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Kelly K. Lavender

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READERS' FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS named my debut novel,Beautiful Evil Winter, as a Finalist in THREE GENRES-Fiction SUSPENSE, Fiction THRILLER General and ROMANCE Sizzle. Beautiful Evil Winter scores again with READERS FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS by earning a spot in the Winners' Circle for Fiction Suspense.

The ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARDS honored Beautiful Evil Winter by shortlisting it for the the Grand Prize and eventually placed it in the Winners' Circle. The Hoffer Awards honors "...writing of significant merit."

The NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS named Beautiful Evil Winter, as the New Fiction Finalist.

DAN POYTNER'S GLOBAL EBOOK AWARDS placed Beautiful Evil Winter in the Fiction Suspense Winners' Circle!!

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Kelly K. Lavender Yes, I have several times. To move beyond the rut, I go for a long walk with my dogs or I indulge my love for art by finding time to view it. Art and …moreYes, I have several times. To move beyond the rut, I go for a long walk with my dogs or I indulge my love for art by finding time to view it. Art and music move me from point A to point Z.

Also, I don’t worry about it especially with a first draft. I just bulldoze ahead. As Stephen King said, “The first draft is a book in its socks and underwear.”


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Kelly K. Lavender The best thing about being a writer is the opportunity to meet readers. Especially rewarding-knowing that they understand the allegorical aspect of th…moreThe best thing about being a writer is the opportunity to meet readers. Especially rewarding-knowing that they understand the allegorical aspect of the story. I enjoy writing to entertain but also to convey stories about tough, strong resourceful women who cope with daunting situations. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, "A woman is like a teabag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." I call it takeaway fiction, fiction with a meaningful message. As Jodi Picoult said, "Fiction is the back door to truth."
For example, Sofia must overcome language barriers, deal with a mild-mannered spouse and dodge a stalker in one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Above all, she must forgive to forge ahead to lock-in on the plan for her life. Writing to empower women to elevate women proves gratifying beyond my greatest expectations. I like to see women rescue themselves. (less)
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Beautiful Evil Winter

3.52 avg rating — 119 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions
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Plenty

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“On a deeper level, it’s the optimal antithesis to Fifty Shades…” Corey O

Plenty – an award-winning Fifty Shades antithesis earned another 5 star review!

“This book intrigued me especially after seeing the Fifty Shades movie(s). Plenty was the perfect pick for a long flight. I don’t even remember taking off! This book was entertaining, kept me guessing, and convinced me that Fifty Shades fell short in several ways. Reading Plenty, a story about strong empowered women was

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Beautiful Evil Winter by Kelly K. Lavender
" Beautiful Evil Winter is a book about Sophia and her husband Ethan who are headed to Russia to adopt a child. Sophia and Ethan are on an airplane in the very first chapter and they are flying to Russia for their adopted child. Sophia is sitting next" Read more of this review »
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The Mistake by Elle Kennedy
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A Compelling Unpredictable Novel!

I enjoyed this book because of likable misguided Logan. The topsy turvy relationship between Logan and his girlfriend, Grace, evoked a lot of emotions. I laughed, I stressed and I hoped for the best. I didn’t like Ram
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Beautiful Evil Winter by Kelly K. Lavender
"This is the riveting, first person account of one couple's attempt to have a child...no matter what it costs. They take a perilous journey to Moscow in an adoption attempt that leads them into more danger and adventure they had imagined.

This couple " Read more of this review »
Plenty by Kelly K. Lavender
"Plenty grabbed my attention from the first page and held on until the end. Plenty had a lot of action to keep the pages turning. Plenty also had a lot of bad in it like rape, murder, corruption, and a story of a lone young woman just trying to surviv" Read more of this review »
Beautiful Evil Winter by Kelly K. Lavender
"Excellent!!

I couldn't stop reading this book....I had to know what was happening as if I were right there with them!!!!"
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" Apologies for the editing, but I fixed that problem. So happy to announce a newest edition which became available in late December of 2018. As of Dece ...more "
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" So happy to announce a newest edition which became available in late December of 2018. As of December 20th 2018, David Aretha copyedited this title. D ...more "
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I liked this novel more than I thought I would! When I discovered that Major League Baseball star Bryce Harper likes to read Elle Kennedy novels, my curiosity peaked. This story checks all the boxes: well-written, heartfelt, compelling, suspenseful a ...more
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Love Atlas!!! What a catch!! He sets the bar high for life partners - romantically, emotionally and intimately! Lily’s story becomes more irresistible and more enduring with each page turned! Warning: this heart-wrenching novel may shred your daily s ...more
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“Russia is the biggest mafia state in the world, the super power of crime that is devouring the state from top to bottom.”
Russian President Boris Yeltsin

Friedrich Nietzsche
“The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything.”
Freidrich Neitzsche

“The most important thing that I know about living is love. Nothing surpasses the benefits received by a human being who makes compassion and love the objective of his or her life. For it is only by compassion and love that anyone fulfills successfully their own life’s journey. Nothing equals love.”
Sargent Shriver

Martin Luther King Jr.
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World

Ayn Rand
“[Dean] “My dear fellow, who will let you?”

[Roark] “That’s not the point. The point is, who will stop me?”
Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead

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