The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

Bless You by Lois Kay     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 352 pages | Finished | Aug-10
In a quiet, rural town in New Hampshire, Pastor Sigrid Meyers finds a dead body in her church. It is the beginning of a maelstrom of events in which she will find new friends, discover enemies she didn't know she had and realize it takes a lot to stop a tenacious murderer.
VERY good story. Love the characters. Realistic. Believable. Only story I read straight through without stopping in a while. Very much looking forward to the rest of the story. - Anonymous - Sep-13-2010    I'm really, really, really enjoying this story. Good storyline. It's nice to read real content and you've got a real interesting tale going on here. Hopefully the Muses have been kind and you will finish the story tomorrow and the sequel will be ready in two weeks. - KKKatie - Sep-25-2010    Looking forward to the rest of the story! - Anonymous - Nov-16-2010    Another excellent story from this author. I am anxiously waiting each new chapter. - Bkwrmchar - Nov-17-2010    Would LOVE to see how this story continues. Have been waiting ... and waiting .... and *sigh* - Weep - Feb-12-2013    One of my favorite Lois Kay's story - now only if it was finished! This one blends a great deal of action and suspense with romance threaded throughout. Hopefully you're still out there Ms. Kay and checking because I really hope you finish this great story. - Stacia - Sep-24-2013    Original ***spoiler*** d pastor should be d one holding back - Ifeoma - Oct-10-2013    Loved it! - Amanda - Jun-30-2016

Booyong Mountain by Lois Kay     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 287 pages | Finished | Sep-04 Cast: Fiona, Jody, Robin, Sam, Joshua Part 3 of a Series Series List: Reef (The), Murrook Farm, Booyong Mountain
This story is a sequel to 'The Reef' and 'Murrook Farm.' Stevens Inc. has invested in an old, run-down rainforest resort and Sam Stevens has hired conservation biologist Robin Adams to manage the property. But, as Fiona McDonnell soon discovers, Robin Adams is not who she says she is. Is she? And who is the mysterious black clad stranger Fiona saw sneaking around in the forest? And what are Sam and Trishia hiding from the rest of the family?
Well written and an excellent read. The entire series has a sweet kind of innocence and is very addictive. - Emi - Apr 15th, 2005    This is FINISHED with at least287 pages. [Corrected - 6-3-2009] - purplehawke - Jun-01-2009    An excellent series. Bravo!!! Hope we'll get to see more of these characters...story is well written and just enough suspense. - keys - Jul-26-2009    i love this whole series. if you have not read them then i suggest you should. i really wish i could read more about these characters. very gripping tale that i wish would continue - iheartpickles - Aug-12-2009    PLEASE READ ALL THIS SERIES - they are well thoughtout, well-developed stories with interesting people. Some of the best writing I have read on this site. AAA++++ - CoolNik - Nov-23-2010    Truly wonderful series. Edge of your seat action with a whole lot of love thrown in. Look out Missy Good. A new star is on the rise. - Wheezie - Nov-19-2011    This is a great trilogy. Well paced, well constructed. Keeps you guessing. - Georgia - Mar-27-2012    Be sure to read this series. It is great! Read "Christmas Special Delivery" after Marrook Farm and before this one. It fills in some gaps and Booyong Mountain will make more sense. These are a thrilling trilogy well written and well constructed. They certainly kept me up some late nights to find out what happened next! - Georgia - Mar-27-2012    I have read this series numerous times and I love them every- time. They are up there with my all time favorite books. - Pickles - Aug-31-2012    Love, love, love this series!! And I am so glad Fiona got her own story/love. This series is extremely well thought out and very loving. All for of these stories are fantastic and definetly worth several reads!! - Stacia - Jan-09-2013    **** SPOILER ALERT **** i've read the complete trilogy and i like it.. my favorites are still jody and sam, no matter how many other couples are formed.. one thing that i've noticed though, is that the timeline is often incorrect.. hayes died when fiona was.. she's 21 in this story, so that should mean that jody and sam have been together for 7 years.. not the 5 years that are referred to.. or even the 3 years that hayes is supposedly dead.. still a good read, though.. - xtra dog - Jan-26-2013

