Consenting Hearts (Five Star Romance) [Hardcover]

Garda Parker (Author)

Book Description

Series: Five Star Romance | Publication Date: November 2002

Maggie Logan has fulfilled her life-long dream of becoming a veterinarian. Long widowed and sole support of her vision-impaired grandson, the news that the absentee landlord is evicting her from the building that houses her animal hospital in a seaside New Hampshire village abruptly changes the course of Maggie's life. But her biggest surprise is falling in love.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Maggie Logan finally feels she is getting her life in order. A veterinarian in a small New Hampshire town, Maggie not only has her own practice, but she is raising her 10-year-old grandson, Tad, ever since his parents were killed. Tad, unfortunately, has a disease that will eventually leave him completely blind. To that end, Maggie is determined to help him become self-sufficient by sending him to a school where they train with guide dogs. It has not been easy for Maggie, but her determination seems to be winning out. Then she is served with an eviction notice. Tyler King has inherited the building where Dr. Logan has her practice and he has been living off her rent checks each month. Now, so he won't have to find a job, he has decided to turn the building into a fitness center. Maggie is unaware that her original landlord, Tyler's father, has been missing for some time, nor is she aware that the golden retriever that has been coming to her Pet Care facility every summer belongs to Tyler. She and Tad have grown fond of Caesare, and when Maggie finally meets Tyler she finds she is quite fond of him as well, regardless of their circumstances. Determined to find a solution to benefit both parties, it takes a terrible storm and the needs of a little boy to bring together two people destined to love again.Ms. Parker brings the passions, needs and hopes of her characters to light with style and grace! Refreshing, real romance! Heartwarming for readers of all ages! Non-stop feelings with small town flavor!Claire Haynes -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Author of nine historical and contemporary romance novels, Garda Parker is a long time university managerial staff member, feature writer for regional newspapers, and teacher of teleclasses in writing. Romantic Times magazine says she is "a rare combination of good storyteller and accomplished writer who delivers a captivating read." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 269 pages
• Publisher: Five Star (ME) (November 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786247282
• ISBN-13: 978-0786247288
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,915,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, November 27, 1999

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B. Kimble "blackson62" (Houma, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Consenting Hearts (To Love Again) (Paperback)

I always enjoy reading books about women my age. I can relate to so many of the stories. Plus the books are in large print. Get this book and you won't regret it.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 9/11...Please. This book is far worse., November 9, 2005

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Pendulous Apendage (Romantica) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Consenting Hearts (Five Star Romance) (Hardcover)

My teacher assigned this trash as an example of literary trash for senior year ap english. Overall, I thought the book was pretty good. The story was kind of gripping, and the author has a knack for using the rhetorical device. In other words, the book makes you think. It also plays skillfully with social ideals about beauty. It takes you to a time where old people were revered for their beauty above everyone else. Nowadays, everyone wants young, unwrinkled, supple, energetic etc. This book is pretty bad though. It was so awful in some places, that I felt the vomit coming up into my mouth. But there was something intruiging about a book causing me to vomit, so I continued to read despite the discomfort. On the other hand, the book's a really fun read. The author imbues the story with a lot of vitality. She's a superb storyteller. Just superb. I definitely would not recommend this book.