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1.0 out of 5 stars From the Ashes, February 10, 2004

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K. A Tate "Hopeful Romantic" (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From The Ashes (Love Spectrum Romance) (Paperback)

I can't tell you how much I was looking forward to this book only to be let down.

It's the story of Paige Turner, an African American fashion model from New York and Lincoln (Linc) Cross, a Native American architec from Michigan. While vacationing at her family home, it suddenly burns to the ground and Linc- one of the volunteer firefighters who helps put it out - comforts her. Their attraction is immediate! Soon it's discovered the police believe Paige started the fire for the insurance and Paige learns that there are several people who want her land among them, Jack Devlin a firefighter/bed-and-breafast owner and the man she is beginning to fall in love with, Linc.

The story began well. I immediately felt Paige and Linc's attraction to one another and I enjoyed how they were easing into love - the part where Paige falls into the river and Linc tries to help dry her off was innocently erotic - but suddenly the story takes off in several different directions. Paige's friend Mara's shows up and begins a relationship with Jack. Suddenly it begins to take over the story. The writers should have either left Mara out all together and made Jack - along with Linc - interested in Paige or made Mara and Jack's romance into it's own book instead of taking away from Paige and Linc's romance. Then other unnecessary characters began invading the plot. What was the point of Pazi and Wynona and why does Bill suddenly showing up at the bar? I could understand Ada but at the last minute throwing in Orin!?

The part that really disappointed me was that I thought I had bought a romance novel. Except for what I'd already mentioned and a few kisses here and there, Paige and Linc's show of affection seemed to be thrown in as an after thought ESPECIALLY the actual moment they consummated their love. There were chapters and chapters of endless and unnecessary blubber and barely a paragraph about their night of passion.

Again, the book and it's premise were enticing but it didn't live up to it's potential.

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAt, September 20, 2002

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"myka524" (Marina, CA) - See all my reviews

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This was a great tale. I read the whole book in one night. I like how the writers description of the charters, especially making Paige a good size woman not some size 12 looking model.
I recommend this book to any one that loves romance. Check out used section I got some great deals.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Suspenseful Page-Turner, March 19, 2002

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Vixenne Victorienne "Kymberlyn Reed" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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Interracial romances/marriages are a fact of life in our world. Sadly, the romance genre has been rather slow at playing catch-up with modern times.

I enjoyed 'From the Ashes'. First, the lead character, Paige, is a refreshing treat from the typical size six romance heroine. She's a character that many women could relate to, considering the average woman in America wears a size 12 to 14. I especially liked the way the authors described Paige's body type, both playful and affirming. I loved the fact that Paige was a model. I'd like to see more romance authors be as bold.

The fact that there was a conflict of cultures--namely that of Linc's and of Paige's, was eye-opening to say the least. And the conflict wasn't sugar-coated.

I am extremely thankful that at least ONE romance publishing company has the guts and the savvy foresight to take romance to the next level. I'm also looking forward to more books by these two writers.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good and easy read.....
This was a book that I waited a while to read. I was hooked instantly in the beginning of the story. Read more

Published on March 10, 2007 by L. Howell

5.0 out of 5 stars Plus sized Model Finds Love
I was very impressed that this book featured a plus sized female character! She was beautiful, elegant and graceful...not fat and frumpy! Linc....WHEW!! Read more

Published on June 29, 2006 by Ebonycontessa

3.0 out of 5 stars pretty good
I was please to see that Paige was a plus size beauty.I found the look story Jack and Mara a little through in just because. Read more

Published on May 17, 2006 by La Tonia Beard

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst ever do not buy!!!!
This was a horrible book. I never even made it to the end. It was boring, there was nothing to excite you. The story was just so slow. Read more

Published on November 6, 2005 by Interracial reader

5.0 out of 5 stars This story was a "Paige Turner"
This was a outstanding book. Hats off to the writers! I fell in love with both Linc and Paige. I really identified with Paige. Read more

Published on May 2, 2002 by victoria davis

4.0 out of 5 stars From the Ashes
I thought the book was wonderful. As a resident of Michigan, (lower Michigan) the story line and the characters more real to me. Read more

Published on January 8, 2002 by Elizabeth M. Coleman

3.0 out of 5 stars Has potential but....
This book has a lot of potential to go some where but unfortunately the author doesn't take you anywhere. Read more

Published on November 14, 2001 by C. Rowley

3.0 out of 5 stars Hoped for better
This book had definit possibilities. However, the authors moved the story along a little to fast. Because of the fast pace of the story the characters lacked real depth. Read more

Published on August 1, 2001 by A reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Abington, PA
FROM THE ASHES IS A MARVELOUSLY WRITTEN NOVEL. THE CHARACTERS ARE WITTY. WHAT'S SO PROFOUND ABOUT THIS NOVEL IS HOW THE AUTHORS DEAL WITH INTERRATIAL ROMANCE, FAMILY CONFLICT,... Read more

Published on April 18, 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Sketchy...and very disappointing
I was disappointed with this book. The book starts out with promise but then all the relatioships with in it are forced. Read more

Published on April 15, 2001 by nedai

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
traditional man, grey wolf

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Miss Turner, Native American, Paige Turner, Jack Devlin, Uncle Richard, Harbor Springs, Crom the Ashes, Sumerix Paige, Mackinac Island, Sault Saint Marie, Thank God, Lake Michigan, Sumerix Linc, Princess Room, Lincoln Cross, Joseph Turner, Sumerix Mara, Sumerix Jack, Orin Greene, Nuna Cross, Richard Devlin, Lake Superior, Stafford Inn, Sumerix Ada

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