“Plenty is a book about a young lady, Camille, who is trying to pull herself up from bad parenting and to live a life her grandmother would be proud of. She has fallen in with the sheriff’s son which, in this case, proves to be road that she should not be going down. An accident on a four-lane road and a shooting in a rest area sets in motion the events that will eventually free her and the whole area from a politically corrupt system that has grown up in the community. Camille joins forces with Jennifer, a widow with a daughter, to stand up against the evil forces and finds that there are outside forces willing to help. The good guys win primarily by the bad guys taking themselves out by forces not controlled by anyone else but themselves. It is a thriller where good wins over evil in surprising ways. There are twists and turns and and surprises along the whole story, but it all comes together in the end.

A very good and interesting read. A look at how power in a small community can lead to corruption as much as it does in large metropolitan areas. Power corrupts and leads to one wanting absolute power which in the end leads to self destruction.”

Quentin R. Stewart Jr. 5 * Amazon Review

“The title of this book is pretty accurate, because there is PLENTY, plenty action, emotions, sex, violence, corruption and plenty twists and turns…the story kept me on edge all through until the end. I don’t want to give up too much information, because it’s really hard to put in words the emotions that I felt reading this story.”

4* Kindle Customer Review

“…The story is fast paced and will keep readers glued till the last page. The mix of  love, excitement, suspense and a healthy dose of politics make it a compelling story. it opens your eyes more towards adoptive parents, adoption outside your country, and the violence in Russia. All characters, including Ethan and Sophia, have been portrayed well to make the story great reading…”

Mamta Madhavan 5* Review for Readers’ Favorite of Beautiful Evil Winter

“Sofia and Ethan are apprehensive as they begin their adoption adventure…What they encounter in Russia is worse than they could have feared and pushes them beyond what they thought they could endure. The author does a wonderful job of creating a cast of complex characters who are understandable, if not always likable. The book is difficult to put down, enticing you to read a few more chapters before bed. In the end, the book leaves the reader satisfied, but the story never fully leaves your mind.”

Eric Hoffer Book Award 5* Review of Beautiful Evil Winter

“Plenty is a novel about love and corruption, friendships and salvation, the descent into hell and the effort to survive: as such, it’s not for those seeking either a romance story or an easy leisure read.Indeed, readers who expect a novel filled with positives… will find it abundant, instead, with conflict, sexual and psychological angst, and the efforts of two women to change the course of their lives…At times readers feel they are in an emotional meat grinder; at other times, protagonist strengths come to rescue…Female readers seeking an antithesis to...with more dynamic, powerful female characters will find Plenty more than fits the bill.”

5* Review by D. Donovan – Midwest Book Review Senior Reviewer

“…Although a work of fiction, Beautiful Evil Winter author Kelly K. Lavender has given such a realistic feel to her novel that the story holds firmly to an engaging credibility from beginning to end. An especially well crafted and deftly woven story holds the reader fully entertained attention from first page to last. Very highly recommended for personal reading lists and community library…”  

Midwest Book Review

“I spent a couple of days after I finished the the book thinking about how I was going to write this review. Despite its marketing, this was nothing like… It was a lot better… This is a hardcore story and not for the faint of heart. I had to read it in two sittings since I was crying so much I couldn’t see the screen…”

Long and Short Reviews 4* Review of Plenty

“a great thriller…a wonderful read which makes you think how to deal with personal issues” 

5* Kindle Customer of Plenty

“Plenty wasn’t enough! I voluntarily read the book Plenty & couldn’t put it down until I finished it! This book grabs ahold of the reader & doesn’t let go until the end! A real story of womens’ empowerment & inner strength! Please read this book!”

5* Kindle Customer Review of Plenty

“I didn’t want to put this book down…my emotions were all over the place reading this book…”

5* Kindle Customer Review of Beautiful Evil Winter