Praise for URGENT CARE:

A “gripping narrative full of suspense, complex relationships and real, honest human emotion.” ~ Pittsburgh Magazine

“Adrenalin pumping.” ~The Mystery Gazette

“…Vivid characters and an overlying air of menace.” ~ 4 Stars, RT Book Reviews

“Kept me guessing on the edge of my seat.” ~4.5 out of 5, Errant Dreams

“Riveting.” ~Publishers Weekly Beyond Her Book

“Smart and intriguing, and her character development is so incredible that she leaves me literally breathless waiting to see what will happen next.” ~Becky Lejeune, Bookbitch.com

“Five Stars! A real eye opener!” ~Huntress Reviews

“A tightly wound, fast paced mystery with lots of mental tension, medical emergencies, and relationship problems….if you enjoy people who live with passionate intensity and try to save lives, URGENT CARE will impress.” ~Romance Reviews Today

Praise for WARNING SIGNS:

Four Stars “This page-turning medical mystery will keep readers captivated.” ~Romantic Times

CJ Lyons “is a master within the genre.” ~Pittsburgh Magazine

“This fast-paced, suspense-filled story will leave you breathless and begging for more.” ~Romance Novel TV

“I did not want to put it down….An incredible way to spend a few hours!” ~5 Cups, Coffee Time Romance

“A great fast-paced read….Not to be missed for fans of ER and Grey’s Anatomy.” ~4 ½ Stars, Book Addict

“This exhilarating medical thriller gets the blood pumping … This is a terrific thriller and fans of Michael Palmer will enjoy this fine tale of a brave but scared medical student in trouble.” ~The Mystery Gazette

“A powerful and dramatic look into the frenzied world of emergency medicine…Lyons’ characters are dynamic and genuine. Readers need only shut their eyes to imagine this group on the big screen.” ~Suspense Magazine

“WARNING SIGNS moves along at a good pace and is sure to keep readers enthralled…a suspenseful and engaging tale that comes to an exciting conclusion. Readers won’t want to miss this one.” ~Romance Reviews Today

“A good writer can make you feel that you aren’t missing anything even when you haven’t studied the right subjects—and C.J. Lyons achieves that in Warning Signs. … Warning Signs delivered a tight mystery and a good dose of action, along with strong, individualistic characters. I highly enjoyed it.” ~Errant Dreams Reviews

Praise for LIFELINES:

“A spot-on debut….Lyons delivers a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller.”~Publishers Weekly

 

TOP PICK, 4 1/2 Stars “Pittsburgh’s Angel of Mercy Hospital comes brilliantly alive in Lyons’ debut novel. This enthralling medical mystery offers an intimate view of the personal and professional lives of its characters. It’s a winner.”~Romantic Times Book Reviews

 

“If you’re looking for tense, whip-smart medical scenes, look no further. LIFELINES takes you into the E.R. for a gripping view of doctors at work, and doctors in crisis. CJ Lyons knows her medicine–and she knows how to bring it to vivid life on the page.”~Tess Gerritsen, NYT-bestselling author of THE BONE GARDEN

 

“A pulse-pounding adrenaline rush! Loved the pacing, loved the characters, loved the whirlwind action scenes and top notch medical details. Reminds me of ER back in the days of George Clooney and Julianna Margulies.”~Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of HIDE

 

“Prepare to be swept away on a pulse-pounding adventure. My favorite kind of medical thriller–harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized. CJ Lyons writes with the authority only a trained physician can bring to a story, blending suspense, passion and friendship into an irresistible read.”~New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs

 

“An edgy, exciting thrill-ride.”~Romance Junkies

 

“A winner…terrific characters and a compelling plot.”~Fresh Fiction Book Reviews

 

“Packed with adrenalin. I can’t recall a hospital novel that so thrilled me.”~David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of FIRST BLOOD and CREEPERS

 

“CJ Lyons writes with both authority on her subject and a down to earth reality for her characters, making LIFELINES an exciting debut novel for this author. Engrossing, intriguing; I will be looking forward to all her work in the future. “~ New York Times Bestselling author Heather Graham

 

“CJ Lyons’ debut medical thriller is a fantastic and wild journey through the fast-paced world of a big-city ER. With rich, fascinating and complex characters and a thoroughly compelling mystery, LIFELINES is an adrenalin rush and an all-around great read.” ~ New York Times Bestselling author Allison Brennan

 

“CJ Lyons’ debut novel is simply exceptional. The action never lets up…(Lifelines) keeps you on the edge of your seat.”~Roundtable Reviews

 

LIFELINES “explodes on the page…I absolutely could not put it down. 4 1/2 out of 5″~Jeri Neal, Romance Readers’ Connection

 

“CJ Lyons makes her impressive debut with LIFELINES, a tense thrill ride that feels like all the best episodes of ER and Grey’s Anatomy squeezed into one breathtaking novel. In her first novel, Lyons draws on equal parts stunning creativity and extensive medical knowledge to craft a memorable story of hospital intrigue that shows the promise of many more exciting novels to come.” ~HILTON HEAD MONTHLY, February 2008