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To Laney, With Love (Harlequin Intrigue, No. 516)

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If you like the kind of romantic suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the the first page to the last and a great romance, you will enjoy this one.

This is the most amazing book, it is suspenseful, romantic, and is hard to put down. To Laney With love was an absolutely amazing book, it had a great plot with many twists and turns, keeping you on the edge of your seat. The book is about a lady named Laney that supposedly lost her husband in an avalanche. A little over a year later she starts to receive love letters from her late husband, Reese. Her and her closest friend Ben travel to the mountains to find out what this scheme is all about and are truly horrified at what they discover.

What a delightful mix of romance and mystery. Author Joyce Sullivan has done a remarkable job of blending a complex plot, believable characters and a compelling love story. Can't wait for her next Intrigue.

To Laney with Love was an OK book, not usually one i'd bother commenting on, but the mean-spirited responses to other readers made me want to say something. The characters weren't very deep or interesting, and I had trouble swallowing a lot of it, too. If other people liked it, good for them, but to attack someone without even posting your name or address is really tacky. To Laney With Love is just an average book, with a great idea that's only adequately presented. Hardly something to be attacking each other over.

"To Laney With Love" was yet another masterpiece of intrigue pulled together by Joyce Sullivan. It's one of those books you just can't put down.... even though the laundry is piling up, the dog is barking, the house is messy, you haven't eaten all day, and your hubby thinks you're a little too involved in 'a book'! Well this isn't just 'a book'. It's a fun look at romance and adventure and actually proves that in real life, you never REALLY know what is going to happen. There are no guarantees in life, but this book sure guarantees a good read. I love the ending too, but suggest to future readers that you don't read the backcover first....you'll be all the more surprised when you reach the end. Thanks to the author.... I can't wait for her next masterpiece!

I read and loved Ms. Sullivan's earlier book, "This Little Baby" and she's done it again. "To Laney With Love" has a neat premise and great execution. It just proves that those who can write, -do- write (quite well!) and those who can't, spend a lot of time writing excrutiatingly long and bad reviews. See below.

The back cover blurb on this book grabbed by attention (what a terrific premise!)and believe me, the story inside does not disappoint. This is the kind of Intrigue I wish I'd written.

With _To Laney, With Love_, Joyce Sullivan returns to Intrigue with an ambitious and compelling premise. The card in Laney Dobson's mailbox was addressed "To Laney With Love"--a message that seemed to be from Laney's dead husband. Bewildered by the discovery, Laney turned to fellow single parent Ben Forbes, who had been there for her ever since her husband was killed. Ben and Laney were both attracted to each other, but what kind of a future could they have if her husband was, in fact, alive? Unfortunately, the card is just the first development as Laney begins to learn things she never knew about the man she married--things that will put all of her inner strength to the test when murder enters the picture.

The book begins pleasantly enough. The characters are sympathetic and the story interesting, and as the twists begin to pile up, it certainly keeps your interest. As with her last two books, Sullivan does a good job leading the reader-and her characters-down the wrong path time and again before revealing what's really going on. Unfortunately, it begins to completely unravel toward the end, both in terms of the mystery and the romance. It's never a good sign when a villain actually utters the words, "You will bow to my wishes." (I thought this was modern-day Canada, not some ancient kingdom.) And without giving anything away, let me just say that the ending goes over the top, with the kind of development that happens more because the writer wants to provide a dramatic finale than because the timing makes any sense.

The weakest part, by far, was the romance, which was both shallow and unconvincing. I had a hard time believing Laney would be so willing to move on after what she was finding out about her husband. What Laney and Ben decide to do at the very end isn't something any sane person would do after all they'd experienced, but for these two, it made a kind of sad sense. I enjoyed Joyce's first two books-"The Night Before Christmas (Intrigue #352) and "This Little Baby" (Intrigue #436)-but in this case, the third time definitely wasn't the charm.

Laney and Ben's tender relationship is enhanced by great mystery with a twist that ties it all together. It's like a great dessert--when it's finished, you still want more!

Joyce Sullivan does it again. What a wonderful premise that in Ms. Sullivan's apt hands doesn't disappoint. Bravo, Joyce!! Keep 'em coming!!!