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5 | Fabulously Entertaining | I enjoyed this novel so much I went back and re-read the other four books in this series.<br /><br />This story is set before the other novels in the Celaeno series and it is not necessary to have read any of the previous novels, but it totally entertaining if you have, as some of the characters in this novel are also ... | [] | 1602820082 | 1602820082 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,215,348,092,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Laugh Out Loud Funny !! | This is one of my favorite books in the last year. I highly recommend it to all my friends. The story is entertaining and original. The characters are well developed. There isn't one thing about this novel that I didn't like. The dialogue is fabulous and funny.<br /><br />The story is told by Julia who is surrounded b... | [] | 1932172289 | 1932172289 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,215,346,371,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Wow! | This novel has everything. The wit and humor, slang and sarcasm of the 21st century to the violence and rape, the opulence and mystique of the 11th century.<br /><br />I adored Luis, the author really captured and made real this character to me.<br /><br />If you enjoyed this novel don't miss the sequel 'The Crown of V... | [] | 1933110767 | 1933110767 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,214,771,295,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Highly enjoyable | I loved the New Orleans setting and the cast of characters were both unique and yet familiar.<br /><br />42 year old Tully Badeaux is in a loveless relationship to Dr.Jessica Badeaux her college sweetheart.Their relationship has drifted into days of hello and goodbye. Their two teenage children are precocious and funny... | [] | 193311083X | 193311083X | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,214,762,505,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Just what I was looking for ... | Totally fun read.<br /><br />Terrific opening line!<br /><br />38 year old Sarah lives in beautiful Rochester NY. A year later, she has not gotten over her girl friend of several years leaving her. Her company sends her overseas to gorgeous New Zealand for three months. When she gets back is when all the trouble start... | [] | 1602820198 | 1602820198 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,214,760,062,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Totally Entertaining! | Don't miss this wonderfully inventive story. In addition to a lovely romance or should I say romances, the story has shades of John Grisham's 'The Chamber' and 'The Client'. The novel is timely and also historical.<br /><br />Set in gorgeous San Francisco (looking forward to my first meal at 'Sears'), the story has nu... | [] | 1602820171 | 1602820171 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,213,737,891,000 | 6 | false |
5 | Delightfully original | Loved - loved - loved Ronnie! The opening chapters pull you right into the story and you think you might know what type of person Ronnie is but you wouldn't be completely right.<br /><br />Very original character, quirky and yet very grounded - self confident - brilliant and utterly determined. The Los Angeles setting ... | [] | 1594931151 | 1594931151 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,213,555,267,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Wonderful story! | I enjoyed this novel alot!<br /><br />Jaie is one of the most complex characters I have read in the last year. I liked getting to know her very much. This is much more than a romance, it the the story of her coming to maturity by dealing with her past, present and future. Jaie has immense fortitude. Her coming to rea... | [] | 1932300848 | 1932300848 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,213,552,128,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Fabulous Suspense! Wonderfully erotic! | From the opening page the tone was set. This was going to be another terrific entry in the Honor series highlighting Cameron and Blair.<br /><br />I loved that the author brought all my favorite characters from this series together in this novel. The new romance between Emory and Dana was HOT!<br /><br />Chapter two w... | [] | 160282018X | 160282018X | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,213,549,775,000 | 11 | false |
4 | Romance set in lovely Perth Australia | Highly enjoyable story. I hadn't read the author's earlier novel 'Reunion' that features Cathy, Lisa and Toni and was able to thoroughly enjoy this novel.<br /><br />The side story with Cathy and Lisa and their travels around Italy for a month were a wonderful travelogue with only a slight bump in the road when the va... | [] | 1594930791 | 1594930791 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,881,755,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Warm Hearted Tale | Set in the idyllic countryside of Morristown New Jersey.<br /><br />The story follows confident carpenter Teresa Parker. Teresa cares for her beloved 6 year old nephew after the death of his parents.<br /><br />Currently single Teresa meets her nephew's school teacher and each are deeply attracted to the wonderful qual... | [] | 1932300929 | 1932300929 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,879,916,000 | 9 | false |
4 | Lovely historical tale set in the 15th century English countryside | This is a delightful sequel to the author's earlier novel 'The Heart's Desire'.<br /><br />Set 20 year's after the women first meet, they are blissfully happy until the power of the Spanish Inquisition infiltrates the lives of those they care for. Lydia and Catherine must step in and outwit two priests who are manical... | [] | 1932300937 | 1932300937 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,879,191,000 | 0 | false |
