Both MacKinnon bride and Mackinnons hope was good....Page was quite a woman ....but she had to be..with the way her father was she had to take care of herself
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Then Loan came into her life and they saved each other....she found someone to love her and take care of her and he the same...a good story...!!! The final book Mackinnons hope I had to read to find out what happened to them ....which ended good....!!
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Pretty good story that kept my attention. Slow start and I thought the story will be more about the mother Jean, but the more I read on I got to read the effects she's lived and dealt with doing her marriage effected all three of her kids putting a string on her relationship with them.

Monica, Karen never had respect for their mother Jean because they felt she didn't have respect of herself to put up with Stewart, Jean's husband their father's cheating ways.

Jeff grows to become just like his father but at the times he thought it was cool, but once falling in love he started to notice he's just like his father a womanizer.

Jean's past made her not like whites and Jeff tend to date white women.

Monica relationship becomes a fighting one when she believes she's becoming like her mother, but she also realize why her mother put up with their father's ways.

Karen marries out of her race which made her mother and father not be there for her wedding.
Karen's husband has baby mama drama that just becomes worst, but Karen sticks by her man and becomes a step mom to her husband's child.

Jean's dying and her wish is to get some kind of connection with her children and start over living her last months happy even if that means telling Stewart how she feels..

Overall great book....I didn't too much care dot the two doctors that just told too much about their own life. To me that's not professional in convincing someone of treatments or convincing someone of custody of their child. It was too much to me for doctors to go that route.
Other than that Dwayne is a great writer this story was sad, but also a lesson learn for all characters.
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The last of the unmarried Rogues, Arthur Christian, the untitled son of the Duke of Sutherland, is attempting to make reparations for his misspent youth - bored and still blaming himself for not having done more to prevent Lord Phillip's death.  Now, three years later, Phillip's father barges into a soir&eacute;e, hosted by Arthur, demanding that he clear up a bad investment he neglected to steer Phillip away from which added further dishonor to his memory. The request would take Arthur to Scotland and the most enchantingly down to earth female he had ever met.
The widow, Kerry MacKinnon, was a beautiful and loving woman who had spent the last seven years caring for her sickly husband.  He had died not quite a year ago and try as she might to keep what was left of the clan MacKinnon together at Glenbaden, the days mail had brought about the straw that would be breaking the camel's back. She is desperate to save her home from ruin and travels to Perth to try to find a way to pay back the debt.
After several mishaps with Kerry, accidently shooting Arthur, they find themselves stranded together on the road and have to hike through the Scottish highlands to try to get back to Glenbaden. Arthur, always the gentleman, does get her back home with neither realizing that he was the one that initiated the eviction that is forcing her from her land.
While waiting to complete his business, he stays in Glenbaden, helping Kerry with the mundane chores of keeping up the property and gains a deep appreciation for the land, the people, and especially for Kerry, whose strength and lack of artifice is so enchanting to him.  Kerry has by this time fallen thoroughly in love with Arthur, and Arthur has yet to realize that what he feels for Kerry is love.  Through a tragic event, Kerry is forced to flee Scotland with Arthur.
I really enjoyed this story.  They were from two totally different worlds - she the widow of a Scots farmer and he the son of powerful Duke.  He quite optimistically thinks that because of his standing, the ton will accept her.  Even though their completely different backgrounds could never condone a marriage, he just knows that he really cannot live without her, and he proceeds to try to shape her into someone else.  It was Kerry who realized that though they loved one another, his world was not one that she could live in. I really liked the fact that she could see what Arthur could not and though it broke her heart, she was strong enough to stand by her principles. She left Arthur, fleeing back to Scotland to save her cousin, from the crime she had committed in self defense, and possibly lose her own life in the process.  It was finally the reality of losing her so completely that brought Arthur to realize what was really important to him and what really mattered if only he would not be too late!
This was an absolutely wonderful story written with enormous feeling that just draws you in from the very beginning.  You will find yourself really living this story and rooting for the good guys.
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Mia was raised by con men and thieves Mia has the ability to find objects and people with her mind. Mia ran away from her uncle and cousin because they made her steal.. Then she draws the attention of the Duke of Camden  now Mia is under his protection and in the Order Of M U S E. The Duke had brought together men and women with special psychic abilities which form the Order. Meg can also astro project but cant be out of her body too long or she will die. Meg had to leave Lord Camdens estate because her uncle and cousin were coming after her. She is sent to Daniels castle - Lord Badewyn. Samuel is a watcher and also but also has the ability to see visions of the past, future, and present. Samuel sees the visions in reflective surfaces. - Lord Badewyn - Samuels father was a fallen angeland when one of his sons marries the father impregnants the wife who die during childbirth since sons of fallen angels cant have children. Samuel falls in love with Meg but doesnt want her to die.
This is a good story and has many things in it such as : curses, villians, passion, intrigue, hiding, evil family, danger, fallen angel, love and so much more. The beginning was a little slow but it did pick up. It was also funny at different points in the story. I like how Meg wanted to do good with her ability. She wants to help.  This was a different type of story but I did enjoy it alot. I loved all the characters except for the villians of course. I love the ins and outs and I recommend.
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I received a free book and voluntarily chose to review it. If you have read some of my other reviews, you know that I like a strong woman as one of the main characters. Sorcha is very strong and able to take care of herself. I really felt sorry for Malcolm. A nice romance and a little mystery. You may need some tissues.
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is greatly displayed in this story on film........love the era of which this dear woman's life begins. late 1800's......from a scullery maid in a large estate, treated harshly...........to becoming a woman of fortune, but Ooooooh what it took to get to the place she became was full or sorrow, joy and finally JUSTICE to those that brought such pain into this woman's life................I'm looking to viewing the sequel of this film'book.............but this film was thoroughly engrossing and I'll probably end up watching it again to capture the details coming right and left over the many years it covered in this woman of substance!!!!!!!!
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i recommend this and "confession of a WOMAN CHAUVNIST" BY MS DANIELL.

