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I have a feeling other people will enjoy this book more than I, which is why I'm giving it 3 stars instead of 2. I read ANGEL IN MARBLE and was really impressed by it, couldn't wait to read Tavis' story. I should have just been satisfied with what I got and not asked for more.

I never cared for these characters. Lizzie was madly in love with Tavis, for no good reason other than a childhood fantasy. He spends a good deal of the book disliking her. We never see a side of Tavis that makes him worthy of this devotion. He's pig-headed, none too kind, lacking in compassion and generally undeserving of her obsession. The most well-rounded character in the novel was Lizzie's grandfather.

Another thing I did not appreciate about this book was the vast amounts of time the h & h spent apart. In my opinion, a romance should be centered around the development of the relationship between the hero and heroine, not all the things they're thinking of each other or doing while they're apart. It detracts from romantic and sexual tension. There was also a very heavy reliance by Ms. Coffman on quotes, homilies and bits of wisdom. So much so that it became a distraction, some of them didn't even feel appropriate to the scene.

I can't recommend his book because I did not enjoy it, but I have a feeling this style of writing might appeal to the reader who likes sweet books that are light on motivation or appreciable conflict. I will choose to believe that Ms. Coffman just ran out of steam on this 5th book of the series and give her another shot.

The book was good and all, but why does it always have to be the heroine that constantly has to grovel at the hero's feet and ask for a shred of feeling from him? And the hero wouldn't have, exactly, liked the heroine after she returned from Boston if she hadn't turned out to be a good-looking chick. Besides that, the book was a good read.

Every page of this book is a delight. I've been a fan of Elaine Coffman for years, and the Mackinnon books are treasured. This book has wonderful humor without being silly, and the emotions are heartfelt. I don't know when I've laughed and cried so much with a book, and Lizzie Robinson is one delightful heroine I'll never forget. She reminds me of Ann of Green Gables. Ms. Coffman develops her characters until its hard to believe they only exist on paper. Every woman remembers her first love, and this book is guaranteed to make you remember yours. Pure delight!

This was another wonderful and enjoyable book from Elaine.This book had humor,heartache(which i did cry in a couple of parts),honesty,and most of all was a woman's love could endure all.

The very first book I've ever read of Elaine Coffman's and it was worth it.It's funny, touching, a sweet romance. I highlyrecommend it.

I give Ms. Coffman 2 stars instead of one because first of all she took the time to try to write a love story and secondly she had the basis of a good story. The problem for me is the way she writes. Her characters conversations are so silly. They don't build the characters personalities. As a matter of fact I almost feel embarrassed for them. The whole character developments left me lacking. I also think it is so completely stupid to assume that we are going to fall for a character such as Lizzie, when she is nothing but a smart mouthed brat. Tavis, well now he was just plain and simple a jerk. He never inspired in me anything but comtempt. If Lizzie was portrayed to be so smart, why could she not see Tavis for what he truly was? Yuk! What a very dull story. I only finished it (truly by skipping over half of it) because I hate to start a book and not finish it.

This is by far the best romance novel I have ever gotten my hands on. I have read the heartwrenching end dozens of times, because it is so well-done--full of emoition. This book showcases wonderfully Ms. Coffman's ability to take her reader on an adventurous ride full of laughter, love, loss, sadness, pain, and at the end of it all, joy. A beautiful read!

It's impossible to list all the reasons why you should read this book. If there was ever a classic, this is it. It has all the charm of Anne of Green Gables, and the emotion of Gone with the Wind. The beautiful lyrical style of writing cannot be beat!