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Bombed
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Rock ‘n’ Roll, Romance, and a Bomb!
Annie is the front woman of a rock ‘n’ roll band, playing sleazy bars and barely making enough money for gas to the next town. So she’s also making deliveries for some old hippie friends of the family. This means there’s no room in her life for a man. Too risky for both him and her.
Then she meets Wes—rumpled hair, quirky twist to his smile, shoulders clearly meant to cradle a woman’s head—and her heart goes into a Reggae beat.
But he happens to be an undercover agent hoping to bust her and her hippie friends. This would be tricky enough, but next her gentle but schizophrenic uncle is lured into a plot to bomb a Fourth of July parade. Add to her troubles a broke broker now turned kidnapper and a bass player who doesn’t like to think too much.
Annie needs to rescue her uncle, stop the bomb, and get Wes out of her life! But does she really want Wes out of her life?
Rock ‘n’ Roll, Romance, and a Bomb!
Annie is the front woman of a rock ‘n’ roll band, playing sleazy bars and barely making enough money for gas to the next town. So she’s also making deliveries for some old hippie friends of the family. This means there’s no room in her life for a man. Too risky for both him and her.
Then she meets Wes—rumpled hair, quirky twist to his smile, shoulders clearly meant to cradle a woman’s head—and her heart goes into a Reggae beat.
But he happens to be an undercover agent hoping to bust her and her hippie friends. This would be tricky enough, but next her gentle but schizophrenic uncle is lured into a plot to bomb a Fourth of July parade. Add to her troubles a broke broker now turned kidnapper and a bass player who doesn’t like to think too much.
Annie needs to rescue her uncle, stop the bomb, and get Wes out of her life! But does she really want Wes out of her life?
271 pages, ebook
First published April 17, 2015
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About the author
Winifred Morris
13 books28 followersI've built and remodeled houses and helped plant more than a million trees. I'm also the author of several award-winning children's books published the more traditional way, five picture books and four novels for the young - and young at heart.
But as publishing has changed, I've changed too. I've started writing for adults and let myself get a little wackier. Of Mice and Money is a comic women's book, which I'm told is a contradiction in terms. How come? Bombed is comic romantic suspense. And I'll soon be releasing The Sometime Burglar, a comic romantic novella.
I've also published Living in Suspension, which is a return to my YA roots. It’s not as funny, and I love humor, but it means a lot to me. It’s the story of a struggling teenager, more like Liar which was an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant YA Readers.
But as publishing has changed, I've changed too. I've started writing for adults and let myself get a little wackier. Of Mice and Money is a comic women's book, which I'm told is a contradiction in terms. How come? Bombed is comic romantic suspense. And I'll soon be releasing The Sometime Burglar, a comic romantic novella.
I've also published Living in Suspension, which is a return to my YA roots. It’s not as funny, and I love humor, but it means a lot to me. It’s the story of a struggling teenager, more like Liar which was an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant YA Readers.
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March 27, 2017
Dear Joel and Ethan Coen,
I know you are very discerning in your search for stories to transform into your marvelous movies. (I'm certain you put your seal of approval on the Fargo TV series on FX, and I'm guessing you'd like Sneaky Pete on Amazon Prime if you haven't watched it yet.) Well, Bombed, by Winifred Morris, is a lot like those stories. It's full of the quirky kind of characters that are your stock in trade: Fleep, Buzzard, schizophrenic Uncle Michael, the Orphan Annie Band. It has romance, peril, and paranoia; bumbling terrorists; elderly ex-hippies concocting LSD in the woods; a missing ten million dollars in gold; a plot to bomb a 4th of July parade in a podunk nowhere town; and chases by the DEA, FBI, and the Fish and Wildlife Service. Fast-paced and very well edited, it would be easy to convert it into an award-winning screenplay for your next film. Please do so immediately. The only obstacle I can foresee is being able to stop laughing long enough to complete the project.
Sincerely,
Your devoted fan, Bill Cook
P.S. I would have given it 6 stars, but 5 was the limit.
I know you are very discerning in your search for stories to transform into your marvelous movies. (I'm certain you put your seal of approval on the Fargo TV series on FX, and I'm guessing you'd like Sneaky Pete on Amazon Prime if you haven't watched it yet.) Well, Bombed, by Winifred Morris, is a lot like those stories. It's full of the quirky kind of characters that are your stock in trade: Fleep, Buzzard, schizophrenic Uncle Michael, the Orphan Annie Band. It has romance, peril, and paranoia; bumbling terrorists; elderly ex-hippies concocting LSD in the woods; a missing ten million dollars in gold; a plot to bomb a 4th of July parade in a podunk nowhere town; and chases by the DEA, FBI, and the Fish and Wildlife Service. Fast-paced and very well edited, it would be easy to convert it into an award-winning screenplay for your next film. Please do so immediately. The only obstacle I can foresee is being able to stop laughing long enough to complete the project.
Sincerely,
Your devoted fan, Bill Cook
P.S. I would have given it 6 stars, but 5 was the limit.
March 7, 2018
4.5 stars. Buckle up—or hey, don’t buckle up, it’s your neck--for a brash, exuberant ride with an unforgettable cast of characters, starting with the fiercely independent Annie, leader of a struggling rock band. Annie, after having sworn off men, finds herself falling for the arrogant Wes. But it turns out Wes, just like Annie, is hiding a big secret.
Annie lives with her sweet-tempered uncle who’s unmoored from reality--but then, a lot Annie’s friends live in their own little worlds, such as the ageing hippie couple who are making something a lot more potent than chamomile tea in their squatter’s cabin in the woods.
Annie was raised in a hippie commune, but she is also friendly with the local rednecks, who, just like the hippies, show a complete indifference to the authorities and go about their merry way, camping, drinking, cooking BBQ and enjoying their lives. Meanwhile, Annie’s uncle spends his time on the internet, writing about secret government conspiracies. It turns out he has good reason to be paranoid.
There’s something very all-American about Bombed. We are told the model of car or truck that every character drives, and at first I found that disconcerting and thought it unnecessary, but as it turns out, the type of vehicle matters when it comes to surveilling a house, or kidnapping somebody, or evading the DEA or even finding a place to park for the big July 4th parade.
There is also a reminder--handled lightly, deftly and with humour--about the perils of big government and the essential values of the American experiment.
I enjoyed the exuberance of the novel, the appreciation of the pleasures of life, whether it’s making the perfect enchilada, or listening, really listening, to your favourite music, and of course, the spark of new attraction, and waking up in your lover’s arms. The portrayal of Annie’s uncle is very sympathetic and sweet and I also loved the big camp-out scene in the woods with the rednecks. I was less convinced by the ongoing friction between the lovers but misunderstandings are, after all, a requirement in romance novels. (“Bombed” crosses a lot of genres.)
