Samantha March Has a Present for Everyone



Thank you Samantha March and Marching Ink. For sending me a copy of The Green Ticket.   Samantha is a true friend and I would like to introduce her once again to you for her second novel.  This novel is also being given away at Stonecrest Library on May 18th.

Synopsis:
 
You go to college, and then you’re about finished; ready for that first job.   Alex is about finished with college.  She feels that she has found the perfect job.  A spa in  her town is hiring for a manager.  Alex doesn’t think she stands a chance but lands the job as the manager.  The job seems perfect, but  something is not right.   Employees take her into their confidence. Will Alex find the courage to confront her superiors with the knowledge?   She has friends on the side Carmen, Hannah, Emma, and Lila.   What could make life better?

My Thoughts:

The second book is a great read!   I found the author showed tremendous growth in her writing.  I found the characters believable.   The antagonist in this story is extremely believable.   Most of the characters are very sweet, and very positive.  Setting seems familiar since it once again describes Iowa which the author knows best.  I wonder if she would be willing to branch out in her next novel.   I also feel it is great that this author use a setting not often used by other authors.

What was your first job like after college?  Was it at all what you expected?

Rating:

4/5

Please visit Samantha on her website or Facebook.
You can pick up The Green Ticket: 

Amazon: Print or eBook

Barnes and Noble: eBook

Kobo: eBook

Marching Ink: Print

Comments

  1. UnknownDecember 13, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Thanks for the review! I'm excited that my third book will be set in Maine - and terrified since I've never been there ;) We shall see how it goes!

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    1. Jencey GortneyDecember 14, 2012 at 6:58 PM

      I look forward to it! :) I am sure you will continue to grow as a novelist.

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