5-Star Reviews of Book I

The reviews are coming in as readers discover Aunt Willy, Niece, Miss Tuppence, Floodgate and his beaked bully of a bird.

When Aunt Willy first talks with Mr. Floodgate about lodgings, the man is unenthusiastic at the thought of dark basement rooms, but he says he'll take them if he can bring his bird along.

Willy's hearing aid acts up, so she assumes he's talking about a sweet little budgie. Too embarrassed to let on that she can't make out what he's saying, she agrees, remembering her own little lovebird, Petey.

Little does she know that her boarder's "budgie" is really a massive Macaw. Things go from bad to worse, and soon, Willy is scheming to convince Floodgate to vacate.
 

Reviews

From the U.S.

Clever and Amusing
September 14, 2016  
The telling of the tale is a clever one, both by the author as well as the character. The author teases the reader with rich and enticing characters, leaving the reader wanting more. This prose is to be enjoyed by any age.
~ Amazon customer

Quite an Enjoyable Read
September 02, 2016
The book is quite entertaining. It had me chuckling from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to experience the next adventure for Willy.
~ Nicole Steward

From Canada

I Absolutely Fell in Love With the Mischievous Aunt Willy and Endearing Niece
September 15, 2016
Just finished reading Boarder in the Basement. You've created rich and enticing characters, and your diction lures in the reader and promises to never let go. I absolutely fell in love with the mischievous Aunt Willy and endearing Niece. I wait with anticipation for the next storytelling episode.
~ Amazon customer

Great Read!
March 08, 2016
Laughed from almost the first paragraph. Really great book!
~ Amazon customer

Enjoyed the Story and the Characters
October 04, 2015

Really liked the character descriptions and how the personalities were well-rounded in the dialogue. Aunt Willy is full of mischief.
~ Kendall

Readers have been asking when book II will be out. I'm hoping to finish and publish it this winter.

Teaser 

CAN YOU GUESS WHERE?

After Floodgate leaves, "lock stock... and feather," Aunt Willy reluctantly takes in another lodger, but because Floodgate spilled hot wax all over the carpeting in the basement when he burned his hand (and Willy wants to have the carpeting cleaned first), she has to put the next boarder in a unique location in her old house. Can you guess where?

What causes Floodgate to burn his hand on the hot wax? Take a peek by following any of the links below and using the "Look Inside" feature:

Canada: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B014Z8IFWC…

U.S.: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014Z8IFWC…

U.K.: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014Z8IFWC

AUS: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B014Z8IFWC

© Melody Rhodes