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Red Wine For Breakfast stars Jenny Reed, a 34-year-old born-again Californian from New York, who plays macho Monopoly by her own rules. Winner take all. And she had it the number one morning radio show on KKTM-FM in Los Angeles, a wonderful best friend, and a nice noncommittal affair with the station owner, Brian Allen. Her career was all she needed. Success was all she ever wanted. Until Johnny King became her on-air partner and challenged her to play his own game. The day she beat him was the day she gained his respect. It was also the day she lost her best friend in an apparent suicide ... or was it murder? Real life radio personalities and a front page drug scandal bring realism to a fictional novel set in Los Angeles where radio stations change formats like socks, and jobs are as secure as houses built on the San Andreas Fault. In a business drowning in testosterone, Red Wine for Breakfast is the story of strong, determined New Yorker who has to shake off the laid-back attitude of LA to overcome the challenges of an industry that threatens to turn her off and a man who only wants to turn her on.
340 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2001
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April 3, 2011
Believable YOU ARE THERE atmosphere!
Reviewer: Andromeda from Inverness, FL United States
Terrific! You don't just read it, you LIVE it! Indeed, Raven West's RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST is redolent with that very essential, YOU ARE THERE atmosphere. Its synopsis "...In a business drowning in testosterone, Red Wine for Breakfast is the story of a strong, determined New Yorker who has to shake off the laid-back attitude of LA to overcome the challenges of an industry that threatens to turn her off and a man who only wants to turn her on..." is right on target.
As a veteran of the newspaper business in particular and media in general, I enjoyed very much entering her heroine Jenny Reed's world, who is very much an emancipated, no nonsense woman who boldly fights for what she wants, and gives no quarter. Yes, Jenny is no falsely blushing flower of innocence. She grasps the bull of mediocrity by the horns, and turns it into what she wants. Red Wine for Breakfast is NOT a traditional Harlequin novel, but a tale very much in tune with the realities the NEW WOMAN has to deal with, and triumph over. Thumbs up, Ms. West! Kristina O'Donnelly, Author and Publisher.
http://www.ladyliterature-films.com/
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Review by Pepper Raines - Publisher: Amazing Authors Showcase and Ezine
Ten years in the film industry never gave me a clue what "the sock test" was, or how to apply it to men. But thanks to Raven West's rollicking tale, Red Wine For Breakfast, I now feel up to speed with what the really "cool" people always seem to know. Red Wine is a fast, fun, and entertaining read. The phrase, "Lights, camera, action!" comes to mind immediately when you open this delightful contemporary novel of love triumphing over pain and betrayal.
Doris Cohen is a 34-year-old New York transplant in California, whose on-air personae as Jenny Reed, the top rated morning drive-time radio show host, pits her against slick Johnny King, her program cohort. King is the brother-in-law of Brian Allen, the station manager with whom Jenny has been intimately involved, which makes for some "hot" radio clashes and ratings to match.
Despite the soaring ratings, drug allegations and a murder suddenly thrust Jenny's show even more into the limelight. Behind the scenes, the drug scandal threatens to bring the station to its knees while the main characters' bizarre romance continues on-air.
Raven West knows her way around a radio studio, that can't be denied. This story is a believable, intriguing, and enjoyable inside glimpse of the business. It also has a quirky, comedic touch which is difficult for most writers to handle. The intricate plot, a host of layered events, and the exquisite dialogue will keep you reading and often laughing into the wee hours.
The author pulls it all together at the end, giving the reader a happy and very satisfying "climax." If you want a heroine who is real, who intends to take the world by storm and who won't be dissuaded by men or machinations, then this book is for you. If you also want a hero who starts out as a heel, then makes his metamorphosis by the end of the story, then you'll love Red Wine For Breakfast
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Amazon.com Customer Comment
Average Customer Review: *****
September 21, 1999 5 out of 5 stars
FANTASTIC!!
