The Gift of Love (Berkley Sensation) [Mass Market Paperback]

Lori Foster (Author), Jules Bennett (Author), Heidi Betts (Author), Ann Christopher (Author), Lisa Cooke (Author), Paige Cuccaro (Author), Gia Dawn (Author), HelenKay Dimon (Author)

Book Description

Series: Berkley Sensation | Publication Date: June 1, 2010

Edited by New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster-a heartwarming anthology of all-new stories that celebrate family love.

Families come in many configurations, and every one is unique, made up of the personalities of each member. But the love that connects families is universal. Whether it is the love of parents for their children, the love between a husband and wife, the love between siblings, a love that transcends generations, or even the love for a family member never met, the family ties that bind us are the strongest and deepest emotional connections we experience. Families influence a person's development, how they treat others, and how they view life. In The Gift of Love, eight exceptional writers offer a variety of unique perspectives on what family love means and how it impacts our lives in ways profound and often surprising.

Featuring:

Lori Foster ? Heidi Betts ? Jules Bennett ? Ann Christopher ? Lisa Cooke ? Paige Cuccaro ? Gia Dawn ? Helen Kay Dimon

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About the Author

Lori Foster is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many contemporary romances.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (June 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425234282
• ISBN-13: 978-0425234280
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #757,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars octet of enjoyable romances, June 16, 2010

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gift of Love (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)

"For the Love of Wendy" by Foster. Widower Jack raises his beloved learning disability child Wendy with help from caretaker Briana who he also loves.

"Ava's Haven" by Bennett. In Alabama teen Carly calls Olivia of Ava's Haven shelter to help her; Livie rushes over to the police station to find Detective Colin, who broke her heart, there.

"Skin Deep" by Betts. Manhattan model Sophie arrives in Pennsylvania to persuade Mac the photographer to develop a comeback portfolio for both of them; she from a fire that burned 20% of her body and he from addiction.

"Atticus Gets a Mommy"" by Christopher. Wheelchair bound architect Keenan loves Diana but believes she deserves a whole man; while she believes he is a coward as he is her whole man.

"The Redemption of Brodie Grant" by Cooke. In 1886 Texas, Brodie comes home for his sister's wedding to the man he loathes Leo, but falls in love with Sara, sister of the groom.

"The Wolf Watcher's Diet" by Cuccaro. A distracted, Ella crashes when she avoids a big dog only to have a man grab her; the dog rescues her but accidentally bites her. Luke explains he is not a dog but a werewolf and she is his soulmate.

"A Fairy Precious Love" by Dawn. Honeysuckle lost her wings to the blight that cost her the love of her life Wolf-moss the king who had no choice but to perform duty over love. Now his niece has the blight so the monarch and protector of the wingless meet and know they remain in love.

"Second Time Around" by Dimon. Single dad Heath loves his son's teacher Serena, but he hurt her years ago when he was a star athlete who rejected her offer to be her first.

Besides containing an octet of enjoyable romances that provide a wide span of loving relationships, all author proceeds go to The Conductive Learning Center of Cincinnati.

Harriet Klausner

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Hearts from TRS!, June 16, 2010

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All eight stories showcase the different types of love families share. All shared that wonderful feeling of love, whether it was the love between a man and woman, parent and child, or other family relationship. Some of the stories were humorous and others told of a past tragedy that took love to fully heal. Reading this book reminds me of what I love about romance - that pleasant feeling of happiness and belief that everyone deserves and can have their own happily ever after. - Lisa Freeman

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Hated every page!, July 7, 2010

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This review is from: The Gift of Love (Berkley Sensation) (Mass Market Paperback)

This has to be the dumbest, poorest-written book I have read! The stories are unbelievable and down-right silly.