Author Winifred Morris juggles several criss-crossing plot lines with clarity and humor and then brings them together in a satisfying climax. I agree with other reviewers that this book would make a great movie. The chase scenes and the July 4th parade would translate so well to film.
Also, maybe the author could put together a Spotify and YouTube playlist for readers to listen to the songs and artists mentioned in the book?
Annie lives with her sweet-tempered uncle who’s unmoored from reality--but then, a lot Annie’s friends live in their own little worlds, such as the ageing hippie couple who are making something a lot more potent than chamomile tea in their squatter’s cabin in the woods.
Annie was raised in a hippie commune, but she is also friendly with the local rednecks, who, just like the hippies, show a complete indifference to the authorities and go about their merry way, camping, drinking, cooking BBQ and enjoying their lives. Meanwhile, Annie’s uncle spends his time on the internet, writing about secret government conspiracies. It turns out he has good reason to be paranoid.
There’s something very all-American about Bombed. We are told the model of car or truck that every character drives, and at first I found that disconcerting and thought it unnecessary, but as it turns out, the type of vehicle matters when it comes to surveilling a house, or kidnapping somebody, or evading the DEA or even finding a place to park for the big July 4th parade.
There is also a reminder--handled lightly, deftly and with humour--about the perils of big government and the essential values of the American experiment.
I enjoyed the exuberance of the novel, the appreciation of the pleasures of life, whether it’s making the perfect enchilada, or listening, really listening, to your favourite music, and of course, the spark of new attraction, and waking up in your lover’s arms. The portrayal of Annie’s uncle is very sympathetic and sweet and I also loved the big camp-out scene in the woods with the rednecks. I was less convinced by the ongoing friction between the lovers but misunderstandings are, after all, a requirement in romance novels. (“Bombed” crosses a lot of genres.)
Author Winifred Morris juggles several criss-crossing plot lines with clarity and humor and then brings them together in a satisfying climax. I agree with other reviewers that this book would make a great movie. The chase scenes and the July 4th parade would translate so well to film.
Also, maybe the author could put together a Spotify and YouTube playlist for readers to listen to the songs and artists mentioned in the book?
October 11, 2017
Adventure, crime caper, romance! A couple months ago I read Winifred Morris’s engaging Of Mice and Money and was so taken by it that I put her novel, Bombed, on my Kindle to save for a time when I needed a read that was pure fun. As anticipated, it’s another full-throttle tale packed with winsome and quirky characters and a lot of mayhem. I loved it! (Deserves extra stars for its tightly constructed zany but plausible plot and refreshing originality.)
May 7, 2018
Whew!
It takes a moment to catch your breath after romping along with Winifred Morris’ tempting characters as they usher us through forests, pastures, record stores, and yes, smack into a full blown redneck barbecue in the wild. Not ordinarily a place I would expect to find myself at the halfway point of a book. Yet, somehow in “Bombed,” Morris’ perfectly cast yeehaws give readers an unexpected early bonus in this fast paced and bawdy romantic comedy…or is it an adventure? Thriller? Doesn’t matter!
The narrative moves briskly through successive chapters that are often short, each described from a different character’s perspective: The provocative and resolute Annie, the hapless and injury prone Fleep, brilliant but impaired Michael, the aging hippy entrepreneurs, even the relentless FBI agent who, while swimming with the stars, still doesn’t seem to realize there was a tab in his swill. Sound like a bit too much? It shouldn’t.
The juicy plot is complemented by a loose but unblemished writing style that flows smoothly from scene to scene. Occasional turns of phrase define character and place for us. It’s not every day we find a rocker “dressed for plumbing the deep recesses of poetic negativity.”
In a word, titillating. And I believe it is a word that would meet with Ms. Morris’ approval.
It takes a moment to catch your breath after romping along with Winifred Morris’ tempting characters as they usher us through forests, pastures, record stores, and yes, smack into a full blown redneck barbecue in the wild. Not ordinarily a place I would expect to find myself at the halfway point of a book. Yet, somehow in “Bombed,” Morris’ perfectly cast yeehaws give readers an unexpected early bonus in this fast paced and bawdy romantic comedy…or is it an adventure? Thriller? Doesn’t matter!
The narrative moves briskly through successive chapters that are often short, each described from a different character’s perspective: The provocative and resolute Annie, the hapless and injury prone Fleep, brilliant but impaired Michael, the aging hippy entrepreneurs, even the relentless FBI agent who, while swimming with the stars, still doesn’t seem to realize there was a tab in his swill. Sound like a bit too much? It shouldn’t.
The juicy plot is complemented by a loose but unblemished writing style that flows smoothly from scene to scene. Occasional turns of phrase define character and place for us. It’s not every day we find a rocker “dressed for plumbing the deep recesses of poetic negativity.”
In a word, titillating. And I believe it is a word that would meet with Ms. Morris’ approval.
November 23, 2021
When the first words of a book are : Annie stepped back from the microphone as Gary (her lead guitar) stretched the last chord of the song into mind-bending realms of distortion. then you know you're in for a treat.
Annie is the singer of a rock band. Despite her trademark Riot Grrrl outfit and talent, she only plays local bars. Reason? Well, you'll have to read on... oh! It's in the blurb; Annie cares for her uncle (he has schizophrenia) and his part in the novel is to put a spanner in the works (or a bomb). Annie's alternative way of making ends meet while living at home introduce an undercover agent called Wes.
What a great plot; Annie cares for her uncle and has to sell illegals rather than going on the road with her band. Wes shows up but instead of arresting Annie, he gets involved with her uncle's bomb-making hobby. How is this gonna turn out! Enough to get me wondering what would happen next - what wonderful subjects!
There are two other characters a member of Annie's band and a random kidnapper.
Metal, romance and Uncle Michael - great fun.
Annie is the singer of a rock band. Despite her trademark Riot Grrrl outfit and talent, she only plays local bars. Reason? Well, you'll have to read on... oh! It's in the blurb; Annie cares for her uncle (he has schizophrenia) and his part in the novel is to put a spanner in the works (or a bomb). Annie's alternative way of making ends meet while living at home introduce an undercover agent called Wes.
What a great plot; Annie cares for her uncle and has to sell illegals rather than going on the road with her band. Wes shows up but instead of arresting Annie, he gets involved with her uncle's bomb-making hobby. How is this gonna turn out! Enough to get me wondering what would happen next - what wonderful subjects!
There are two other characters a member of Annie's band and a random kidnapper.
Metal, romance and Uncle Michael - great fun.
July 16, 2017
This is the second novel I've read by this author (I read Liar first), and I thoroughly enjoyed both for different reasons. Where Liar had me concerned and rooting for the main protagonist, Bombed had me laughing out loud in some passages, especially the passages involving the antics of band-members Buzzard and Fleep, as well as the hillbilly crowd the main character Annie is friends with.