3 | ER on a Large scale | At almost 300 pages this is a mammoth read!<br /><br />The novel starts off with a most dramatic chapter and never lets up!<br /><br />This is the second book in the author's 'That Healing Touch' series and even though I have not had the pleasure to have read 'The Fellowship' first it didn't hinder the reading of this ... | [] | 0977031888 | 0977031888 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,875,877,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Lovely New England Setting | This was a enjoyable quick read with surprising depth.<br /><br />26 year old Emma has ambitions and is attending Harvard University for a Masters in mathematics. She is close to her mother, as her father deserted them when she was 16 and she has not heard from him since.<br /><br />Enter professor Nicole Davis and Em... | [] | 1932300732 | 1932300732 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,873,127,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Fun, Fun, Fun!! | I love a good double cross! Set in 1999 Arizona near Flagstaff and Phoenix, 32 year old drop dead gorgeous Alice is completely duped by her insurance agent Janice to invest $40 thousand dollars in a Ponzi scheme soon to go bust. To the rescue is 34 year old new friend Tyler who as a fresh out of school techie in 1983 ... | [] | 1932300899 | 1932300899 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,870,850,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Funny, romantic, sexy - I adored this book | Oh My Gosh this book was a delight and wonderfully well written!<br /><br />From the opening page to the last this was a fun and fabulous read. I laughed out loud again and again.<br /><br />This was also a very sweet romance, filled with passion and compassion. 28 year old Giselle deserves every good thing she wishes ... | [] | 1933110856 | 1933110856 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,345,741,000 | 1 | false |
5 | A story to satisfy all your senses | I really enjoyed this novel from first page to last. Fabulous location set in Papua New Guinea (PNG), indepth writing, fascinating characters, complex plotting, passionate sex scenes.<br /><br />The back story for 36 year old Ashleigh 'Ash' Evans is utterly believable and compelling. I found Charlotte to be vastly in... | [] | 1933110694 | 1933110694 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,344,058,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Lovely story set in upstate New York and NYC | I really enjoyed this story set on 50 pastoral acres in rural NY state, and the artistic historical Upper East Side of NYC. I was intrigued from the first chapter to read more about 29 year old heiress-turned-artist Cori.<br /><br />Bennett 'Ben' McClain was even more interesting. The 31 year old is a first-rate journa... | [] | 1933110783 | 1933110783 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,342,688,000 | 0 | false |
5 | WOW | I enjoyed this novel of upscale working Texas ranch life (once I even flashed back to the novel 'Giant' by Edna Ferber).<br /><br />By the end of the book I got to know Taylor as a three dimensional person and really liked her. Neither Taylor nor Jen were perfect but I definitely would want them to be my friends. All t... | [] | 1594930953 | 1594930953 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,341,158,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Can Not get enough of this dear couple!! | Awesome story with terrific and witty characters, a wonderfully endearing romance<br /><br />Fantastic page turning writing. You really get to know the people. The story is a wonderful romance that develops into a relationship not only with themselves but also their families and friends. The characters are utterly end... | [] | 1594931208 | 1594931208 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,212,328,298,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Tremendously fun read! | Set mostly in Dallas, TX, this is a totally enjoyable novel. My favorite parts were following 44 year old 'Corporate Warrior' Brice Chandler's Hollywood career - they were lol scathingly funny. The romance between Brice and Liz was very sweet. Brice and Liz are terrific characters, modern and mature yet like most peop... | [] | 1933110899 | 1933110899 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,211,821,436,000 | 2 | false |
3 | Fascinating | Wealthy 29 year old Victoria lost her family twenty years ago in a fire, and she has spent the intervening years plotting her revenge against the man she holds responsible. No one is safe from her path of destruction, even Danielle who she adored when they were children.<br /><br />The story takes many twists and turns... | [] | 193311357X | 193311357X | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,211,817,468,000 | 2 | false |
3 | Rollercoaster read! | Vivid story full of angst and heartbreak from South America to North America.<br /><br />If you liked this story you will love the author's new novel 'Compensation'.<br /><br />From the publisher: In a world where oil is supreme, passions run high and there is always the threat of civil war. It is a world where men ru... | [] | 0974412163 | 0974412163 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,211,809,070,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Entertaining memoir | It isn't stated as such but this book read like a memoir by the author. It tells the story from her point of view at times of a year in her life that finds her the head of her department at a women's college near Dallas, Texas. It involves amusing encounters with and about her students, her lover (who is a hotel owner... | [] | 1883523869 | 1883523869 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,211,804,306,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Makes you think and I loved the humor | This novel totally held my interest. Mia is a very believable person. From the outside she seemingly has it all: she's hugely successful broker whose clients she conservatively nets returns of 13 percent or more on investments, a beautiful new home, a partner of four years who is a successful photographer and family t... | [] | 1933110848 | 1933110848 