This author crafts commercial fiction, romantic comedies, and contemporary mysteries. Her works delve into the complexities of relationships and intrigue, often exploring domestic suspense with a keen eye for character and plot. She aims to create engaging narratives that entertain readers while offering sharp observations on human nature and the secrets that lie beneath the surface of ordinary lives.
Joanne Phillips' ordeal began aged 13 when she was gang-raped. For years she was raped, starved, beaten, and transported around the country to brothels until her 21st birthday, when she managed to escape. She vowed to keep the abuse a secret - until years later, a conversation with one of her own teenage daughters changed her life...
Illus. in full color. "Designed for children who are just beginning to read independently, this humorous story has very large print, simple vocabulary, and lively, amusing illustrations. Should be appealing, whether used for reading alone or reading aloud."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.