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Ecstasy (Arabesque)

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Gwynne Forster is a master of description but she can hammer a point into the ground. I almost flung this book across the room because it seems like she makes up extra stuff to get her book a longer length.

Everyone's entitled to an off-day. "Ecstacy" is Gwynne Forster's. Her novella, "Christopher's Gift," and her novels, "Against All Odds" and "Sealed with a Kiss" are exceptional. "Ecstacy" falls short in comparison to her other work. The premise is exciting. The relationship between the two main characters is funny and touching. However, the extended travelog in the middle of the book bogs down the action and the character development. One wants to shout: "Enough already!" The works mentioned above are better introductions to the strength of Forster's work.

I totally disagree with the reviewer from Evanston ,Illinois. The traveling was a big part of the allure and appeal of the story. The exotic locations enhanced the spice of the romantic settings. I loved "Against All Odds" and wondered how Ms. Forster was going to top that, but in "Ecstasy" she does just that. This lady has a way with the interaction between a man and a woman that brings the characters out of print into real life!

It is small wonder that the readers of Affaire De Coeur magazine nominated ECSTASY for best multicultural romance in 1997 and Gwynne Forster for Favorite Author. Gwynne Forster can write. I couldn't put this book down until I finished it at 3 o'clock in the morning. She spins a yarn abut peoples'lives, problems and how they deal with them. Her characters aren't perfect; they're human, loveable and you will never forget them. Thumbs up, Gwynne.

Once Jeanetta took the journey around the world there was no turning around. She tried to run but she could not hide from the love of Mason. This was an usual journey around the world only to end up back to the beginning. Proving you can run but you can't hide from love.

ECSTASY is an exceptional story with rich depth in every character and not a one of them is expendable. This is a literary gem. The quality of the writing is superb, with precise meaning to every phrase. But it is also a sensuous, moving love story. You hurt, cry, laugh and dance with this wonderful, seemingly real-life heroine. And the hero - strong, yet gentle; forceful, but tender and oh so human. A man whom every woman would covet.I will read every thing this woman writes. Gwynne Forster should write mainstream, so that more people will get aquainted with her wonderful style and great story telling. It's a very special book. I couldn't put it down.