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,211,138,925,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Erotic and intriguing | Thirty year old California Realtor Krista gets a sudden call from her relatives that she is desperately needed at their horse ranch in Arizona. She rushes to their side after not visiting for 15 years to find her beloved Aunt terminally ill and her uncle suffering the onset of dementia. The horse ranch is in ruins from... | [] | 1933110821 | 1933110821 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,211,137,611,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Interesting story | 32 year old Aspen is a lifetime resident of a tiny, poor, logging community in Maine. She is a local teacher and while drop dead attractive, at the moment, she is single. She has lost all her family but has many terrific friends, one of her closest friend is Cassie. She finds her deepest comfort in her love of natur... | [] | 159493102X | 159493102X | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,210,965,416,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Delightful light reading | This book was a fun read. I especially enjoyed 25 year old Lynn's relationship with her mom. Lynn holds down two jobs (one at a car wash) her g/f is going through college and working at Taco Hut (lol). Their dreams are for Crissy to graduate and one day start a horse ranch. They dream big. A wonderful cast of chara... | [] | 1594931100 | 1594931100 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,210,960,231,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Rip Roaring Fun! | Fabulous wonderfully well written novel! Hysterically funny. Could not stop laughing at anything and everything involving The Pipster! The entire cast of characters is wonderfully imperfect and yet perfectly wonderful. Savour this book, read every sentence and every word.<br /><br />Chris the 34 year old US Mail ca... | [] | 1594930945 | 1594930945 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,210,617,576,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Read the book in one day | This was a surprise for any reader who was expecting a romance. This is more a memorier of a two year period in childhood with immensely emotional events occurring. The reader see the events through the eyes of the children experiencing them.<br /><br />The story is smooth and readily flows from preent day and back 30... | [] | 1594930929 | 1594930929 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,210,358,833,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Don't rush the reading! | Save this book for when you have a chunk of time - you won't regret it.<br /><br />This is a book full of interesting diverse people rich in character development.<br /><br />I wouldn't call this a romance - more a character study.<br /><br />I was fascinated how 34 year old horse ranch owner June and Meg the paramedic... | [] | 1594930937 | 1594930937 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,210,285,011,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Terrific fun | I really enjoyed this story. Set in Brisbane Australia. Loved the back story dating back over 150 years. I Loved how the stories of four families interwove through the years to the surprised relatives today. I didn't feel I got to know Peri as well as I would like but I really enjoyed the broad cast of characters rang... | [] | 1594931038 | 1594931038 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,210,283,885,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Delightful Romp! | We find the people from the author's earlier novel 'Calm Before the Storm'.<br /><br />This novel is more the study of the relationship that 47 year old Marcel has with her mother than a romance between Marcel and her girl friend of six years, the school teacher Naomi. The whole adventure was very amusing and a bit ex... | [] | 1594931070 | 1594931070 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,210,099,576,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Hot, Sexy and laugh out loud funny | I found this book a total delight! I had forgotten how laugh out loud funny this author can be. I loved the 'round the world romp starting in NYC, then zipping to the frigid Midwest then on to Paris and Rome.<br /><br />Observing a top fashion photographer, soon to be forty Natasha 'Kash' Kashnikova, through the eyes... | [] | 1933110929 | 1933110929 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,209,691,978,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Super Fun Read! | You know with a name like Elliott Foster this woman was destined for greatness! By age 34 she has taken over her family empire of Foster McKenzie and has put her stamp on the world of high Finance.<br /><br />Enter the picture gorgeous and single Lauren Collier who is also a high powered and self confident corporate l... | [] | 1933110732 | 1933110732 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,209,690,910,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Highly enjoyable | I always look forward to this author's books.<br /><br />Interesting tale of a 38 year old San Antonio, Texas tycoon (Sheridan) paralyzed in the opening chapter and the physical therapist (Lark) who may be the cure for her body and soul. A rollercoaster ride that takes you through the family backgrounds and uses the in... | [] | 1933110880 | 1933110880 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,209,503,465,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Loved it!! | Another terrific novel from Robin Alexander. From the moment I read this author's laugh out loud short stories I was hooked.<br /><br />This is a fabulous wonderfully well written novel that you will not put down until the last page. The pacing is impeccable. The characters real and immensely likeable. The story was a ... | [] | 1933113820 | 1933113820 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,209,174,674,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Wonderfully rich story | And wonderfully well written!