I was entertained by other areas of the novel too, such as the on-again, off-again romance between Annie and Wes. The dialogue rang true and the pacing was just about perfect. I also think, with all the action involved throughout the plot, it would make a charming movie.
I was entertained by other areas of the novel too, such as the on-again, off-again romance between Annie and Wes. The dialogue rang true and the pacing was just about perfect. I also think, with all the action involved throughout the plot, it would make a charming movie.
September 30, 2019
Some people just have a knack for bringing on the snark. This book was quirky, fun, and had me cackling out loud all the way through. Annie fronts a rock band (this writing is extra spectacular for the rich understanding of the ins and outs of music, how each instrument in a group functions as part of the whole from the snare drummer dancing around the beat to the bass player being the steady—just very well done.) She’s barely making ends meet. Wes pops into her life (too bad he’s an undercover agent. Her uncle gets hooked into a plot to sabotage a parade (I nearly spit water all over the breakfast table laughing at the part about the out of rhythm ukuleles and disgruntled horses—seriously this book is SO funny in the small sentence details) and it’s up to Annie to save the day.
This is the awesome sort of read perfect for people who love quirky, funny comedies. Morris has an artist’s touch in terms of comedic timing when it comes to dialogue, as shown in scenes like with the hippie commune out in the woods. It’s a crazy plot. Think Austin Powers with rednecks and hippies. But the author makes it completely work in a hilarious read that will keep you in stitches from start to finish!
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This is the awesome sort of read perfect for people who love quirky, funny comedies. Morris has an artist’s touch in terms of comedic timing when it comes to dialogue, as shown in scenes like with the hippie commune out in the woods. It’s a crazy plot. Think Austin Powers with rednecks and hippies. But the author makes it completely work in a hilarious read that will keep you in stitches from start to finish!
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February 10, 2017
What a hoot! Plus there’s romance… and federal agents… and a fun plot. It’s a comic romance with action/adventure thrown in. On top of all that, it’s a touching story. I enjoyed the send-up of federal law enforcement agencies and the insider talk about music. And it’s filled with fascinating people. Annie is the leader of a struggling rock band based in Moscow, Idaho, of all places, who takes care of her schizophrenic uncle. To make enough money to pay her musicians and live on, she delivers LSD on the side for a couple of old hippies. There are times when the story almost has a “who’s on first” quality, thanks to characters like Buzzard, Annie’s zoned-out bassist, and Fleep, a failed broker who’s being sued for ten million bucks by his former clients. The writing style is witty and fresh. And I cared about Annie, which is important for me as a reader.
July 27, 2015
I received a review copy of ‘Bombed’ through the Reviews Initiative group on Goodreads, and I read the book without expectation or preconception.
I found ‘Bombed’ to be a wild ride of a caper story with something for everyone. Ms Morris’ sassy writing style and language are perfectly matched to the tongue-in-cheek tone of the novel, and I imagine that she had a lot of fun writing this book. She is evidently a natural storyteller, with a deft touch for romance, adventure and comedy.
At the musical heart of ‘Bombed’ is the love/hate relationship between rock chick Annie and DEA officer Wes. I was impressed by the authenticity of the scenes in which Annie and Wes connect while listening to classic albums together. I also loved the character of Buzzard, the bass player who holds everything together when the story might otherwise fall apart for the solos.
In the hands of a less compelling writer the complexity of events in ‘Bombed’ might become confusing, but Ms Morris’ plot and pacing work hand in hand so well that the pages practically turn themselves.
I’m happy to recommend ‘Bombed’ as a highly enjoyable and upbeat book!
I found ‘Bombed’ to be a wild ride of a caper story with something for everyone. Ms Morris’ sassy writing style and language are perfectly matched to the tongue-in-cheek tone of the novel, and I imagine that she had a lot of fun writing this book. She is evidently a natural storyteller, with a deft touch for romance, adventure and comedy.
At the musical heart of ‘Bombed’ is the love/hate relationship between rock chick Annie and DEA officer Wes. I was impressed by the authenticity of the scenes in which Annie and Wes connect while listening to classic albums together. I also loved the character of Buzzard, the bass player who holds everything together when the story might otherwise fall apart for the solos.
In the hands of a less compelling writer the complexity of events in ‘Bombed’ might become confusing, but Ms Morris’ plot and pacing work hand in hand so well that the pages practically turn themselves.
I’m happy to recommend ‘Bombed’ as a highly enjoyable and upbeat book!
May 5, 2015
Love amidst the... mayhem!
Where to start, where to start? No, wait, my head is still spinning!
'Bombed' showcases the same loopy sense of humour and tangled plotline
which Winifred Morris gave us in the - highly recommended! - 'Of Mice and Money'.
If you liked that, you'll love this.
Drugs, sex, and rock and roll are Morris's themes here, all tangled up with a wickedly satirical commentary on government and especially government agencies, conspiracy theorists and a mom-and-pop based counter-culture peddling LSD. So political correctness is not exactly a feature; you have been warned.
Annie is an orphan, a rock musician and singer, and she tours with her own band. Since she's also a delivery girl for her ageing hippie relatives' illegal products, she doesn't have much opportunity for an open relationship. She's been burned before, and on top of that she's her nutty uncle's keeper. And so she's given up men. Right.
Enter the guvmint. All half-dozen agencies and agents, offering a delightfully entertaining spread of the dedicated, the hard-bitten, the venal, the defeated, and the (overly) ambitious. I'm not going to spoil the story by detailing the different agencies and their various targets, but this is what drives the story forward - along with the surprisingly sweet romance which comes with some tastefully unwrapped great sex.
The writing is professional, the pace is excellent throughout, the story is crazy. A great light-hearted read!
Where to start, where to start? No, wait, my head is still spinning!
'Bombed' showcases the same loopy sense of humour and tangled plotline
which Winifred Morris gave us in the - highly recommended! - 'Of Mice and Money'.
If you liked that, you'll love this.
Drugs, sex, and rock and roll are Morris's themes here, all tangled up with a wickedly satirical commentary on government and especially government agencies, conspiracy theorists and a mom-and-pop based counter-culture peddling LSD. So political correctness is not exactly a feature; you have been warned.
Annie is an orphan, a rock musician and singer, and she tours with her own band. Since she's also a delivery girl for her ageing hippie relatives' illegal products, she doesn't have much opportunity for an open relationship. She's been burned before, and on top of that she's her nutty uncle's keeper. And so she's given up men. Right.
Enter the guvmint. All half-dozen agencies and agents, offering a delightfully entertaining spread of the dedicated, the hard-bitten, the venal, the defeated, and the (overly) ambitious. I'm not going to spoil the story by detailing the different agencies and their various targets, but this is what drives the story forward - along with the surprisingly sweet romance which comes with some tastefully unwrapped great sex.
The writing is professional, the pace is excellent throughout, the story is crazy. A great light-hearted read!
