A couple weeks back I gave away some books (by other authors) and asked anyone who received one to give a little feedback. Many of you answered the call. Thank you!!

First up is Cheryl Strange’s write-up of DANCING SHOES AND HONKY TONK BLUES by LuAnn McLane…

Dancing Shoes and Honky-Tonk Blues is Ms. McLane’s second release of a romance comedy written in first person. She’s written it so well, that I am definitely going in search of her first book in this line – Dark Roots and Cowboy Boots. I’m also now anxiously anticipating the next –Trick My Truck But Don’t Mess with My Heart.

Ms. McLane’s writing allowed me to experience the challenges and triumphs right along with Abby on her adventures in her journey to master ballroom dancing. Abby’s brother has volunteered her, along with other townspeople, as a contestant in a comedy spoof of reality tv shows being shot in their hometown of Misty Creek. Somewhere along the way, though, the laugh is on the production company as Dancing with the Rednecks turns into a serious competition with the hard-working country folk giving their all as they compete for the $50,000 prize.

Ms. McLane did not allow me to sit back and be a passive onlooker to this engaging story – oh, definitely not. I became part of the staff of the Rabbit Run Lodge, assisting the contestants during their stay. I was one of the judges critiquing the dancers’ techniques. I was one of the many family and friends in the crowd, cheering on Abby and Rio – on the dance floor and in their developing relationship. By the end of the book, I was Abby’s friend; commiserating with her over a deep disappointment or celebrating along with her as she cleared one more hurdle. This book can be purchased at either of the following links:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0451221036
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5421925

Go check out this book and others by LuAnn McLane at her website. http://www.luannmclane.com/

I had read Ms. McLane’s debut anthology, Hot Summer Nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. Although Dancing Shoes and Honky-Tonk Blues is written in a completely different style - it is just as well-written and just as enjoyable as that first book. Thank you, HelenKay, for allowing me the chance to read it.

Thank you, Cheryl!!! Great job. I would add that LuAnn’s writing career got a huge push a few years back from Lori Foster’s Brava Novella Contest. LuAnn was one of the first finalists. Brava picked up that finalist novella and published it in the Brava anthology Wildest Dreams.

Anyone else read LuAnn?

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