<br /><br />This novel has a lovely romance in it but the book is really focused on a young woman's commitment to her family, Renee Parker's family means everything to her. Keeping them together and raising them happy and healthy. Fighting against prejudice and a government worker who is... | [] | 1932859438 | 1932859438 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,209,079,819,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Can this relationship be saved? | I think 'can this couple be saved' says it all. Laurel and Elaine have been together 4 years but it might as well have been 4 months. Neither knows how to communicate with the other. They both love each other but are unable to express it or express their unhappiness. Laurel has completely shut Elaine off from her life... | [] | 1594930910 | 1594930910 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,208,975,249,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Lovely | A nice little romance set in a small town. Nicely placed humor. Lots of family involvement. Perfectly depicted settings. A delightful read for a quiet evening or a lazy weekend day. Utterly readable and believable.<br /><br />Don't miss the author's fabulous `Do Not Miss' novels:<br /><br />Crystal's Heart<br />Gracef... | [] | 1933113804 | 1933113804 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,208,875,082,000 | 4 | false |
4 | Totally enjoyable and fast paced with good character development | This was a nice change of pace romance to read. I especially liked the diversity of characters. Having one be a firefighter was out of the ordinary and I enjoyed that aspect very much. The story flowed for me and I devoured the book in two days while on vacation. The resolution was delightful and I thought it was grea... | [] | 1933110996 | 1933110996 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,203,999,224,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Fun fast paced sexy read | Gorgeous people, beautiful coastal setting, a couple that is ideally suited for eachother - what is not to like?<br /><br />I started this book on a flight a couple weeks ago on the way to a getaway vacation in Palm Springs and couldn't be happier that I chose to pack this novel. I finished it after midnight the second... | [] | 1602820007 | 1602820007 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,203,998,502,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Intense! (and I loved the dedication) | Not your typical romance<br /><br />Mountain climbing Danica, mayor of Hanover New Hampshire at age 18 and the youngest member ever of the US Senate. She meets Chase at a conference as she is now a motivational speaker, and widow of 3 years after her partner of 18 years dies in a tragic accident.<br /><br />Their jour... | [] | 193311374X | 193311374X | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,200,324,902,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Vastly Entertaining | What a wonderful surprise this was! I was expecting a blue collar crime story like the first novel in the Brett Higgins Motor City Thriller series, instead I was treated to a seat of your pants mystery with elements of the supernatural that are compellingly believable.<br /><br />This is a keeper!<br /><br />Terrific ... | [] | 1562801988 | 1562801988 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,200,324,235,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Vastly Entertaining | What a wonderful surprise this was! I was expecting a blue collar crime story like the first novel in the Brett Higgins Motor City Thriller series, instead I was treated to a seat of your pants mystery with elements of the supernatural that are compellingly believable.<br /><br />This is a keeper!<br /><br />Terrific ... | [] | 193151352X | 193151352X | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,200,324,119,000 | 2 | false |
3 | Owie! | Not for the faint of heart - and totally NOT Vanilla!<br /><br />These are truly hardcore stories.<br /><br />The terrific part of this anthology is the story by Radclyffe about a first time visit to a sex club. It is unlike any by this author that I have read. Intense and Raw.<br /><br />This collection delivers on t... | [] | 1573442860 | 1573442860 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,200,322,829,000 | 2 | true |
5 | Another Super Story from the 2006 Lambda Literary Award Winner | As always from this author we are treated to gentle humor tinged at times with a delightful sarcasm.<br /><br />35 year old Courtney's story of loss and recovery rings true to life. She is sweet and funny and deserves all the best in life.<br /><br />43 year old Rachel has a fascinating and complex back story dating b... | [] | 1933110953 | 1933110953 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,200,322,054,000 | 8 | false |
5 | 2007 Lambda Literary Award winner !!! | Eagerly Awaited! This author always delivers with a surprise or two in her novels and this one is no different.<br /><br />I really enjoyed getting to know both Carmen and Judith. I especially liked the details of 44 year old Judith, her family, her work place, as well as her life in the office and at home in her 5th... | [] | 1594931054 | 1594931054 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,194,169,806,000 | 4 | false |
5 | A standout favorite! | I can never decide who I like more. Blair for her humor or Kylie for her sweetness? Blair for her strength or Kylie for her humor? Blair for being so human or Kylie for being so perfect? But I will keep reading again and again until I decide!<br /><br />Along with the great plot the humor is wonderful. You really get... | [] | 0977088561 | 0977088561 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,194,167,048,000 | 5 | false |
