Full of forgiveness and loss and finding yourself and finally the person you want to be with. Loved the setting. And some of the sentences were very tFull of forgiveness and loss and finding yourself and finally the person you want to be with. Loved the setting. And some of the sentences were very thought provoking and inviting stopping to ponder. It does go on a little with the false starts and I'd have liked to see more of the final happy scenario. 3.5 stars rounded to 4....more
4.5 stars. Set in Texas after the civil war The Valentine's Curse is a short (74 pages) novella, however it makes a very satisfying read and it was an4.5 stars. Set in Texas after the civil war The Valentine's Curse is a short (74 pages) novella, however it makes a very satisfying read and it was an absolute pleasure to lose myself in the pages for a little while.
Brody is a Yank and not that well received by the other cowboys on the ranch that he works on, they were on opposite sides of the war. So he is an outsider.
Valerie has lost two husbands and its said in town she has a widow's curse and anyone who touches her will die by evening. So she too is an outsider.
But... these two outsiders are upstanding and outstanding people and what does it matter what others say or do?
Another very satisfying story in this series. Loved the strength of Holly and the development of the story with Venom. Full of adventure and snarky baAnother very satisfying story in this series. Loved the strength of Holly and the development of the story with Venom. Full of adventure and snarky banter. ...more
This was my first time reading this author, at the start I thought why am I reading what is obviously going to be a bittersweet story. However I was vThis was my first time reading this author, at the start I thought why am I reading what is obviously going to be a bittersweet story. However I was very soon hooked in, and while I did need to reach for the tissues towards the end, I was no longer regretting reading it. I will certainly be reading more from Sarah Jio...more
I've never read anything by Ainslie Paton and went in not sure what to expect. I loved this book, it was great. Well written and fascinating. It has aI've never read anything by Ainslie Paton and went in not sure what to expect. I loved this book, it was great. Well written and fascinating. It has a hard edged feel to it, as well as being sexy and romantic. It had plenty happening, I never experienced one 'blah' moment. It would easily be a top 'surprise' read of 2013. More people should try it, Australia should be proud of this author. I would be if I were Australian. I did receive this book from publisher at NetGalley, which in no way influenced my review. I am a new fan!...more
I really liked this book, it wasn't all easy reading, there were issues explored that some might find it hard to be with, yet I loved the characters, I really liked this book, it wasn't all easy reading, there were issues explored that some might find it hard to be with, yet I loved the characters, the setting and the way in which the author explored love and heartbreak. Also how childhood impacts on us as adults. A story of unconditional love and some heartbreak. The characters will long stay with me....more
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