Impressive Debuts ~ Neeley Bratcher

As I mentioned in my review of Edward Lorn’s Bay’s End, on unexpected result of releasing my debut novel was a real interest in the debuts of others! I want to share another one of those with you today in Childs’ Proof!

I discovered Neeley Bratcher’s debut novel, Childs’ Proof, while browsing Amazon for just .99. Her hilarious author BIO and a book description that started out like a day from my life made me want to read this book. I am so glad that I did. I LOVED Childs’ Proof! Bratcher’s quirky and honest heroine stole my heart and kept me giggling through out, while the handsome Detective Varner provided plenty of heart and heat!

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Secretary, and accomplished rubber-band ninja, Victoria Childs is having a rough time. Her boss is intolerable, her job is tedious, and to top it all off the vending machine steals her last quarter. She’s tired. She’s in a rut. She wants to get out from under it and find adventure. True excitement always seems just beyond her reach. But one evening, in her rush to leave the office for the weekend, she becomes a bit careless! Suddenly she is running for her life as her mundane world explodes into chaos around her. In desperation, she falls into the protective arms of the dazzling, yet somewhat impenetrable, Detective Varner. Is there honesty behind his angelic face? Can she trust him? Can she trust anyone? Can she even trust herself? Find out in Neeley Bratcher’s first novel, Childs’ Proof!

 

MY REVIEW OF CHILDS’ PROOF

 

I can’t even count the number of times Childs’ Proof made me laugh out loud. Neeley Bratcher manages to combine suspense, action and humor like a pro in her debut novel and her characters will reach out and grab you. The heroine, Vic, is spunky with a nose for trouble and so realistic. Detective Varner had me drooling from his introduction then laughing as he tries to deal with the head strong and adorable Victoria Childs. The ending avoids tying everything up with the happily ever after cliche and leaves the reader eager for the next installment. I can’t wait for Childs Abduction!

 

NEELEY IN HER OWN WORDS …

Neeley Bratcher has been called a “comic genius” by her unbelievably intelligent mother! She has been called “Central Illinois’ answer to Janet Evanovich” by a completely imaginary person! And her husband says, “I’m sure she’s great!” (He doesn’t read).

There have been no awards yet, unless you count the bathroom-mirror Oscar she got last night for Best Adapted Screenplay. She does, however, expect to win a Tony for her musical adaptation of the show “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” It’s a series of random musical numbers, mostly 80’s music, and a bunch of old people falling down, some farting babies, and a group of men getting kicked in the cojones.

She anxiously awaits feedback, good or bad, but any bad comments must be submitted on a fine, linen napkin and they have to smell like a very nice cologne.

Honestly, I try to keep things funny and light, with a hint of suspense, and an even bigger hint of some darn good nookie! Please feel free to like me on Facebook as I do not have a website yet.

Happiness is a great gift! If I can spread mine around a bit, then I’ve done my job!

AND IN WRAP UP …

I hope you will give Childs’ Proof a shot and let Neeley, AND ME,  know what you think!  It’s available on Amazon for .99 in e-book format or Neeley recently released Childs’ Proof in print as well! Pick it up now! She is working on the second book in the series, Childs Abduction. I will be waiting in line!

Peace & Creativity!
~ Mara