5 | A Total Delight! | Along with the great plot the humor is laugh out loud funny. You really get to know these people and love them. From the very first chapter the reader is captivated and wants to know more about the characters.<br /><br />I love the attention to detail, from a note written to roommates to the local beer they drink. I a... | [] | 0977088588 | 0977088588 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,194,166,288,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Depth of character that is an absolute treat | This is a wonderful story. Happy Sigh ...I Love this series and the two main characters. In Awakenings, the first novel of the I Found My Heart in San Francisco series, we met Ryan O'Flaherty and Jamie Evans, juniors at the University of California at Berkeley.<br /><br />The two main characters, Jamie and Ryan, are as... | [] | 0977088529 | 0977088529 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,194,160,003,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Payoff!!! | This is a fabulously passionate and emotional story. Happy Sigh ...I Love this series and the two main characters. In Awakenings, the first novel of the I Found My Heart in San Francisco series, we met Ryan O'Flaherty and Jamie Evans, juniors at the University of California at Berkeley.<br /><br />This novel is a subst... | [] | 0977088537 | 0977088537 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,194,159,272,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Oh My Goodness, this was fun reading | This novel is a substantial read to be savoured.<br /><br />Happy Sigh ...I Love this series and the two main characters. This is a rollicking good story in this series. I really got to learn a lot about Ryan and Jamie and Pride Weekend!<br /><br />In Awakenings, the first novel of the the I Found My Heart in San Fran... | [] | 0977088545 | 0977088545 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,194,158,825,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Happy Sigh ... | I Love this series and the two main characters.<br /><br />In Awakenings, the first novel of the the I Found My Heart in San Francisco series, we met Ryan O'Flaherty and Jamie Evans, juniors at the University of California at Berkeley.<br /><br />I was completely delighted to see this novel in print. Excellent writing,... | [] | 0977088553 | 0977088553 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,194,158,018,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Love this series and the two main characters | This is a totally intense story in the I Found My Heart in San Francisco series. I was completely delighted to see this novel in print (and with another great cover).<br /><br />Excellent writing, perfectly paced plot, lovable characters, as well as characters you can come to loathe.<br /><br />In addition to a great p... | [] | 097708857X | 097708857X | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,194,157,415,000 | 1 | false |
5 | A personal Favorite! | This is a total feel good story in the I Found My Heart in San Francisco series. I was totally delighted to see this novel in print (and with another great cover).<br /><br />Terrific writing and lovable characters. I found myself grinning from ear to ear, not only is the story upbeat but the humor is laugh out loud fu... | [] | 0979925401 | 0979925401 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,194,156,733,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Not to be missed collection of heartfelt and entertaining stories | This is a Keeper!<br /><br />I have enjoyed this authors writing since the first book I read `The Amazon Trail'. I have been slowly savoring each book and every page of this collection of stories.<br /><br />I hope some day to hear the author read the lead story, `Truck Stop Woman', to an audience. I don't want to tak... | [
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5 | What a TREAT! | Sexy, entertaining, emotional, funny and sexy.<br /><br />I bought this book as the author's books are fabulous and always deliver with great writing and stories.<br /><br />The book progresses from the start of a cruise and moves day thru night taking the reader through different lives over the duration of the cruise.... | [] | 1594931119 | 1594931119 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,193,812,602,000 | 3 | false |
5 | None Better! | I had to laugh out loud at the title. If I wasn't already predisposed to buy this book based on the writers and the editors the title would have caused me to pick it up.<br /><br />I have always enjoyed anthologies from this publisher and the editors do a superb job of finding stories that are sexy, engaging and well ... | [] | 1594931011 | 1594931011 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,193,773,055,000 | 8 | false |
5 | Terrific ! and already looking forward to the next in this series | This series from this publisher never disappoints, with terrific new authors and top published writers.<br /><br />The hardest decision was which story to read first, so I smartly decided to read them in the order the editors presented them.<br /><br />At 280 pages it was a month's worth of reading for this delighted f... | [] | 1933110775 | 1933110775 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,193,586,524,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Perfect for those Long winter nights! | With the contributors below there is something for everyone.<br /><br />I bought this book because I saw that two of my favorite author's, Karin Kallmaker and Therese Szymanski, had new short stories included. I was delighted to see that the book included an extended list of fabulous writers. A special treat was to r... | [] | 1560235799 | 1560235799 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,193,585,245,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Breathlessly awaited and better than I had hoped! | Having just gotten back from a 9 day trip to Provincetown, Massachusetts I could not have been happier to read this novel set in this gorgeous and charming town. Spiritus Pizza, The Vixen, The Squealing Pig, Pied Bar, Angel Market, all the places I had just been to and more.<br /><br />Again the author brings back cha... | [] | 1933110937 | 1933110937 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,193,583,503,000 | 12 | false |
