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Sisterhood #14

Razor Sharp

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A Friend In Need. . .Needs The Sisterhood

When it comes to repaying a debt, the women of the Sisterhood--Myra, Annie, Kathryn, Alexis, Yoko, Nikki, and Isabelle--never forget. And now one of their allies needs help only they can give. A powerful attorney with a cut-throat reputation, Lizzie Fox has just taken on a high-profile new client--Lily Flowers, the Madam of a high-end bordello operating under the guise of a summer camp.

The chips--a.k.a. the prominent Washington politicians who frequent the bordello--are stacked against Lily and her girls. But one phone call to the Sisterhood might just swing the vote. And soon, even the highest courts in the land will prove no match for seven fearless friends determined to ensure that real justice is served, Sisterhood style.



Praise for Fern Michaels and her Sisterhood novels. . .

"Delectable. . . deliver[s] revenge that's creatively swift and sweet, Michaels-style." --Publishers Weekly on Hokus Pokus

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

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Fern Michaels

420 books6,386 followers
Fern Michaels isn’t a person. I’m not sure she’s an entity either since an entity is something with separate existence. Fern Michaels® is what I DO. Me, Mary Ruth Kuczkir. Growing up in Hastings, Pennsylvania, I was called Ruth. I became Mary when I entered the business world where first names were the order of the day. To this day, family and friends call me Dink, a name my father gave me when I was born because according to him I was ‘a dinky little thing’ weighing in at four and a half pounds. However, I answer to Fern since people are more comfortable with a name they can pronounce.

As they say, the past is prologue. I grew up, got a job, got married, had five kids. When my youngest went off to Kindergarten, my husband told me to get off my ass and get a job. Those were his exact words. I didn’t know how to do anything except be a wife and mother. I was also a voracious reader having cut my teeth on The Bobbsey Twins, Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Cherry Ames and the like. The library was a magical place for me. It still is to this day. Rather than face the outside world with no skills, I decided to write a book. For some reason that didn’t intimidate me. As my husband said at the time, stupid is as stupid does. Guess what, I don’t have that husband any more. Guess what else! I wrote 99 books, most of them New York Times Best Sellers.

Moving right along here . . . Several years ago I left Ballantine Books, parted company with my agent, sold my house in New Jersey that I had lived in all my married life and in 1993 moved to South Carolina. I figured if I was going to go through trauma let it be all at one time. It was a breeze. The kids were all on their own at that point. The dump was a 300 year old plantation house that is listed in the National Registry that I remodeled. Today it is beyond belief as are the gardens and the equally old Angel Oaks that drip Spanish moss. Unfortunately, I could not get my ghost to relocate. This ghost has been documented by previous owners. Mary Margaret as we call her, is “a friendly”. She is also mischievous. It took me two weeks to figure out that she didn’t like my coffee cups. They would slide off the table or counter or else they’d break in the dishwasher. I bought red checkered ones. All are intact as of this writing. She moves pillows from one room to the other and she stops all the clocks in the house at 9:10 in the a.m. at least once a week. When the Azaleas are in bloom, and only then, I find blooms on my night stand. I have this glorious front porch and during the warm months I see my swing moving early in the morning when the air is still and again late in the day. She doesn’t spook the dogs. I always know when she’s around because the five of them line up and look like they’re at a tennis match. As of this writing we’re co-habiting nicely.

Most writers love what they do and I’m no exception. I love it when I get a germ of an idea and get it down on paper. I love breathing life into my characters. I love writing about women who persevere and prevail because that’s what I had to do to get to this point in time. It’s another way of saying it doesn’t matter where you’ve been, what matters is where you’re going and how you get there. The day I finally prevailed was the day I was inducted into the New Jersey Literary Hall of Fame. For me it was an awesome day and there are no words to describe it.
I’ve been telling stories and scribbling for 37 years. I hope I can continue for another 37 years. It wasn’t easy during some of those years. As I said, I had to persevere. My old Polish grandmother said something to me when I was little that I never forgot. She said when God is good to you, you have to give back. For a while I didn’t know how to do that. When I finally figured it out I set up The Fern Michaels® Foundation.

