Bøger af Janet Sierzant

Justine Morgan finds herself caught up in her boyfriend's crime and swept into the rabbit hole of the penal system. She discovers that she is not alone and becomes an advocate for her fellow prisoners who have lost all hope of a future. While sitting in a statistics class, Justine Morgan meets a charming young man who makes it a point to show up whenever she is there. A sheltered but privileged girl, Justine becomes enthralled with Carl Davis, a smooth-talking romantic with a troubled past. She falls quickly in love despite her parents' warnings and disapproval. Justine finds herself tangled up in the middle of an armed robbery charge but holds firm to her innocence. She rolls the dice for a jury trial, landing her in the state prison for five years with no chance of parole.

Set against the sweeping backdrop of World War II, young lovers Domenico and Antoinette find a fragile paradise amid the chaos of Milan. From different worlds but bound by passion, they marry and welcome twin sons into a life filled with hope. But their dreams darken as Mussolini allies with Hitler, decreeing that all boys over five must train for Fascist ideals in the brutal "Sons of the Wolf" camps. Defiant and desperate to shield his sons, Domenico sends Antoinette and the twins to the safety of her family in Florence while he joins the Italian Resistance. Yet Florence is no sanctuary. When the Nazis begin a scorched-earth retreat, they destroy the city's historic bridges, leaving Antoinette and the twins trapped in a nightmare of devastation. Racing against time, Domenico makes his way to Florence, determined to rescue his family from the ruins. But as he scours the shattered streets, he fears he may be too late. Will love and courage be enough to reunite them, or has the war stolen their future forever?

Like most little girls, Arabella wants to be a princess. She loves to dress up in her colorful dresses and pretend. But when she picks up a pair of scissors and cuts her own hair, she doesn't feel like a princess anymore. That is until she takes a trip to the mall and learns that you don't have to have long hair to be a princess.

My Purrfect Persian is a literary fairy tale by author Janet Sierzant. The story tells of a show cat that was born with a defect. Gizmo is unloved and ignored until one day, a little girl finds beauty in his homeliness and adopts him.

A story about an Italian-American family, a clash of cultures, forbidden love, and the ensuing consequences.Jeanette and Sonny grew up within a tight-knit Sicilian community in the heart of Brooklyn during the 1940s. Only one year apart, they were inseparable. By the time they were teenagers, their puppy love had fully matured. They kissed under the stars on rooftops and declared their undying love and devotion. However, their families objected to the union. Forced to separate, they found new love interests. Jeanette travels to Sicily and falls in love again. Her life is about to take another turn. Before she leaves Brooklyn, she receives a letter and must make a crucial decision.From a historical perspective, there is a great deal of captivating information. Life for immigrants in Brooklyn during the 1930s and 1940s is depicted. From the fish markets and bakeries to working in Manhattan to day trips to Coney Island to the Catholic Church, an authentic picture is portrayed.Author Janet Sierzant has skillfully crafted a lovely historical account in Brooklyn Love Story. The cultural conflict is powerfully depicted, and it is interesting for readers who enjoy stories with strong cultural commentaries and elaborately developed characters.A gorgeous treat for fans of historical romance with strong female characters.Ronald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite

From South Beach to JC Park, this is a collection of photos that have captured my heart. Even if you don't live here, you can take a piece of Vero Beach home with you. Enjoy!

Sauce on Sunday is a chronicle of my ancestry search, adventures to Sicily and the history of a small fishing village called Sciacca, where my grandfather grew up. Included are photos, maps, and recipes.

A well-written psychological thriller that keeps you wanting to read on to find out if Dona can escape her situation and who is her abductor.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Dona Pearson is abducted by an unknown man and held captive in a room painted green in an unknown location. Her only contact with the outside world is through a ski-masked man who asks her questions about her life. Thinking it must be someone she knows, she conducts an internal review of her personal history with men.The questions Janet Sierzant asks herself about relationships are the same questions most of us ask as we venture through our lives with hopes and disappointments in love. he prose is fast-moving and easy to read. The scenes of domesticity are masterfully painted, the emotions Dona experiences movingly depicted, and the horrors of unexplained captivity realistically described.I found The Green Room to be a bit different than the normal romance and mystery story. It made me stop and think about my life-long decisions and why I made them. The Green Room is a good psychological mystery....Trudi LoPreto for Readers Favorite