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Recent Reviews for Victoria Taylor Murray
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Passed Down Through 4 Generations VTM'S Favorite Family Recipes (Book) - 6/1/2006 5:16:40 AM
Included in the Passed Down Through 4 Generations offerings are engaging comments and background information regarding the author’s family of chefs. The reader will learn how the Taylor family men came to be known for their cooking after Grandfather grew up remembering and sharing tales of some of his favorite childhood foods. Included are recipes for many tasty dishes southern folks will also remember: fried green tomatoes dipped in cornmeal, fried potatoes and onions with sausage, scrambled eggs, piping hot buttermilk biscuits with a side order of red-eye gravy, venison chops and sweet creamed peas, egg custard pie, bread pudding with nuts and apples, and Grandfather’s mother’s old-fashioned peach cobbler. These are the recipes for dishes I remember with happiness from my own childhood. Cooks will find recipes for beverages, appetizers, soup, bread, entrée, side dishes/veggies, salads, dessert, low cal, sandwich, sauce, herbs and spices, cooking with wine, substitutions, standard measurements.
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Le Fin (Book) - 4/9/2006 8:07:22 AM
Enjoyed the read.
Title: .Le Fin
Genre: Romantic Thriller
Author: . Victoria Taylor Murray
From the opening paragraphs wherein the reader listens in while Gabe is talking to his fiancée Lisa Clayborne on the telephone, to the last sentences with a mystified Nouri cuddled in the arms of her husband the reader is carried on a fast paced action packed drama. Writer Murray shows an adroit deftness as she gathers all the loose ends left dangling in the first three books of the series and has woven a satisfying conclusion to the narrative.
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Passed Down Through 4 Generations VTM'S Favorite Family Recipes (Book) - 2/17/2006 3:53:01 PM
What a wonderful change of pace for you, Victoria, and surely a treat for us, your readers. Old family recipes ... I'm sure in this fast food and 'must diet' age, we'll love trying the real thing!
thanks for sharing,
Gina
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 9/22/2004 3:41:22 PM
Hi... I haven't had the pleasure of reading your books yet but am ordering myself a copy for Christmas this year. I will leave a review after I read it.
I wanted to thank you for your review of my book on Amazon.com. It did alot to boost my sales but for some reason it was recently removed from my page, even though it was quite a good review and many readers commented on it.
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 4/4/2004 6:07:58 PM
This sounds exceptional Victoria..
Friendly Enemies (Book) - 10/13/2003 8:18:06 AM
Entertaining read … Recommended for those who enjoy the genre …. 5 stars
The Review
Following on the heels of Forbidden, the second in Writer Taylor’s Lambert Series comes the third: Friendly Enemies. Again Taylor’s account is filled with robust and unwavering characters set against a framework of conspiracy, deceitfulness and torrid romance. Forceful colloquy between the players set the stage for intrigue. The chronicle travels from Lambert near Cape Cod to France and China.
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Friendly Enemies (Book) - 9/12/2003 1:10:45 AM
this does really interest me Victoria, sounds very interesting, looking forward to reading. hugs G
Le Fin (Book) - 4/30/2003 6:24:32 AM
Disclaimer: I haven't been to Paris for twenty years now, much les run one into a stream.
Clint Chamberlain
<grin>
Friendly Enemies (Book) - 3/13/2003 1:52:05 PM
"Friendly Enemies" is highly entertaining if you are in the mood for lusty fun. It's definitely adult reading and I am so glad Ms Taylor Murray has the guts to give a good number of male writers a run for their money...that is to say: she writes in an unabashed way that might put a blush on the author of Candy's face. Moreover, once again I found not only beauty, but also humour, is very much in the eye - and mind - of the beholder. I blinked and grinned and shook my head as I was reading and wondering how firmly Ms Taylor kept her tongue in cheek when she penned this series about an endearingly naive heroine who plays with more than the hearts of her admirers.
You're on quite a roll, Victoria! Best of luck and much fun to you!