READ FERN MICHAELS' FULL BIOGRAPHY HERE: http://www.fernmichaels.com/biography/

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Profile Image for Lyn Elliott.
820 reviews238 followers
January 2, 2018
Way out of my normal reading range, I read this to help me choose books for housebound readers who've said they like Fern Michaels. I also hoped it would help me to understand what makes a New York Times #1 bestselling author.
I've seen her books referred to as warm-hearted, the author as much loved. Nobody has mentioned first class writing.
The formula for this series seems to be the girls (the Sisterhood) and their men gang up against the nasties (men), all the characters happily or unhappily in love. The girls win out. Some reviewers talk about humor, but I found it pretty leaden.
The action shifts rapidly from scene to scene. By book #14 in this series, it's assumed you know all the characters and their back stories, which I didnt, but have checked up a little since thanks to gr and other reading sites.
There's no attempt to make the characters believable, much of the action is slightly mad fantasy stuff.
The writing is prosaic, dialogue like cartoon captions and there are holes all over the plot.
Given her output I suspect a team of ghost writers, a bit like a writers version of an animation studio.
I will read another book from another of her series. Couldn't bear a repeat in this one.
I can't give it any stars.
Profile Image for Bill.
Author 57 books204 followers
February 26, 2010
OK, I get the whole idea of the Sisterhood of Pseudo-Feminist revenge. That's cool. It's just that this book was pretty convoluted. I understood that they were going to get revenge on these philandering politicians, but did they have to spend the entire book talking about the fact that they were going to get revenge on these philandering politicians? By the time they did get their revenge, the book was over. And I wasn't quite sure what they did exactly. I guess I just didn't get it.
Profile Image for Julie.
246 reviews
January 12, 2010
This book was slow and kind of sucked. The whole point of these books is revenge and I didn't even understand what happened at the end. Disappointed.
Profile Image for Amy.
143 reviews
December 29, 2021
I love Fern Michaels and this series! I feel like I am sitting n the kitchen with these women. There are a lot of characters but you feel like you know every single one. I think it takes an extraordinary writer to draw you in and make you feel like these characters are your friends/enemies. I just had a really good time reading this book during the hectic holiday season and would recommend this author and this series to my friends.
Profile Image for Silvia.
1,108 reviews7 followers
January 31, 2023
Entertaining Series by Fern Michaels. Although the situations the Sisterhood find themselves in are unrealistic, the book is more than enjoyable for pure entertainment. Definitely worth the read.
Profile Image for Linda.
180 reviews
January 7, 2019
Not as good as previous stories in this series, not even really sure what happened in the end.

Will read the next one then see if the series picks up again.
Profile Image for Beth Peninger.
1,837 reviews2 followers
November 14, 2024
When Lizzie Fox's husband, Cosmo Cricket, is approached after-hours by a mysterious but famous Madam of a legal bordello in Nevada, he takes her on as a client even with minimal information or assurance she will ever be seen again. Someone outed her and her girls about a summer camp-style weekend they hosted not once but twice for several well-known politicians in D.C., where such weekend events are illegal. Now, the Madam and her girls fear for their lives. If the names of their clients get out, all hell will break loose in D.C. The politicians and the newly elected first female president of the United States want to pin everything on the Madam and hang her out to dry without repercussions to the men who enjoyed the weekends. That doesn't sit well with Lizzie or the Sisters, and not only are these men now in the sights of the sisters, but the President is as well. She hasn't given the promised pardon to the vigilantes, and now she wants them to betray a woman for the sake of a bunch of men and their uncontrolled libidos. The women decide that if anyone gets their help, it will be the Madam. Still on their own, that is to say without the guidance of Charles, the women plan a careful and targeted mission that aims for the highest office in the land - it's time to clean House, and the Sisterhood is the one best suited for the job.

