Beautiful Evil Winter

Midwest Book Review -

Although a work of fiction, "Beautiful Evil Winter", author Kelly K. Lavender has given such a realistic feel to her novel that the story holds firmly to an engaging credibility from beginning to end. An especially well crafted and deftly woven story that holds the readers fully entertained attention from first page to last. Very highly recommended for personal reading lists and community library General Fiction collections, it should be noted that "Beautiful Evil Winter" is also available in a Kindle edition ($2.99).

Beautiful Evil Winter, Kelly K. Lavender - 'Sofia and Ethan are apprehensive as they begin their adoption adventure... What they encounter in Russia is worse than they could have feared and pushes them beyond what they thought they could endure. The author does a wonderful job of creating a cast of complex characters who are understandable, if not always likable. The book is difficult to put down, enticing you to read a few more chapters before bed. In the end, the book leaves the reader satisfied, but the story never fully leaves your mind."
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"The story is fast paced and will keep readers glued till the last page. The mix of love,excitement,suspense and a healthy dose of politics make it a compelling story. Readers feel sympathetic towards Sophie and Ethan and it opens your eyes more towards adoptive parents,adoption outside your country,and the violence in Russia. All characters, including Ethan and Sophie,have been portrayed well to make the story great reading." Reviewed by Readers' Favorite

A page turner until the very end!

"A breathless read, full of unexpected twists and turns. Sophia and her husband Ethan have high hopes for an easy adoption of their baby boy in Russia, only to find themselves the unwitting targets of the Russian mafia. This page-turner is a must read whether you are a prospective adoptive parent or not!" Reviewed by Elisabeth

Wonderful Must Read! 5 stars

"...What a great read! It was an emotional roller coaster of feelings and events. I cried and felt for Sophia. Sophia’s character is a strong one and I love that even though she had been through a lot she didn’t give up. I give this 5 stars." Five star review by The Literary Vixen

"...A book you won't want to put down until the very last page is read! Full of unexpected plot twists!..." Five star review by Sassy Southern Book Blog

Very entertaining. 5 stars

"Great adult suspense. You never know who is the good guy and who is the bad guy. Limited amount of sex. Strong violence." The Reading Addict