May 16, 2015
What a fun and wild ride!
BOMBED is a fun and wild ride full of twists, and layered with complicated as well as fun characters. Rock and Roll, drugs, hippies, a growing love interest amidst a suspenseful journey to figure out who, what, and where the bomb comes into play, leading all these very different characters to the conclusion of BOMBED.
Annie, a dedicated lead singer in her band, and an (oops! don't want to spoil it:), is ready to make a change. But that change may have come too late and this is where her life gets complicated. Insert Wes, (part of the complication), makes Annie question her "I don't want a man" statement, while trying to get close to her. But does that need to be close to her come from his dedication to the "job" or because he's developed feelings for her. A few hippies, a schizophrenic uncle, some involvement with DEA, FBI, and a guilty broker turned crazy make this story great.
The only negative I can say about this book is that I kept waiting for a little more emotion, mainly from the main character Annie. The author did a great job telling about that emotion, why she was the way she was, and I could sense it in a way, but was wanting to feel it more from the character. That said, I really enjoyed this story. It kept me intrigued to the very last page. The author, Winifred Morris, obviously knows what she is doing and is a very gifted writer.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
BOMBED is a fun and wild ride full of twists, and layered with complicated as well as fun characters. Rock and Roll, drugs, hippies, a growing love interest amidst a suspenseful journey to figure out who, what, and where the bomb comes into play, leading all these very different characters to the conclusion of BOMBED.
Annie, a dedicated lead singer in her band, and an (oops! don't want to spoil it:), is ready to make a change. But that change may have come too late and this is where her life gets complicated. Insert Wes, (part of the complication), makes Annie question her "I don't want a man" statement, while trying to get close to her. But does that need to be close to her come from his dedication to the "job" or because he's developed feelings for her. A few hippies, a schizophrenic uncle, some involvement with DEA, FBI, and a guilty broker turned crazy make this story great.
The only negative I can say about this book is that I kept waiting for a little more emotion, mainly from the main character Annie. The author did a great job telling about that emotion, why she was the way she was, and I could sense it in a way, but was wanting to feel it more from the character. That said, I really enjoyed this story. It kept me intrigued to the very last page. The author, Winifred Morris, obviously knows what she is doing and is a very gifted writer.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 21, 2015
Annie fronts a struggling indie rock band that plays mostly in tiny, rundown bars, in small towns like Moscow, Idaho, where much of this story takes place. It’s the kind of group that plays for the love of loud, pulsating rock music, for some free drinks and, occasionally, for a little bit of money. Annie makes sure her band-mates are always paid, even when the bar owners have little money to pay her. She can take care of the band, as well as her OCD Uncle Michael, because she has a secret and lucrative sideline: she delivers LSD that has been cooked out in the country by Russ and Char, old ex-hippie friends of her parents.
This is the set-up for Bombed, an entertaining, often exciting and sometimes touching story about a young woman struggling to keep playing the music she wants, while protecting those she loves. Unfortunately, there are a number of outside forces that won’t let her have what she wants: FBI agents who suspect her oddball uncle of conspiring to bomb government buildings; DEA agents who want to use her to get to the LSD lab; and a few dishonest types who just want to rip off anybody they think has money hidden away.
Ms. Morris has a good ear for dialogue, as well as a fine eye for all the details that make the settings realistic and lived-in. The characters are all very distinctive and well-rounded; just a little bit on the wrong side of the law, but sympathetic and likable so you hope they don’t get caught. The story never drags, not does it descend into cliche, so that each turn of events is a surprise, but makes perfect sense in the unfolding context.
All in all, a fun book that will leave readers wondering what new adventures Annie will get herself into.
This is the set-up for Bombed, an entertaining, often exciting and sometimes touching story about a young woman struggling to keep playing the music she wants, while protecting those she loves. Unfortunately, there are a number of outside forces that won’t let her have what she wants: FBI agents who suspect her oddball uncle of conspiring to bomb government buildings; DEA agents who want to use her to get to the LSD lab; and a few dishonest types who just want to rip off anybody they think has money hidden away.
Ms. Morris has a good ear for dialogue, as well as a fine eye for all the details that make the settings realistic and lived-in. The characters are all very distinctive and well-rounded; just a little bit on the wrong side of the law, but sympathetic and likable so you hope they don’t get caught. The story never drags, not does it descend into cliche, so that each turn of events is a surprise, but makes perfect sense in the unfolding context.
All in all, a fun book that will leave readers wondering what new adventures Annie will get herself into.
April 21, 2015
This is an entertaining and well-written novel. The main characters, a female lead singer Annie, a DEA agent Wes who is investigating her involvement as a drug distributor but who falls in love with her, and her mentally challenged uncle Michael are wonderfully developed; the performance of the singer, the detailed discussion of styles and genres; the meals that Wes cooks, his contributions to the music discussions and ability to draw out Michael; the talent and heart Michael has with wood as well as his childlike infatuation with floats and festivals.
It appears inevitable for Wes and Annie to develop a relationship; "she was smiling at him with her devilish green eyes, the short shorts and V of freckles had become even more distracting." They each have their own reasons to maintain some distance but "love lite" works. "He sang along with 'A Rocket in my Pocket,' and she knew her fuse was lit."
As for Michael, his doctor, his niece Annie, and even his mom had told him "he had a serious disease, but he’d never been fully convinced of that. He’d had a few tough years back in his twenties, but after that it seemed to him he’d just become shy. And lazy. That was why he hadn’t held a job since those first rough years, and why he’d mostly just stayed in the house where he’d grown up. He may have become unforgiving too, expecting too much of other people, unwilling to accept their sometimes prickly differences."
The villains in this story and their attempted acts of villainy, however, appear weaker to me. There are three agencies and a private scheme plotting and acting against Annie and Michael but they are lacking something, perhaps depth or authenticity.
It appears inevitable for Wes and Annie to develop a relationship; "she was smiling at him with her devilish green eyes, the short shorts and V of freckles had become even more distracting." They each have their own reasons to maintain some distance but "love lite" works. "He sang along with 'A Rocket in my Pocket,' and she knew her fuse was lit."
As for Michael, his doctor, his niece Annie, and even his mom had told him "he had a serious disease, but he’d never been fully convinced of that. He’d had a few tough years back in his twenties, but after that it seemed to him he’d just become shy. And lazy. That was why he hadn’t held a job since those first rough years, and why he’d mostly just stayed in the house where he’d grown up. He may have become unforgiving too, expecting too much of other people, unwilling to accept their sometimes prickly differences."
The villains in this story and their attempted acts of villainy, however, appear weaker to me. There are three agencies and a private scheme plotting and acting against Annie and Michael but they are lacking something, perhaps depth or authenticity.
May 4, 2015
I am blown away!
