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Dewey Decimal Number: 813.08508
EAN num: 9780425221488
ISBN number: 0425221482
Label: Berkley Trade
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Quantity: 1
Page Count: 320
Printing Date: June 03, 2008
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Twelve all-new stories of women’s resilience, empowerment, and fulfillment, by bestselling and award-winning authors.
In this engaging anthology of never-beforepublished stories, twelve authors are united by their unique visions of the female experience… A young woman is torn between the security of her fiancé and the excitement of an old flame…a desperate wife is forced into the workplace for the very first time in her life…an ambitious professional woman finally finds the courage to take control of her career—and her man…an emotionally fragile divorcee finds resolve in the ethereal visitations of an archangel...
These are just some of the women who discover and rediscover their own wonderfully fallible but ultimately strong selves in the shadow of love— romantic love, platonic love, new love, and lost love. Readers will be touched, inspired, charmed, and entertained by these original stories of disparate longings, unsettled lives, and the power of love.
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I loved these stories. Some of these stories were overly emotiomal for me.
I also love that the proceeds go to a womens shelter.
It is a group of stories that I felt most people can put themselves into at least one of the characters in each story.
If you are a person who likwa reality based stories these are for you. They did not feel like the authors put too much drama to make the stories more imoressive, they just felt like this could happen anywhere.
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I really enjoy most of the authors in this anthology. The book is for a very good cause. However, I found it very dissatisfying. It wasn't just the length of the stories (in a 305 page book of 12 stories, don't expect length) because all girls should know that size isn't the only thing that matters! However, in this case, the novellas were chopped far short of a great read. Save your money, donate directly to the cause (battered women's shelter in ANY city), and invest in full-length books by any of the authors.
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The problem with anthologies verses full length books is that character development is usually somewhat lacking. This book is no exception. But the advantage is that you can read a mini romance in one third the time -and some are quite good. Unfortunately I think 20-25 pages of romance is a bit short. Just when I was coming to really get into a particular story it ended. I suppose that is what is to be expected but I wanted more from my some of my favorite contemporary authors (Foster, McCarthy & Blake) instead of just teasers.
These romances are meant to each convey in their own way the power of love. Rather, I felt that I only got a tiny glimpse of that emotion. So even though your really getting a bang for your buck with 12 stories, the page constraints make the stories suffer. For the hefty price, pick this one up at the library instead.
*A notable exception. I particularly enjoyed "Angel In The Alley" by Patricia Sargeant. The story manages to set itself apart from the others by tackling the subjects of homelessness and abuse in a very powerful way. I was moved by Sargeant's depiction of the faith in human kindness.
btw -whose foolish idea was the cover? Is it me or doesn't this look like a self-help book? I nearly passed it over in the bookstore if not for Fosters/McCarthy's names.
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"Sweet Dreams" by Lori Foster
Cara Compton has just had a very hot and sexy dream about her good friend and neighbor Jamison Lawton. When she meets him at the pool, all her dreams come true.
Lori Foster proves yet again why she is such a great romance writer. "Sweet Dreams" is sexy and romantic and the chemistry between Cara and Jamison is intense. I love this story!
"Unpredictable" by Erin McCarthy
Hannah Godwin`s psychic ability is sometimes more of a curse than a blessing. When she meets police officer Luke Warner and his canine partner Ralph she proves it yet again. Luke thinks Hannah is special and they could make a great team. He just has to convince Hannah of it now.
"Unpredictable" is really fun. Hannah is very sweet, Luke is very sexy, and Ralph is adorable. "Unpredictable" is a great story!
"After Hours" by Toni Blake
Marla shepherd is Michael Gates' administrative assistant. She's been in love with him for the last two years. Thinking her love in unrequited, Marla accepts a job five hours away. But when she tells Michael about it she gets the surprise of her life.
"After Hours" is a romantic fantasy. It's hot, it's sexy, and it's got a great happily ever after.