Reading "Red Wine for Breakfast" was like going home. As a former program director/news director at various radio stations, I could immediately relate to the characters in this book--I've worked with them. And, even without my insider's knowledge, this book is a fantastic read--intriguing, action-packed and a page turner. I can't wait to see more from this author!
Leta Nolan Childers, author of fiction for kids...and grown-ups, too.
www.diskuspublishing.com.
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Jenny Reed is a thirty-four year old New Yorker who hosts a morning radio show in California. Her career meant everything to her and she was angry to find out her boss, Brian, had hired his brother-in-law as her partner. Worse, her new partner, Johnny King, knew about the affair Jenny and Brian used to have. The tension shows even on radio waves and the station's rates soar!
Things get tricky when drugs and murder cause a huge scandal at the station and the morning show, which is now called Red Wine for Breakfast, (and I refuse to tell why) is as shaky as the romance between the hosts.
*** Perfect! A hilarious look at life in a radio station. Full of sneaky twists and I even learned why women should always make men take "the sock test"! I have no doubt that Raven West will make many fans with this debut novel! ***
HUNTRESS BOOK REVIEWS - (Reviewed by Detra Fitch) - Under Modern Contemporary - http://www.huntressreviews.com/ -Huntress Book Reviews
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Bistro/... Authors
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Doris Cohen is a 34-year-old pure blood New Yorker living in Los Angeles. As Jenny Reed, she has the number 1 morning drive-time radio show in the city. Jenny is the sort of person who plays by her own rules. A nice a nice, non-committal affair with Brian Allen, the station manager, certainly doesn't hurt.
The station is suddenly sold by Denise, Brian's wife, an the station owner, to Tony D'Amico, who knows nothing about radio, and bought it only for tax purposes. Jenny also gets a co-host forced on her, a man with a sexy voice named Johnny King, who happens to be Denise's bog brother. IN a profession where jobs are as stable as a house of cards, these are not good signs for Jenny. On day, while on the air, Johnny "accidentally" leaves the mike on while he asks Jenny to go to bed with him. The listeners lover the idea. Their relationship changes to one of mutual respect the day that Jenny gets him back but good, also on the air. Life gets difficult when Jenny's best friend, Gayle, turns up dead, connected to a drug scandal that could cost the station its license.
This one is quite good. It's easy to read, the author certainly knows her way around the radio biz, and the romance part isn't' too overwhelming for non-romance readers. Check this one out.
Reviewed by Paul Lappen - September 1999
The Book Buffet at www.bookreview.com
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eBC Rating: 3.5
Red Wine for Breakfast feels like an insider's glimpse into the radio industry. Jenny is a intriguing heroine with a great sense of style. I love the way she gives Johnny King his comeuppance! Ms. West has a delightful comedic touch, and many times I caught myself smiling as I read. You'll be glued to the computer till the very end!
Reviewed by: eBook Connections www.ebookconnections.com
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RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST pits hard, driven, in-control radio host Jenny Reed against her wisecracking, good-for-nothing foil Johnny King. The fact that Johnny is the station owner's brother does not help endear him to her. Nor does his determination to pay her back, on air, for an affair she just ended with the station owner's husband - his brother-in-law!
When the station is sold, bringing in a new owner, Jenny's control over her life begins to crack. More programming freedom means that her obnoxious co-host Johnny can irritate her even more than usual. Her producer begins playing the same music constantly on their show, and her best friend is found in a crumpled heap on a sidewalk - an apparent suicide. Jenny feels her tight rein on her feelings slipping and she doesn't like it one bit.
While authorities try to uncover the shady dealings that resulted in her friend's death, Johnny makes his move on a vulnerable Jenny. But after a wildly passionate night together they both realize that they've fallen in love. Surprise! Jenny hates surprises.
It takes the two of them a while to admit to each other what's going on, even as their professional relationship takes a turn for the better. But the satisfying conclusion to Raven West's RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST makes everything right in the end.