Winifred has created a story that is a fun and turbulent thrill-ride! From Annie’s career, ‘job’, relationships and past experiences to her current multi-layered predicament, there is nothing boring or expected in her life. She is a strong young lady with unusual people skills and zero time for b***s***; and she is also a talented and popular (if slightly under-known) musician.
This story took me a few pages to get into it, but only because I thought it was going to be more of a sex, drugs and rock and roll book and that’s not usually my style. Bombed is not just about sex (though there is a small amount, well written and non-graphic), not just about drugs (again, there is some and this story would not have worked or made sense without it) and Bombed is not about a rock and roll lifestyle, not just.
This book is about Annie and her wonderful, quirky Uncle and the twisted mess in which they find themselves. It is about Annie making huge changes, taking new risks and learning to trust, all while avoiding the DEA, FBI and Fish and Wildlife!
At one point, as the story reaches it’s ultimate climax, I was practically shouting, “OH MY GOODNESS!” I was completely stressed, totally engrossed and wishing I did not have to stop reading to clock back in from my lunch hour!
I really like this book and I recommend it. My favorite line from the book, “What is trust but a leap of faith from one heart to another?” So, trust me, you want to read this book.
Winifred has created a story that is a fun and turbulent thrill-ride! From Annie’s career, ‘job’, relationships and past experiences to her current multi-layered predicament, there is nothing boring or expected in her life. She is a strong young lady with unusual people skills and zero time for b***s***; and she is also a talented and popular (if slightly under-known) musician.
This story took me a few pages to get into it, but only because I thought it was going to be more of a sex, drugs and rock and roll book and that’s not usually my style. Bombed is not just about sex (though there is a small amount, well written and non-graphic), not just about drugs (again, there is some and this story would not have worked or made sense without it) and Bombed is not about a rock and roll lifestyle, not just.
This book is about Annie and her wonderful, quirky Uncle and the twisted mess in which they find themselves. It is about Annie making huge changes, taking new risks and learning to trust, all while avoiding the DEA, FBI and Fish and Wildlife!
At one point, as the story reaches it’s ultimate climax, I was practically shouting, “OH MY GOODNESS!” I was completely stressed, totally engrossed and wishing I did not have to stop reading to clock back in from my lunch hour!
I really like this book and I recommend it. My favorite line from the book, “What is trust but a leap of faith from one heart to another?” So, trust me, you want to read this book.
July 17, 2015
It’s clear that Winifred Morris is a talented writer. From get-go, the reader is treated to excellent characterization, and a story with a smooth, easy style. The characters are well developed, and there is substantial details so the reader doesn’t have to guess about scene. The writing is clear and crisp and the story flows, which keeps the reader “in” the story.
Annie is a lead singer/guitar player in a rock band. She is a very likable character. Wes is the DEA agent assigned to investigate Annie’s involvement with selling drugs. Of course, they fall in love. Sound familiar? It is. But don’t let this almost pat plot line fool you into thinking this is going to be a boring story you’ve read so many times before.
This story is fun to read. it’s funny in parts and contains all that’s needed for a tale worth remembering. There’s Rock & Roll, interesting characters, suspense, love, drugs, sex, an off-the-wall uncle, villains, and much more.
Along with a good story, the writer also gives us some juicy lines worth reading and remembering: “He was still grinning since his type never believed you were really annoyed with them.”
I can easily recommend this book. It’s a tale you will not likely forget.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest, non-reciprocal review.
Annie is a lead singer/guitar player in a rock band. She is a very likable character. Wes is the DEA agent assigned to investigate Annie’s involvement with selling drugs. Of course, they fall in love. Sound familiar? It is. But don’t let this almost pat plot line fool you into thinking this is going to be a boring story you’ve read so many times before.
This story is fun to read. it’s funny in parts and contains all that’s needed for a tale worth remembering. There’s Rock & Roll, interesting characters, suspense, love, drugs, sex, an off-the-wall uncle, villains, and much more.
Along with a good story, the writer also gives us some juicy lines worth reading and remembering: “He was still grinning since his type never believed you were really annoyed with them.”
I can easily recommend this book. It’s a tale you will not likely forget.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest, non-reciprocal review.
December 9, 2017
Bombed is an easy good fun read. The story is set in a small town in Idaho which the author describes as a mixture of hippies and rednecks with a student population that exceeds the population of the town. The main character, Annie, is the lead singer in a band, a drug runner and her Uncle Michael’s carer. Michael is a recluse and a little slow, who figures in a number of well woven sub plots. The other central character, Wes, is a DEA agent determined to find Annie’s source. He convinces Annie that he is a booker and that he can put she and her band in bright lights. Annie and Wes develop a very volatile relationship that becomes one of the main themes of the story. There are many themes/sub plots in this entertaining read. I really enjoyed this novel.
February 11, 2021
A Page Turner
I could not put this book down! It has everything it takes to keep a reader turning pages. There is some romance, some humor, some excitement, and lots of surprises. Annie is a musician and her band is popular: but doesn't bring in a lot of money. So she has a sideline to make more money. She shares a house with her Uncle Michael who is on disability.When she meets Wes he may be what she needs; or maybe not. Great story, exciting, interesting characters, and page after page of entertainment. I loved it.
I could not put this book down! It has everything it takes to keep a reader turning pages. There is some romance, some humor, some excitement, and lots of surprises. Annie is a musician and her band is popular: but doesn't bring in a lot of money. So she has a sideline to make more money. She shares a house with her Uncle Michael who is on disability.When she meets Wes he may be what she needs; or maybe not. Great story, exciting, interesting characters, and page after page of entertainment. I loved it.
April 1, 2019
4 Stars - An Entertaing Read
I would read this author again.
She has created a well-crafted,
thought-out story that can hold
your attention. The characters were believable and three-dimen-
sional with just enough wuirks to make them human .
I would read this author again.
She has created a well-crafted,
thought-out story that can hold
your attention. The characters were believable and three-dimen-
sional with just enough wuirks to make them human .
March 21, 2015
"Bombed" is an engrossing second adult novel by traditionally published children's author Winifred Morris. It's a page-turning "beach book" that blends three genres: romance, suspense, and humor. The book is divided into 38 bite-sized chapters.
Set in Moscow, Idaho, three suspenseful story lines run in parallel until they come together at the end. One is the burgeoning but fraught romance between Annie and Wes, the two main characters. Another is a series of attempts by two men, one Annie's supposed friend, to seize the gold she told her friend was owned by Michael, the schizophrenic uncle she lives with. The third story line is the plot by two of Michael's friends, into which they seduce him, to explode a car bomb that will massacre people attending a Fourth of July parade.
Annie is the tall, attractive but not voluptuous front person for a struggling indie rock band. The child of hippies, she serves as a drug mule for two family friends, making LSD deliveries during her band tours. Despite her unsavory activities, Annie believes she's doing good, and comes across as a good, likeable, and interesting person.