Breathless by Lois Kay     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 242 pages | Finished | Apr-07 Honors/Awards:  Top-25 #1.     Part 2 of the Hindsight Series Series List: Hindsight, Breathless
'Breathless' is about Lauren Darkwolf and Maureen Lawrence, OSBI Agents, whose personal lives are interrupted by the death of a young woman, her infant boy who survived and a trail of dangerous drugs that try to make their way into the heart of Oklahoma.
This is such a great read! Please, please, PLEASE finish it! i've been hanging on for chapter five for what feels like an eternity. - ave - Feb-13-2008    excess of mushiness at times, but a great read all the same. - rhyan - May-02-2008    fun story with lots of action and suspense. I really enjoy all of Lois Kay's stories. She is a terrific author. - Anonymous - Dec-20-2010    Good, solid mystery/action story with a healthy dose of romance. Another winner from Lois Kay! - Stacia - Jan-10-2013    I loved this sequel and can't believe this story hasn't been recommended more! - Ricky - Jan-24-2013

Christmas Special Delivery by Lois Kay     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novella - 51 pages | Finished | Cast: Yarra, Jody, Alice, Sam, Fiona, Lucy, Michael, Trishia, Susan, Joan, George, McDonnell, Kirby, Murrook Links: The Academy Of Bards
Part of the series first started with "The Reef" - a MUST READ and Highly recommended!! - CoolNik - Nov-22-2010    A fun packed story. I enjoyed the Christmas coming together of the family:-) Very well written. It's leaves you smiling:-) - lyn B - Jun-06-2011    cute addition to the series.. it's best to read after 'murrook farm'.. that is: if you want to read the stories in chronological order.. - xtra dog - Jan-23-2013

Heart's Choice by Lois Kay     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novella - 58 pages | Finished | Cast: Kyra, Emma, Simon, Altena Links: The Academy Of Bards
Truly wonderful and heartwarming tale. Excellent work from this bard. - Anonymous - Apr 3rd, 2005    d'aww, so cute. wonderful story. - 7 - Apr-23-2008    I have read this story several times, and it is 1 of my favorites! While there is angst, the love and amazing bond between Kyra & Emma warms the coldest heart. Thank you Lois Kay!!! - Anonymous - Jun-29-2008    Heartwarming, Amazing. The presentation of Kyra overcoming the challenges, struggles and bigotry against her life and choices are amazing. Truly a remarkable story to read. Highly recommend it. - xenamari - Aug-28-2008    What a sweet story. Really enjoyed this one. - Anonymous - Apr-12-2011    Very romantic and sweet, with a feel edgy characters and situations to even out the romance. Nice read:-) - Lyn B - May-31-2011    What a great story! It has a little bit of everything and is realistic in a way a lot of stories aren't. One of my favorite Lois Kay's stories. - Stacia - Jan-09-2013    i can't quite understand how people can be so cold,uncaring and selfish.. but i do know (from personal experience)that they exist.. getting out from underneath their clutches does take a lot of bravery and courage.. but it is all worth it in the end.. nice read.. - xtra dog - Jan-27-2013    Very sweet story. I love reading about foreign countries. So the fact that the Story takes place in the Netherlands was a big plus for me. - Bassibu - Oct-15-2013    Love this story. I can read it all day long! - Samantha - Jan-27-2015

Hindsight by Lois Kay     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novel - 295 pages | Finished | May-05 Cast: Rachel, Gertrude, Gary, Nicky, Jake Links: The Academy Of Bards                Part 1 of the Hindsight Series Series List: Hindsight, Breathless
Finished story. - Anonymous - Apr-20-2008    Great action. Gentle emotional angst. Ran home from work and finished reading it. I couldn't stop! - Anonymous - Apr-30-2008    I stayed up till 4 in the morning reading this book. Five it a chance and read it! - Anonymous - Aug-12-2008    I really loved this story. Great job. - sassy123 - Dec-15-2010    good story and well worth the read. Lois Kay is a wonderful author. Highly recommended. - Anonymous - Dec-19-2010    I liked the mixture of romance and suspense! Definitely a good read. - Ricky - Jan-04-2013    It has been several years since I've first read this story. One I know I will continue to come back to since it is sooo good. This author is so good and the story well worth the read. Angst, suspense, romance, wonderfully flushed out characters. - colorado fan - Jan-05-2013    Lots of emotions that tug the heart strings with a cast of fantastic characters. A great read for a rainy day. - Stacia - Jan-24-2013