Gina
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 1/31/2003 3:54:57 PM
Wow! The excerpt for Theif of Hearts grabbed me and won't let go until I buy the book. You're a talent to be reckoned with, Victoria. Jackie Collins, watch out!!!
Forbidden Book two--The Lambert Series (Book) - 11/13/2002 11:32:56 AM
Forbidden Book two--The Lambert Series (Book) - 11/9/2002 7:49:39 AM
A good mystery. You are a great writer!!!!!
Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$
Forbidden Book two--The Lambert Series (Book) - 11/2/2002 7:01:16 PM
Read the book for review and enjoyed the read! Review on Word Weaving, this site as article on Tomsdattar page
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 8/18/2002 5:21:28 AM
enjoyed the excerpt
Forbidden Book two--The Lambert Series (Book) - 7/26/2002 11:42:02 AM
In Forbidden Victoria Taylor Murray gives us another romantic suspense novel, in this sequel to Thief of Hearts. Her characters become even more deeply involved in nail-biting and unexpected plot developments that hold the reader captive and reluctant to put the book down, as he continues turning pages into the wee hours of the night. There are unsolved murders, characters under suspicion, explosive and erotic sex scenes as frustrated lovers vent their emotions, and try to cope with events that frighten, disgust, excite, and even confuse the reader, while he wonders what will happen next in this web of suspense and mystery.
At the conclusion of Forbidden, the reader wonders who will win Nouri's heart? Will the murderer(s) be brought to justice? Can their sordid activities be stopped? And why did Forbidden after almost 500 attention-grabbing pages have to come to an end? We can only hope Book 3 of the Lambert Series will soon be available to whet our impatient appetites for more mystery, romance and intrigue.
Forbidden Book two--The Lambert Series (Book) - 5/20/2002 3:47:02 PM
Your bio is as interesting a read as reading about your books. (also, sorry, gotta say it - a former Playboy Bunny; WOW!)
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 5/19/2002 8:25:34 AM
I enjoyed reading about this.
Forbidden Book two--The Lambert Series (Book) - 5/15/2002 1:37:55 PM
This second book seems to have picked up where the first left off, fast paced, full of intrigue and mystery. A must read as far as I can tell. You've woven characters, mystery and desire throughout the scenes, and one can't help to be draw into the middle of it all.
Great job!
Erin
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 5/15/2002 1:26:52 PM
You've got it all, and in such a short excerpt, you have the reader begging for the whole thing! It's definitely a book worth reading, and one I believe will be a fast pace rollar coaster you won't want to get off when the book finishes. Thankfully there's a book two, now I'm off to see it!
Erin
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 4/28/2002 7:01:07 AM
Dynasty on Speed. This is what the super rich do when they arn't doing business and arn't in control of their jealosy, greed, morals, and self endulgances. All making for characters so interesting in their dialogue and thinking that you feel like the characters should be named Burton, Taylor, Sinatra, and Gardner. Just think of them when you wonder if this book's characters are too outrageous and out of control to be believed. When money is no object the id has the freedom to take over, as it has done with these characters, making them so intense in their actions the page turning becomes almost hynotic.
Victoria Taylor Murray has really gotten into the minds of her characters and with the author's beautiful face gracing the back cover,you feel like maybe you're reading excerpts from her fantasy diary, making everything in the book more urgent and realistic while mentally casting her in the part of the lead character.
For those who like erotic thrillers with bite this is the one.
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 2/23/2002 2:44:49 AM
Inteligent, exciting, captivating writing! A solid story line that tantalizes the mind. It's a clear demonstration of Victoria's wonderful talent of being able to paint masterful scenes with skilled brush strokes of words. A true literary artwork, and not a book to be missed!
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 1/17/2002 3:01:06 PM
Tantalizing preview! Can't wait to get the book, curl up in front of the fire and get lost in these delightful characters!
