When All Else Fails
Brilliant
“Liked 50, Loved Bared to you…obsessed with When all else fails!!! everything girls want in a story, love, passion, sex and…well you will have to find out for yourselves…”
Sam Chapman –  27/09/2012

Excellent
“This book is an excellent read. I couldn’t put it down once I started reading it. Would highly recommend reading this book.”
Lynn Brewer  – 19/10/2012

An outstanding read
“An emotional roller coaster from start to finish. Can’t wait for the next publication. Huge kudos to the author. Brilliant!!!”
Lynne Duce – 10/11/2012

A Gripping and emotional read
“I absolutely couldn’t put this book down! Never have I felt such empathy with a character in a novel before. The book is gripping, emotional, and takes you through twists and turns like no other book in this genre that I have read before. I am so looking forward to see what happens to Fran next! Fantastic read!”
Carly Fellows – 12/11/2012

“When all else fails…….Fab read, real page turner, can’t wait for the next book, hope it’s just as good. Excellent.”
Elaine Barron – 17/01/2013

Excellent read
“Wow what a book, I really enjoyed it and it was so gripping that at times I found myself saying out loud, “For God’s sake leave him.” Once I started reading it I found it very hard to put down, almost to the point where I was nearly making tea one handed! Would recommend this 110%.”
Nicola – 23/01/2013

“I think When all else fails has a lot of appeal although to a younger market than myself. The book is well written and given the chance I’m sure it would do well. I can understand the attraction between Marcus and Fran, Marcus the older man a wealthy lawyer and attractive, Fran a beautiful young girl. To me he was a Svengali character and had a “hold” on her. Otherwise why would she stay with him when he treated her so badly, to me it was that she couldn’t help herself going back each time for more. She even told herself when she was in for a punishment, “come on lets get it over with.” I think it was a lot more than sexual attraction, almost like a habit that you crave knowing its killing you but you can’t escape it. For me she also seemed to dress always to attract his attention. I think the author describes the characters well as I could picture them both throughout.”
B Bruce – Southwell – 06/03/2013

“I have just read your book When all else fails and I thought it was absolutely brilliant and it really touched me. When are you releasing the second book as I can’t wait to find out what happens.”
Becky Smith – 24/04/2013

“Just finished When all else fails, and would like to say what a fantastic page turner. It has literally taken me a day to read. Bring on part two.”
Andrea Butterfield Hardcastle – 02/08/2013 

“Brilliant first book. Didn’t want to put it down. Looking forward to the next one.”
Fiona Harrison – West Yorkshire – 18/08/2013

“Having seen the thickness of the book it took me a couple of weeks to pluck up the courage to tackle it, how wrong was I? Once started I got so involved I found it difficult to put down, gripping, sexy and keeps you wanting to know what happens next. Hurry up with the second as I need to know what happens next.”
Denise Greenwood – 08/09/2013 

“Finished reading when all else fails. OMG. I have laughed, cried and got angry. Fantastic book. Can’t wait for the 2nd one.”
Michelle Wood – 22/09/2013

“What can I say about this remarkable book. Many years ago I read the first few chapters, and I said then that it should be published. When I got to read the final book I could not put it down. It was exhilarating.. interesting.. sad and happy, To sum it all up, AMAZING. Thank you.. you fulfilled your dream xx”
Fiona Christie – 23/09/2013

“I really loved the book, it was a real page turner and I struggled to put it down. It has got everything women want in a book….It is enthralling and compelling and is beautifully written. I look forward to the next one.”
Donna Butler – 11/10/2013

“‘When all else fails’ by L J Burnley. What can I say? What a fantastic read. As soon as I started reading this novel, I was totally hooked. I totally got lost in the storyline and found my emotions were up and down in parts. Well done and I look forward to the next.”
Dawn Baker – 13/10/2013

“I finished it and OMG! I have never felt so strongly about domestic violence in my life. I understood some of why she stayed, but bloody hell, that woman was so embroiled with love and lust it consumed her. I understand loving someone so much that it hurts but to stay to stay and endure the pain like that? This book has been the only one that I have yelled at and screamed at and at the same time loved and got annoyed.”
Susan Turner – 12/02/2014

“I was hooked with this book after reading the first few pages, took me two days to finish it! By far the best book I’ve ever read. Highly recommended to anyone, PLEASE BUY THIS BOOK. you will not be disappointed. Cannot stop thinking about it now that I have finished it, I could honestly pick it back up and read it again! 5 out of 5!”
Amazon Customer 04/03/14

“Brilliant book, loved it. I was angry and then I cried, then angry again, defo recommend it, go buy it.”
Jennifer Dibb – 13/03/14

“When all else fails is by far the best book I’ve ever read. My mum recommended it to me and she said it is ten times better than 50 shades of grey. The book is fantastic and I can’t wait for the next releases.”
Sarah Rothwell – 04/04/2014

“I have read all the 50 shades of grey and I have to say ‘When all else fails’ is ten times better and I couldn’t put the book down. I think my husband regretted buying it for me. Would strongly recommend to anyone, please read!! I cannot wait for the second one.”
Joanna Rothwell – 04/04/2014

“Looking forward to the next book very good writer couldn’t put the book down enjoyed very much worth giving the book a read.”
Kathy Shorten – 12/05/14

“I read this after reading a recommendation !!! Were to start.. I honestly could not put it down …. I was up until the early hours reading. It was heartbreaking,emotional infuriating just brilliant… I wanted slap marcus and kick him were it hurts jf you know what I mean… my heart broke for Fran, I was totally immersed in the story I need book 2 now!!!!!!!!it as spoilt me because dont know what the hell I’m going to read now after reading this !!!!!!!!!”
JOJO – 25/05/14

