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Hearts Across Forever

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"Hearts Across Forever" by Mary Montague Sikes is one of those books you rarely run across. It's really a page turner. It includes an exciting romance, the right amount of the supernatural, mysterious happenings and strange religions that make this book well worth the read. The romance between two New York executives unfolds in Jamaica where the beautiful setting makes a fine backdrop for fascinating, and sometimes frightening, happenings. We hope Sikes writes many more books like this for us to read in the future.

Mary Montague Sikes clearly shows her love and understanding of Jamaica and its culture in _Hearts Across Forever_. A riveting paranormal romance, the book also delves into the fascinating world of Obeah, Jamaican voodoo. Set against this complex backdrop, the romance of Kathryn Calder and Flynt Kincaid, both New York executives, unfolds. The reader feels compelled to keep turning the pages to discover the connection between Kathryn and her mysterious visions of Rose Hall...and how does Flynt fit into it all? This reader devoutly hopes that Sikes will continue to write such engaging books, and that she will consider creating one about Aimee White and Rose Hall Plantation as it was.

When Kathryn Calder and Flynt Kincaid of New York City are transplanted to Jamaica, their attraction to the supernatural flavor of society they find that includes voodoo and native magic whets the appetite of the reader to learn more about its culture as well. Unexplained feelings of familiarity with Rose Hall and reocurring dreams that match its history baffle and terrify Kathryn. Flynt fears for his friend's safety as she is drawn to find out more about the scenes of these dreams and paintings depicting them. A computer expert on special assignment, Kathryn has always been a strictly level-headed career woman. Is stress getting to her or does she really have a former attachment from another time to the famous Rose Hall plantation with which she is obsessed that is now a tourist attraction. This is a page turning, hair-raising story that rivets the reader to the book until it it finished.

The title sounds great but the writing doesn't only leave much to be desired, it leaves everything to be desired! It is predictable and trite. I was hoping for a writer of the talent equal to Barbara Michaels. This author is a huge disappointment. I will never purchase another of her books. She writes as if she's imagining herself in the part of her female character. She writes as a lovestruck teenager writes in her journal.

I loved this book! It has everything---romance, a lush tropical setting, mystery, and reincarnation. This book is a must for anyone who enjoys reading a good romance spiced with mystery. I want to read more of this author's work.

Delightful....A voyage of discovery that includes elements of romance, mystery, and fantasy. This author weaves a wonderful tale of timeless love that is carried from the present to the past. You won't want to put this book down until the last page is read. A spectacular debut.