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On The Line (Sepia)

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On The Line was better then expected...the editor needs to take a bow!

It's almost impossible to tell which author wrote what and that made the reading all the more fun for me...with each letter read I would look at the list of writers and say hmmmmm I wonder if she/he wrote this one...then I'll get back to reading and wondering what happened to the letter writer *sigh*...couldn't put the book down until it was finished!

When I got to the end I was like whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaa(don't want to spoil it for someone else)

Bravo Ms. Hill and Company...Excellent Write

I guess I should have read the reviews, and the actual book cover b4 wasting time reading this book. I never buy books where different authors write stories and put them together because it is never cohesive, and the stories are often ended too quickly and your are left hanging. I bought this because Donna Hill's name was on it, and this is the first time I was disappointed by her work. I think Joys character was great, and should have been developed more, and the ridiculously long stories should have been axed. Some of them were good, but most were awful. I could probably keep going about my disdain for this book, but I'll end with this.....spend your money on something else.

I really like Donna Hill's books. She has the ability to capture your attention so much so that you don't want to put her books down until you're finished reading them; however, I must say, On the Line was a complete snoozer! I hated all of the disjointed stories from the main character's radio listeners. I would read one of the listener's stories expecting a punch line of sorts at the end, but it would leave me feeling like I wasted my time reading a bunch of ridiculous tales. I guess I like more traditional reading about main characters and not a bunch of offshoots. IMO, this book was like a bunch of filler i.e. the guest authors supported by a lousy excuse to tie all the foolishness together with the lame story about the main character. Awful. Now Charade was a compelling read. Don't waste your time with this one.

This book was the bomb! The letters and the callers were amazing and Joy was a riot with her responses back. You will have to read the book to find out why Joy chose this profession and it will shock you considering how she dissed most of the callers and their letters on air. A must read for everyone!

Having some type of relationship problems, dealing with Wupperts and baby mama drama? WHOT late night, radio personality Joy Newhouse will read your emails and listen to your scenario, and it better be good. But if it is help you want, you may or may not get it. On The Line by Donna Hill will have you open-mouthed and wide-eyed with the different relationship secrets and drama.

On The Line is an anthology like none I have ever read before. Along with Donna Hill there are eighteen other authors, who wrote stories, but no specific author was linked to any one particular story. These stories made up the lives of the callers for Joy's radio show. Joy does not let anyone, except for her best friend, Macy, get too close to her. When a one night stand, Randy Temple, starts to show interest in Joy, she becomes a little nervous. When a caller in desperate need of help, reveals her plan to Joy, who is more concerned with high ratings and nothing else, new management of the radio station reevaluates the need to keep Joy around. They prefer the safety of their listeners over the ratings, and Joy to loses her job. Macy comes up with a brilliant idea, but this would change the public's opinion of the Joy Newhouse they once knew.

The most touching story, was called Confessions of a Baby Daddy. It was about a man and his four different baby mamas. By now I know you are wondering how can a story about one man, with four children and four different mothers be touching. For two reasons; one this man was hoping someone would hear his story and not do the things he did to end up with unexpected pregnancies. He said he did not want any kids and some of the women felt that way also, but who is responsible for contraception? Secondly, he told his story but in the end it was a tribute to all the women, who blessed him with those children.

Donna Hill's On The Line is so creative. When you have paranormal, romance, mystery and suspense all wrapped up in one cover, all cravings are sure to be satisfied. I recommend On The Line to anyone who loves to read a well-written, drama filled book.

Jennifer Coissiere
APOOO BookClub

On The Line by: Donna Hill features 18 wonderful Authors in one great story. It begins with Joy Newhouse a radio talk host who takes other people relationship problems, and exposes them on live radio for the world to hear. She is willing and ready to gossip about any and everything. And believe me she's going to keep it real so hold on to your seat and ears, for some are romantic, sad, funny, spooky, or just plain crazy. When Joy gets a call that ends her career, she thinks about every way she can get back "On the Line", for she is not ready to give up being in the spot light. But when the idea of writing a book come along, it will tell the life of her callers and the real Joy Newhouse. Things won't go as planned.

I love the book, the author's story was fun and it keeps you turning the pages. Every story is different and has it own story to tell. It has twist and turn that you would never have thought about.

Having 18 writers come together to pen this book was awesome, but what can I say this book was just O.K.

Talk Radio...some people love it, while others hate it. However, what most people don't understand is that it is a way for people (who can't afford a psychiatrist) to get free advice from an average person; anonymously. Sure, I'm a fan of talk radio, but I've never heard it like this!

In On the Line, a new paranormal anthology put together by Donna Hill, Joy Newhouse is the queen of talk radio. She prides herself on being an expert on all things relationship wise. No subject is off limits for her and that's what keeps the fans tuned in and coming back for more. However, one day, new management takes over and fires her. Not one to be kept down for long, she gets the idea to write a book with her most memorable callers and letters from fans that she's received. When these people read Joy's book and find out that their personal problems were put on front street, all hell breaks loose and causes a media scandal.

I must say that I have never read an anthology like this. Twenty different authors writing one book; one story! This is not like other anthologies where each author writes one story, but it's just as good. You don't know who wrote what story; except the one in chapter 18 and that's because I recognized those characters from the anthology Creepin'. I read this book in two days! Amazing concept for an amazing story! I didn't know what to expect from such a concept. However, with authors like L.A. Banks, Venice Berry, Perry "Ebony" Satin Brown, Monica Jackson and Earl Sewell, I knew On The Line was going to be a page turner!

Reviewed by LaShonda Bates
for Urban Reviews

This book is definitely a page turner. I was able to read it one day. The letters were very intriguing and you never knew what to expect from the callers. Joy, the main character reminded me of Wendy Williams. She was really off the hook. The book is really good and I would highly recommend it.

this book was on my bookshelf for forever and a day before i got desperate and tired of reading the same books over and over agian that i picked this one up. i called this shocking because i didnt expect it to be as good as it was. it was a nice read (for the most part) but still a bit irratating because one we got into a story it was over. almost none of the stories had a conclusion on them. that killed me. now that i'm writing this i'm thinking...i started out with a four star review but now i have to change it to a two star. this book pissed me off! there were so many stories that i wanted to know how they ended. i mean, half the stories were so good that i would buy it in a book but the other half were pointless. too many cliff hangers. and the core story in it self was a little bland. ugh!-