• "Charpentier sees in Valentino's appeal a precursor to the rise and enduring popularity of romance novels." Gregory Harris, The Book Page

• "Screen idol Rudolph Valentino is presented...as a mysteriously erotic screen personality shortchanged by the studios and denied the chance to play the more serious roles he desired. Charpentier has written extensively about Valentino in romance and nostalgia periodicals." Publishers Weekly

• "I believe any fan of poetry would like this tale (LOVE SONG). Not just fans of Wilde's either! If you find yourself often reading Poe, Frost, or others, you would dearly love this novella!" Detra Fitch, Huntress Book Reviews

• "Seductive. OSCAR WILDE'S LOVE SONG by Julia Ann Charpentier is an experience in itself." Kim's Reviews

• "Music. Innocence. True Confessions brought into the new millennium…that brings into play heavy issues (STARLIT OBSESSION)." Buzzy's Reviews

• "SUMMER SOLSTICE is an intriguing collection of short stories, designed to make the reader feel a magnitude of emotions, in a short period of time. It worked. Ms. Charpentier is gifted! She is able to draw a reader in within the first few lines of the story." Tracy Atencio, NovelSpot

• "The author uses excellent descriptive language and immediately draws the reader into each scene. The book (SUMMER SOLSTICE) is mysterious...in a way that entrances the reader." Brette McWhorter Sember, Inscriptions

• "A fascinating command of language and emotion…imbues her characters with shimmering life. This short story collection (SUMMER SOLSTICE) is a treasure trove for the discriminating reader of paranormal and literary fiction." Rickey R. Mallory, Affaire de Coeur