Reviewed by Pokyd
Writers Club Romance Group.
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RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST
3 1/2 Stars
August 1999
Jenny Reed is the morning personality for a LA radio station. Her life is on course, until the owner decides to give her a partner - one she doesn't want. Johnny King can just go back to wherever he came from and let her life go back to normal. Unfortunately, normalcy isn't something she'll find for a while. When the station is sold, problems seem to crop up everywhere, including the death of Jenny's best friend. Surviving the problems to find the light at the end of the tunnel is all she wants to do. However, is the light she's chasing the one she truly wants?
Raven West has crafted an intricate plot, with many layers. I wanted to see how she would pull it all together, giving a happy ending and she managed it! RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST is for readers looking for a brasher heroine - one who wants the world on her terms, no one else's.
- Reviewed by Karen Larsen
reviews@simegen.com
http://www.simegen.com/out-t/romance/...
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Contemporary Fiction
Summary: A contemporary story of love blossoming from the ashes of pain and betrayal. Jenny Reed is the morning announcer at station KKTM. Firmly ensconced in her position as Queen of the station, she does her job, and does it well. The sparks fly when Johnny King shows up, brother to the station's owner. The story unfolds with an immediate animosity and competition between the two to a deep and lasting love. Along the way life throws hurdles in their way, yet they tackle them together, learning to love and trust along the way.
Plotline: Every situation and dilemma is wrapped up in a neat tidy package, with no surprises left undone. A satisfying ending, that can only come about with the characters involved, RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST will not keep the reader guessing.
Characters: Jenny Reed made herself over into a strong independent woman, one who knows her job, and has worked hard to get there. Johnny King, the hero, is at first aggravating, but slowly evolves into a modern day Romeo with surprises enough to keep Jenny guessing. He is a delight by the end of the story, and a hero one can grow to love.
Writing Technique: Raven West is a talented author with a fresh approach to RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST. Although the situations are foreseeable, the dialogue is witty and contagious. Johnny King is not your typical hero--a cook and a philosopher--he's absolutely adorable by the end of the book. I believe readers will see much more of this writer in the future
Rhapsody Magazine - August 1999
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Success is all Jenny Reed needs. She is on top of the world with her number one morning radio show. She is secure, happy and on top of the world. Then one day, Johnny King, a man known as "The Voice," is assigned to her show and the sparks begin to fly immediately between them. Just when Jenny manages to beat Johnny at his own game in one of the most delicious scenes of the novel, her world comes tumbling down when the body of her best friend is found. But was it really a suicide like the police believed, or was it a murder?
This novel really sparkles. An interesting story that takes the reader into the twisted labyrinth of the radio world of Los Angeles.
Brenda
Just Views
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Reviewed by Pamela Wilfinger (MaidenFate@aol.com)
Rating: * * stars
The writing talent of Raven West sets the pace of the story which is frantic and certainly leaves the reader a bit breathless. Just when you think the plot has sputtered, West gets things hopping again with a surprise twist.
"Red Wine for Breakfast" is a quick read, and recommended for its twisty plot and interesting writing style.
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MidWest Book Review:
Jenny Reed is a 34 year old born-again Californian from New York who plays "macho Monopoly" by her own rules -- winner take all. Jenny has the number one morning radio show on KKTM-FM in Los Angeles, a wonderful best friend, and a nice noncommittal affair with the station owner, Brian Allen. Her career was all she needed. Success was all she ever wanted -- until Johnny King became her on-air partner and challenged her to play his game. The day she beat him was the day she gained his respect. It was also the day she lost her best friend in an apparent suicide (or a possible murder). Real life radio personalities and a front page drug scandal bring realism to author Raven West's debut novel, set in a city where radio stations change formats like socks, and jobs are as secure as houses built on the San Andreas Fault Line. Red Wine For Breakfast is engaging, rewarding reading from beginning to end. Raven West's abilities to weave a story so viscerally and visually auger well for her budding career as a novelist.
