Book Reviews
REVIEWS for Double Platinum
5 Stars 
“Double Platinum by Shelia Goss is a great read; with a mix of everyday personalities and a look inside singers’ lives where we find that every thing that glitters is not gold.” ~ Cheryl H, APOOO BookClub
“Double Platinum moves at break neck speed and is a thoroughly enjoyable read. If you’re looking for a novel that successfully combines glamour, suspense and intrigue with a highly charged love affair then this is the novel for you.” ~ Janice Spence, Freelance Music Journalist (Gossip/News columnist -Str8hiphop.com and former BET.com contributor and Don Diva UK , etc.)
“An evocative look at the music industry from the inside. Double Platinum is a gripping portrayal of one woman’s quest to climb back to the top of the charts while overcoming personal obstacles”. ~ Vonnie Woods - HoneySoul.com
“DOUBLE PLATINUM is a hit…The Heat Level for DOUBLE PLATINUM is mildly Sensual and very well done.” ~ Kimber An, Enduring Romance
Romance in Color Rating: 4 Stars 
DOUBLE PLATINUM, is excellent reading for the up and coming artist. The story lets you see what can happen if you put your trust in someone who will tell you what you want to hear and when you want to hear it to gain your trust. They turn you against the people who worked hard to get you where you are and then they commit the ultimate act of betrayal and take all of you money and your self-esteem. It makes the job of people who you can trust difficult because you feel that everyone is out to use you for your fame and your fortune. Sheila Goss does a great job and DOUBLE PLATINUM should be on the required reading list for new music artists. ~ Dianthia Lemons, Romance in Color
REVIEWS for Paige’s Web
5 Hearts
Essence Bestselling Author Shelia M. Goss’ has tackled the subject of commitment that most attractive women go through on a day - to - day basis in her third novel Paige’s Web. She has captured the overall message very well and its very well written from beginning to end… Congratulations Shelia on a job well done! ~ Afrika Midnight Asha Abney, Love Romances
5 Stars “Shelia Goss has done a wonderful job on her latest novel ‘Paige’s Web’…I truly enjoyed reading it. A novel to add to your collection! “ ~ Mashawn, SBS Book Club
“This book had me laughing from the first chapter. Poor Paige tries so hard but botches everything in a way that makes you chuckle. The characters are so real they could actually be people you know.” ~ Wendy Hines, Armchair Interviews. . .Connecting Authors to Their Readers
Romantic Times Book Reviews
My Invisible Husband
RT Rating: 4 Stars
Category: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Publisher: Urban
Published: December 2006
Type: Contemporary Romance (African-American)
“Overall, the story is interesting and entertaining…“
This novel creates emotionally and sensually charged scenes between Nikki and Byron without using excessive expletives and lewdness, which is refreshing. There’s a lot of action in between the conniving, conspiring and courting. The characters are dynamic and vividly portrayed, and the secondary players add extra spice.
Urban-Reviews.com Reviews My Invisible Husband
4 Stars - “…My Invisible Husband is delightful and uproariously funny.”
Nikki Montana is a single 34-year-old account executive that is tired of her family pressuring her about getting married. Nikki decides to fake a Las Vegas wedding to please her family. On her return trip to Dallas, Nikki meets the sexy Byron Matthews on the plane. She is already too caught up in her web of deceit and now everyone wants to actually meet this mysterious new husband. Not having any other options, Nikki enlists the help of Byron to play as her husband. Will Byron go along with Nikki’s crazy plan or will he just walk away?
My Invisible Husband is a widely entertaining novel by Shelia M. Goss. Goss brought a unique and fast-paced storyline. I loved the drama and the humor in this novel. Some of the dialogue had me laughing out loud. This story will definitely have readers flipping the pages. My Invisible Husband is delightful and uproariously funny.
Armchair Interviews. . .Connecting Authors to Their Readers
- Love this book!
My Invisible Husband, by talented author Sheila M. Goss, is one of the best books I have read this year!
Our heroine, Nikki Montana, has painted herself into a corner with little means of escape. Frustrated with the tiresome remarks from family and friends regarding her single lifestyle, she concocts a bogus wedding and marriage. Thus, enters her “black knight” in shining armor, the handsome Byron Matthews. He falls for Nikki and agrees to keep the masquerade going. Round and round these two go, as their love and their lies grow deeper and deeper.
I found this book hard to put down. In fact, I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. It was a story that I never wanted to end. The author takes her readers on a wild ride that is both fun and exciting! I never knew what to expect next.
As Nikki begins to realize her feelings for Byron, she is then faced with accepting his hidden past. It’s a tangled web that the reader almost enjoys at the expense of the characters involved. I am still waiting for the other shoe to fall. You will, too, believe me!
