A clean but strong love story
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I received a free copy of this book from NetGallery and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

The copy I received had some formatting and grammatical errors BUT it didn't take anything away from the story. It was so easy to read but hard to put down. The characters and plot were well developed and easy to relate to. I hated for the story to end. I do have to go back and read the first book of this series. Ben's and Maya's story sounds wonderful. I hope there is a third book in this series. I would love to continue reading these couples stories while enjoying another couple!!!!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a great romance that doesn't rely on sex to sell the story. It is romance after all!!
815658
This is a love story to savor. The house, the setting, and the atmosphere are thoroughly enjoyable. Christian and Rikas relationship begins with trust and friendship and slowly turns into love. It was easy to accept Christian as Ms. Simon presented hima believable ghost wed love to meet. Hes a quiet, intelligent hero, and shes a charming heroine whos willing to stand up for those she loves. Theyre likable, rational adults whom I enjoyed getting to know, and the villain is appropriately unlikable. The story builds to a suspenseful ending that had me anxious to get back to the story whenever I had to leave it.
1037551
A positive, clean, emotional and realistic journey to love again. The characters were well thought out and the story line kept you engaged.
4808996
I liked this simple love story. The romance was clean and upstanding and put God in the center where He needs to be for any relationship to work.
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*******I was gifted a copy in return for an honest review******

Love Lust and Lipstick Stains

I am an avid romance reader and reviewer, so I tend to know what to expect when picking up a book. This had been pitched to me as a clean, traditional love story - 'love' being the key word here. It is a love story, and a story of eternal love at that, but for me, it stretched the boundaries of what I'd normally enjoy as it's not really a romance. A romance being an exploration of two characters (or three...) and how they grow through their relationship, be it old or new. We actually learn very little about either character as the book actually spends more time with George and the reaper 'Bob'.

That said, this is a well-written, well-crafted story of eternal love. The kind of normal, everyday love that manages to overcome the daily grind and lasts more than one lifetime. The end did make me cry.

I would class this more as a fantasy story than a love story so readers of traditional romance may not get on with this one but if you like a short story with elements of fantasy and an ending that will bring a tear to your eye, then it's worth a read.
2030888
Well written and a good, clean story of the power of love; God's and a sweet couple's.  Worth the read.
2350948
A nice read that was predictable but gave a HEA  that tugs the heart strings. It was a treat to find a couple mature in age for a change. As if love and life stops at thirty five and we reap little enjoyment afterwards. This tale shows life goes on even later into middle age and the main characters where like teenagers exploring their relationship which endeared me to the story. My only disappointment was that the first husbands behavior didn't seem plausible for example he was urging his first wife to forgive his second wife when he should have been helping her with her own crisis. Everything seemed to tie up too neatly for me and each problem was easily overcome. Just not believable at times but the hero was likeable.
869293
This is a really sweet story historical romance.  It has some action along with the romance.  I wasn't sure my daughters would be able to read it, but it is very clean.
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Heart warming, a good change from typical love story
2172598
The story in this romance novel had a different kind of  story line.  It was based on a husband who had to rewin his wife's love due to a head injury. I found it an enjoyable read for anyone who likes clean romances.
626305
A clean sweet read with the story of several mail order brides. All are strong likeable characters. I loved it!
660495
This was a really good story. It had everything a nice romance should have. A fantasticaly hot Hero, a beautiful, deserving heroine and an immediate spark that neither could ignore. This love story is pretty clean but it was still very sexy. Lots of angst followed this couple as Teri fought a loosing battle when it came to Michael and his advances, and he was very persistent. Sometimes you want a story with no drama, just normal actions of a cautious woman and a sexy determined man. This was that kind of story and I'm glad I gave it a try.
148985
I honestly would probably never have read this book had it not been free.  I am glad I did.  Although the story was sometimes frustrating, the general plot was endearing.  This proved to be a good and clean romance.
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A wonderful angel love story. Jack and Melody were deeply in love when Jack unexpectedly passed away. Melody has moved on with her life, become a business owner, but is still reluctant to find love again. As an angel, Jacks heart is breaking to see Melody so unhappy. So he goes back to earth to find Melody a husband. Although his time on earth is limited, he tries every tactic he can think of to find the suitable man for Melody. His heart breaks every time he sees Melody with another man but he knows its the best for her. Melody thwarts every effort of Jacks, afraid to let go of the memory of him.  Jack is relentless in his efforts to make sure Melody is happy without him. Through much trial and error and many misunderstandings, Melody finds true love again.
This is truly a love story of a man that deeply loves his wife and will do anything to make sure she is happy. This is a good, clean read for anyone that enjoys love stories, especially those of us that believe in angels. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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I enjoyed this sweet, clean Regency-era romance.  The story was good, with the characters of Lord Harrison and Regina growing as the story developed.  No need to fear allowing teens to read this story, as there is no overt cursing and only a passionate kiss at the end of the story.  There is almost a fairy tale feel to the story, in that an evil man takes away the family home & lands, and the youngest daughter decides to come out of the cocoon in which she has been developing, becomes a beautiful young lady and regains the family honor.  Along the way she finds love, and the story seems to end with them living happily ever after.  There is an extended epilogue looking in on that couple several years down the road with 2 children, and still in love.
  This is a pleasant read, that allows one to escape into this story and become entirely immersed in it.  It does not go into any historical happenings, political or otherwise.  Whether that is a plus or minus, depends on the reader.
  I look forward to reading more of these delightful candies from time to time to escape from the darker things happening in the real world.
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I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this story. It was a delicate and innocent tale of love between Freddie, the son of a local baron and Georgiana, the daughter of a local horse breeder. They've fallen in love and they're keeping it a secret. Freddie's afraid his parents wouldn't accept a commoner for a daughter-in-law and Georgiana's afraid her father will condemn her wild behaviour. (Sneaking off to meet a boy in secret? Horrors!) Both are torn between their duty to their parents (whom they each love) and being true to their hearts.

Fisk took a few liberties with the social structures of the day, applying more modern sensibilities to the crossing of classes, but stays true to her themes of lords and ladies crossing the boundaries society would impose. This was much lighter in historical detail than I prefer. I wanted a stronger sense of placement in history, as that's how my tastes run. I enjoy my stories drenched in historical detail.

Still, the plot stands up and the characters are nicely divided on their personal loyalties.

Fans of Ruth Ann Nordin would absolutely adore this book.
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It is nice to read a clean romance book where the main character is so giving and loving.  It shows that there are still good people in the world who follow Christ's admonition to love another.