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Everlasting Moments (Indigo: Sensuous Love Stories)

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Rhea is a photographer on her way to Rio de Janeiro for the holiday season in order to capture the Brazilian celebration for a freelance photography assignment. In addition, she is more than happy to get away from home and all it's bittersweet memories. While waiting in the airport to board her plane, she observes a handsome man, and describes him and her attraction to a friend on the phone in broken Portuguese. Upon boarding the plane, she quickly finds herself seated next to the handsome stranger, Gustavo and discovers that not only is he part Brazilian, but also fluent in Portuguese and understood every word of Rhea's conversation with her friend. Thus their story begins and the two battle their respective past demons and develop a relationship. But is this a temporary love affair or something that will stand the tests of time?

In Everlasting Moments Dottie Love transports us to beautiful Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In addition to the descriptions of the beautiful scenery, there are multi-faceted characters and passionate loves scenes, resulting in a sizzling, romance. This book is a romance with all the right ingredients and indeed a page turner destined to be a winner.

-Reviewed by Stacey Seay

Everlasting Moments by Dorothy Elizabeth Love is an enthralling tale that is enhanced by the culture and backdrop of Brazil, the country in which the majority of the book takes place. Rhea Hamilton, a photographer on her way to cover some of Brazil's holiday festivities, first lays eyes on the beautiful Gustavo "Gus" Owens while waiting to board her flight at the airport. Sure that he is not on her flight and certain that he doesn't understand her developing Portuguese, Rhea describes his attractiveness and her desire to know him better in explicit details to her friend by cell phone.

Rhea is mortified when Gus sits next to her on the plane to Rio de Janeiro and begins speaking in fluent Portuguese. The attraction between them is clear though Rhea is sure that Gus not only has the wrong impression about her, but that pursuing another relationship with a man is pointless based on the severe hurt she has experienced in the past. Intrigued by Rhea, Gus has serious reservations of his own based on demons from his past that continue to haunt him.

Against the beautiful backdrop of Brazil and with twists and turns injected from past incidences as well as friends and supposed friends who stir the pot, this novel follows Rhea and Gus as they decide whether it is worth pursuing their undeniable passion and attraction. This is a fascinating tale with many interesting supporting characters and good tension injected by interactions with friends and family. Ms. Love's compelling writing drives you to love some characters, while inciting frustation and dislike of others. That ability is a sign of good writing and good character development. This was my first read of a novel by Ms. Love, however I've already ordered more of her works.

A chance encounter, the backdrop Rio, Brazil and you have moments that will last a lifetime for Rhea Hamilton and Gustavo Owens.

Rhea is a freelance photographer who accepts an assignment over the holiday season in Brazil. Running from memories of a past holiday season, Rhea relishes in the fact that she will not be home for the holidays. Gustavo is a native Brazilian of African descent. His wealth and sex appeal causes many hearts to flutter but he lives with a deep-rooted issue that he cannot seem to shake. Their chance meeting at a Miami airport takes them on a whirlwind ride of learning to trust and to let go of the past. Everlasting Moments also offers some hilarious secondary characters that provide wit and believable dialogue, which adds depth to this tale of love.

Miss Love provides an exquisite display of several cities in modern Brazil while adding a history lesson of the country. Also included is the portrayal of the holiday season celebration, both festive and religious, in this richly diverse country. Excellent portrayal of Brazil and a recommended read..........Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves, APOOO BookClub

Everlasting Moments is the first book in the Travel & Love Collection.

Rhea Hamilton vowed never to trust or love again. Gustavo Owens has a tough time winning her trust but must face and overcome his own demons to win her heart.

This is my first read by this author. After reading reviews and visiting the author's website I purchased after reading an excerpt. I loved the style, story, scenery descriptions and overall flow of the book.