4 | Wonderful read at any time of the year | From the first chapter I was enjoying the humor in the novel. I identified completely with Corrie's reaction to seeing her dad dancing in public!<br /><br />The intensity of the emotion for the twenty-somethings was very real from the beginning and due to the author's careful attention to detail I didn't need to be fr... | [] | 1933110708 | 1933110708 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,193,581,596,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Golden Crown Literary Society Award Winner! | Rollicking good read! Highly entertaining characters.<br /><br />More than a mystery - more than a romance. Unique story telling with a huge cast of odd-ball characters. I was so delighted by the characters populating the story that I didn't care how the mystery was resolved.<br /><br />Unlike any story you will read ... | [] | 1932859152 | 1932859152 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,678,758,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Fabulous, Flippant and Fast Paced | What a Hoot!<br /><br />I loved the Los Angeles locales. The Humor made this novel work.<br /><br />A fun story, absolutely perfect to bring to the beach. 28 year old Kylie is a unique character.<br /><br />If you liked this book you will want to look for the other books in the series -<br /><br />Kookaburra Gambit<br... | [] | 1555838367 | 1555838367 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,678,051,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Golden Crown Literary Society nominee finalist | Surprise Hit! Terrific Story - Immensely entertaining. This is a page turner you won't, can't, put down.<br /><br />I highly recommend this thriller! I would love to see this made into a movie. Fabulous locales.<br /><br />Totally engaging characters - Believable thrill a minute novel. Tremendously entertaining.<br /... | [] | 1933720034 | 1933720034 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,677,298,000 | 1 | false |
5 | This is a Keeper. | Golden Crown Literary Society Award Winner! Surprise Hit! Terrific Story - Immensely entertaining. Fabulous humor throughout. I was completely engaged with all the characters and loved the story.<br /><br />36 year old Kate Ryan is a wonderfully endearing character and her love interest 23 year old Maggie is a mystery ... | [] | 1933113405 | 1933113405 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,676,749,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Golden Crown Literary Society Award Winner! | Fast paced, thrill a minute !<br /><br />Excellent dialogue<br /><br />gorgeous locales and beautiful people - what's not to like ?<br /><br />I loved the different directions the story took us.<br /><br />and great news - the sequel, 'Rising Storm', is now available!<br /><br />from the publisher's website - When high... | [] | 1933110597 | 1933110597 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,676,159,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Golden Crown Literary Society nominee finalist | Entertaining speculative fiction.<br /><br />Intriguing novel with a unique premise. At over 200 pages this is a wonderfully satisfying read.<br /><br />I enjoyed the author's other novels even more -<br /><br />The Caretaker's Daughter<br />Wall of Silence | [] | 1932300619 | 1932300619 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,675,067,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Fun and fast paced romance | Perfect beach read with lot's of laughs.<br /><br />The cast of characters are laugh out loud funny.<br /><br />City girl Kate is completely lost at home and in her writing career. Meeting Sheriff Foxx (the town player) is the best thing that ever happened to her.<br /><br />The Wild ride they take to love is all good... | [] | 1594930651 | 1594930651 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,554,841,000 | 2 | true |
4 | Golden Crown Literary Society award nominee finalist | Fascinating, Riveting Novel! Fast paced and utterly readable. This is an immensely entertaining book. Superior writing.<br /><br />This is a page turner and makes an excellent beach or airplane read. Be prepared this is a bloody and violent story, chock full of unforgivable actions. The thirty-something leads are u... | [] | 1933110309 | 1933110309 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,551,856,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Another outstanding novel from this author. | More than one surprise awaits the reader! Two fabulous thrill-ride scenes that my ringing phone could not divert me from finishing as the suspense was killing me. I totally enjoyed the Washington DC political machine that permeated this novel even more than the previous stories in this series. Also, Valerie and Diane a... | [] | 1933110805 | 1933110805 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,503,517,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Fabulous coming of age novel | Well deserved Lambda Literary Award finalist.<br /><br />I don't think enough is said about the humor in this novel. The humor is hip and human. I don't want to give anything of the plot away but to say the highs are joyful. I have friend in their 60's who thought this was the one of the best books they have read.<br... | [] | 1933110406 | 1933110406 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,502,960,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Delightfully Engaging! | This is a wonderful tale of 24 year old Audie and 33 year old Beth, and what draws them together to potentially make a family of their own.<br /><br />More than a romance, this is a great portrait of the lives of two women and those who shape them. I liked it that I didn't fully know them as people within the first ch... | [] | 1594930899 | 1594930899 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,186,502,073,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Amazing | 40 year old aspiring Olympic hopeful Brett Andreson suffers horrible injuries due to recklessly drinking and getting on the slopes to have some fun.<br /><br />Two years later her dying mother contacts Brett's former lover, 34 year old Taylor Aronson who is a world famous Physical Therapist.<br /><br />Six years earlie... | [] | 0595428991 | 0595428991 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,182,665,610,000 | 2 | false |