It's been a while since I enjoyed two books from this series back-to-back. Let me clarify. While I enjoyed the storyline of this book, the relationship parts are just as annoying as ever. The relationships are nauseating because they are unrealistic, and that's not just me being cynical. However, I don't see Michaels easing up on these particular aspects of her series, so I will quit complaining about them as I've made my feelings about them very clear!
Profile Image for Pam.
4,593 reviews63 followers
February 2, 2025
In Las Vegas, Cosmo Crickett received a lady one morning. She was Lily Flowers, a madam in Pahrump, Nevada. She wanted to leave her books and her story with Cosmo as she had closed her Happy Camp for Boys and Girls , had sent her girls away, and was running away herself. She knew she had no chance against the politicians in Washington, DC. Hearing her out, Cosmo learned some of her "johns' were so pleased with Happy Camp that they asked her to branch out for special occasions. They did everything to transport the camp to Washington DC. They set up the camp to coincide with the inauguration of the new President. Now the law was going to come after her and her girls for illegal prostitution. However, she knew she couldn't win so she was disappearing as her girls did. She wanted him to do what he thought best with the evidence she had given him. Then she left.
Cosmo told Lillie Fox when she arrived about the visit. While she was there, they learned of the accident that killed Lily Flowers. Since he learned he also was her executor, he had her cremated and spread her ashes in the desert as he thought she would have liked.
Whe the Sisterhood heard the story, they were livid. Once again the men who were the perpetrators of bringing the Happy Camp to DC were going to get away with everything while the girls and Lily were to pay. Not on their watch!
Profile Image for Barbara.
1,410 reviews6 followers
February 10, 2024
Each of Fern Michaels' books is like all her other books with only slight changes in the plots, and so far, I have disliked all of them because of the wasted opportunity they represent. The books are about a group of women who have been mistreated by men and want to get even. Typically, the U.S. justice system would never provide satisfactory results, so the women have decided to work together and step outside the law to get justice. Yeah, I thought! But these books are full of stilted conversations and cliches of every kind. In addition, the women are all very wealthy, very smart, and very beautiful. Many of these women are gifted with being able to eat like horses without gaining an ounce, and almost all of them have new relationships with equally fantastic men. Screech! Why couldn’t we have the same set up with realistic characters that readers could relate to.

Unfortunately, I bought a small set of these books when I bought "Razor Sharp," so I will read a few more over the coming years, but I do not recommend the books to anyone else.
57 reviews
May 8, 2023
I thought this book was really good. I know i couldn't put it down. I think its great that they are proving that they don't really need Charles to do what theyre doing , even though i wish Charles would come back because I miss him and I feel sorry for Myra. i really want to hunt Charles down and multiate his balls for what hes doing to Myra-it amost feels real. I feel overjoyed that Lizzie and Cosmos got married and i was happy to hear about them starting their new life and their perspective on things. I think that adds another layer that makes it even better. I'm really wondering how they can make this relationship work with the distance. I was so happy to find out the madame was actually alive and well . I thought it was poetic that they sent the johns to live and work in brothels in Thailand- i think it was poetic justice. think this book is another masterpeice from an author who has given us so many.
10 reviews
January 7, 2024
A lot of repetition.

A lot of the dialogue was repeated as members of the group passed on information from person to person.
The majority of the expressions and sayings are incorrect and gets to be annoying. These are very old adages so it isn’t a regional thing.
I’m hard pressed to say the cost of the books are worth it. Slightly over 300 pages, a lot of repetitive dialogue and exact text from previous books in the series. I’ve never used the term “lazy writing“ before, but spending $8.99 for a Kindle book that has very little new story line is disappointing. I’m hard pressed to finish this series. It did make for mindless reading while being sick in bed with a vicious flu bug. If you’re not delirious with fever keep searching.
124 reviews1 follower
October 30, 2024
The Sisterhood delivers again...

And watch out White House. Some wrongs need to be righted and once again, The Vigilantes are there to make sure that those who usually get off scot free from any wrong doing from the Justice System by loopholes in said system or financial means will pay for their crimes and the innocent will be the ones to suffer no more damage. Always a pleasure to step into a Sisterhood book and live a few hours in a place where justice is served in a manner that fits the crime.
Profile Image for Sheila Strunk.
172 reviews1 follower
September 21, 2019
The Sisterhood are still in hiding. And Charles is missing. There last mission was dicey without his planning abilities.

One of their friends, attorney Lizzie Fox, has a client who needs help. The madame of a high price bordello, the White House is looking to bring her down. Seems many high power Washingtonians have used her services.

The Sisterhood aren't interested in taking her down, they want the johns to be brought to justice. Can they do it?
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461 reviews18 followers
June 15, 2020
The Vigilantes embark on another mission without Charles. This time, they must be extra careful, as they are dealing with corruption in the White House. Should they make a mistake, their promise of a pardon will be an afterthought.

I enjoyed that this mission was spearheaded by newlyweds, Lizzie and Cosmo. It is nice to see the POV of different team members as I read the later installments of this series. This makes the series that much more interesting.
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638 reviews5 followers
June 27, 2024
Could've been a good book, but it just wasn't.

Have you ever had someone talk to you for half an hour and, when they finally made their point, you realize they could have communicated the same information in two sentences? That's exactly the nature of this book. It might take five sentences to communicate the entire story. The rest is repetition and filler.