“Came across this book after reading Fall on Me and I’m so glad I purchased this. I found this hard to read at times but at the same time I couldn’t put it down. My emotions were all over the place and that to me is the sign of a good, no fantastic read. I won’t put any spoilers in my review but if anybody reads my review and is debating whether or not to try this book, download a sample I guarantee you will be wanting more and this book doesn’t disappoint. Well done to the author and I can’t wait for book 2. Does anybody have any indication when this will be available?”
Vinny – 15/08/14

“I’ve never read a book so full on and intense. Great read I couldn’t put it down. Look forward to the next one’s.”
Nicky Kelly – 25/08/14

“I can’t even explain how much I loved this book except I highly recommend u read both books. I would also recommend the consequences trilogy by Aleatha Romig which is very similar & a fantastic read. I guarantee u won’t be disappointed.”
Debbie – 05/09/14

“Seriously I don’t think I’ve any enamel left from grinding my teeth and having to take breaks from reading when it became too much. I found myself getting angry with Fran and constantly wondering why she didn’t leave him sooner and after finishing this very emotional read I have to say that the only conclusion I can draw from this is that Fran was physically strong because let’s face it to be able to take beating after beating she had to be strong, but Fran was emotionally very weak and believed everything was her fault and that she could fix it. Wow some very powerful emotions will strike you as you read this book.”
Susan Boland – 30/09/14

You Hold My Heart
“Wow I loved this 2nd book more than the 1st I’m stunned and lost for words it is that good….well worth the price..i could not put it down..5 stars is no where near good enough to rate this book its that good( no spoilers from me) but I cannot wait for more..well done.”
Rhiannon – Amazon Customer 17/08/14

“I loved these books very much, they were so emotional. Sometimes I felt like screaming at Fran for some of the decisions she made but they got there in the end. Can I just say if you enjoyed this book I recommend consiquences by aleatha romig which are FANTASTIC. ENJOY !”
Debbie W – 05/09/14

“That has got to be the best read ever. I could have cried for you and living in pudsey and Southwell also drinking myself in the reindeer I felt like I could relate to a lot of things in your book absolutely brilliant hope you write more.”
Amazon customer – 24/10/14

“I loved the first book, but found this one even more intense. A fantastic read, which had me gripped from start to finish. Well done LJ.”
Carly Fellows – 12/10/14

“Excellent read.”
Tracy Strain – 21/10/14

“What a great story and so liked the writing style and the real life emotions and top marks on handling a very touchy subject with no holes barred. Would greatly recommend this book to others as it’s not one to be missed or the other in the series.”
C Butler – 23/10/14

“Would give 10 stars if I could.
‘When All Else Fails’ has got to be the most gripping books I’ve ever read, I loved them to the point I was getting angry at Fran with her endless mistakes. I found it hard turning my kindle off and kept telling myself 5 more mins of reading. Just downloaded the 3rd one can’t wait to start reading it.”
Nicola – 02/11/14

“I don’t usually buy trilogies until I can buy them all together, however I couldn’t wait to buy this book after reading the 1st one. Huge congratulations to the author. I’ve bought the 3rd in the series. Bring on the Christmas holiday’s my duvet day is all sorted!!!!”
Lynne Duce – 30/11/14

“Brilliant book. Would definately recommend I have the first part in paperback. A must read.”
Nikki Woolveridge – 05/02/15

“By far the best series of books I have ever read, such a talented woman! Your books deserve to be known worldwide! Amazing author! Favorite book’s by far!! 10 out 10! Could just re-read the full series gutted there isn’t anymore books…”
Amazon customer – 11/02/15

The Path Of Fate
“No spoilers from me…wow just wow what a book..you need to read books 1(when all else fails) and book 2(you hold my heart) before this…I’m really lovein this series words cannot say how much I love these books there so well written and you fall for characters and the storyline is very gripping from the very 1st page till the last..I’ve rated it 5 stars but its worth so much than that..this book is a must read..well done LJ on another fantastic book you had me again…”
Rhiannon – 24/10/14

“I have read all 3 of these books and loved them all. Very emotional at the beginning of this book, don’t suppose my pregnancy hormones helped but it was definitely worth reading and loved the ending. Feel a little lost now it’s finished! Well done LJ can’t wait for your next book.”
Nicola – 11/01/15

Omg, I was so engrossed in the story, I never noticed the grammar. As readers we should be encouraging authors to create good stories, the grammar can come later. After all, was 50 shades spell checked? I think not!!
We’ll done L J Burnley, a fantastic read.”
Lynne Duce – 20/02/15

Shattered Dreams

This journey was like a huge spiders web, evil behaviour and intriguing levels of deceit form the crux of this book. I would highly recommend every reader takes the time to travel through the murky waters of ‘Shattered Dreams’. I enjoyed the main characters Tyler and Rayne. Didn’t quite ‘get’ Evelyn. Loved the plot, I was shocked by the twists n turns which had me losing sleep till I reached the end. 5 STARS
Sandy Dean – 04/12/16

Wow! another good read, didn’t want to put it down until it was finished. Please hurry up with your next one.
Kindle Customer

I have read L J Burnley’s other 3 books, and each time I finished one I couldn’t wait to read the next, as with this one. Loved the twists and turns and a brilliant ending (wasn’t expecting the end so was thrilled to find the ending out) To say she has only written four books I’m very impressed with her writing so I’m glad I stumbled upon her books. Keep up the brilliant writing, I can’t wait for “Pandora” I am sure it will be as good as the other’s.
Dolly Sue – 21/04/2017