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Raven West has done an exceptional job in portraying radio disc jockeys in the glittery Los Angeles market. Jenny Reed and Johnny King are two very memorable and exciting characters. At times, I felt like I was there living their lives with them. For her first book, Raven has done a wonderful job, and I look forward to many more from this exciting author.
Julie A. Farrow - Author, EMERGENCY! Faith's Desire
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Rating: 10
Red Wine for Breakfast is a true winner from the title to the last page. A fun, in captivating read - this book was hard to put down. Raven West gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of the Radio Industry and to this day I find myself imagining what’s going on after the mike goes off on my drive each morning. The mix of characters in Red Wine for Breakfast matches the twists and turns this novel takes, making it exciting to the last page. I loved Red Wine for Breakfast and recommend it for a fun, exciting escape.
Reviewed by Jackie Miller 2/25/2001
Reviewer: Andromeda from Inverness, FL United States
Terrific! You don't just read it, you LIVE it! Indeed, Raven West's RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST is redolent with that very essential, YOU ARE THERE atmosphere. Its synopsis "...In a business drowning in testosterone, Red Wine for Breakfast is the story of a strong, determined New Yorker who has to shake off the laid-back attitude of LA to overcome the challenges of an industry that threatens to turn her off and a man who only wants to turn her on..." is right on target.
As a veteran of the newspaper business in particular and media in general, I enjoyed very much entering her heroine Jenny Reed's world, who is very much an emancipated, no nonsense woman who boldly fights for what she wants, and gives no quarter. Yes, Jenny is no falsely blushing flower of innocence. She grasps the bull of mediocrity by the horns, and turns it into what she wants. Red Wine for Breakfast is NOT a traditional Harlequin novel, but a tale very much in tune with the realities the NEW WOMAN has to deal with, and triumph over. Thumbs up, Ms. West! Kristina O'Donnelly, Author and Publisher.
http://www.ladyliterature-films.com/
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Review by Pepper Raines - Publisher: Amazing Authors Showcase and Ezine
Ten years in the film industry never gave me a clue what "the sock test" was, or how to apply it to men. But thanks to Raven West's rollicking tale, Red Wine For Breakfast, I now feel up to speed with what the really "cool" people always seem to know. Red Wine is a fast, fun, and entertaining read. The phrase, "Lights, camera, action!" comes to mind immediately when you open this delightful contemporary novel of love triumphing over pain and betrayal.
Doris Cohen is a 34-year-old New York transplant in California, whose on-air personae as Jenny Reed, the top rated morning drive-time radio show host, pits her against slick Johnny King, her program cohort. King is the brother-in-law of Brian Allen, the station manager with whom Jenny has been intimately involved, which makes for some "hot" radio clashes and ratings to match.
Despite the soaring ratings, drug allegations and a murder suddenly thrust Jenny's show even more into the limelight. Behind the scenes, the drug scandal threatens to bring the station to its knees while the main characters' bizarre romance continues on-air.
Raven West knows her way around a radio studio, that can't be denied. This story is a believable, intriguing, and enjoyable inside glimpse of the business. It also has a quirky, comedic touch which is difficult for most writers to handle. The intricate plot, a host of layered events, and the exquisite dialogue will keep you reading and often laughing into the wee hours.
The author pulls it all together at the end, giving the reader a happy and very satisfying "climax." If you want a heroine who is real, who intends to take the world by storm and who won't be dissuaded by men or machinations, then this book is for you. If you also want a hero who starts out as a heel, then makes his metamorphosis by the end of the story, then you'll love Red Wine For Breakfast
* * *
Amazon.com Customer Comment
Average Customer Review: *****
September 21, 1999 5 out of 5 stars
FANTASTIC!!
