We had such an entertaining interview with Julie Coulter Bellon, author of Dangerous Connections, during Episode 41. There’s even a blooper reel. And singing. Enjoy! For more information about Dangerous Connections, visit Julie’s blog: juliebellon.com.
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All’s Fair by Julie Coulter Bellon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed All’s Fairby Julie Coulter Bellon. There are two storylines to follow in this novel: siblings Kristen, a political campaign expert, and Brandon, an Army doctor and LDS covert who is stationed in Iraq.
Kristen leaves her fiance at the altar and the old boyfriend comes into the picture and Brandon finds he is falling for his fellow doctor, Rachel Fields. The two story lines eventually merge, but I found I was drawn more to Brandon and Rachel’s story. Their relationship seemed more believable and this was also the more exciting storyline. Granted, the storyline taking place in Iraq is full of war happenings, kidnappings and terrorists; of course this had more excitement.
Julie is very good at writing suspense. I read this book rather quickly because I had to see if everyone made it out alive. I felt the book had a good ending, though some people have a thing against a “Happy Ever After” type ending. Personally, I don’t mind reading a happy ending once in awhile. I have had too much reality in my own life lately and like to be taken away to a happy place when I read.
I look forward to reading more of Julie’s books. I am sorry it has taken this long to find out what a great writer she is.