Jennifer Apodaca
DATING CAN BE MURDER
THE OUTLAW SEDUCTION
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 1/5/2002 10:19:58 AM
Wow, wow, and double wow! The characters are amazing, the story is engrossing, the author's talent is exceptional! Great book! I predict Victoria will be a best-seller in a fairly short period of time!
Thief Of Hearts (Book) - 12/16/2001 11:21:37 AM
A fantastic book by one of America's rising literary stars. Best of luck to you, Vitoria! RD
My Best Friends Wedding (Short Story) - 2/20/2006 12:43:17 AM
Anothe great write, Victoria! I hope the photographs were as beuatiful as the wedding turned out to be.
God bless,
Sandie.
Ask Ester??? (Short Story) - 2/19/2006 11:42:08 PM
Haaa haaa haaaa ... my sides hurt from laughing too much, Victoria. Ester is an absolute hoot! Lol! Good one!
God bless,
Sandie.
2006Horoscope By Ester (Short Story) - 2/19/2006 11:38:29 PM
Lolol ... I like Ester! I especially love the squint eyes and the specs. Haa haa haaaa .. you should do this monthly, Victoria.
God bless,
Sandie.
2006Horoscope By Ester (Short Story) - 12/3/2005 12:57:52 PM
Hi Victoria,
This is amazing! I really have found romance with an old flame, and it started in the summer! Have a great holiday season and best of luck. Ron
2006Horoscope By Ester (Short Story) - 7/3/2005 8:38:51 PM
Hello, Victoria,
I'm at my daughter's house, waiting for them to come home so I can go back home. We both live in San Jose, but I've been here a week, dog/house-sitting while they're at their new cabin in Sun Valley, Idaho. I brought all my promo material for TOONIES with me and enjoyed the quiet of having the house and pool all to myself. Six in my family came on Wednesday to swim and visit, though, but that was IT for the week.
Have all my things packed and ready to go home and they're not here yet. Had some free time so decided to check out Author's Den. Happy to see you on here, and I think Ester's cute ... Dig those glasses and that hat. Enjoyable website, all in all.
Well, good luck with all your books. Toonies is on the shelfs at local Barnes and Nobles now and a few small bookstores, and have had three newspaper write-ups. Finally getting a long review in the Los Altos Hills paper, so should see some action from that. (That's the city where my main hero in Toonies lives; very upscale neighborhood, near Palo Alto.)
Well, thanks for an enjoyable time on your website.
Betty Dravis
2006Horoscope By Ester (Short Story) - 4/17/2005 7:10:48 PM
Ester is pretty good. I'm a Cancer, and she's got it about right so far.
Bob H
A Few Documented Ghost Stories That Are Yet To Be Explained (Short Story) - 1/10/2005 4:29:31 AM
This is a tight story and as a ghost hunter/horror author, I've always had this dark interest toward a good ghost story. You did this nicely here and I agree with everyone on here that you did a strong job in delivering them. I am surprised this one went past my radar.
Sasquatch, A Creature By Any Other Name (Short Story) - 8/18/2004 6:46:36 PM
This is a cool story. I had to read this one. I have to say it is one of those interesting subjects to read about. I wanted to write a bigfoot story but I am waiting until I go camping with a few friends and when the chance comes out it will be written. Thanks for giving a fun read. I do want to use this an anthology I am putting together.
Monsters in Seas, Rivers and Lakes (Short Story) - 7/20/2004 3:40:38 PM
Excellent write, Victoria - style abounds in this 'monster' of a write!
Robert
Ask Ester??? (Short Story) - 7/7/2004 8:49:54 AM
Clever, very clever - Bravo!
Sasquatch, A Creature By Any Other Name (Short Story) - 6/26/2004 8:26:56 AM
I love all these things Victoria, Big Foot, Yeti, Nessie etc. Although the professional skeptics (aka bigots) always claim there is a logical explanation their logic is usually more incredible than the eye witness accounts.
Actually Sasquatch has a big part in a comedy work I have in progress. He is recruited by a group of amiable nutcasess who are trying to save the world, has a very down to earth way of approaching problems and constantly complains about his brother who sold out by accepting a part in Star Wars.