Reading "Red Wine for Breakfast" was like going home. As a former program director/news director at various radio stations, I could immediately relate to the characters in this book--I've worked with them. And, even without my insider's knowledge, this book is a fantastic read--intriguing, action-packed and a page turner. I can't wait to see more from this author!
Leta Nolan Childers, author of fiction for kids...and grown-ups, too.
www.diskuspublishing.com.
* * *
Jenny Reed is a thirty-four year old New Yorker who hosts a morning radio show in California. Her career meant everything to her and she was angry to find out her boss, Brian, had hired his brother-in-law as her partner. Worse, her new partner, Johnny King, knew about the affair Jenny and Brian used to have. The tension shows even on radio waves and the station's rates soar!
Things get tricky when drugs and murder cause a huge scandal at the station and the morning show, which is now called Red Wine for Breakfast, (and I refuse to tell why) is as shaky as the romance between the hosts.
*** Perfect! A hilarious look at life in a radio station. Full of sneaky twists and I even learned why women should always make men take "the sock test"! I have no doubt that Raven West will make many fans with this debut novel! ***
HUNTRESS BOOK REVIEWS - (Reviewed by Detra Fitch) - Under Modern Contemporary - http://www.huntressreviews.com/ -Huntress Book Reviews
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Bistro/... Authors
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Doris Cohen is a 34-year-old pure blood New Yorker living in Los Angeles. As Jenny Reed, she has the number 1 morning drive-time radio show in the city. Jenny is the sort of person who plays by her own rules. A nice a nice, non-committal affair with Brian Allen, the station manager, certainly doesn't hurt.
The station is suddenly sold by Denise, Brian's wife, an the station owner, to Tony D'Amico, who knows nothing about radio, and bought it only for tax purposes. Jenny also gets a co-host forced on her, a man with a sexy voice named Johnny King, who happens to be Denise's bog brother. IN a profession where jobs are as stable as a house of cards, these are not good signs for Jenny. On day, while on the air, Johnny "accidentally" leaves the mike on while he asks Jenny to go to bed with him. The listeners lover the idea. Their relationship changes to one of mutual respect the day that Jenny gets him back but good, also on the air. Life gets difficult when Jenny's best friend, Gayle, turns up dead, connected to a drug scandal that could cost the station its license.
This one is quite good. It's easy to read, the author certainly knows her way around the radio biz, and the romance part isn't' too overwhelming for non-romance readers. Check this one out.
Reviewed by Paul Lappen - September 1999
The Book Buffet at www.bookreview.com
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eBC Rating: 3.5
Red Wine for Breakfast feels like an insider's glimpse into the radio industry. Jenny is a intriguing heroine with a great sense of style. I love the way she gives Johnny King his comeuppance! Ms. West has a delightful comedic touch, and many times I caught myself smiling as I read. You'll be glued to the computer till the very end!
Reviewed by: eBook Connections www.ebookconnections.com
* * *
RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST pits hard, driven, in-control radio host Jenny Reed against her wisecracking, good-for-nothing foil Johnny King. The fact that Johnny is the station owner's brother does not help endear him to her. Nor does his determination to pay her back, on air, for an affair she just ended with the station owner's husband - his brother-in-law!
When the station is sold, bringing in a new owner, Jenny's control over her life begins to crack. More programming freedom means that her obnoxious co-host Johnny can irritate her even more than usual. Her producer begins playing the same music constantly on their show, and her best friend is found in a crumpled heap on a sidewalk - an apparent suicide. Jenny feels her tight rein on her feelings slipping and she doesn't like it one bit.
While authorities try to uncover the shady dealings that resulted in her friend's death, Johnny makes his move on a vulnerable Jenny. But after a wildly passionate night together they both realize that they've fallen in love. Surprise! Jenny hates surprises.
It takes the two of them a while to admit to each other what's going on, even as their professional relationship takes a turn for the better. But the satisfying conclusion to Raven West's RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST makes everything right in the end.
Reviewed by Pokyd
Writers Club Romance Group.