Wes is the handsome, manly DEA agent in charge of finding the LSD source and busting the operation. Also likeable and interesting, he has to use deception to get close to Annie and gather evidence, but they wind up falling in love with each other.
Despite Michael's mental illness and simple mindedness, he's a sympathetic character who can be rational and even insightful at times. He's more a victim of his unsavory friends than a collaborator.
Morris does a good job depicting rural life and the indie band scene.
The novel begins slowly but turns into a what-happens-next? story. The romance provides the story's spine. The emphasis on emotions and relationships even in the sex scenes, and the downplaying of the physical aspects, makes the romance primarily of interest to women (and to Y-chromosome people interested in how women fantasize about men—I became interested in the book when I heard it was a romance that had male fans). Men as well as women will find themselves riveted by the build-up of tension throughout the book in all three story lines, ending in a gripping finale that had me reading and flipping the pages as fast as possible.
The comedy is provided mainly by farce: improbable coincidences, misunderstandings, and misidentifications. (And maybe by the lyrical sex scenes, which are perhaps standard for the genre but some of which strike this male romance-genre ignoramus as over the top.)
The writing is engaging and professional but less polished in some spots than in others. Some events, such as how Annie's friend and Michael fall in with evil companions, and some aspects of the bomb episode, seem to me a little far-fetched and not totally in character.
But all in all, judged by how well it achieves its purpose of providing a good read and a lot of fun for its audience, "Bombed" deserves high ratings and a strong recommendation.
Set in Moscow, Idaho, three suspenseful story lines run in parallel until they come together at the end. One is the burgeoning but fraught romance between Annie and Wes, the two main characters. Another is a series of attempts by two men, one Annie's supposed friend, to seize the gold she told her friend was owned by Michael, the schizophrenic uncle she lives with. The third story line is the plot by two of Michael's friends, into which they seduce him, to explode a car bomb that will massacre people attending a Fourth of July parade.
Annie is the tall, attractive but not voluptuous front person for a struggling indie rock band. The child of hippies, she serves as a drug mule for two family friends, making LSD deliveries during her band tours. Despite her unsavory activities, Annie believes she's doing good, and comes across as a good, likeable, and interesting person.
Wes is the handsome, manly DEA agent in charge of finding the LSD source and busting the operation. Also likeable and interesting, he has to use deception to get close to Annie and gather evidence, but they wind up falling in love with each other.
Despite Michael's mental illness and simple mindedness, he's a sympathetic character who can be rational and even insightful at times. He's more a victim of his unsavory friends than a collaborator.
Morris does a good job depicting rural life and the indie band scene.
The novel begins slowly but turns into a what-happens-next? story. The romance provides the story's spine. The emphasis on emotions and relationships even in the sex scenes, and the downplaying of the physical aspects, makes the romance primarily of interest to women (and to Y-chromosome people interested in how women fantasize about men—I became interested in the book when I heard it was a romance that had male fans). Men as well as women will find themselves riveted by the build-up of tension throughout the book in all three story lines, ending in a gripping finale that had me reading and flipping the pages as fast as possible.
The comedy is provided mainly by farce: improbable coincidences, misunderstandings, and misidentifications. (And maybe by the lyrical sex scenes, which are perhaps standard for the genre but some of which strike this male romance-genre ignoramus as over the top.)
The writing is engaging and professional but less polished in some spots than in others. Some events, such as how Annie's friend and Michael fall in with evil companions, and some aspects of the bomb episode, seem to me a little far-fetched and not totally in character.
But all in all, judged by how well it achieves its purpose of providing a good read and a lot of fun for its audience, "Bombed" deserves high ratings and a strong recommendation.
April 16, 2015
“She’d just slowly come to accept the loneliness secrets bring and thought she was tough enough to handle it. (Kindle locations 4061-4065).
When you think you’re tough enough or strong enough, you’re just setting yourself up for a fall. Annie bit off a bit more than she could chew in Bombed. She may tell herself she can do it, but unconsciously she knows it is too much for her. Circumstances create challenges to make everything even more difficult for her and she is forced to rely on Wes, even though she swore off men to protect herself. She knows that things don’t add up in her life, but if there aren't any more people in her life than her uncle and band members, she thinks she can fool everyone. Even Buzzard and Fleep begin to question where the money comes from. Even under such duress and with so many questioning her source of money, Annie is bold and quick-witted. She doesn't fall apart or go crazy when her uncle is kidnapped. She remains level-headed and sticks to her guns. She is a fun character.
All the characters in Bombed are well written and vibrant and will suck you into their stories. I loved the interesting character names and how consistent the characters were to their upbringing and environmental influences. Each of the characters’ stories was fascinating and the author layered the stories within and throughout the other stories, making the novel complex and rich.
The main story itself was far fetched and amazingly executed, like any good action thriller where the audience must suspend disbelief at times. The story is comical and zany and such a fun read.
To note: This novel contained many specific musical references, which added to the consistency of the characters and their backgrounds and added an element of sophistication to the details of the novel, but most of the references will go over a reader’s head, unless they are a big music fan.
Disclaimer: I was given a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
When you think you’re tough enough or strong enough, you’re just setting yourself up for a fall. Annie bit off a bit more than she could chew in Bombed. She may tell herself she can do it, but unconsciously she knows it is too much for her. Circumstances create challenges to make everything even more difficult for her and she is forced to rely on Wes, even though she swore off men to protect herself. She knows that things don’t add up in her life, but if there aren't any more people in her life than her uncle and band members, she thinks she can fool everyone. Even Buzzard and Fleep begin to question where the money comes from. Even under such duress and with so many questioning her source of money, Annie is bold and quick-witted. She doesn't fall apart or go crazy when her uncle is kidnapped. She remains level-headed and sticks to her guns. She is a fun character.
All the characters in Bombed are well written and vibrant and will suck you into their stories. I loved the interesting character names and how consistent the characters were to their upbringing and environmental influences. Each of the characters’ stories was fascinating and the author layered the stories within and throughout the other stories, making the novel complex and rich.
The main story itself was far fetched and amazingly executed, like any good action thriller where the audience must suspend disbelief at times. The story is comical and zany and such a fun read.
To note: This novel contained many specific musical references, which added to the consistency of the characters and their backgrounds and added an element of sophistication to the details of the novel, but most of the references will go over a reader’s head, unless they are a big music fan.
Disclaimer: I was given a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
April 17, 2015
This is a book totally outside my usual genre, so when I say I loved it, understand the full oddity and complexity of that statement.
The thing that makes Ms. Morris's novel appealing, even to romance-avoiding fantasy geeks like myself, is her characters. Annie and Wes are fun, sure--and their romance is believable and troubled by the, erm, interesting problems that get in the way--but the true torch goes to the secondary characters, including a broke broker (Ms. Morris's explanation in the description is the best one, trust me), an entirely too in-the-moment bassist, Uncle Michael (whose attention to detail and unwillingness to hurt his friends ultimately save the day even while almost destroying it), and two aging hippie-dippies who might be the wisest people in the whole story.
