Romance Book Reviews
Page One of TwoFalling for You by Julie Ortolon
St. Martin's Press, April, 2002Paperback, 336 pages
ISBN: 0312978723
Subgenre: Contemporary
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Wealthy young Galveston banker Oliver Chancellor has his whole life mapped out for him. His family even has an appropriate wife all picked out for him; she has the right background and he's known her since childhood. Unfortunately, they don't have even the hint of a spark of chemistry, however. Enter the lively, redheaded, Aurora St. Claire who convinces Oliver to help her with her loan application for financing the repurchase of her family's ancestral home. Aurora's dream is to turn the family estate into a profitable bed and breakfast. Highly intelligent, Aurora (or Rory to her friends) has never been good at math or business, because of her severe dyslexia. But she is determined to make her dream come true. Chance is bowled over by Aurora, and the two embark on a passionate relationship. But the sexy and down to earth Aurora makes Chance very nervous indeed -- will she fit in at the country club? What will his family think? Does he even care?
Rory St. Claire is an absolutely marvelous heroine. She's suffered quite a bit from her dyslexia, and her "light bulb moment" when Chance teaches her how to use the computer is truly touching. With the computer, she can overcome her dyslexic spelling and compete on an equal basis. Julie Ortolon has a real gift for mixing a compelling love story with humor and important issues to create books which are well worth reading over and over again.
My Enchanted Enemy by Tracy Fobes
Sonnet Books, March, 2002Paperback, 343 pages
ISBN: 0743412796
Subgenre: Paranormal
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In 1810 Shoreham, England, the ancient gypsy families have become respectable gentry, after years of giving up their nomadic ways. Cole Strangford is the last male heir of his Romany clan and must marry and produce an heir to satisfy the entailment on the estate. Years ago, Cole's ancestor cursed the St. Germain family to become Sea People, after the St. Germaines stole the Sea Opal from the Strangfords and murdered most of the clan. The curse stipulates that it will end when the two clans blood is mingled. Naturally, the Strangfords are determined that none of their men are seduced by one of the shape-shifting sea maidens. Cole is not sure he believes in the curse, but his family certainly does. The beautiful Juliana St. Germain is just as determined to end the curse that has kept her family less than human for all these years, and bound to the sea. Masquerading as a good Romany bride, Juliana meets and falls in love with Cole. She never meant to fall in love with her family's longtime enemy, and now she is terrified that when he learns her identity, their future will be destroyed.
Tracy Fobes has made a name for herself as one of the premier paranormal romance writers today. From Touch Not the Cat to Daughter of Destiny, Ms. Fobes has demonstrated her vivid imagination, skill at characterization and ability to create a believable paranormal tale. My Enchanted Enemy has passion, magic and two fascinating lead characters which are sure to steal your heart away.
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