I really enjoyed reading this beautiful story
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I really enjoyed reading this beautiful story. I liked the way the characters were developed and it kept me interested all the way through. I especially liked the plan developed by the male lead towards the end. I received an ARC from the author for free, and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1185582
I really enjoyed this story. It hit so many emotional levels for me. I loved hearing about the renovation of the Chateauand the wonderful tie into the story of all of the poor wounds from the English soldiers. It made the romance between Ellen and Patrick more realistic and deeper than just too people falling in love. The miscommunications between the two were so easy to understand (not contrived for sake of story) when one realizes the profound and psychologically sensitive issue of burn wounds and loosing limbs from the ugliness of war.

On another level I felt all warm and fuzzy with a strong desire to get back to the book every time I put it down. That surprised me, I am not a huge fan of romance novels. Maybe because I get so stuck on my favorite genres. I'm so happy I found this author because in this nasty world we live it, ANYTHING that makes me feel hope and warmth toward people is a win!

Final note: The author did a BEAUTIFUL job with the sex scenes. Just the right touch with no smutty sex. It takes talent to do that and do it well. Again, I highly recommend for any and all ages.
1209170
This story was absolutely beautiful. At first when I got it I thought it was going to be a manga in comic book style so when I saw it was actually a novel I was a little disappointed but I decided to give it a try and im so glad I did. The story was so well written that as I read along I felt like I was right there with them. It had touching moments and sad moments (I admit I cried at one point) and such a sweet happy ending.

This book is absolutely not for anyone under the age of 18 as there is some strong language and some sexual content inside so be forewarned.

I loved Abel as a character. He was so sweet and cute that I wanted to go right into the story and hug him to death. And by the end of the story Heath learns a very wonderful lession that a lot of people in the world should come to learn themselves. It is a story of grief and sadness and climbing out of the hole you fell into and even finding love in unexpected places.

I highly recomend this story to any Yaoi lover out there.
1891200
This is a beautiful story about how the power of love helped Lucy her overcome her fear and anxiety.  Michelle Dare  has such a way with words that you get a true feeling of what dealing with these issues feels like. The relationship between the characters was well developed, and the story line was honest and refreshing I really enjoyed reading it.
3612700
This was a beautiful story. I loved the way Mina Baites wove the importance of the music box and the love the father has for his child. I learned a lot of the persecution from the Nazis to the Jews that I wasn't aware of before. Mina writes in a style that brings the reader ,and right away you are made aware of the issues that the family faced, and how they had to sacrifice so much to survive. I enjoyed reading this and recommend this book.
4022555
I loved this story from the beginning to the end.  The characters seemed so alive and real.  I could see them in my mind as I read.  I could not believe I had reached the end, it was a beautiful story.
923259
Loved just about everything about this story. The back story for Jay and Maya is exceptional and I love the differing points of view for them both. I found this version of the spiritual world just a little far fetched, but I enjoyed reading it all the same. At times the explanations given to Jay by the other spirits was a little long winded and gave me a headache. But the portrait of grief painted by the author is so realistic and heart wrenching, it deserves nothing less than the five stars I've given it. A truly beautiful and thought provoking story.
1909557
I really enjoyed this beautiful story. This is a genuine account of the many struggles caused by the institution of slavery.
2441804
I loved reading this story. Kimberly Fisk brought Jenny and Jared's stories to life and I fell in love with them, as well as the secondary characters and their stories. This is such a wonderful feel-good story about wounded souls who help each other find the good in life. Thank you, Ms. Fisk for an excellent read.
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I LOVED this book. I loved it from the amazingly beautiful cover to the very end. This was such a lovely story. The characters were richly drawn and the drama was tempered with moments of brightness. The primary characters were real and well matched. The secondary characters were also very strong. I would actually love to have a sequel with her lovely, but slightly mysterious, friend. With a sequel we could have the possibility of having a little window into the world of this couple. This was a story that also had a strong presence of this house and its neighborhood. I also loved that our gal had a little time with her family who could also serve as characters for the future. I was sad to see this book end but it was satisfying. I would also say that this story was made even more wonderful with this beautiful cover art. Staci should be very proud of this work. It is my first book by her and clearly will not be the last. Thank you for this wonderful read! denise bailey
2834321
I loved this story. Cori and Evan are beautiful together. This is a fun uplifting book that had me smiling the whole time.
337023
A beautiful story that felt like a true fairy tale I was fascinated by the images and the clear sense of magic throughout this book! I really enjoyed this one - I got a slightly more mature Narnia vibe, perhaps just more modern. The author builds a world and it felt like the animated feature was unfolding inside my mind. This is a lovely story! Recommended for all readers but DEFINITELY for this who want more stories of magic mixed with the modern world!
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I really have to say that the cover on this book matched the story perfectly.

We all are taught never judge a book by its cover.  But the description and image really gave me a great window into this beautiful book.
I enjoyed the characters, settings and premise.  Falling in love with Hugh was easy.  Her reluctance, understandable.  Story time was paced well so it could develop naturally.
I recommend this book.
3006420
I truly enjoyed this beautifully written story.  I love stories that have characters who are real, yet admirable, and this one surely delivers!
2646740
What a beautiful story about love, loss, and choosing to live again.  The book covers so many aspects of our human existence, particularly facing personal loss or tragedies in our lives that we cannot control.  For most of us who have encountered such difficult times, this story is very relatable.  The story inspires us to accept our new lives and identities, that even though different, can be just as rewarding and fulfilling.  I loved the friendship Seymour had with Renee.  We all need a little Renee (God) in our lives.
365201
To Gain a Mommy is a beautiful story that was a joy to read. I could not stop until I read the last word and would love to see a sequel to this amazing novella. The characters are realistic and well developed. The past for Hope Michaels and Carl McGuire had to be resolved before their lives could move forward. Add in Carls children, Mary and Brody, and Hopes dog, Goldie, and you have the perfect combination to aid Carl and Hope. There is plenty of action with true to life issues, along with laughter, sorrow, forgiveness, determination, romance, and trust being restored. Tanya Eavenson created a beautiful story filled with grace, mercy, forgiveness and love as Jesus has shown to each one. Im so glad I had the opportunity to read To Gain a Mommy. I look forward to reading Eavensons next book or novella.

I received a complimentary ARC e-book of To Gain a Mommy from the author. I was not required to write a favorable review but have shared my
 honest opinion.
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This is a beautiful, easy to read story with a sober, yet sweet crasp of reality. The characters in the book, especially the heroine were written well enough that I could identify with them and their feelings. It is a delightful account of a young girl growing into a mature woman, how she overcomes the obstacles of life and makes the best of them. Mrs Johnson made the story more attractive for a history buff like me with some insight to life of a poor family in early Oklahoma. I definitely recommend the story.