I still love the characters, but this one was not worth my time.
Profile Image for Janet Graham.
2,478 reviews9 followers
September 3, 2024
Politics and Prostitution, Who Knew?
This is the 14th book in a series that revolves around a group of well-heeled women vigilantes and their immense support system. Each book is a complete adventure, but each book builds on the past. It is best to read these in order to get the best enjoyment. This story revolves around 2 of the world's oldest professions: prostitution and politics. It is very entertaining. I have read the entire series to this point and am still enjoying them.
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1,141 reviews1 follower
March 7, 2017
I listened instead of read this book. All the voices seemed to match the personalities I pictured in previous books read. I love the sisters series and especially this plot that gave some politicians there just desserts. It started off slow and vague, but soon the plot started coming to light. Lots of funny parts, too. No real danger, but great non-the-less.
Profile Image for Lyn Soulia-Smith.
1,227 reviews8 followers
June 12, 2017
I really like the Sisterhood books. There are chuckles, laughs out loud, maybe even a few tears. The Sisterhood series hold a wonderful group of characters and an easy group that you want to continue to read about. This book also has a hole without Charles. Hoping he does return to this wonderful series, but in the mean time.. I will continue listening to the series.
40 reviews
October 8, 2020
Fantastic

I just found these, so I am bringing on Fern Michaels great storytelling. Each book is great, characters are very real. Author brings the characters to life and you will fall in love with each and everyone of them.
Kick back, shoes off you won't be able to put these books down! ENJOY!
1,892 reviews5 followers
February 8, 2021
Razor Sharp

Another great book in this series about the Sisterhood. Fern Michaels you have done it again,another great story on how men were made to pay for their indiscretions that they thought they could get away with. This is my review and mine alone. These books are all great reads and I would recommend to my friends. Norma Gorrill
877 reviews25 followers
August 17, 2021
Scandal

I really enjoyed this story even though I actually read it out of line🤷‍♀️. The story brings many laughs along with it. However, the main story is about a scandal that includes many of the world’s leaders in our nation’s capital! They find themselves in a real‘pickle’ when they meet the vigilantes!
327 reviews1 follower
November 1, 2021
Entertainment

When the ladies get cooking, watch out. A madam is set to take the fall for a sleaze bag Vice President and his gang, and the ladies aren't going to let them get away with it. It's a wild, fantastical ride with their male cohorts assisting, as ordered. Outrageous and funny. If you're not a fan of politicians, you will be rooting for the gals.
77 reviews
January 20, 2022
I read this book on a grey winter’s day. I had never picked up a Feen Michaels story before and likely never will again. I spent the whole book waiting for something to happen for the plot to become something more than lots of silly talk. The vague story comes together in the last throws of the final chapter. Was it supposed to be funny? What? Just not my thing.
290 reviews1 follower
June 13, 2022
Lol

They took out the vice president and several lawmakers!!! A madam from Las Vegas is targeted for a celebration that the vice president endorsed. When she supposedly dies in a car crash, the new president and all key players get involved.
Needless to say, she is alive and well in sorts unknown. The Vigilantes send the men involved to a male brothel in Thailand
Profile Image for Tina.
134 reviews
June 7, 2024
Yet another fabulous story - I couldn't put this book down either. This Sisterhood Series is out of this world. A few times I burst out laughing and my husband gave me a strange look (he'd read the jacket). I think he was afraid I was getting ideas from the book (ha ha). Can't wait to start the next one!
23 reviews
June 14, 2025
This is book 14 in a series. Do not start here. Too many people with different connections and different back stories that make it confusing. There aren't any physical descriptions or very many details to differentiate one from another. Therefore, it's only names and its up to the reader to fit them into the importance of the story.
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1,721 reviews20 followers
June 28, 2017
I was disappointed when I read the book's description after finishing the book as the description was incorrect in many ways. Very sloppy.
I enjoyed this book and the trip it took me into implausible land of the Vigilantes and their cohorts.
270 reviews4 followers
June 23, 2020
Another "can't put down" book!!

A sleepless night to finish this book!! It really had me going for awhile!!!! Some confusion and no real "vengeance" for the bad guys. Wanted to know more if the outcome for the girls! !A"tad" disappointed, but a great job by all!!
Profile Image for Sandi.
593 reviews15 followers
February 13, 2021
I have to say, this book was not much. Half of the book was snippets from other books. The story was really quite weak with a ill thought out plot. It appears this book was published just to get another one to add to the series. Quite poor!
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