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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good read, highly recommended, March 8, 2009
This review is from: Anything But Love (Indigo) (Paperback)
Dr. Kendall Matthews is a no non-sense OB/Gyn, who specializes in high risk pregnancies. Coltrane "Cole" Highpoint is a multi-million dollar best-selling author, who ends up in the ER with an ankle injury, insulting every staff member he comes in contact with. Kendall is called down to the ER before her shift to take care of the disgruntled author. Kendall has had a crush on Cole since she was a child, but neither she nor Cole is prepared for the intensity of their mutual attraction when they meet again.
Kendall has been a hard-nosed workaholic since her first marriage failed after discovering her husband cheated on her. She's such a stickler for detail, the entire hospital staff walks on eggshells around her-- some even fear her. The last thing Coltrane wants is a relationship, epecially after his own divorce and an ex-girlfriend who almost ruined his career with lies. Kendall is misunderstood by everyone, except her best-friend Max. He knows that the only reason Kendall has turned into an "ice queen" is to protect her heart, but even he is unaware of Kendall's deepest secret. Cole is determined to break through the brick wall she'sll has erected around her heart, but he too has his guard up after his divorce and his self-serving former girlfriend.
ANYTHING BUT LOVE is set in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. This is a romance about two people trying to let go of the hurts of the past and move on with their future. The story moves along at moderate pace while steering you through the intricacies of the relationships between Kendall, Cole and several of the secondary characters. Kendall and Cole both have strong personalities and opinions, but they will also go to any lengths to help someone in need. I love their professionalism and their caring spirits when it comes to those they love. The other characters offer words of wisdom and at times add to the tension and the drama, but they are there to lend and receive support. This story also touches on domestic violence, and how dangerous the situation can be for the abused spouse and those who try to help.
ANYTHING BUT LOVE is a good read and I recommend it.
~Reviewed by Marguerite Lemons for www.RomanceInColor.com
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Grown & Sensual Romantic Treat, March 9, 2009
This review is from: Anything But Love (Indigo) (Paperback)
Celya Bowers crafts another GROWN, SENSUAL, and tasteful romantic treat...UNFORGETTABLE characters, main and secondary...an INTRIGUING storyline...I was CAUGHT UP in this tale as Kendall and Cole make an effort to navigate their way through trust issues and also TRY to keep the people from their past involvements OUT of their budding relationship...she touches on quite a few social issues, such as divorce, custody issues, domestic violence, several dysfunctional family/relationship situations, yet through it all she keeps you ENTERTAINED...WELL DONE, Ms. Bowers!
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Sexy and Romantic, March 12, 2009
This review is from: Anything But Love (Indigo) (Paperback)
Anything but Lovež
Celya Bowers has created another wonderful lusty, sexy and loving story. The characters in her latest are so wonderful, head strong; career minded and most are loveable. There is requited love, danger, violence, unrequited love, secrets, money and drugs all in various doses. That any woman can appreciate.
Dr. Kendall Matthews - OB/GYN for high risk pregnancies who does not let anyone get close. James Matthews her ex - husband, the good for nothing cheating, lying Pharmaceutical Rep. and Kendall's brother Attorney Charles Stone who is Coltrane 's high school friend & classmate, now his friend and attorney, who is always there for his little sister before anything or anyone else.
Coltrane Xavier Highpoint - Famous Writer - has a lot of baggage especially his ex - wife Gabriella, the famous actress/diva otherwise known as "the Bitch from Hell". Coltrane's ex - girl friend, Holley the heartless news reporter who almost destroyed his career for the sake of her own. Coltrane's son, Taylor who is 16 - Who, thanks to his mother has been estranged from his father because Gabriella plays everyone so she can have what she wants.
I was swept up in their challenges and triumphs. I found myself so involved that it was as if I were a part of their story.
This is a must read.
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