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Mar 13, 2008

Shawnette rated it:

Heart Stopping Romantic Thriller

This is a surprisingly enticing debut novel by Mrs. Jean Holloway. This book takes you on a HIGHLY charged emotional rollercoaster ride! It is a FRIGHTENINGLY suspense-filled, romantic murder mystery with LOADS of heart stopping twist and turns that will keep you turning the pages until the very end. I must thank one of my girlfriends for recommending this book, because had she not I would have missed this thrilling ride. The characters were quite More...

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Nov 01, 2008

African Americans on the Move Book Club rated it:

Ace of Hearts by Jean Holloway was a great read it kept me going from page one. I was shocked at first when I discovered what the predator of the story was doing to his victims. This story was different, and it was hard to believe it was written 25 years ago. It kept me engrossed from page one. I would say this story was exciting, steamy, creative and fun to read. I recommend this book to all who loves a great mystery I can't wait for the sequel.

NDEA B
AAMBC Reviewer

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Nov 02, 2008

OOSA rated it:

Obsession

"Ace of Hearts" begins in the early 80's where readers meet the first black woman detective in Portsborough, New York, Shevaughn Robinson. While listening to Tony O'Brien, a reporter, tell her how he would like to interview her, Shevaughn catches her first case. Mulling over the facts of the gruesome details of the first murder, several others, fitting the same MO, seem to be stacking up on her desk and void are any clues or breaks that will allow Sh More...

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Jun 17, 2008

T.L. rated it:

This book is an awesome serial thriller. There are some many twists and turns. It is well written scenes that makes you feel like you are in the midst of the battle.

-TL

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Oct 18, 2008

Bobbie rated it:

Ace of Hearts,
Written By: Jean Holloway
Published By: FireFly Publishing & Entertainment, 2007, First Edition, 252 pages, paperback, ISBN 978-0-9774126-6-2

“Ace of Hearts is a sensual, erotic thriller and a captivating read that won’t disappoint!”BCM

At the age of thirty-one, Detective Shevaughn Robinson is finally being promoted to the Homicide Division of the 23rd precinct in Portsborough, New York.
As a black, female detective in the police force in 198 More...

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Jun 06, 2008

KC Girlfriends Book Club rated it:

Ace of Hearts takes you on a journey of suspense and also engages you into a budding romance as well. Jean Holloway takes you on a roller coaster ride full of intrigue from the beginning by placing you into the thoughts of a serial killer. Ms. Holloway also tells the story of a budding romance with Shavaugn, the lead detective on this sinister murder case.

If you're looking for a great suspense novel...look no more! Read Ace of Hearts! You'll definitely want you read the sequel and m More...

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May 14, 2008

Dana rated it:

Jean doesn't disappoint...

"Ace of Hearts" was featured on Nia Virtual Book Tours, and as the coordinator I jumped in...not knowing that this book was not meant for scary little ole me.

Yes, you read correctly, “scary.” But my slight fear didn’t stop the pages from turning. And I believe you too will do the same.

Get a copy today!

Dana
Nia Promotions
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Jan 29, 2009

Sheri rated it:

Move over King there is a new Queen in town, and her name is Jean Holloway! Ace of Hearts was an all night read. I could not put it down. Shevaughn Robinson is a great character, someone whom you would love to have as a friend. Jean gets into the mind of a killer with frightening reality! I anticipate her next book! I highly reccomend this book to readers who love suspense and thrills! Goodreads, only allows five stars, I would have rated this a perfect 10!

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Jun 13, 2009

Jean rated it:

Well, I would have given myself 5 stars, but there's always room for improvement. All I can say is read the reviews. I promise to grab you & take you on a ride down memory lane with some twist and turns.
Ace of Hearts was a 2008 Best Mystery finalist by the African American Literary Awards Show and 2009 Best New Author nominee by AAMBC!

What a rush! ;o)

FYI: July 3, 2009 is the release date of the sequel, "Black Jack".

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Apr 06, 2009

Jennifer rated it:

This is a page-turning, scary, sexy and fun read.

My interview with the author, Jean Holloway, is now live at http://jenniferprado.blogspot.com

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May 28, 2011

Angela rated it:

Synopsis:
Detective Shevaughn Robinson is investigating a series of gruesome murders unaware that the killer is not only becoming obsessed with death, but also with her!

My take on this story:
Ace of Hearts can be classified as a romantic murder mystery or even an erotic thriller. Jean Holloway’s debut novel took me on an amazingly fast ride. More than once I couldn’t put Ace of Hearts down and read until late at night. This author knows how to keep a reader enticed! She ke More...

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Feb 06, 2009

Adrienna rated it:

What a book, I really dont know what to label this book as adult/crime thriller, but was told it is an erotic thriller. Yes, the scenes in the book is a sense of erotica sexisentinel and mesmerizing! Her book definitely captivated my curiousity!

Detective Shevaughn Robinson is investigating a major case of a serial killer, Ace of Hearts, and meets him one on one, where she almost loses her own dear life. She lost the man of her dreams, white newsreporter, Tony O'Brien. He swept her of More...

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Feb 06, 2012

Readers rated it:

Jean Holloway thrusts you back into the 80’s before criminal profiling and DNA were used solve crimes. At a time when it took hard work and gut instincts to take down your suspect. In this fast paced thriller, you meet Detective Shevaughn Robinson, just recently assigned to the homicide division and with less than twenty four hours on the job she has her first murder.

This one act leads to a series of murders setting in motion a thrilling cat and mouse game between Det. More...

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Feb 13, 2011

We rated it:

Ace of Hearts by Jean Holloway
Reviewed by Leslie Matthews

“We Read It All” Rating: 4.5
Amazon Rating: 4

Fully-loaded Suspense

A self-proclaimed student of legends Dean Koontz, Stephen King, and Jean Auel, Jean Holloway pens a complicated web of a story that pushes the envelope on love and pure evil while still managing to project a style all her own.

