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Amazon reviewer Monica Stevanovic says “You are drawn in from the very beginning and taken on a wild ride through the very end” in her 5-star review of our historical adventure-romance, Fiji: A Novel.

Here’s Ms Stevanovic’s (abridged)  review:

Fiji is an adventure story, a love story and a historic fiction novel all wrapped into one. It is an exciting tale that intertwines the lives of three groups of people from very different backgrounds (an American adventurer,
English missionaries and various Fijian tribes) and vividly puts you in the middle of 19th century Fiji. Prior to reading this book, I really didn’t know much about Fijian history or their customs, many of which were hard to digest (human sacrifice, cannibalism, etc.)…I still really enjoyed the story. You are drawn in from the very beginning and taken on a wild ride through the very end.

For the full review go to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057YCZM0/

To read the first few chapters of Fiji: A Novel free click on the cover below…

Available via Amazon as a kindle ebook and trade paperback.

(Average Amazon reviewer rating 4 stars).

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A review of our historical, action/adventure/romance Fiji: A Novel – by Amazon reviewer L. Townsend – comes with a warning: “Don’t start this book expecting to be able to put it down before finishing it.”

Review excerpts follow below.

Excerpts from L. Townsend’s review follow:

A Swashbuckling Romantic Adventure Set In The South Pacific!!!!!!

Fiji: A Novel snared my attention from the book’s beginning…

…Lance & James Morcan, the authors, have written an awesome story with a bit
of everything: history, snippets of everyday swashbuckling life in the South
Pacific, a love story, and thrilling adventure.. There’s also shark callers,
flame walkers, convicts, pseudo voodoo and more…

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Fiji: A Novel as the authors developed the characters and the story…
The reader will be treated to a multitude of unexpected twists and turns…
Warning: Don’t start this book expecting to be able to put it down before finishing it.
Also, thank you to the authors for the epilogue which lets the reader know what happens to the tribe, islands, and remaining characters in the ensuing years. A much appreciated wrap to the story.

Bottomline: I look forward to reading more by these authors.

To read the full review, or to access the first few chapters of Fiji: A Novel free, or to buy the novel, go to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057YCZM0/

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Coinciding with Amazon’s expansion of its kindle ebooks into Canada, our historical adventure-romance Fiji: A Novel has entered Amazon Canada’s bestseller list in the Historical Books category.

Amazon Top 500 reviewer, Great Historicals, has this to say about Fiji: A Novel in a 5-star review:

Ever since I read the Mutiny on the Bounty Trilogy as a teen, I have been drawn to exotic stories about the South Pacific. Fiji immediately drew my interest and I was more than pleased with this fascinating novel.
If you like your stories straight up, told like it really was, and without any sugar coating, then Fiji is sure to please. This novel transcends gender and will appeal to both male and female readers. The characters in the story fascinated me, evolving and adapting to their circumstances and surroundings. The underlying romance that weaves itself through the story is beautifully written and credible as the couple move from intense dislike to meaningful love.
This book had a bit of everything ‘ sex, violence, humor, historic detail, and plenty of twists to keep one reading. A warning for all readers – in keeping with the authentic tone throughout, you will come across scenes of ritualistic slaughter and cannibalism. A fabulous novel, beautiful for its blunt rawness, exotic scenery, and fascinating storyline. Definitely one to pick up and read. The Kindle version is less than a dollar! A quality book for sure!

Our swashbuckling historical novel has snuck into Goodreads’ list for ‘Best Humorous Books!

Here’s the link to that list. It makes for interesting reading and you’ll find some great books: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/312.Best_Humorous_Books

Fiji: A Novel currently sits at #91 (yay!) – and here’s the Top 5 on that same list as at 11 October 2012 PST:

1. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker’s Guide, #1)
   by Douglas Adams
2. Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
   by Terry Pratchett
3. Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal
   by Christopher Moore
4. Me Talk Pretty One Day
   by David Sedaris
5. The Princess Bride
   by William Goldman

And let’s not forget #91…

While we didn’t set out to be humorous when writing this novel, we found the period (early 1800’s) and the setting (Fiji/South Pacific) and the genre (historical romance/action-adventure) certainly allow for humor. They were bawdy, lusty days and we wanted to capture that in our writing.

As at today, I note our novel remains at #1 in Goodreads’ list for ‘Great Romance Novels’. One reviewer called it “a bodice-ripper”, but I think she exagerates… “A Fifty Shades of Grey” it ain’t!

-Lance

Our historical adventure-romance is currently top of Goodreads’ list for Great Romance Novels!

Here’s the link to that list. It makes for interesting reading and you’ll find some great books: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/17225.Great_Romance_Novels

And here’s the Top 10 on that same list as at 9 October 2012 PST:

1		Fiji: A Novel by Lance Morcan 4.00 avg rating — 95 ratings score: 698, and 7 people voted	My rating: Added to my books! add my review
2		Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers, #1) by Tara Sivec (Goodreads Author) 4.53 avg rating — 3,473 ratings score: 675, and 7 people voted	My rating: Added to my books! add my review
3		Point of Retreat (Slammed, #2) by Colleen Hoover (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 15,296 ratings score: 564, and 6 people voted	My rating: Added to my books! add my review
4		Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 3.61 avg rating — 257,700 ratings score: 432, and 5 people voted	My rating: Added to my books! add my review
5		Avoiding Commitment (Avoiding, #1) by K.A. Linde (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 3,744 ratings score: 423, and 5 people voted	My rating: Added to my books! add my review
6		Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 4.23 avg rating — 761,722 ratings score: 395, and 4 people voted	My rating: Added to my books! add my review
7		Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 153,733 ratings score: 344, and 4 people voted	My rating: Added to my books! add my review
8		Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 131,090 ratings score: 340, and 4 people voted	My rating: Added to my books! add my review
9		Slammed (Slammed, #1) by Colleen Hoover (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 18,158 ratings score: 289, and 3 people voted	My rating: Added to my books! add my review
10		The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons 4.39 avg rating — 9,821 ratings score: 283, and 3 people voted	My rating: