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Montana Secrets

Man With A Past

"The characters were all so real, so wonderful. I teared up several times while reading even though I knew they weren't real...they became living, breathing people to me. You not only layered them so amazingly, you did the same with the story. You had every event right where it belonged... and I loved your use of so much detail in this book. The strong senses, the scenery surrounding them, the sights and smells. It was all there making it more realistic than ever, giving me the feeling of being there. Word painting. This is a book I will never forget, like some of my other favorites such as Morning Glory and Sentimental Journey. I understand what the editors are looking for when they "fresh voice", because no one writes like Kay Stockham!" - gbox

"I just finished "Man with a Past" and it was wonderful. I was wondering if you were going to write a book about Joe's brother Jack?" - Catherine S.

"Great book. You write such moving stories." - Barb S

"I just finished reading Man With a Past and wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this book. I always enjoy the books I read that deal with real-life situations that people are facing every day, and this one was very moving. As a teacher for 22 years, I have seen my share of suspected child abuse cases, and am often put in the situation of trying to decide what is or has been happening and whether it is something I must report. Since guidelines have firmed up in the last few years, it is a little easier to make that call. But, I still worry if things have been misinterpreted, if there isn't more than just the suspicions of abuse. We have, unfortunately, become a very suspicious society. We tend to quickly look for the worst rather than try and find the truth. This book really expressed that idea very well.... We live with the judgments of others on us daily, so this book really spoke to me. Thank you for treating this subject with understanding and sensitivity. I have always enjoyed your books, but found it fitting that I finished reading this one on Mother's Day. I hope I can look forward to Jack's story - revisit Joe and Ashley at the same time!" - Dolores

"I just wanted to drop off a quick note before I hit the sack to tell you I loved your book. Its another winner. Joe and Ashley really pulled at the heartstrings. What a wonderfully moving and sexy book. The complete package. I could go on and on but the bed is calling me. LOL Just keep up the great work. So what is next for you? Is Melissa or Jack getting a story?" - Judy

"I had to write and let you know how much I enjoyed "Man With a Past". I picked it up yesterday and couldn't put it down! I love the way you wove everything so tightly together. I just read your article on 'the little things' and have to say, you do a stand up job. .... but for me, your book has been an eye opener and a definite "I want to write like that" kinda book. I love the way you took a very serious issue, made it so real in the life of your characters, used drama but were still able to have those lighthearted moments.... Thanks for a wonderful read and a fabulous example of a well-told story." - Darcy

I must start off by saying this is unusual for me to actually sit down to "write/email" an author... Your book "Man With A Past" really drew me in. I could not put the book down and must have read it in a day and a half. Joe Brody and Ashley Cade truly "jumped" off the pages. When I checked out your site.. great site by the way.. I noticed your other book "Montana Secrets" which was also great. You truly have a way with making your characters feel like they are a part of my life. I feel like they should be joining me for dinner and drinks. :o) ...I read on your blog you are currently writing Melissa's story (Yeah.. that was my first request) but I want to know about Jack???? If Jack is Melissa's hero - great... BUT if not then I really need you to get another book out of this series because I am dying to know!!! :o) Keep up the GREAT work! - Angie A.

I wrote to you a couple weeks ago about His Perfect Woman after meeting you in Kingsport. I got on Amazon and bought the book you noted that introduced the characters and I love this one, too! I have emotional connections in that I am married to a Joe who is dark haired. I picked up the book to read after lunch today and finished a little after 9. I could only stand to put it down to run one errand and eat supper with one of my boys! I guess I'll have to get all your books and find times I can devote to reading. (my husband is on a trip and says I get too engrossed in good books!)                                Keep it coming! Thanks, Becky

Montana Skies

"I am a new reader of the Romance genre. Congrats! on Montana Skies. It is the best I have yet read...
After reading Montana Skies, I feel I have found a "gold standard" against which I will always measure my own writing.
What a pleasure it was to read in every way. Most of these Romances have the most preposterous storylines and characters (i.e. After winning Miss Universe and inheriting $50 million, who would have thought I'd fall for the President of the U.S. ...blah blah groan).
Montana Skies sucked me right in and I literally couldn't put it down.
Thank you for a delightful journey I could believe and a wonderful example of what good Romance writing should be." - R. Johnson

"You're one of my recent discoveries. I just wanted to let you know that I loved Montana Skies, and look forward to reading many more of your books." - B. Braunstein

"Been wanting to tell you how much I loved Montana Skies.... It was wonderful--and so full of the detail that I love. You sent me there with your descriptions of the setting and the deep emotions. I love being able to visualize where they are as well as feeling their emotions--Great job!" - Glenna

"I had started reading some of the more erotic books that are available now, by some of my favorite authors and it was just getting to much for me. I so needed to read a story like you said from your heart to mine. I needed to read something that there was a good story to think about and feel good reading. I also liked the light references to God that you made. Thank you for such touching stories, and I cant wait to read the next book, especially with such a matter close to all of us women's heart, breast cancer... hank you again for such a great book that let me feel better about reading again.." Mary

"Loved it!--I laughed or cried on every single page!" - BJ

His Perfect Woman

"Bought and finished His Perfect Wife this weekend.  It was wonderful.  I loved how you used a Romance to bring real issues with breast cancer to the forefront.  Kudos to you.  My sister-in law recently lost her battle.  While the book was difficult at times, I loved what you did with her issues, and of course his responses.  Both Bryan and Nate, at the end, made some wonderful statements.  Thanks for the book." -  Cora

A Christmas To Remember

"I purchased your book at the Kingsport Womens Expo on Saturday and finished the book that night.   I could not put it down.  It was the best romance novel I have read in a while.

Thank you so much for signing both it and the novel His Perfect Woman.   I just finished that as well. 

I have looked at your website and it is very elegant.

I will be ordering your previous novels as well as any that you will write in the future." - Cathy

"What an awesome story!!!!!!!!!!!It really had me going about Beau, I
didn't realize it was Jack until Barry did. You are a super writer, all your
stories are great. I was so glad Marley had a fresh start with Jack. The
ending with Joe and Pop was a 3 tissue moment.  Thanks for the great story.
I look forward to more of them. Great writing." - Suzanne B.

Note from Kay: I won't tell Suz Brockmann about this, (WINK!) but I had to post this note from a reader because it absolutely made my day. Thank YOU! :)

"I was so thrilled with your new book, "A Christmas to Remember."  You always manage to capture all the emotions involved in people's lives.  Being greedy, I was wishing for just a little more of a glimpse at the Brody family reunion, and yet I understand why it was good to end it with just the brief hint we got.

Of course, now the questions begin about Clay and Angel.  Will you develop their involvement into a full-blown story--or have we already seen too much of them?  Now I can't wait for those folks from Tennessee to hit the bookstore shelves.

As a book person I feel compelled to share with you the fact that I had gotten my copy of Suzanne Brockmann's Christmas novella about a week before your books came in at the used book store where I help.  I was reading a library hardback (Iris Johansen's new one) at the time and so finished it first.  I'd been checking our supplier's website daily to see when your book would arrive, but it hadn't come by the time I finished the library book.  I was getting ready to read the Brockmann novella when your books came in.  Please don't tell Suz that I set hers aside without even starting it to read yours!  I just couldn't wait to learn about Jack.

May your holidays be blessed and your writing go smoothly so that we get all the books possible in 2008!" - Sheila

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