Thanks for this interesting and well researched story.
2006Horoscope By Ester (Short Story) - 3/31/2004 3:51:04 PM
I have missed reading Ester's antics, lol. She's a doll.hee hee I am Aquarious and I wonder about the romantic mix-up since I am not married. lol
Love, Janet xoxoxo
2006Horoscope By Ester (Short Story) - 1/20/2004 7:38:41 AM
Hmm, sounds like this pisces is in for a bit of turbulence...thanks, Ester!
I like Ester, Victoria! You're planning a monthly feature? That would be great.
Thanks
Gina
2006Horoscope By Ester (Short Story) - 10/1/2003 11:16:16 PM
the romantic future, I hope mine is good. reading about your future kind of programs you into it sometime. tk G
Monsters in Seas, Rivers and Lakes (Short Story) - 9/8/2003 7:18:04 PM
I've always been a Nessy fan. Your presentation was very good!
2006Horoscope By Ester (Short Story) - 5/8/2003 5:07:46 AM
I think it souns realy cool
Ask Ester??? (Short Story) - 5/5/2003 5:10:58 PM
big girlie smooches!
Monsters in Seas, Rivers and Lakes (Short Story) - 4/23/2003 7:15:34 PM
Interesting especially because my wife tells me that she sees monster at night under the bridges when we are traveling.
2006Horoscope By Ester (Short Story) - 3/30/2003 5:06:26 PM
i like ester!
Monsters in Seas, Rivers and Lakes (Short Story) - 11/16/2002 3:47:51 PM
good one
Ask Ester??? (Short Story) - 10/7/2002 6:23:12 PM
i like Ester!!
Monsters in Seas, Rivers and Lakes (Short Story) - 9/30/2002 12:03:45 AM
This one is good -- well written. I am intrigued by the unexplained (well after all I am a horror writer who writes about supernatural themes from time to time.) This is well researched.
Ask Ester??? (Short Story) - 9/27/2002 2:06:35 PM
What a clever idea. I love Ester's sketch.
Wishing you all the best, Janet xoxoxo
Fun Facts From Afar (Something To Share With Your Children) (Article) - 11/13/2007 10:06:43 PM
Many great snippets of information here...but just one niggly comment to make. "Koala bear" is a misnomer, as koalas are not bears at all but marsupials (animals of which the females have a pouch). Thanks for a fun article. Best regards, Julie.
Fun Facts From Afar (Something To Share With Your Children) (Article) - 3/13/2007 12:43:34 PM
I think this useful information even for adults! :)
Fun Facts From Afar (Something To Share With Your Children) (Article) - 10/8/2006 11:47:26 PM
This is good reading...don't know how I missed it.
Elizabeth
Fun Facts From Afar (Something To Share With Your Children) (Article) - 6/5/2006 3:04:58 AM
USEFUL!!
Notable Women In History And Arts & Entertainment (Article) - 8/19/2004 3:06:36 PM
Victoria,
An absolutely fabulous and most entertaining write - I love history, its' facts and its' facets - greatly enjoyed this ... appreciate you sharing it!
Robert
Romantic One-Liners ~ (Article) - 7/14/2004 10:59:22 AM
Wonderful piece, Victoria - many thanks for sharing this! Robert
Fun Facts From Afar (Something To Share With Your Children) (Article) - 6/12/2004 10:58:03 AM
Well-written and very informative, Victoria ... thanks for sharing this! Robert.
Recycling Ideas You Can Share With Your Child (Article) - 6/1/2004 10:36:02 AM
good ideas
Fun Facts From Afar (Something To Share With Your Children) (Article) - 6/1/2004 10:35:53 AM
:-)
Weird Science (Article) - 6/1/2004 10:35:15 AM
:-)
Weird Science (Article) - 4/4/2004 8:39:21 PM
Now, why did you have to tell us about that spider? <smiles and groans>
Interesting tidbits, Victoria.