* * *
RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST
3 1/2 Stars
August 1999
Jenny Reed is the morning personality for a LA radio station. Her life is on course, until the owner decides to give her a partner - one she doesn't want. Johnny King can just go back to wherever he came from and let her life go back to normal. Unfortunately, normalcy isn't something she'll find for a while. When the station is sold, problems seem to crop up everywhere, including the death of Jenny's best friend. Surviving the problems to find the light at the end of the tunnel is all she wants to do. However, is the light she's chasing the one she truly wants?
Raven West has crafted an intricate plot, with many layers. I wanted to see how she would pull it all together, giving a happy ending and she managed it! RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST is for readers looking for a brasher heroine - one who wants the world on her terms, no one else's.
- Reviewed by Karen Larsen
reviews@simegen.com
http://www.simegen.com/out-t/romance/...
* * *
Contemporary Fiction
Summary: A contemporary story of love blossoming from the ashes of pain and betrayal. Jenny Reed is the morning announcer at station KKTM. Firmly ensconced in her position as Queen of the station, she does her job, and does it well. The sparks fly when Johnny King shows up, brother to the station's owner. The story unfolds with an immediate animosity and competition between the two to a deep and lasting love. Along the way life throws hurdles in their way, yet they tackle them together, learning to love and trust along the way.
Plotline: Every situation and dilemma is wrapped up in a neat tidy package, with no surprises left undone. A satisfying ending, that can only come about with the characters involved, RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST will not keep the reader guessing.
Characters: Jenny Reed made herself over into a strong independent woman, one who knows her job, and has worked hard to get there. Johnny King, the hero, is at first aggravating, but slowly evolves into a modern day Romeo with surprises enough to keep Jenny guessing. He is a delight by the end of the story, and a hero one can grow to love.
Writing Technique: Raven West is a talented author with a fresh approach to RED WINE FOR BREAKFAST. Although the situations are foreseeable, the dialogue is witty and contagious. Johnny King is not your typical hero--a cook and a philosopher--he's absolutely adorable by the end of the book. I believe readers will see much more of this writer in the future
Rhapsody Magazine - August 1999
* * *
Success is all Jenny Reed needs. She is on top of the world with her number one morning radio show. She is secure, happy and on top of the world. Then one day, Johnny King, a man known as "The Voice," is assigned to her show and the sparks begin to fly immediately between them. Just when Jenny manages to beat Johnny at his own game in one of the most delicious scenes of the novel, her world comes tumbling down when the body of her best friend is found. But was it really a suicide like the police believed, or was it a murder?
This novel really sparkles. An interesting story that takes the reader into the twisted labyrinth of the radio world of Los Angeles.
Brenda
Just Views
* * *
Reviewed by Pamela Wilfinger (MaidenFate@aol.com)
Rating: * * stars
The writing talent of Raven West sets the pace of the story which is frantic and certainly leaves the reader a bit breathless. Just when you think the plot has sputtered, West gets things hopping again with a surprise twist.
"Red Wine for Breakfast" is a quick read, and recommended for its twisty plot and interesting writing style.
* * *
MidWest Book Review:
Jenny Reed is a 34 year old born-again Californian from New York who plays "macho Monopoly" by her own rules -- winner take all. Jenny has the number one morning radio show on KKTM-FM in Los Angeles, a wonderful best friend, and a nice noncommittal affair with the station owner, Brian Allen. Her career was all she needed. Success was all she ever wanted -- until Johnny King became her on-air partner and challenged her to play his game. The day she beat him was the day she gained his respect. It was also the day she lost her best friend in an apparent suicide (or a possible murder). Real life radio personalities and a front page drug scandal bring realism to author Raven West's debut novel, set in a city where radio stations change formats like socks, and jobs are as secure as houses built on the San Andreas Fault Line. Red Wine For Breakfast is engaging, rewarding reading from beginning to end. Raven West's abilities to weave a story so viscerally and visually auger well for her budding career as a novelist.
