descriptive preview:
Aria Gleason battles the unexpected and endures untold physical pain and mental torture in her search for her bayou-born child. She learns no motherless child flourishes and no mother's journey embraces sanity until she breaks the chains of false imprisonment and hugs a beating heart to her breast.
After she's paroled, Aria's life becomes an obsession to find her stolen child. Action packed and suspenseful, readers will keep turning pages. A prison guard who knows the disturbing truth strives to persuade, and then threatens, Aria to abandon her child.
Driven to succeed, Aria has only her resolve to go with the GED certificate she earned in prison. Aria's Bayou Child explores themes of maternal love, friendship and family tied together with gripping suspense in true thriller fashion.
Live the terror no mother should bear. Inspired by true events. Aria is a young mother whose travails and triumph are richly drawn in a world of derring-do that unfolds a dastardly scheme. Her every belief will be challenged and shaken.
Be mesmerized by Author Donan Berg, a First Place Gold Award winner.
Aria's Bayou Child set to be released in September 2020.
Your copy awaits. Act today to pre-order.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Alexa's Gold Book Club Discussion Topics
Alexa’s Gold
Reading Group Questions
and Topics for Discussion
1. Do you agree with Alexa’s
response to her traumatic work-related assault? Has she tried to envision what lies ahead in her life or
acted with an unhealthy disregard for reality? Is her attempt at societal isolation
healthy or a character frailty? Is she courageous, foolhardy, naïve, or a
complicated mixture of these and other human attributes?
2. Belinda, Alexa’s work and
social friend, is definitely a secondary character. Why is Belinda’s character
integral to Alexa’s journey? Does the character of Belinda represent a personality
trait or traits that may be absent or conspicuously missing from Alexa’s
character?
3. What significant conflicts
exist between Alexa, her mother, or her grandparents that need resolution? Does
Alexa recognize the different influences on her life? Does Alexa navigate her
circumstances with aplomb or defeatism? When considering her mother and
grandmother, is there a spiritual influence and, if so, how significant is it?
4. Alexa’s Gold is in some ways
a typical journey story in which a person travels to a new land, has
adventures, and ends up with a new perspective. There is a search for grandpa’s
hidden gold. Can “gold” be defined as something other than monetary coins? What
new experience or perspective enlightens Alexa?
5. Novels generally rely on
four typical archetypes, to wit, protagonist or hero; monster as either a villainous
person or evil force; Anima figure which is the opposite personality the
protagonist must strive to be in alignment with; and helper who aids the
protagonist or listens to the protagonist and in so doing lets us understand
the protagonist. Alexa is obviously the protagonist. Where do the other
characters fit in?
6. Alexa often bemoans the fact
that Attorney Brad Haberkorn doesn’t tell her everything or anything,
especially when it comes to her grandmother’s will. Does Alexa have a
legitimate gripe? How does this relationship tug-of-war speed or slow Alexa’s
and Brad’s romance? How does her son Samuel fit in? What influence does grandma
exert in selecting Brad to be her attorney or grandma’s earlier life advice to
Alexa?
7. Although cooks use recipes
to reach the goal of successful creations, many psychologists differ on
detailing guaranteed instructions on how to live life. Is Alexa’s chore to find
grandma’s recipe clue to the stashed gold coins more than a practical treasure
hunt? Is the recipe symbolic? Of what? Are there any symbols in Alexa’s story?
8. In life, people often muddle
along. Are there any lessons the characters in Alexa’s Gold did not learn, but
should have?
9. If we assume Alexa did not
want to become a clone of her mother, what aspect of her mother did Alexa
object to? Is either materialism or crude language an inherited or cultural influence?
10. Alexa’s journey is both
emotional and physical. Where does it end? Are there any solid clues in what we
know from the story to date?
Alexa’s Gold is Donan Berg’s first novel after One
Paper Heart, his 2016 winner of Feathered Quill’s Gold Award First Place for
Romance. Read a free Alexa’s Gold sample at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/713346.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Alexa's Gold Arrives April 11, 2017
Author Donan Berg, 2016 Feathered Quill Romance Gold Award winner, releases his latest romance thriller on April 11, 2017.
The new novel is entitled:
E-book, multiple formats, April 11, 2017 at
or at major book retailers.
The new novel is entitled:
Alexa’s Gold
Mystery,
Romance, Thrills
Fall in love with Alexa’s grit. She has it all: pluck,
courage, stamina, and the endless farmyard gravel she waits to inherit from her
Grandma. Yes, Grandpa’s buried gold coins are hers, if? Multiple BIG IFs. If
she sleuths Grandma’s recipe clue. If she outwits those who would steal it. If
Grandma’s lawyer fights off her mother’s will challenge.
As a Chicago probation officer, Alexa witnesses crime
firsthand. Her goal is simple: she doesn’t wish to be the lightning rod that attracts
harm to her two-year-old son Samuel.
America’s Heartland poses her biggest risk. Who does she trust? Is she safe? Will romantic
love find her? And blossom?
Alexa’s Gold spins
an elaborate web of unsuspected twists and turns sprung with gusto.
About the Author
Donan Berg intrigues readers with characters who battle
everyday concerns to become truly heroic. He writes an addictive antidote prescription
to the blues. His life’s journey has been as a journalist, corporate executive,
and lawyer living in America’s heartland with roots in his native Ireland. In
2016 he won the Feathered Quill First Place Gold Award for Romance.
or at major book retailers.
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