JO. B. CREATIVE!: October 2025

RIP-ROARIN’ REVIEWS!

This is a long one - so hitch your pony, grab yourself a dubious alcoholic drink from one of the many saloons in Coyote Creek, Wyoming (home of dynamic cowgirl Jeannie Morgan alias Delaney, bisexual and fastest gun west of the Mississippi), settle your rear on one of the booze stained pews and sit awhile with your gut rot whiskey while I ply you with news of my progress on Alias Jeannie Delaney- Book 3.

I'm ploughing through the editing of Book 3 of Alias Jeannie Delaney, so the fans who've been following my progress and are waiting like cats on hot tin rooves for the emotional and big bang ending, just hold your wild stallions. I will get there, with the magnificent help of my PA/hubby. A few months later, admittedly, but, as some readers have said, I've got to look after my mental health after author burnout, which is dodgy at the best of times!

I'm sharing some of my approaching fifty reviews and ratings on Book 1 - Go West, Girl! & Book 2 - The Outlaw's Return - most of them 5*, which is fantastic, and, thirty+ on Book 2. I don't know precisely, and I don't read them. My successful author daughter stated: "Don't read your reviews, Mum. They can do your head in!" My editor, who was the first professional to assure me of the quality of my writing, told me my narrative was '24 carat'. Thank you so much, Caroline!

There are a couple of more negative reviews: One observes that Jeannie doesn't believe in God. - your point is? - and her conversation and humour is ripe. This is the old west we're talking about! And anyway, the reviewer still read the story, so there must be something that made them keep going. That's a positive in my book, so to speak!

I want to shout the reviews from the top of that hot tin roof, but I can't, so I'll post a selection instead. Here they are:

'Brilliant reviews - and for the record, I’m reading ‘The Outlaw’s Return’ at the moment and am thoroughly enjoying it although it isn’t my normal genre. I’m on holiday and it’s a great holiday read. Looking forward to Book 3!'

'The premise of a charismatic and skilled cowgirl on a journey of self-discovery is absolutely captivating. Kudos on the rave reviews and the unique twist Kit Mackenzie has brought to the western genre.'

'Yee-hah! I'm enjoying this soooo much! Not just because of the story but also because of the quality of the writing, and the loving detail put into it. Clearly a lot of research - Kit Mackenzie writes as though she's actually been there. I so enjoyed reading the novel in detail, and relishing the nuances of the fab writing. Rereading it and absorbing the world and the atmosphere she's created. It's a terrific story with strong characters (to put it mildly!) and a powerful arc.'

BOOK 2 - THE OUTLAW'S RETURN

'And here it is -- what a story! When I started reading I couldn't think how on earth Kit Mackenzie would be able to make something interesting from the situation Jeannie was in, but OMG...'

C S. Ashley-Cooper

5.0 out of 5 stars

A different -- and memorable! -- Western adventure

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 February 2024

This story took me right into the world of the wild west -- but far from your usual male-centred shoot'em-ups, this is the story of a young woman of extraordinary courage and skill, and powerful sexuality. What a combination! Highly recommended.

C S. Ashley-Cooper

5.0 out of 5 stars

Fast, furious fun with historical insights

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2024

I enjoyed 'Go West, Girl' so much that I couldn't imagine that this, the next book in the series, could possibly top it. But ... it did! 'The Outlaw's Return' is a whizzbang adventure, yet full of authentic detail, giving me a window into a world long gone, yet still relevant to our own lives. Lovely job, Kit Mackenzie!

'A unique and fascinating Western theme. Kit Mackenzie has an enviable writing skill!'

'A unique western read. well written and entertaining! Five stars.'

'This is a different take on a western and I really enjoyed it. Jeannie is an independent woman focused on living her life on her terms before it was socially acceptable to do so. It is well written and entertaining!'

'A great western story!' *****

'Not like any Western book I've ever read... Jeannie is best described as a difficult child. I love her grown-up character. She lives life on her own terms, not always liked but well-respected. I'm looking forward to more stories of her life.'

'Just finished reading Alias Jeanne Delaney. I found it a really fascinating and an interesting read. Quite extraordinary. Loved your ability to set the scene, making it feel as if the reader was there themself experiencing the scene and the surroundings. I know that you said it might not be my kind of book but I have to tell you that it is! quite unlike anything I have read before.'

Jeannie's adventures continue...

'Jeannie is back with her band of followers. The author wastes no time in kicking this story in gear. Gun fights, fist fights, bar fights, a dalliance with a saloon girl... On to chapter three... There was a time in the middle-ish that the story seemed to drag a bit. Stay with it - it picks back up and the last third of the book just flies by. I've enjoyed seeing her find her way, trying to do the right thing, and hope to see more.'

'This is a crack shot story, a unique blend of adventure, humor, and powerful storytelling that blazes across the wild frontier into the heart of the country at that time. It will leave you hungry for more!'

'This is a top tier telling of an unconventional child to woman experience in the 1800's west. I'm loving everything about this story'

BOOK 2
A strong sequel in this Wild West world
'I really enjoyed the Western element to this book, it had everything that I wanted from the first book. It was a great follow up and had the characters that I was invested in. It worked with everything that I enjoyed from the wild west and enjoyed the main character and cast. I can't wait to read more in this series and from Kit Mackenzie.'

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ALIAS JEANNIE DELANEY - THE STORYLINE

Dynamic pants-wearing cowgirl Jeannie Morgan is the fastest gun west of the Mississippi, but when she discovers that her sexuality is as fluid as a miner's whiskey & both men & women enjoy her magnificent lovemaking, she feels as though she's been trampled by a cattle stampede.

She's born in vibrant New Orleans in 1865 and strongly rebels against the upbringing of a Victorian girl. The family head west where she finds her true calling on her Pa's ranch. However, the explosive combination of her tomboy beauty, her powerful persona and her lethal gun go against her and people want her out or dead.

How will she survive? Will she survive? Or will those very qualities see her through to a charismatic conclusion?

IF YOU'VE READ & ENJOYED THE STORY SO FAR, I'D BE INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD LEAVE A POSITIVE REVIEW ON AMAZON. THANK YOU SO MUCH!