Add to these characters a whimsical and chaotically wry setting, an intricate plot, and entirely too much government involvement, and you have Bombed. I guess you could call it a romance--there certainly IS romance in the plot--but romance (or my second choice, comedy) really doesn't do it justice. It's a story, at heart, about people--especially Annie, Wes, and Michael--learning the difference between what's right and what's easy, in only the funniest of ways. I should add here, Ms. Morris also provides one of the most engaging (and sympathetic) pictures of the mentally ill I've seen in a while.
And, on top of that, Ms. Morris just plain writes well. Her story is well told in clear-eyed, slightly sardonic prose--and the humor, while fantastic, is never a crutch. A good read if you like music, situational comedy, romance, or, well, bomb stories (which needs to be a genre all its own). Or, really, if you just like good writing. One of my must-reads for this year.
The thing that makes Ms. Morris's novel appealing, even to romance-avoiding fantasy geeks like myself, is her characters. Annie and Wes are fun, sure--and their romance is believable and troubled by the, erm, interesting problems that get in the way--but the true torch goes to the secondary characters, including a broke broker (Ms. Morris's explanation in the description is the best one, trust me), an entirely too in-the-moment bassist, Uncle Michael (whose attention to detail and unwillingness to hurt his friends ultimately save the day even while almost destroying it), and two aging hippie-dippies who might be the wisest people in the whole story.
Add to these characters a whimsical and chaotically wry setting, an intricate plot, and entirely too much government involvement, and you have Bombed. I guess you could call it a romance--there certainly IS romance in the plot--but romance (or my second choice, comedy) really doesn't do it justice. It's a story, at heart, about people--especially Annie, Wes, and Michael--learning the difference between what's right and what's easy, in only the funniest of ways. I should add here, Ms. Morris also provides one of the most engaging (and sympathetic) pictures of the mentally ill I've seen in a while.
And, on top of that, Ms. Morris just plain writes well. Her story is well told in clear-eyed, slightly sardonic prose--and the humor, while fantastic, is never a crutch. A good read if you like music, situational comedy, romance, or, well, bomb stories (which needs to be a genre all its own). Or, really, if you just like good writing. One of my must-reads for this year.
April 29, 2015
Romance, Drugs and Rock'n'Roll
Annie loves what she does - playing in a rock band - and will do anything to continue doing so. But can she trust the gorgeous guy who offers to take her and her band to the next level?
When I read Winifred's previous novel, Of Mice and Money, I liked her skill in creating interesting characters. Bombed follows in this line, where even the secondary characters are not just relegated to two-dimensional plug-ins. Annie's character has depth, strength (if not necessarily the ability to deal with whatever crosses her path, certainly the guts to do so), and her own frailties or flaws that make her all the more real.
Although it could loosely be described as a romantic comedy, (there is romance and some laugh out loud moments), there is so much more to it than that. Annie has a big heart and she can't just hand it over entirely to one person - she cares about her uncle, her band members and the other people who are important to her. If she simply fell madly in love with this guy and forgot about the other people in her life, it would be a rather empty, cliched story. It is perhaps this juggling of the compartments in her heart that creates the conflict which gives the book so much more interest.
Winifred manages to weave an intricate story and still keep control of all the threads, including touching on the commonly ignored issue of mental health (Annie's uncle is a well-crafted and endearing character) and an ongoing question of who really are the bad guys.
A rom com that has got so much more going for it without getting too heavy. You'll fall in love not only with Annie, but also all the other characters and Winifred's wacky, fun, gutsier style.
Annie loves what she does - playing in a rock band - and will do anything to continue doing so. But can she trust the gorgeous guy who offers to take her and her band to the next level?
When I read Winifred's previous novel, Of Mice and Money, I liked her skill in creating interesting characters. Bombed follows in this line, where even the secondary characters are not just relegated to two-dimensional plug-ins. Annie's character has depth, strength (if not necessarily the ability to deal with whatever crosses her path, certainly the guts to do so), and her own frailties or flaws that make her all the more real.
Although it could loosely be described as a romantic comedy, (there is romance and some laugh out loud moments), there is so much more to it than that. Annie has a big heart and she can't just hand it over entirely to one person - she cares about her uncle, her band members and the other people who are important to her. If she simply fell madly in love with this guy and forgot about the other people in her life, it would be a rather empty, cliched story. It is perhaps this juggling of the compartments in her heart that creates the conflict which gives the book so much more interest.
Winifred manages to weave an intricate story and still keep control of all the threads, including touching on the commonly ignored issue of mental health (Annie's uncle is a well-crafted and endearing character) and an ongoing question of who really are the bad guys.
A rom com that has got so much more going for it without getting too heavy. You'll fall in love not only with Annie, but also all the other characters and Winifred's wacky, fun, gutsier style.
April 15, 2015
I have to admit that I am sometimes reluctant to read new authors these days. But when I read the description of Bombed, I was immediately intrigued. Stories set around rock 'n roll get my attention, so I decided to treat myself.
Bombed is a complex story, made so by a myriad of characters and subplots. A not-quite-famous-yet female rock star, a hunky DEA agent, a benign but schizophrenic senior, a pair of aging hippies and a plethora of other good and bad guys make up an interesting cast, many of whom have points of view. While some might find this minor head hopping a challenge, I was able to keep them straight easily enough. I especially enjoyed how Morris altered the narrative voices to more clearly identify the characters.
The plot derives movement through the unfolding of secrets, misunderstandings and expositions. Humor, action, drama, all keep the story moving at a good clip. I found the storyline to be unique and thought provoking as the author shows how someone with diminishing mental capacity can be victimized, how a woman who is known felon can be a sympathetic and innocent character, and how falling in love can turn even the most skeptical federal agent into a hero. 4-1/2 stars!
Bombed is a complex story, made so by a myriad of characters and subplots. A not-quite-famous-yet female rock star, a hunky DEA agent, a benign but schizophrenic senior, a pair of aging hippies and a plethora of other good and bad guys make up an interesting cast, many of whom have points of view. While some might find this minor head hopping a challenge, I was able to keep them straight easily enough. I especially enjoyed how Morris altered the narrative voices to more clearly identify the characters.
The plot derives movement through the unfolding of secrets, misunderstandings and expositions. Humor, action, drama, all keep the story moving at a good clip. I found the storyline to be unique and thought provoking as the author shows how someone with diminishing mental capacity can be victimized, how a woman who is known felon can be a sympathetic and innocent character, and how falling in love can turn even the most skeptical federal agent into a hero. 4-1/2 stars!
