No Regrets

by June Phyllis Baker

Reporter Arlene Sinclair is afraid of nothing or nobody. A staunch advocator of the truth, she will stop at nothing to get her facts. Of course Sheriff Lance Carter doesn' t see it that way; especially when she interferes with police business and takes a piece of evidence from a crime scene she's sure means nothing. In spite of this, he is in love with her. Arlene is determined to write the story that will make her a household name. When a man with a grudge and a gun holds her hostage, Arlene becomes her own big story.

Genres: Romance

204 pages, trade, paperback

First published July 10, 2008

Reviews

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is quite simply good clean fun with a little suspense, a lot of humor, and a nice dose of romance all in perfect proportions, and it was a pleasure to read.

The story is set in the richly drawn small berg of Sunny Hills, which is populated with warm quirky characters who feel like old friends almost as soon as they walk onto the page. It kept me awake, not worrying if the characters would make it through, but only how they would manage.

The heroine, Arlene Sinclair, took over from page one and I spent the rest of my time thinking, "What is this girl going to get herself into next?"

I'd compare Ms. Baker's style and tone to Ann B. Ross' Miss Julia series, and would recommend this tale to anyone who enjoys similar books.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arlene Sinclair lives in the small town of Sunny Hill. Arlene is a reporter, who is ready to make a name for herself. Arlene is tried of writing fluff stories and wants to move on to the hard core stuff. Sheriff Lance Carter tries to keep everything in order in his town. The one thing he can’t control is Arlene. Every time Sheriff Carter turns around Arlene is there, armed with her pen and paper. The most annoying part of this whole situation for Sheriff Carter is that he is falling in love with Arlene. He can’t stop thinking about her. Strange things start happening in Sunny Hill. It seems someone wants to harm one of the residents of Sunny Hill. Arlene very soon may get her big break, when she ends up meeting her story face to face.


I thought Arlene was a fun character. She reminded me of Nancy Drew. In the way where Nancy was always finding herself in the middle a situation but in a fun and charming way; Arlene brings the same flair just without any sidekicks. Sheriff Carter is such a nice, charming, and caring man. No matter how much Arlene gets on his nerves, he’s always looking out for her well-being. No Regrets is a great first novel for June Phyllis Baker. Ms. Baker also writings that she loves British comedy and hopes to mix that with a story set in England during the 1950s. All I have to say to this is that I hope Ms. Baker does it sooner rather then later as that will be one good book. So if you are looking for a new author to try out then pick up No Regrets. Just like the title you won’t have any regrets.