4 | a diverse selection of stories | Writing culled from published material, 1982 to 1994, including -<br /><br />Childhood<br /><br />Growing Up<br /><br />Coming Out<br /><br />Finding community<br /><br />Families<br /><br />Oppression<br /><br />Resistance<br /><br />Bisexuality<br /><br />Relationships<br /><br />Friendships<br /><br />AIDS<br /><br ... | [] | B000R9OO42 | B000R9OO42 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,180,495,517,000 | 0 | false |
5 | If you like Victoria Holt you'll Love this book, | This is set in today's world but reads like an old fashioned romance. I couldn't put it down.<br /><br />I only wish there was another 100 pages as I wanted to know even more about the 2 main characters. Excellent prose and characterization.<br /><br />The writing is superb.<br /><br />This is a Keeper !<br /><br />Loo... | [] | 0971681279 | 0971681279 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,180,495,235,000 | 0 | false |
5 | 18 stories culled from 16 years of The Ladder | Terrific collection - the best of the best.<br /><br />The story `Hope Deferred' by Isabel Miller had me wincing in pain and understanding.<br /><br />Lee Lynch's story `As Dreams Are Made' had me clinching my fist in anger, and her other story `A Hard Row to Hoe' made me want to reach through the pages to her heroine ... | [] | 088447013X | 088447013X | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,180,382,209,000 | 2 | true |
5 | Fabulous Thriller, Romance, Adventure | I could not be happier to have read this novel. Terrific story telling. I LOVED Dynasty of Rogues - every last scene was spot on perfect for the story. I think I read the book in a day as I did not want to put it down. Tonya's grandmother, Isabel Coppelli, was an amazing character like Catherine di Medici, so Machiavel... | [] | 1933110716 | 1933110716 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,180,371,354,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Couldn't be happier having this book in My Hands | This is a warm and wonderful collection of stories.<br /><br />We meet Jefferson and Ginger for the first time in four separate stories spanning 20 years. My favorite story in the collection `Friends and Family' found tears in my eyes.<br /><br />Two stories with sixty-somethings Dutch and Sybil as they discover frien... | [
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5 | Could not be happier to have this book | Classic book that is strangely out of print. I had no idea how Huge the volume of essays, stories, pictures and poems this book contains.<br /><br />So many fantastic selections: from Lee Lynch's short story `Jacky and the Femme' followed by her poem `Stone Butch', to the concluding work from Joan Nestle `Our Gift of ... | [] | 1555831907 | 1555831907 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,180,318,679,000 | 8 | true |
5 | Fascinating essays featuring fabulous writing | My favorite piece is `Cruising the Libraries' where Lee Lynch tells of her adventures and struggles in the 1950's through the 1960 (and I imagine well into the 1970's) in finding literature with people like herself and in the telling give us a list of books that are must reads.<br /><br />I especially liked the detaile... | [] | 0814741770 | 0814741770 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,180,315,883,000 | 5 | true |
5 | 12 diverse stories | I bought this book when I saw that a favorite author had a story included - All about Us by Radclyffe. It's a fabulous and erotic story not to be missed.<br /><br />Some stories will appeal immensely while others may not be your cup of tea. All are well written. At 132 pages, and reading a couple stories a day, the wor... | [] | 1573442631 | 1573442631 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,180,288,949,000 | 3 | true |
4 | High drama on the High Sea | With it's Caribbean locale, high-tech careers and personal drama this novel has plenty to offer any reader. Add to that some pirates, old feuds, jealousy and some rough weather you are in for an amazing read. Plenty of intrigue, local politics and romance keep this novel a page turner.<br /><br />I especially enjoyed ... | [] | 1932300457 | 1932300457 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,176,081,274,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Intensely emotional | With it's Florida locales, high-tech careers and personal drama this novel has plenty to offer any reader. Add to that a side trip home to see the family and you have a rollercoaster of a story. Plenty of intrigue and office politics and romance keep this novel a page turner.<br /><br />I especially enjoyed the contin... | [] | 1932300244 | 1932300244 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,176,080,431,000 | 5 | false |
4 | Thrilling and Romantic - loaded with humor | With it's Florida locales, high-tech careers and personal drama this novel has plenty to offer any reader. Add to that a side trip to story Chicago, the holidays, and military cover-ups then you have an explosive story. Plenty of intrigue and office politics and romance keep this novel a page turner.<br /><br />I espe... | [] | 1932300805 | 1932300805 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,176,073,721,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Romantic thriller loaded with humor | With it's Florida locales, high-tech careers and personal drama this novel has plenty to offer any reader. Add to that Washington politics and you have an explosive story. . Plenty of intrigue and office politics and romance keep this novel a page turner.<br /><br />I especially enjoyed the continued character growth ... | [] | 1932300139 | 1932300139 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,176,072,671,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Very sweet romance | Especially relevant after the last 4 years of hurricanes here in the Sunshine State. A real feel good story whose popularity continues<br /><br />Populated with endearing characters that have interesting and diverse lives. With it's Florida locales, high-tech careers and personal drama this novel has plenty to offer a... | [] | 0967768764 | 0967768764 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,176,071,602,000 | 3 | false |
