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5.0 out of 5 stars
A delightful read. Cherie Claire is a wonderful new voice., September 2, 1999
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This review is from: A Cajun Dream (Paperback)
A handsome acadian racetrack owner and an American Judge's beautiful, overprotected daughter deal with cultural & family differences and the scandal that forces their midnight marriage. Cherie Claire keeps us guessing. We know Amanda Rose and Rene Comeaux belong together, and we can't wait to find out how it can possibly happen with all they have to overcome. A CAJUN DREAM is one of those books we are delighted to know awaits us after a long workday. A treat for any reader.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love bridges the gulf between two cultures., June 17, 1999
This review is from: A Cajun Dream (Paperback)
Amanda's over-protective father frightens away every potential suitor, and Amanda fears spinsterhood. Ashamed that she is 21 years old and never been kissed, she makes arrangements in secret to go to a ball with someone she has heard is a good kisser. This scoundrel, on the other hand, plans to abduct her and force her to marry him, believing her wealthy father will pay him to avoid scandal.
Fortunately, she is rescued by a handsome young man who is secretly in love with her but knows that he is beneath her because of his Acadien (French Canadian) heritage. Of course, his "rescue" must also result in compromise, so Amanda and René are married. Neither knows the true feelings of the other, so they must experience the usual agony of doubt before they are able to confess their love.
But this story is much more than a charming romance, and, as posted by a previous reader, a portrayal of Louisiana history (which is very interesting, by the way). It is also a story of how Americans fought to overcome prejudices between people of different races and cultures in order to work together to make their country successful. America's diversity makes it unique among all other countries in the world, and, rather than take it for granted, we must strive to ensure that America remains a haven for people of all nations and cultures.
I heartily recommend this book and will certainly look for more from this author.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A Wonderfully Unexpected Find!, December 7, 1999
This review is from: A Cajun Dream (Paperback)
I didn't recognize the author but picked this one up anyway. . . and I'm glad that I did! The culture clash between the the Acadians and the pre-Civil War Southern society made a nice twist for the rich girl/guy from the wrong side of the street plot device.
The hero is ambitious but with a good heart. The heroine begins as naive but is always treated as an intelligent and caring person. This isn't a story where the hero and heroine are constantly at each others throats (though they are often at cross purposes.) It is clear early on that they care deeply for each other and--suprisingly for some romances--they also manage to treat one another as though they care.
Though they have their share of problems (not the least of which is family and culture) their hearts are always in the right place and with each other. When the book was over, I still had a smile on my face. The characters and their circumstances are nicely developed and fleshed out. Very enjoyable.
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