Finding Love in the Strangest Places
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A good mystery with a little love. This story kept me interested until the end.  My first Sandra Brown book, and now I will  read more of her stories.
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I liked this book tremendously, though it was set in a strange world of circus freaks and other curiosities.  There's a love story here that is very sweet.  I would recommend it.
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Set in an urban area of London where fox sightings are common, Mary is a troubled young woman with a lot on her mind. She's recently broken off her engagement and is on leave from work over a disciplinary issue.  As the story opens she sees a baby on her doorstep and a beautiful fox in her garden.  The fox soon becomes a regular around her home, he brings her little gifts and the two seem to have a deep soulful connection.  Is Mary losing her grip on reality or is there something more here?  The story is told mostly from Mary's POV but, occasionally we hear from the fox as well. An odd, quirky different kind of love story which focuses on loneliness and obsession.  (3.5/5 stars)
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A story of love at first sight combined with a rags-to-riches romance.  Lizzie Cameron leaves her family in Scotland and heads to London to escape her parents and their expectations for her future. She meets Michael Marsh in a chance encounter and through a touch of the hand, a spark passes between them that affects them both deeply.

Michael becomes famous in theatre and the lifestyle has its price. Amid the drama of the theater in London, lust eventually leads to adultery and incest.

A good story, though disturbing in parts. It builds and pulls you in and turns into a real page-turner in part two.
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We loved In Search of a Midnight Kiss (also by Holdridge) and so decided to check out Meet Me In Montenegro.  It's a great unconventional love story with quirky characters and many laughs.  It's a more realistic love story mixed with lifes curve balls than a lot of what hollywood puts out.  We highly recommend for a cozy date night.
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I was surprised to find that this is actually a love story between a woman and the husband she already had. However, the love story is amusingly embedded amongst politics, history and adventure.
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Henri and Ambrose are emotionally damaged characters. Each is searching for love and acceptance of who they are, despite their scars, but are close to giving up on ever finding a true connection when they meet unexpectedly and sparks fly.

Darkest Flowers is an odd little vampire story with deeply erotic themes and an usual setting. I liked it because the storyline kept me intrigued and was different than anything I had read before.  Eva LeFoy has a gift for telling stories in unexpected ways and I enjoyed the unusual concepts of this story, though I must admit it felt a tiny bit creepy at times. I would recommend this story for any lover of paranormal erotic romances who is looking for a dark story short story with a solid ending.
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This is a very unique and interesting love story. Pen pals meet and make a shocking discovery. This book has several characters from Hearthland in it. It has some funny scenes resulting from the pen pals cultural differences and English translations. You will also enjoy the interactions of Carol and the " belles".You will want to keep reading to see how the love story ends. I want a sequel with the rest of the love story!! I previewed this book for in exchange for my honest review.
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If you enjoyed Sex and the City, this book is for you.  It is a quick read, so I recommend it for quick getaways, either via a trip or a staycation on your couch.  For me, I prefer books with more fabric in the tale.  But, that is not for everyone.  I have many friends that this book would be the perfect for.
So, you decidethis may be the perfect book to add to your list.
Justine Faeth writes about Lucia Fabbo and her interesting (to say the least) dating life.  She is 27 years old, living in Manhattan and is having trouble finding Love, at least with Mr. Right.  Her quest to find love, leads her to a popular Manhattan online dating service, called Chat Love.  It was very reminiscent of the times I went this route.  I failed, does Lucia?  Or, was the love of her life right in front of her; as mine was.
She has a group of supportive friends, much like our beloved Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City.  The story opens with her going on a blind-date with a man named Richard. Set up by her friend, Danni.  I heard one to many times, Sick of dating men I meet in bars and clubs.  But, is that where we all truly begin!!  I believe so.  It seems like the logical place when we are in our early twenties, but as we continue to mature, we look for other avenues, like Chat Love.
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This book was a little strange and some situations a bit unsettling. The relationships are so vivid and well written that they really paint a picture and bring you around.
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Ellie bites her lip as she and her new husband, Dane wave goodbye to the wedding guests and start on their new journey of discovery after a very short, whirlwind romance. Dane can hardly contain himself and obviously has one thought in his mindthe wedding bed. The problem is, they hardly know one another, and she hasn't had a chance to discuss her problem. And on your wedding night, sex isn't optional.