WHEN I WAS YOUNG A WRITER and  A MODEL IN MET HER IN NYC AT A READING.
she's as awesome and beautiful as liberating.
though she was born in 1935(i in 1950)it may be hard for young people to
identify with the breakthroughs her era made.
that is why i recommed both books!! best jimmy mack
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As a family genealogest myself, I found this story uplifting. Liz. the lead in this story. Was a well written character. the ending was uplifting. I wish every search was like this. Makes you hope.  Her search seamed easy to me as my own has been most diffuculate .  Falling in love along the way gave an add demmensoin to the story..Finding her family so close was a neat twist.  All in all this was a good book and I truly enjoyed it.
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I thought this was a very good book. It was sad in different places but also showed how you have to put your trust in God
Know matter what your going thru. I enjoyed this book and Just
ordered her other book called Julia Hope. Ireally felt sorry
for Elizabeth the oldest of the ten kids she had so much on
her shoulders but she knew that she had to help with all her
brothers and sisters. Again great book. Loved it.
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The Awaking, by Kate Chopin was a very good book to read if you ever had any time in your life, you felt insecure about yourself.  I found this book and the characters very interesting.  There are traits about Mr. and Mrs. Pontellier I enjoyed, but at the same time, they lack things as well.  Edna was a very individual character that wanted to feel individual for her own needs.  Edna was admirable in her individuality and desire for independence, but in the same respect, her independence can be a bit selfish at the cost of her children.  Her children should have been her first priority, and then her search for individuality.  As for Mr. Pontellier, I believe that he truly does love Edna, but there are times when he does not treat her as if he loves her.  " . . . looking at his wife as one looks at a valuable piece of property." (Pg. 2)  Even though he was a rich man in those times he should have shown more respect for his wife, so she didn't feel as if she needed find her own path to follow.  This was an excellent book for anybody to read, but I thought that the author could have thought of a better ending.  If there was anything, wrong with this book it had to be that the author seemed to just want to finish the book.  It really just seemed as though the book came to an abrupt end.  I would recommend this book to anyone who wanted to learn more about themselves as a whole.
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Island Inheritance is book two of the Isle of Man Romance series by Diana Xarissa.  This is the book in which Aunt Bessie appears for the first time, although she had passed away.  The book is really good and deals with rejection, breaking promises, family, and romance.
Carly Munroe is a teacher in Meadville, Pennsylvania.  She was born and raised here and intended to stay here forever.  She had a boyfriend, Tom, who she has had since they were ten.  She expects him to propose just any day.  Meanwhile, she has purchased herself a small house and was looking forward to painting it over the summer.  She then gets a phone call from her Mother telling her to get in touch with Granny as Granny wants her to do something for her.  Intrigued but ready to tell Granny no, she heads for her Grannys apartment.
For the first time, Granny tells her the story of her Mothers family and how they came to the US from the Isle of Man.  Grannys mother, Katherine, married and had ten children of which Granny was the last.  Katherines parents and sister Elizabeth went back to the Isle of Man, leaving Elizabeths love Michael behind.  Michael eventually got on board a ship and was coming to see Elizabeth.  He fell ill on the ship and died before it docked.  He left everything to Elizabeth.  Bessie (as Elizabeth was called) eventually purchased a cottage by the sea and gave up marrying.  She became everyones Aunt Bessie and had all the love she could ask for.  Now that she has died, her cottage must be gone through and readied for sale.  Doncan Quayl is handling the legal things for the property.  Instead of having him go through everything and sell the property, Carly gives in to her Grannys request and goes to the Isle of Man to take care of the property.  As she is leaving, Tom breaks up with her.  Many hours later, with puffy eyes from crying and extreme exhaustion, Carly arrives in the Isle of Man.
