Motorcycle Woman by Larry Hammersley

Why don't you jump on the motorcycle of your choice and join me on a little journey through a book called Motorcycle Woman. Hold on tight though, it can get to be a wild and bumpy ride.

The woman pulling up to your right is Tess, she is a motorcycle girl, through and through. She's a fighter that one, so I suggest you don't start anything with her. She acts hard as nails but that is just to compensate for situations that are sometimes beyond her control. She is a beautiful person on the inside and out. Don't let her edginess scare you, she is a one in a million kind of person. If she happens to make friends with you, you have a friend for life.

That hunk of a man man riding next her is Johnnie. Hands off ladies, he only has eyes for Tess. You should see the chemistry between those two, makes you believe in love all over again. You should let them sit down and tell you the story about how they met. It's really exciting actually and their escapades will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Oh yeah, you won't believe what that gorgeous man does for a living!

That guy, way back there, that's Butch. I call him Bad News Butch! From the minute I met him, I knew I wouldn't like him. I wanted to punch his lights out but Johnnie and Tess handled the situation very well if I must say so myself. No one really likes him so let's not waste our breath on him.

That guy, is Jug, the top Harley Mechanic in Indiana. He plays an important role in Tess' life but that's not for me to tell, I'll leave that to Tess.

The guy riding in front of us, well that is none other that Larry Hammersley himself. He is the one who brought Tess, Johnnie and the rest of the gang riding with us today, to life. Larry is a brilliant man who knows how to tell an action packed story. Word has it that he's even on the internet! Yes, I saw for myself the other day, some lady from a site called You Gotta Read read heard about his story and gave it a You Need to Read, so you know the story has gotta be good!

OK, guys, we're here. This restaurant is called Eau Claire, they make the best breaded tenderloin sandwiches in all the county! Enjoy your lunch and don't forget to go on over to Larry, Tess and Johnnie, their story is amazing! And while you're talking to Larry, tell him that you want to hear more of his stories. Maybe we can convince him to tell us more about where Tess and Johnnie are headed in the future.


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End Of A String by Larry Hammersley

Set in the late 1950s this college romance features Slim Canton and Natalie Adams. Slim is on scholastic probation after flunking calculus. Natalie Adams is a brilliant, electrical engineering student, a beautiful sorority girl who has no interest in Slim. This serves to make Slim want to pursue a relationship with her. He takes a desperate step to find common ground between them and hopefully will be able to break through her icy and arrogant barrier.



I felt so comfortable and at home while reading End of a String. It was refreshing to read a book about how loved used to be before everything got so complicated. Sweet, romantic and with that first love feeling, the characters of Slim and Natalie drew me into the story. They were as different as night and day but with a little bit of patience and persistance, this relationship might just work. But of course Natalie would have to be agreeable to that. Natalie was a girl who, upon meeting her, has a very harsh and unfriendly demeanor and does not let people get too close. A beautiful girl on the outside who will do whatever is necessary to keep you at an arms length. Slim is her polar opposite. He felt he wasn't that good looking and wasn't as smart as Natalie, he questioned himself if he even had anything to offer her. I loved how he was so unsure of himself but stepped out of his comfort zone and had the nerve to ask her for a date even after she tried to make it obvious he wouldn't get anywhere. End of a String strips romance down to the bare essentials of love .... that pure genuine unconditional feeling where you would sacrifice your own happiness for the happiness of another.

I have read other books by Larry Hammersley and this book holds a special place in my heart. It just brought everything down a notch to show what true love really is. If you are in the mood for a quick read that is charming and engaging, I recommend you pick up End of a String. The 1950's college setting will take you back to a time and place where everything seemed right with the world. So come on, take a break, put your feet up and slip into this sweet read and yes, you can thank me later for suggesting you do so.

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Taking Advantage by Larry Hammersley

Zack Thompson has been crazy about Gloria Garner ever since she came to Sheffield High in their freshman year. She's been elected basketball queen four years running and only dates the three top athletes. How can Zack compete for Gloria's hand when he's no good at sports and lacking in the looks department? And as if that weren't enough, Gloria has a super strict mother who has to approve her daughter's every date. Does Zack's excellence in academics and his gentlemanly conduct count for anything?


Zack's character reminded me about how unsure we all are to go after what we want, not only in high school but in later life as well. Gloria's character was sweet and and actually surprised me by some of her actions, in a very pleasant way. I don't want to give away the story but it really such a sweet sweet book. It takes you back to high school and you get to feel those pure feelings once again of having that high school crush that you just couldn't get out of your head. Zack's relationship with his sister was very sweet and I loved being able to sit back and watch how close they were with one another. The dramatic turning of events was brilliant! I never saw it coming.

Larry Hammersley always takes you back to a simpler time in life where all the rules were so different than they are today. I did not grow up in this era so getting a glimpse of what life was like for a high school student back then, really made it very unique. Larry Hammersley writes very sweet romances of a time I wish I had grown up in. The rules were different, the time seemed so innocent. I look forward to reading more of Larry Hammersley's work. I always feel an almost calming effect once I've read one of his books. Taking Advantage is no different. If you would like to read a sweet high school romance, then Taking Advantage is for you!

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Lab Partners by Larry Hammersley

"Leroy Doyle, a college chemistry major and track star is on the verge of scholastic probation after flunking calculus. As he enters his sophomore year he can’t afford the distractions of having a girl friend, but that changes once he meets Jody Stinson. A chemical engineering major and the smartest student in the sophomore class, she is beautiful, arrogant, and not very happy about being forced into being his lab partner. But Leroy senses there is more to Jody than she portrays to the outside world. Her treatment of him only serves to fuel his interest and despite her barbed remarks, he strives to win her heart."

Review:

Leroy Doyle being on scholastic probation is more than relieved when he is partnered with Jody Stinson, the difficult young lady who no one wants to work with. He is confronted with her less than eager attitude the moment he opens his mouth but there is just something about her that intrigues him. Leroy's character was so appealing and charming. He was patient, kind and understanding, everything you would want in your dream man. Jodi's character seemed complex and standoffish to others but something about Leroy's persistence made Jodi open up to him. When the story progressed, Jodi's real personality flourished. I felt like I was getting to know a whole new person. And just wait until you see the lengths that Leroy goes to in order to show Jody that he is truly one of her best friends. I cried.


Lab Partners was an exciting and heartwarming read. It was so sweet and I could really relate to the characters because they reminded me of people close to me. This was an intriguing and at times down right funny story. If you are looking for a quick, feel good read that will excite as well as entertain you, I recommend you pick up a copy of Lab Partners. I enjoy reading work by Larry Hammersley and Lab Partners is one of his best. I look forward to reading more of his work.

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