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I just finished “Saving Nikki”–WOW!!  What a great story.  I am very impressed with your writing skills–I loved it and couldn’t stop readying it when I started!!

Colleen P.
Houston, TX

Saving Nikki was a great book. Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down. It’s a very inspirational book and would certainly give someone hope if they were in a relationship and thought they couldn’t get out of it. It made me sad that something like this could happen to someone but happy that it gives hope to moving forward and out of a bad situation. Excellent read.

P. Hill

We root for Nikki from the very first page. She’s a believable and thoroughly lovable character. So why doesn’t her father pay attention to her? Why is her stepmother so cruel? Why does her own mother step out of her life? And even when Nikki makes poor choices, we remain hopeful that she’ll be able to find happiness. She reminds us of ourselves as young women, and she finds her way into our hearts. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a compelling, true-to-life story of surviving hardship and learning to love yourself.

Pat  Wente
Houston, TX

Hey Joyce!   I just finished reading “Saving Nikki” last night. Wow! I have to tell you how much I liked it! I love the way your write! It was easy to read and easy to keep my interest. I’m one of those that if you don’t grab my attention… in the first chapter, forget it. It’s too hard for me to continue reading. I started it on the plane on Thursday and finished it last night after work. I would have finished it sooner, but I was at home with class mates for the weekend!   What an adventure for Nikki…and you know what, I’m sure there are a lot of women out there that can relate…you captured the essence of a young pregnant girl still in school perfectly. In fact some of my classmates that I saw this weekend could have been Nikki in a few instances. Great book and I can’t wait until the next one! 

Linda Kerske
Colorado

I finished reading Saving Nikki last night. Once I started, I COULDN’T put it down! Wonderful book, Joyce! I think many people can relate to Nikki, as well. You did such a fabulous job painting the story with words! 

Kourtney Freeman
Greenwood, MO

“I wish I had bought two books because I can’t get mine away from my husband! I wanted to save it to read on vacation next week, but he’s so into it that he wants to read parts of it to me now. That’s saying something because he doesn’t generally like to read.”

Susan Sutter
Kansas City, KS

“Joyce, Your book is really good!!!!! I’m not that far along ( only on starting chpt 5) but I’m having a hard time putting it down. I’m reading slow b/c there are parts that bring back memories…..you do a real good job commenting on how you felt, what you noticed,etc. In turn, it makes me think back to that time and what was going on in my life and how I was acting/reacting. I sure can see the impact of a dysfunctional family on a child in the family.”

“This isn’t just a book for teens. As I’ve been reading the book I find that it’s gives people our age an opportunity to think about the past and hash over things. It’s kind of healing that way. Good luck with the book. I really like it.”

Cathy Moseley
Mission Hills, KS

“I absolutely loved your book. I could identify,as probably all women can,with so many situations in Nikki’s life.”

Judy Jones
Texas

“A realistic look at life through the eyes of a naive young girl who learns that people aren’t always what they appear, and love doesn’t automatically lead to happily-ever-after. Should be required reading. Nikki has a story that could very possibly save others.” – Marnie Pehrson, best-selling novelist

“Nikki reminds me of Novalee Nation – the main character in Where the Heart Is, by Billie Letts. Nikki is a teenager trying to find her way in the giant scary world with two babies to care for with little – if any – emotional and financial support. These are the kind of characters you think about long after you’ve finished the novel.”

– Felicia Shultz, Duluth, MN