As she goes through the cottage, Carly must be aware of the fact that through this, she will meet Aunt Bessie and then she will decide what to do with the Cottage.  She also must figure out her attraction to Duncon.
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Love a good book where the star is a father taking care of his own.  Most books are single moms but we all know that there are plenty of men whom take on the role of mommy and daddy because the children deserve the best of one parent than none.  The fact that a mother worried more about money than just having one weekend a month is crazy even for someone who is not a mother.  Loving story of a hard working woman in a man's world but ends up with a great family and the man of her dreams.
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Daughters of the Bride is a wonderful story by Susan Mallery.  It is about three sisters (and their mother's) road to true love.  Each sister has their own quirks, and I'm sure most people can identify with at least one of the sisters.  If you enjoy Women's Fiction and heartwarming stories, this is a book for you.
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Author did an excellent job in telling her story, tragic as it was.  What strength and courage this young lady had in trying to protect her sister and herself from her mother while at the same time trying to protect her mother from herself.  That's a big job for anyone, let alone a kid who herself should have been  protected by her adult mother rather than having to take on the role of the caretaker because her mother was unwilling or simply too sick, selfish or immature to do so.  Good read, kept my interest throughout.  Glad to see author succeeded in life and found happiness after what she'd been through.
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I really enjoyed the two books by Patricia Harman on being a midwife in the early 1900's. I read the Reluctant Midwife first but still enjoyed The Midwife of Hope River, even knowing some things that would happen in her life. Recommend them both.
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I enjoyed the book.  She was an amazing woman in a time when strong women were not embraced.  She was loyal and kind.  Running and growing up in a time that stole youth and beauty is a matter of movies.  She wanted her life and had no problem helping people along the way.  What a time to be alive!  Marlene is an unsung hero from a time gone by.
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This is the first book that I have read by Brisbin and I found it to be a very enjoyable read. Usually historical romances can become quite predictable and thats okay because I still love them, but it was nice that this one had a few changes from the normal thrown in here and there.

In this story we meet the handsome highlander Laird Athdar, who has made the point of his life to be the leader of his people. Because of one in the past he has promised to never marry again and makes his focus on his people and nothing more.
Through the beginning of the story we find that Athdar and the lady that is going to teach him to love again have paths that have crossed but they are not hopelessly in love from page one. The author takes some time to let them develop and get to know each other before they fall in love and get married.

Once they are married they must learn to live together and get used to married life. While they are busy doing that, Athdar must face some events in his past that he has forgotten but that are impacting his future. Together they must put together the pieces and rely on their love to see them through the obstacles.

All in all I believe that author did a great job with this story. The characters are warm, likable and well developed. The historical setting and world was done well which led to an enjoyable afternoon read. I will read this author again in the future and believe that most fans of historical romance would enjoy this tale.

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review which has been stated above.