Reminiscent of a female version of James Patterson’s Alex Cross, thirty-one year old homocide More...

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Feb 26, 2009

Lynn rated it:

Ace of Hearts-Jean Holloway

This is the story of Detective Shevaughn Robinson who is a first black female detective in the City of Portsborough, New York. When reporter, Tony O’Brien, tries to interview Shevaughn, there seems to be quite a attraction from the very beginning... When the report comes in about the finding of a murder of a female victim, and then a second murder, it just so happens to be someone Tony has been seeing, At that time he becomes suspect in the gruesome murders More...

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Apr 17, 2009

Dream 4 More rated it:

What a book, I really don't know what to label this book as adult/crime thriller, but was told it is an erotic thriller. Yes, the scenes in the book is a sense of erotica sexi-sentinel and mesmerizing! Her book definitely captivated my curiosity!

Detective Shevaughn Robinson is investigating a major case of a serial killer, Ace of Hearts, and meets him one on one, where she almost loses her own dear life. She lost the man of her dreams, white news reporter, Tony O'Brien. He swept her More...

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Sep 05, 2010

Margeaux rated it:

Ace of Hearts is a well written story that explores a range of human emotions and experiences. The characters are complex and true to life. Holloway provides her readers with in depth character development and explores a broad range real life issues. From the struggles of a strong willed woman to excel at a career in a man's world, to the beauty of finding true love and overcoming boundaries, to the psychological analysis of how a man transforms into a serial killer. Jean Holloway takes her read More...

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Jun 19, 2011

Buzz rated it:

Ace of Hearts
I just began Ace of Hearts this evening on kindle. I can tell you that as a writer myself, I am wowed by the eh...shall we say...'testicular fortitude' of Jean Holloway's style. I mean, I have to respect a woman who is brave enough to begin her first novel so boldly. In a past life, I spent ten years as a construction worker who couldn't complete a sentence without multiple vulgarities emerging...and Holloway has made me blush several times in only the first few chapters! It is More...

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Jan 12, 2010

Nanci rated it:

Jean is an incredibly talented story teller, who writes from her heart. Not only is she an inspiration to want-to-be authors, she is an incredible woman. I had the honor to interview Jean on my Blog Talk Radio Show, Page Readers. Listen in at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/page-reader...

The only thing I regret about this show is that we didn't talk long enough! As we got into discussing the book, I realized that to discuss any of it, would give it all away! She has written three bo More...

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Oct 07, 2011

Author G D marked it as to-read

An amazing author from the stables of PHE Ink Publishing, she'll be on "A Touch of Grace" Friday, 6/17/2011 at 11AM

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Sep 03, 2010

Cheryl rated it:

Well, I found this author here on Goodreads. I could not get this book from MELCAT so I went ahead and bought it. I am so glad I did. Once I started reading this book, it was hard for me to put it down when I had to! It was full of murder, suspense, and sex.

Detective Shevaughn Robinson was really a character that I felt like I got to know. She was on the case of the murders and really had a hard time with the gore on the scene of the first murder. Also in the book is Tony O'Br More...

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Jul 03, 2010

Jen rated it:

I liked the characters. There was nothing overly polished or bland about them; they were ordinary people, believable. I also appreciated the fact that Holloway was able to weave in a bit of social commentary.
I have to say that I was jarred by pacing, which largely explains my three star rating. There were vague descriptions and the action moved fast, albeit with many surprising twists.
This is definitely a plot-driven story, and I read very few such works so I am, undoubetly bias More...

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Nov 22, 2008

Brooklyn rated it:

My review is coming shortly, but I MUST say:
WHAT A GREAT BOOK!!!

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Jun 23, 2010

Charlie rated it:

The story touches on the struggles faced by minorities of race, and also gender in a white, predominately male occupation. It addresses interracial relationships, career paths, sexuality and criminal activity. Although not a new concept, it is still a very relevant real-world topic to explore when developing tension between characters. Shortly after I received this book I read that a newly updated version was being released. I wonder what was added, edited and further developed.

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Sep 16, 2011

Thedaringshow rated it:

This first book in what the author affectionately calls the Deck of Cards series has really captivated my interest because it was a very easy read. It moved along at a reasonable pace which allowed me to understand and feel for the minor characters. The author did a great job incorporating likeable characters among the deadliest phenoms she brought to life. I would have liked to have seen the main characters more developed historically so that I actually know why they interacted the way that the More...

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Jun 22, 2010

Leslie aka hugbandit7 rated it:

This book was much better than I expected. It is set in 1980 and the only thing that I do not know for sure if it is a true fact is if 911 was in effect. It was the early 80's but not sure if it was that early. but the reference was at the end so it really doesn't matter.

overall a good book and the relationship between Von and Tony moved rather fast, but it worked for the book.

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Jan 30, 2011

Sonia rated it:

01/30/2011
This was a thrilling read! I felt connected to Robinson and I felt her anger, happiness, and sadness right a long with her. She is a strong woman who overcame. Ace of Hearts will take you on a roller coaster ride into the mind of a serial killer, his victims, and Det. Robinson, who is hell bent on catching him before he strikes again.

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Apr 30, 2009

Sheila rated it:

The Ace of Hearts kept me in suspense. Jean Holloway does an excellent job of capturing your attention. I recommend, The Ace of Hearts, especially if you love mystery, murder, and mayhem.

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Jun 30, 2010

Dorienne rated it:

I enjoyed this novel very much, I finished the book in a couple of days as I couldn't stop turning the pages to find out what happened next.

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Mar 14, 2009

Justine rated it:

This story does not have a happy ending.

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