Gina
Recycling Ideas You Can Share With Your Child (Article) - 4/4/2004 8:36:33 PM
Great advice, Victoria. (No effort is too small when it comes to preserving our environment.)
Thanks for posting.
Gina
Romantic One-Liners ~ (Article) - 10/3/2003 9:52:37 PM
Just reading these makes me smile. Nice collection.
Gina
Notable Women In History And Arts & Entertainment (Article) - 10/3/2003 9:48:04 PM
Informative and nice tribute to these ladies. Thanks for honoring them, Victoria.
Gina
Notable Women In History And Arts & Entertainment (Article) - 10/1/2003 3:19:47 PM
well done
Notable Women In History And Arts & Entertainment (Article) - 9/28/2003 7:39:54 PM
Pocahontas is a direct relative of Wayne Newton, and she was buried in England. He brought her body back to America this last century to be reburied here. Great women all. Shows you what jerks and dick heads the "good ole boys club' is.
Romantic One-Liners ~ (Article) - 9/14/2003 1:24:14 AM
Ah Victoria, you have chosen well and, well, I loved every line of 'em!
PS: How about this one from Matthew Prior
I court others in verse; but I love thee in prose:/and they have my whimsies, but thou hast my heart.
Romantic One-Liners ~ (Article) - 9/11/2003 8:50:13 AM
My favorites, too, Victoria! Thank you for sharing the love.... excellent...
In Spirit,
Bear
Romantic One-Liners ~ (Article) - 9/11/2003 6:12:06 AM
Love doesn't just lay there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; re-made all the time, made new.
~Ursula K. Leguin~
This one was my favorite. Thanks for the sharing.
Shakespeare Anyone?~ (Article) - 8/31/2003 2:18:38 AM
Dear Victoria,
What a poesy you have created here to delight the spirit of any reader -especially me. And what a great idea: to use these flowers gernated from the seeds of the Immortal Bard's genius.
Reminds me of a quote from the great French wtiter, Montaigne:
*I have gathered a posie of other men's flowers
and nothing but the thread that
binds them is my own*
Thanks for this exquisite offering.
As ever,
Patrick
State-To-State Health Departments Are Prepared For Terrorist Biological Events (Article) - 4/29/2003 8:35:08 AM
Gosh! I have many mixed feelings on this issue, but I have also found in my life that being prepared is not such a bad thing. I was extremely impressed with your bio and all and I would simply love an honest review and any tips you may have. I am new here at AD and getting reviews are hard to come by, not sure why but I do hope that this will change. Keep up with the wonderful writings!
State-To-State Health Departments Are Prepared For Terrorist Biological Events (Article) - 4/3/2003 8:32:34 AM
Very well written. It is a new world post-9-11 and the new realities call for a new paradigm for both government Health Departments and private health organizations, as well as Emergency First Responders...the challenge will be doing all this within the new post-9-11 budget constraints.
Fine writing!
Wishing It Were You (Poetry) - 5/12/2008 6:13:40 AM
So much heartbreak to go through sad but true. Feelings are smashed and looking forward is hard to do. Lost love isn't fun and can we replace it. Wait and see, maybe.
Since You Been Gone (Poetry) - 5/12/2008 6:10:43 AM
Rejection of love and loss by death are two different things. We can always hope for lost love to come back, but will it work out? Death is final but we are still lost. Prayers help lots.
If Only To Reflect (Poetry) - 5/12/2008 6:07:57 AM
Daydreams bring us in to focus and lead us to what we want from this world. Nothing wrong with day dreaming. Miracles can always happen.
Lonely Hearts Cry (Poetry) - 5/12/2008 6:05:50 AM
Being lonely is not fun but it sometimes the choice many of us make. Been there once or twice and not again. Keeping busy tends to push lonliness away too.. at least for me. But it comes and goes tenderly.
The Gift That's Been Left Behind~ (Poetry) - 5/12/2008 6:00:35 AM
The joys of laughter and the smiles mine left behind are remembered forever. So true is your write this time. Mine came back as a beautiful blue and black butterfly with white dots. My sister in law's daughter in law's comes back on his son's shoulder each spring and lands there. Believe butterflies are their spirits.
THE GIFT THAT'S BEEN LEFT BEHIND (Poetry) - 10/15/2007 8:10:11 PM
The title of your poem caught my eye, and your photo made me want to reply. Your poem was touching and well done. I would have replied without the photo. God Bless.
The Gift That's Been Left Behind~ (Poetry) - 2/25/2007 12:38:51 AM
A syllable of love to a poem of gratitude.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
The Gift That's Been Left Behind~ (Poetry) - 1/22/2007 11:53:41 AM
Heartfelt sentimental writing beautiful friend~`*
The Gift That's Been Left Behind~ (Poetry) - 7/29/2006 12:15:14 PM
Victoria:
How did I ever miss this EXCELLENT write. I truly think this is wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
IF ONLY TO REFLECT (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:23:26 PM
I WISH I CAN JUST DAYDREAM FOREVER AND NEVER COME OUTSIDE TO SEE MEAN AND EVIL WICKED PEOPLE.
THE GIFT THAT'S BEEN LEFT BEHIND (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:21:54 PM
RIGHT AGAIN POETESS.
I Believe (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:21:11 PM
ME TOO MY FRIEND ME TOO. I CAN ALWAYS RELATE TO YOUR WORK.
A Date With A Srar Contest Hopeful (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:19:56 PM
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WRITE AS ALWAYS AND A PLEASURE TO READ.
Day After Day (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:18:49 PM
OH YES DO I KNOW RELATE AND AGREE. WE SEEM TO BE ON THE SAME WAVE LENGTH.
Since You Been Gone (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:16:28 PM
I NEEDED TO READ THIS ALL THE TIMES THAT MY HEART WAS BROKEN AND THN I WOULD NOT HAVE FELT SO ALONE. I HAVE A NEW ONE NOW AND AM SCARED TO DEATH OF ANYMORE PAIN.
Wishing It Were You (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:15:12 PM
DO I KNOW THIS FEELING TIME AND TIME AGAIN. SO MANY CAN RELATE TO MEN BEING SUCH FOOLS AND NOT GRASPING THE GOOD THING THAT STAND BEFORE THEM.
Secret Admirer (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:13:19 PM
OH HOW SWEET PRECIOUS AND CUTE.
Guess Who's Boss (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:12:22 PM
YES IT IS LIKE THAT AND WHAT A PLEASURE IT IS RIGHT?
Postponed Ph.D (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:11:02 PM
THANKS SO MUCH BUT NOW I AM WRITING AND IT IS BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.
From Mother To Daughter (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:09:53 PM
THIS IS THE WAY OF LIFE AND A GREAT WAY TO LIVE AND TEACH.
I'll Say That I Love You (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:08:43 PM
JUST LOVELY MY DEAR JUST LOVELY.
I Believe (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 1:01:14 PM
I BELIEVE IN ALL THAT TOO MY FELLOW POET. THIS IS THE GOOD LIFE AND HOW IT SHOULD BE BUT THESE DAYS MEN JUST HAVE ONE AGENDA.
If Only To Reflect (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 12:59:43 PM
WOW I DO THIS SO OFTEN AND HAVE BEEN DOING IT ALL MY LIFE BECAUSE IT WAS SO HARD AND I STILL DO IT. MAYBE THAT IS WHY I AM SUCH A WRITER FOR I DREAM AND IMAGINE SO MUCH.
Lonely Hearts Cry (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 12:58:11 PM
A BEAUTIFUL WRITE AND A PLEASURE TO EMBARK UPON SUCH FINE WELL WRITTENA AND EXPRESSED WORK.
The Kids AT The Park (Poetry) - 6/29/2006 12:56:59 PM
WELL WRITTEN AND AGAIN ANOTHER PLEASURABLE AND MEANINGFUL READ. I LOVE CHILDREN.
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