Murrook Farm by Lois Kay     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novel - 249 pages | Finished | Cast: Jody, Trishia, Sam, Alice, Lucy, Fiona, Joan, Peter, McDonnell, Yarra Links: The Academy Of Bards                Part 2 of a Series Series List: Reef (The), Murrook Farm, Booyong Mountain
GREAT STORY AND WONDERFUL CHARACTER CAN'T RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH!! - LUMOR - Aug-18-2010    Wonderful!! A MUST read - this is part 2 of a 3 part series, so start at the beginning and read them all - it's well worth the time. - CoolNik - Nov-22-2010    Spannend !!! - Josje - Jul-31-2011    though the main focus is not on sam and jody, it is still a very pleasant read.. and, in response to the autor's disclaimer, i would like to point out that same sex marriages are legal in a lot of countries throughout europe.. even some states in the united ones have lifted the ban on same sex marriages by now.. - xtra dog - Jan-23-2013    This series just keeps getting better and better. Great characters, witty dialogue … this story is worth your time! - Ricky - Oct-02-2013    I have read the series many times and each time I find something new. I really do like how the author has some characters grow, like Jody's mom. One thing that gets me though is how Sam and Trisha seem to make their ladies into "the little women." I am all for protecting one's spouse but seriously, give Jody and Lucy some credit once in awhile. Other than that, I really like this series! I wish Ms Kay would continue it. For fans of a good story, this is a must read. - Stacia - May-14-2017

Reef (The) by Lois Kay     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 300 pages | Finished | Cast: Sam, Jody, Lucy, Megan, Fiona, Sarah, Joan, McDonnell, Gerald, Steven, Brian, Fred, Carol Honors/Awards:  Fan Favorite In The Category Of Action/Adventure.     Links: The Academy of Bards                Part 1 of a Series Series List: Reef (The), Murrook Farm, Booyong Mountain
I loved this story!! It's one of my favourites and so is the sequel Murrok Farm. They are full of love, romance and suspense. READ THEM BOTH!! - Anonymous - Oct 19th, 2003    What a wonderful story, everyone must read it, its just brilliant, it just sucks you in and doesn't let go. Liked the sister ending. - LuvTigger - Oct 22nd, 2004    Enjoyed it very much. Characters were quite credible and dealt with some important issues. Did I mention steamy? Go ahead and delve in, you won't have any regrets. - B - Apr 13th, 2005    I read this a while ago and it has got to be one of the best and most compelling stories that i've had the pleasure to read. The characters are believable, hilarious and you just can't help but like them; and as someone said it draws you in and you can't stop reading. AMAZING. One of the best stories i've ever read. If you want an action-packed, incredible, realistic alternative uber story, this is the one. READ IT! you won't be dissapointed. - Queen Victoria - Apr-18-2006    Great Story!! Lois Kay successfully interweaves her plot lines of love, romance and suspense to give you a believable, well written story. Now on to read the other stories in this series., - Lee - Aug-14-2008    Awesome...... - Anonymous - May-04-2009    I loved this series - each story telling how the sisters found the love. - Traveller - May-10-2010    can't find part four [Editor's Note: It seems to be all there now. 6/7/10] - Anonymous - May-27-2010    FANTASTIC STORY AND GREAT CHARACTERS - lumor - Aug-18-2010    A very powerfully written story. It weaves romance with fast paced drama. Sam and Jody are great characters. All the characters are well developed... even the ones you don't like. Recommended. - Lyn B - Jun-19-2011    I love stories where the romance is wrapped up in a decent plot and this story really delivers! All of the characters are believable. When you consider the author's first language isn't English, that makes this story even better. Definitely worth a read!! - Stacia - Jan-07-2013    i enjoyed reading this story.. it is fast paced and keeps you interested.. some plot changes seem quite strange but then again quite understandable when you consider who the characters are that demand the changes in the first place.. good read.. i'm off to read the sequel.. - xtra dog - Jan-22-2013    WOW! Very entertaining story with a good plot and character developement! You know it's a good tale when you are drawn into the story and you hate to see it come to an end... Recommended! - Ricky - Sep-21-2013