In their romantic honeymoon cabana in the Maldives, Dane receives an anonymous text that he refuses to talk about. Ellie is shocked and hurt beyond belief when she reads it, and makes immediate plans to leave the Island.

Back at home in Cape Town, she heads for the gothic-themed inn where she and Dane were married, hoping to find answers. Strange and terrifying things begin to happen.

A must read if you love passionate love scenes and terrifying paranormal activities.
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I was not sure whether I would like this book or not, but I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed following the twists and turns the story took and the surprising connections that came about. One of the things I loved most about the stories were the characters. Bridget learned more about herself. Lew had hidden depths. Diego was a sweetheart. Lark was a bit dotty but also a sweetheart. I thought the setting was well-developed. It makes me want to visit Kanab and Fredonia, along with revisit the towns just north of them where my grandpa grew up. I really liked the ending of the story.

Source: Review copy
Content: some violence, mention of unwed pregnancy, passionate kissing
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Romance, , loss.mystery .  Excotic locations. A lovely storie
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Hope is sometime found in the most unusual places. This is a story that takes us on a wild and hilarious romp, connecting belly dancers, survivalists, technical nerds, radicals, politicians and plants. Well worth the read. From the moment I started the book I could not put it down until I finished. Leaving me with the feeling that there is a way through this predicament we find ourselves in, as beings that we are part of a much much larger community. And we as humans are not necessarily the  most important species on this planet.
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The Covered Deep is equal parts love story and adventure that spans from America to Victorian London to the Holy Land. The main character Bianca Marshals is a romantic who sums up her ideal soul mate in seven requirements. Number five matches her spirited personality perfectly: able to quote Bible verse and Shakespeare.

When she wins a contest held by a high-society mogul in London, its her chance to scout out a soul mate. Enter Paul Emerson, a devastatingly handsome librarian from London who is also a contest winner. The contest is a trip to explore the Holy Land. Just when I was thinking this was going to be a slow building love story, I realized that the high-society mogul pulled together this contest for some sinister reason yet unknown. As Bianca and Paul became acquainted, other characters come into play, and the adventure begins.

The author does a brilliant job of world building and paints a vivid picture of Victorian London and the Holy Land. I thought Bianca was a little naive at times, and I wanted her to be more aware of her own faults in being so driven to find a man who fit her narrow requirements. Paul was the real star for me though. Smart and so very flawed with a past still haunting him that added another layer to the story.
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I have to agree with the author thar this is a strange and unusual book that fits no particular mold.  But I found it wonderful, eccentric and heart warming.  I also found it disturbing and thought provoking.  In the end it touched my heart and I fell in love with Auri and wanted to hug her.  Thank you for sharing this story.
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Reviewed by JoAnne
Book provided by the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book

This was a cute book with an unusual twist - two 50-something adults meet who come from totally different backgrounds  one country and the other from the big city of LA (a little bit rock and roll  tongue in cheek), fall in love although they're no spring chickens. There was a lot of emotion packed in but immediate chemistry between Bram and Lynne. They fought it all they could, finally gave in and then went along for the sweet ride. Watching them out of their comfort zone was fun to watch especially knowing they were each trying their best to make sense of what was going on. It was a hoot to see the give and take from both of them and how they each came to the realization that it was what they both wanted and then what they needed to do to cement the relationship. There was laughter, tears, awkwardness, angst, fear, family and friends along with lots of small town busybodies. Heartsfield Arkansas seemed the perfect backdrop for the storyline along with all the animal life. The descriptions of the small town, both people and places, made you feel you were there.

Ive read books by this author before and enjoyed them. I look forward to reading others by her.

Favorite Quote: I look like crap When did i get so old? Maybe Im too old for this. Shes older than I am, and she looks a helluva lot better. He tore his gaze from the mirror and focused on the toes of his battered boots instead.