Sheila M. Goss knows how to keep her audience on the edge of its seat. This is a book that I highly recommend. Let the games begin!
Armchair Interviews says: Wow, what a great book.
Has the pressure to get married by family and friends ever driven you crazy? Nikki Montana is tired of being badgered constantly about this topic, so she concocts a plan that will fool everyone. She’ll run off to Las Vegas, tell them she’s getting married and then get a divorce. Nikki even goes as far as purchasing a wedding band to make her story more credible. TO READ MORE OF SIMONE A HAWKS REVIEW, CLICK HERE.
FLAVAH REVIEWERS CREAM OF THE CROP REVIEW
What do you do when everyone in your life is telling you, you need a husband? You go out and you get one; even if he doesn’t really exist. For Nikki Montana, beautiful and successful career woman, life never seems to let up, especially in the department of her love life. At 30 plus years, Nikki has beauty, a successful career, her own home, and is content in her life; until family and friends stress their opinions regarding their need for her to find a husband. Tired of the pressure and longing to simply be left alone, Nikki does the unthinkable - she invents a husband. TO READ MORE OF COLLIER LUNN’S REVIEW, CLICK HERE.
REVIEWS for ROSES ARE THORNS, VIOLETS ARE TRUE
Am I my sister’s keeper?
| Reviewer: The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (see more about me) from RAWSISTAZ Book Club |
Being a part of a set of twins has got to be one the hardest situations for children as they grow into adulthood. In ROSES ARE THORNS VIOLETS ARE TRUE, Shelia Goss takes a very in-depth look at the lives of twins, Rose and Violet. They are identical twins and that’s where the similarities end. They are as different as night and day. Rose is very self-centered, jealous and devious. Violet, on the other hand, is sweet natured, attentive and cares very deeply for others. Even as little children, Rose was allowed to cast Violet in an unpleasant light using childish pranks that only twins can play. Violet, however, was always expected to forgive Rose and move on. Their parents and Rose expected her to always have her sister’s back no matter the circumstances. As they grew into adults it was easy to see that Rose coveted everything that Violet was and had. But, there are some lines that sisters just don’t cross. Once that line is crossed, forgiveness becomes a little too hard to carry out.
… Ms. Goss weaves a fascinating tale that had me reading well into the night. This was sibling rivalry at its worst. The ending was not what I was expecting. Instead, I received a lesson in familial love and forgiveness. It left me rooting for both sisters to find that elusive happiness they both craved and a way back to each other. This was a great read and I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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A Discussion Novel
| Reviewer: Angelique Henderson (see more about me) from North Attleboro, MA United States |
What happens when the person that is supposed to be the closest to you winds up being the one that hurts you the most? Shelia Goss gives us the answer in her debut novel, Roses are Thorns Violets are True.
Sibling rivalry is an understatement for the feelings that Rose and Violet have towards one another. All of their lives Rose has made it her mission to get what she wants; usually at the expense of her sister. Her constant need for attention has driven a wedge between the two sisters. She is a true drama queen that is why she is a very successful actress. At the other end of the spectrum you have her twin, Violet. Violet is very bright woman. Her “girl next door” demeanor makes people want to be in her presence. She shuns any form attention, which is hard when your twin is a megastar. Throughout their lives Violet has been able to forgive Rose for all her indiscretions; that is up until now. Has Rose finally gone past the point of no return or is she finally looking out for her sister’s best interest. Their relationship has finally reached a crossroad. It is now time for them to decide if they will finish the journey together or forever walk separate paths.
Ms. Goss has the makings of a master storyteller. Her attention to detail allows her novel to span a period of years without you feeling as if you have missed something. She grabs her readers’ attention and doesn’t let go. This is definitely one that will give the bookclubs something to discuss.
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Sister,Sister
| Reviewer: Cheryl Cooper (see more about me) from Sharonville, OH United States |
Even though this was a story about twins, anyone with siblings could relate to the relationships in Roses are Thorns, Violets are True. Often times childhood resentments between siblings, cousins, and even childhood friends can carry over into adulthood and plague our lives forever. That’s exactly what it can do, unless we learn as adults to forgive. Roses are Thorns shows us how forgiveness can be a hard thing, but how good it can be once we free ourselves of such burden.
Shelia Goss does a wonderful job breaking rules and doing it perfectly as she uses third and first person fluidly throughout the story. It is craftily told in alternating and non-repetitive voices between the sisters and you are able to understand their innermost thoughts as situations arise. The refreshing new voice explored in Roses are Thorns, Violets are True will definitely entertain you.
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