Monday, September 23, 2013

Love's Awakening

Remember when you went to that really expensive French restaurant and had real creme brulee for the first time? Heaven! Remember that other time you watched ROMAN HOLIDAY and were pretty sure it was the best movie ever made? Yea, I remember that too.

Well, this book is like that! Only better, because there are no calories--and let's face it any book is always better than a movie.

Book Rating: Best of the Best

Oh, be still my heart. This book is like the creme brulee of fiction--so exceedingly delectable you won't be the same after reading it. Laura's writing is incomparable. I was transported back in time by her prose. The way she puts together a scene and the words she uses to describe people, settings and emotions will seep into your bones, making the story come magically alive.

Ellie is the daughter of Silas (take a moment to catch your breath, ladies) and Eden Ballantyne and she is SUCH a breath of fresh air. I enjoy most heroines I read about, but Ellie was so sweet and strong without being over-the-top. She seemed real. And I LOVE that.

Now as for Jack, you'll have to excuse me if I blush a bit. *eh hem*  He is SO rugged and there is something about a reformed rogue that is just so appealing, isn't there?!

These two characters have known each other since childhood, and their families are anything but friends. So when Ellie decides to teach Jack's younger sister, a firestorm hinging around the families' rivalry and their need to hide something vital and desperate, begins to rain down!! Its all so marvelous, you will be sucked in and won't be able to stop! . . .  Kind of like creme brulee. *teehee* (OK, I'll stop with the food analogy)

There you have it, my friends. I can't say more though I COULD say more, I just don't want to give too much away. So go read it. And enjoy every delicious, mouth-watering word, knowing that you won't gain a single ounce. *wink*

~~Thank you to Revell for my free copy of this book, in exchange for my honest review~~

Happy Reading!
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10 comments:

  1. Amber, You have such a delectable writing style - cream brulee is indeed the right touch here for such a lovely review (forget my book ;)! You have a great hook that pulls the reader right into your post. I so appreciate your insights into the story and that Jack won you over.

    Revell is blessed to have you on the blog tour as is this author. Thanks hugely for your time and talents here!

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  2. That was my, BTW. Am having trouble with my cookies and browser but am determined to leave a comment nonetheless :).
    ~Laura

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    1. Laura! Thank you for your comment, I am so honored you stopped by! God bless you and happy writing...even if it is raining. ;)

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  3. I feel the same way, Amber! A wonderful review of an award winning book IMO!

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    1. Hey Diana! So glad you came by!! Thank you! Yes, that book is simply marvelous, isn't it? HUGS!!

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  4. Oh Amber, I am SO pleased with your review, because if you hadn't given this the BEST rating I was going to have to take issue with you (she said with a smile)! I am ALMOST to the end of this story, but have been dragging it out for days as I don't want it to end. I told Laura I am so sad to finish it. As far as JACK, he just may be the hunk of the year in my opinion, and his angst and turmoil was just breaking my heart. And you are so correct....Laura weaves a story with so many interesting historical facts, and words that I have to look up (such as switchel) as I can't stand not understanding each sentence. Anyway, sorry for this run-on response, but I was so excited to see your Best of the Best review! I will be re-reading these stories soon.
    Georgianne Barnett (I have to post as Anonymous for some reason)

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    1. Georgianne! So glad you are enjoying the story too, isn't it marvelous?!?

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  5. CANNOT wait to read this one!! It's in my to-read pile near the top, and it's crazy because I'm already a little sad that it'll be over soon, haha. Silly, huh? Can't wait to meet these new characters. Loved your review, Amber!

    Beth

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    1. Hi Beth! Thank you for stopping by! I don't think its silly to feel that way, I know exactly what you mean! :) Let me know what you think when you are done!

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  6. Just read this amazing book! Cannot wait until the next installment Fall 2014. All the best!

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