* * *
Raven West has done an exceptional job in portraying radio disc jockeys in the glittery Los Angeles market. Jenny Reed and Johnny King are two very memorable and exciting characters. At times, I felt like I was there living their lives with them. For her first book, Raven has done a wonderful job, and I look forward to many more from this exciting author.
Julie A. Farrow - Author, EMERGENCY! Faith's Desire
* * *
Rating: 10
Red Wine for Breakfast is a true winner from the title to the last page. A fun, in captivating read - this book was hard to put down. Raven West gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of the Radio Industry and to this day I find myself imagining what’s going on after the mike goes off on my drive each morning. The mix of characters in Red Wine for Breakfast matches the twists and turns this novel takes, making it exciting to the last page. I loved Red Wine for Breakfast and recommend it for a fun, exciting escape.
Reviewed by Jackie Miller 2/25/2001
October 20, 2011
I liked Jenny, the lead character in "Red Wine for Breakfast," although at first I questioned the affair she was having with her boss. Other than this, she seemed like a strong woman and, with a top rated radio show, appeared to be in control. As another character tells her in the book, “How fifties, Jen. Hasn’t the feminist movement taught you girls anything? You don’t have to sleep with the boss anymore.” But as I got to know Jenny more this became less of a sticking point. The setting and story, at least at a high level, was good. The suspense in this romantic suspense, which comes from a few happenings at the station, which I won’t spoil, fit the story well. The romance is well done. At a high level, everything worked.
But the devil is in the details, and this book fell short in that area. A large number of typo and proofreading errors, each minor but in large numbers, were a problem. There were also issues of continuity and consistency. For example, two characters are sitting at the bar in the watering hole across from the radio station. Another character comes in the door and walks up to their table. How they moved from the bar to a table is unclear and doesn’t fit what was happening.
Another example is that one character who had appeared to be sensitive and caring turned into a grade-A jerk. Although there had been a change in his situation, this was too drastic a change in too short a time to be credible.
At another point, there was talk of the Los Angeles radio market as if there were many larger markets, saying other station owners had tempted Jenny, “with bigger salary, bigger markets, better benefits.” This struck me as strange at the time, thinking there couldn’t be many “bigger markets” with which they could tempt her. It turns out, according to Arbitron, that New York is the only one.
Over the course of eighty thousand words, the little things added up to a big problem.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **
But the devil is in the details, and this book fell short in that area. A large number of typo and proofreading errors, each minor but in large numbers, were a problem. There were also issues of continuity and consistency. For example, two characters are sitting at the bar in the watering hole across from the radio station. Another character comes in the door and walks up to their table. How they moved from the bar to a table is unclear and doesn’t fit what was happening.
Another example is that one character who had appeared to be sensitive and caring turned into a grade-A jerk. Although there had been a change in his situation, this was too drastic a change in too short a time to be credible.
At another point, there was talk of the Los Angeles radio market as if there were many larger markets, saying other station owners had tempted Jenny, “with bigger salary, bigger markets, better benefits.” This struck me as strange at the time, thinking there couldn’t be many “bigger markets” with which they could tempt her. It turns out, according to Arbitron, that New York is the only one.
Over the course of eighty thousand words, the little things added up to a big problem.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **
November 4, 2007
Maria made a deal with this author that she would illustrate her book in exchange for printing invitations to her "international icon" art show. It was interesting only in that it was located in this area, particularly the Conejo Valley. It was self published at the time. I can totally understand that.
It was about a female radio personlity who has a rival she eventually falls in love with and they end up with a morning show. This was like reading a book of someone who took a writing class. She tried to have all the elements there, even a mysterious death, but it just didn't cut it.
It was about a female radio personlity who has a rival she eventually falls in love with and they end up with a morning show. This was like reading a book of someone who took a writing class. She tried to have all the elements there, even a mysterious death, but it just didn't cut it.
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