April 16, 2015
This book tickled my funny bone in so many ways. Annie is a wonderfully strong woman with a mind of her own that I immediately liked. The physical descriptions of the character intertwined with her music style worked to make her so much more than the typical romantic heroine. Tough as she is, she's also all heart, worrying about everyone around her.
Her romantic interest, Wes, came across as savvy, hot, and conflicted. His combination of military background, cop training, and deep interest in music created a character with depth, one you'll root for as he and Annie encounter every kind of roadblock.
The secondary characters ran the gamut from likeable to kind of gross. Uncle Michael stands out. Morris has portrayed this schizophrenic man as so much more than a mental disorder.
The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, all of which seemed completely believable. I laughed about many of them. The semi-rural setting with its mixed population of aging hippies, red-necks, and college students worked perfectly for this tale.
Author Morris has woven a humorous, suspenseful tapestry that kept me reading far into the night. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a fresh read.
Her romantic interest, Wes, came across as savvy, hot, and conflicted. His combination of military background, cop training, and deep interest in music created a character with depth, one you'll root for as he and Annie encounter every kind of roadblock.
The secondary characters ran the gamut from likeable to kind of gross. Uncle Michael stands out. Morris has portrayed this schizophrenic man as so much more than a mental disorder.
The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, all of which seemed completely believable. I laughed about many of them. The semi-rural setting with its mixed population of aging hippies, red-necks, and college students worked perfectly for this tale.
Author Morris has woven a humorous, suspenseful tapestry that kept me reading far into the night. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a fresh read.
July 14, 2015
Bombed by Winifred Morris is a good summer read. It’s light and funny with quirky characters that aren’t annoying. It story follows a couple of different story lines that twist together well. Morris is a very skilled writer and I liked her style. The main protagonists Wes and Annie are both likeable, but the Uncle was my favorite character of book. The plot was outlandish, but that was part of the book’s charm. Sometimes I dislike books that follow characters in bands because I feel the authors can overindulge when talking about the music. That was not a problem here. I was a bit hesitant about this book initially because I was worried that it would focus too much on the romance between the main characters that was constructed early, but the author did a good job adding a lot more to this book than simply their budding relationship. What made it a four instead of five star book for me was that there were a few car “chases” or maybe tailing would be a better word, and I had a hard time getting into them. Overall though, a fun summer read, a good book to take with you to the pool or on vacation.
April 17, 2015
The past is what motivates Annie, the defining character in this suspenseful novel.
Annie, the heroine of Winifred Morris’ gritty female drama, Bombed, is a lot more talented than she even knows. Annie’s illicit source of income to keep her band afloat attracts attention from various law and intelligence agencies. As Annie barrels through the adventures with a combination of guts, luck, and a scary lack of reality, you can’t help but root for her and Wes, the DEA agent that wants to catch Annie in more ways than one.
But Annie only cares to live a normal life, take care of her schizophrenic uncle, and avoid men to keep her life together.
Annie is such an interesting and entertaining character - young and naive at times but with a really wide range of real-world experience which gives her an unusual value of right vs. wrong.
Winifred Morris is skilled at layering her very colorful and multi-layered characters throughout the book and themes/sub plots are well entrenched in this entertaining read.
Annie, the heroine of Winifred Morris’ gritty female drama, Bombed, is a lot more talented than she even knows. Annie’s illicit source of income to keep her band afloat attracts attention from various law and intelligence agencies. As Annie barrels through the adventures with a combination of guts, luck, and a scary lack of reality, you can’t help but root for her and Wes, the DEA agent that wants to catch Annie in more ways than one.
But Annie only cares to live a normal life, take care of her schizophrenic uncle, and avoid men to keep her life together.
Annie is such an interesting and entertaining character - young and naive at times but with a really wide range of real-world experience which gives her an unusual value of right vs. wrong.
Winifred Morris is skilled at layering her very colorful and multi-layered characters throughout the book and themes/sub plots are well entrenched in this entertaining read.
April 21, 2015
Romantic suspense with good humour is a rare find, but this one hit every spot. Everything you'd want is in here: romance, drama, mystery, humour and a bomb, of course.
Annie, a lead singer in a band and drug runner, swore she didn't need a man, until life gave her no other choice. Throughout this book, I wondered who was fooling whom, and each time I thought I had Annie, Wes or even Michael figured out, everything changed again, always in a way I'd never predicted. Wes is the not-so-typical undercover DEA agent who discovers that he's not only one after Annie (and Michael), in fact, everyone seems to be, but for so many different reasons. Once the hunt was on, Wes soon realised he wasn't just interested in Annie for her possible connections with drugs, and this romantic element to it really made me root for Wes, and Annie, hoping he would find a way out for all of them. The surprising ending where Michael is the one who steps forward, I hadn't seen coming. That is the brilliance of his character and it made for a great end to a funny, well-written story.
Annie, a lead singer in a band and drug runner, swore she didn't need a man, until life gave her no other choice. Throughout this book, I wondered who was fooling whom, and each time I thought I had Annie, Wes or even Michael figured out, everything changed again, always in a way I'd never predicted. Wes is the not-so-typical undercover DEA agent who discovers that he's not only one after Annie (and Michael), in fact, everyone seems to be, but for so many different reasons. Once the hunt was on, Wes soon realised he wasn't just interested in Annie for her possible connections with drugs, and this romantic element to it really made me root for Wes, and Annie, hoping he would find a way out for all of them. The surprising ending where Michael is the one who steps forward, I hadn't seen coming. That is the brilliance of his character and it made for a great end to a funny, well-written story.
April 29, 2015
I loved the writing! It flows and swells with emotion and character, the construction of the sentences such that they provide the reader a wealth of information, yet not so complicated as to scare the average reader away or stretch their interpretive abilities beyond recovery. I love the characters (many of them) and the story line, even though the plot arc is meant to be based in reality it does push close to the edge of fantasy, the confluence of all the agencies after Annie and Michael, together with the kidnapping, the love affair, and everything else, while still within the realm of possibilities, tests the readers faith in the writer's ability to make it believable. On that note, the reader will need to put aside their analytical side, not worrying about the little details and maybe they stretch the truth just a little bit, and just go with the flow. It's a wild ride!
In the interests of transparency, the digital file of Bombed was provided to me free to read.
In the interests of transparency, the digital file of Bombed was provided to me free to read.
May 12, 2015
This is not my normal reader genre, but the author has a great touch, and the writing just flows. It's a unique concept and a good story. Very, very readable. And funnty, too! Love the contemporary music-scene setting as I'm dabbling in that right now. It rocks!
November 23, 2015
Bombed
Very cute, fun reading book. So different from other genre of books I like to read. I let the Amazon computer read it to me today while traveling. Kept me amused. 5 starts for keeping me entertained.
Very cute, fun reading book. So different from other genre of books I like to read. I let the Amazon computer read it to me today while traveling. Kept me amused. 5 starts for keeping me entertained.
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