It's interesting that, while the votes and comments here were overwhelmingly negative, if you look at the book on Goodreads, it has 88,899 ratings, average 4.09 stars. And her book, "The Housemai...
I voted yes, even though I'm sure I wouldn't read more, because I'm not a YA romance type of person. But as far as those go, the opening isn't bad at all.
In reply to Leslie Budewitz. Yes, but the challeng...
Fascinating story Jim and I am happy that you have found your place and your people. When I was raising my children, I found my way into a writing group...your post made me remember how important...
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Jim, I'm curious what prompted the move to Portugal. It's so wonderful you have found your tribe there as well. I couldn't agree more. It took some time for me to find like-minded folks here in C...
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In reply to Brenda. Of course, if we were reading ...
I was drawn in by the voice and the charming situation of (very) young love. I began to get a little put off toward the end of the page. Blonde hair, blue eyes, cherry lips, porcelain skin? It's ...
In reply to Leslie Lee. I am absolutely with Lily,...
A definite no. Even with the last lines included, the set-up sounded tired and stale (an angel with golden hair, blue eyes, and porcelain skin). The narrator didn't even rise to the level of cree...