4 | A real feel good story whose popularity continues | I am so glad to see this terrific story not only back in print but in a wonderfully edited new edition. At 476 pages this is a substantial story that is ideal for vacation or a long weekend or airplane trip.<br /><br />Populated with endearing characters that have interesting and diverse lives. With it's Florida local... | [] | 1932300600 | 1932300600 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,176,070,892,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Golden Crown Literary Society Award Winner! | A real page turner !!<br /><br />Action, Adventure and Science Fiction and at almost 300 pages the story is fully satisfying. Terrific opening chapter that draws you right into the book and the lead character. Plenty of evil villains that make you want hiss when you see them on the page.<br /><br />While not as passion... | [] | 1933110678 | 1933110678 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,176,066,568,000 | 2 | false |
5 | 2005 GOLDEN CROWN LITERARY AWARD WINNER | At 300 pages this is another wonderfully substantial and satisfying novel. This book is part of the authors Celaeno Series. While each novel takes place in the same world and same locales they all have a different flavour.<br /><br />This novel is special in that it concerns a woman's coming of age, the decisions she... | [] | 1933110244 | 1933110244 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,176,064,685,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A truly wonderful story! | The two main characters, Katryn and Chip, are immensely likable. So very human and yet exemplifying all the best qualities you would want in your self or your children. I would love to see these two as main characters in future novels.<br /><br />The scene with Chip and her sister Prudence was really well done and ver... | [] | 1933110287 | 1933110287 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,175,979,058,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A truly wonderful story! | The two main characters, Katryn and Chip, are immensely likable. So very human and yet exemplifying all the best qualities you would want in your self or your children. I would love to see these two as main characters in future novels.<br /><br />The scene with Chip and her sister Prudence was really well done and ver... | [] | 0974137820 | 0974137820 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,175,979,027,000 | 0 | false |
5 | 2005 Lambda Literary Finalist | I enjoyed this book immensely. I read it to the conclusion and immediately read it again. This is a wonderfully well written speculative novel (see the description below).<br /><br />A terrific story, the pages just flow so easily and so enjoyably that you find yourself reading the last page much too quickly considerin... | [] | 0952362538 | 0952362538 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,175,970,724,000 | 0 | false |
5 | 2005 Lambda Literary Finalist | I enjoyed this book immensely. I read it to the conclusion and immediately read it again. This is a wonderfully well written speculative novel (see the description below).<br /><br />A terrific story, the pages just flow so easily and so enjoyably that you find yourself reading the last page much too quickly considerin... | [] | 1933110279 | 1933110279 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,175,970,624,000 | 2 | false |
5 | A Riveting Must Read Novel | I was wonderfully surprised how much I enjoyed this novel published originally in the 1950's and set on a college campus of the time. I should not have been, Odd Girl Out was the number two best seller the year it was published. It lead to four sequels and possibly more if the author had continued publishing. The book ... | [] | B000K7HIKI | B000K7HIKI | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,174,071,918,000 | 4 | true |
5 | A Riveting Must Read Novel | I was wonderfully surprised how much I enjoyed this novel published originally in the 1950's and set on a college campus of the time. I should not have been, Odd Girl Out was the number two best seller the year it was published. It lead to four sequels and possibly more if the author had continued publishing. The book... | [] | 1573441287 | 1573441287 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,174,071,646,000 | 12 | true |
4 | Interesting yarn and not what I expected | For some reason I thought this was going to be an Indiana Jones type story with women as both heroes and lots of passionate romance in exotic locations.<br /><br />Instead I was treated to the story of thirty-something archeologist Valerie Foret during a time in her life when every facet is in flux and all tumultuous. ... | [] | 1933110481 | 1933110481 | AFWVN52MRBWOTIK7UGXBWGOY4HBA | 1,174,067,072,000 | 6 | false |
5 | A Do Not Miss Collection !!! | From Henny at her beloved Fruitstand, to Gussie and her vivid reminiscences, to the strong women of 'At the Bar', to Andy & Regina dancing and driving off in 'That Old Studebaker' this is an extraordinary collection of stories.<br /><br />Each story is a gem that your memory will not let go. The stories are riveting a... | [
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5 | Fabulous novel | Sure to be in my top five romances of 2007. This book is a pure delight. 'Wonderful' comes to mind to best describe this book. The reading is pure joy. There are three main characters and they are simply a treat to get to know. Each chapter is as terrific as the one before.<br /><br />Laugh out loud funny - I thou... | [
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