"Last of the Red-Hot Mamas" by Diane Castell
Middle-aged, divorced, and a mother of a teenage girl, Gloria thinks she's past the point of finding romance. She gets the surprise of her life in a hotel room one afternoon though. Gloria's about to be surprised again when the escort she thought she spent the afternoon with turns out to be someone else. Rab Langley wants more than one hot afternoon though.
"Last of the Red-Hot Mamas" is funny and sexy. It's got a classic romantic feel and a great leading man!
"Salesman of the year" by Karen Kelley
Jenny has always done what was expected of her. Even when it meant turning Devon down - the one guy in high school she desperately wanted. Many years later, Jenny is reunited with Devon; he is the real estate agent showing Jenny and her fiancé houses. Devon takes one look at Jenny and sees the feisty girl he used to know being slowly smothered, so he sets out to show her that what she has and what she wants are two very different things.
"Salesman of The Year" is a heartwarming story about finding lost love. It has an ending that gives everyone what they deserve.
"Dance the Fandango" by Rosemarie Laurey
Magda Stephenson's husband died just over a year ago and her children think it's time she moved on with her life. Little do they know, that's exactly what she's done with Juan Hernandez!
"Dance the Fandango" is a sexy story about new love, new beginnings, and happy endings. You can feel the love between Magda and Juan.
"The Girl Next Door" by Janice Maynard
Jason Ratcliff came home to his family's farm after his parents died in a car accident to take care of his younger sisters. Six years later, he's sold the farm, his sisters are doing fine, and he's going back to college to get the architecture degree he always wanted. Felicity Jones has been in love with Jason for years so she's taking a chance before he leaves to tell him how she feels. She wasn't expecting the reaction he has though!
"The Girl Next Door" is sweet, sexy and very romantic.
"Chicken Soup For Annie" by LuAnn McLane
Josh Wainscot is pastor of the First Christian Church and owner of the new thrift shop in town. Annie Alexander is quiet and shy. She and her young daughter are new to town. A case of mistaken identity leads to friendship but Josh wants more. With a helping hand and loving heart he gives Annie something she's needed for a long time.
"Chicken Soup For Annie" is a heartwarming and touching story. Annie is a sweetheart and Josh is charming. "Chicken Soup For Annie" is a story about starting over and finding true love.
"No Angel" by Lucy Monroe
Cheryl Gentry is Zack Alexander's personal assistant. After healing from an abusive relationship, she has gotten her confidence back but not where Zach is concerned. She likes him and she wants him. Turns out, Zach wants the same thing.
"No angel" is a good story about healing and new beginnings. Zach is very sexy and Cheryl is tough as nails. They make a great team.
"Angel In The Alley" by Patricia Sargeant
Sara Barber is starting over. After divorcing her controlling and abusive ex-husband Asa, she moved away and is opening a coffee shop. The day before her grand opening, Sara finds a homeless man living behind her shop. Raphael has nowhere to go so Sara helps him. What Sara doesn't know, is that Raphael has been sent to help her.
"Angel In the Alley" is a poignant and uplifting story. ... Read More
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Twelve romance authors contributed to this superb anthology in which each donated their proceeds to the YWCA Battered Women's Shelter of Cincinnati. Besides the worthy cause, each entry is well written and inspiring; focusing on a second chance at love by females previously battered (mentally and or physically) in their relationships. Readers will root for the stars who hesitantly risk their souls for love. The tales run the gamut of the genre with my personal favorites being "Unpredictable" BY Erin McCarthy as no one can resist a French fry eating dog and LuAnn McLane's home remedy "Chicken Soup for Annie". Yet the other ten are entertaining as well as there are no let down clinkers as THE POWER OF LOVE is the essence of living.
The authors are a who's who of the genre as every contributor is acclaimed for their works and more important to THE POWER OF LOVE didn't skimp in the short story format. Besides editor Foster, Toni Blake, Dianne Castell, Karen Kelley, Rosemary Laurey, Janice Maynard, LuAnn McLane, Lucy Monroe, Patricia Sargeant, Kay Stockholm and J.C. Wilder provide warm uplifting entries; this top grade authors list says it all for this charming compilation.
Harriet Klausner
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