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Reviews for Serial Date:

"Berkom is an intelligent writer who understands the nuances of plot, the importance of pacing, and how to create complex, sympathetic characters. It's difficult to take the gaudy world of reality television seriously, so Berkom doesn't even try -- she stops just shy of caricature by creating convincingly self-serving villains with compelling back stories of their own. If she occasionally crosses that line -- as with Senator Buzz Runyon, a career politician with a long history of indiscretions with farm animals -- Berkom invariably does so with a wink and a nod to her readership. You won't find life lessons or profound statements on the nature of existence in Serial Date, which is one of the reasons I loved it: It's unapologetic camp of the best kind, sure to keep you glued to the page as you try to guess what comes next, who did what to whom, and whether or not the guy will get the girl in this particular outing. Leine and Jensen are characters with great chemistry, and I for one am very much looking forward to finding out what they have in store for their next adventure." - Jen Blood, author of All the Blue-Eyed Angels

"Basso and Santiago sizzle...
...The worst manifestations of our society are satirized to a fare-thee-well and form a backdrop that is worthy of Hiaasen; Hollywood is the perfect playground for a range of crazy characters and a few sane ones: stark contrast. Nice mother-daughter conflict, and enough suspense to arrest the real world until you arrive at the finish line, nail bitten and wrung out. It's also a great romance. You'll want to see more of the intriguing Madeleine Basso, and the tantalizing ending will leave you fulfilled, but wanting more.
With or without her hot Santa, in Hollywood or elsewhere, this is a woman you will want to know--I'm waiting on her next adventure already; join me. The ride will be heartfelt, heart pounding, and heartening!" Ruth M. Ross, Reviewer

"...DV Berkom has really captured our crazy world of reality TV obsession... Her layered character development and tight tension is what makes this a great book. It asks that age old question... what would you be willing to do to save someone you love?
DV's found her groove. This book is a must read for anyone looking for something out of the box and fresh." -Jennifer Conner, author/reviewer

"...Serial Date," is fast paced with an interesting cast of characters. I could imagine Ms. Berkom developing a series out of Leine and Jensen..." - A. Mosa, Reviewer

"...This is a fast-paced page-turner! One never knows what is going to happen next! Great suspense and excellent characterization. The story has mulitple sub-plots, each one intriguing. You won't be able to put this one down!" - Darlene Panzara, Author/reviewer

Reviews for Bad Spirits Books 1-5:

"DV Berkom’s Bad Spirits is a fast paced action packed novella which reads like a nonstop high octane movie. Each chapter moves at breakneck speed. The heroine, Kate, barely has time to take a breather before finding herself in another impossible situation and back on the run..." -Todd Fonseca, Goodreads.com

"For those of you old enough to remember gathering around the radio for the continuation of a serial mystery or suspense, you'll appreciate that author, DV Berkom, is recreating the thrill by writing short stories that all end with a cliffhanger. You'll love Bad Spirits and be looking forward to more of these titillating tales. Bad Spirits takes place in Mexico with Kate trying to escape a well-known and menacing drug lord. The fact that she lightened his money stash is an even better reason to get out of the country. You won't be disappointed in the read, but you will be hungering for more." -Ginger Simpson, Examiner E-Books Reviewer

"If it is true that a writer is someone who has been given a gift, then it is also true that this writer’s benefactor was a generous one. Her characters are alive. I see them. I feel for them. And although my senses fall short of smelling perfume or cologne, or sweat, that is not to say I do not perspire with them in tense scenes. And you will too. It cannot be helped. Ms. Berkom’s craft has been honed to that level...

As the author of five novels... I appreciate good writing and there’s only one conclusion I can come to about Ms. Berkom: she is a credit to the profession. Read her work. You won’t be disappointed. I promise." - Duane Schwartz, Author/reviewer