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Love in the Balance [Paperback]

Marianne K. Martin (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)


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Book Description

December 1, 2001
Accountant Connie Bradford feels her life is changing for the better. Riding high on the crest of a huge promotion, she has finally ended the unsatisfying relationship with her boyfriend. Everything is moving in logical trasition. Until she meets Kasey Hollander. . .Carpenter Kasey Hollander lives a life of work-centered exclusion. Owner of a successful renovation company she hires Connie to handle her books, and the two quickly hit it off. Since her ex-lover left her hurt and humiliated, Kasey has been determined to play it safe as far as relationships go -- and what could be safer than a platonic friendship with a straight woman?

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It is the interplay of personalities that makes Martin's novels a cut above the usual lesbian love story. -- Lynne Watson, Mega Scene

Not only does it have love and excitement but it also has issues very close to all of us. -- Angi Wilson, The Alabama Forum GAIETY

[This story] makes us aware that life is still not easy or safe for all lesbians. -- The Wishing Well

From the Publisher

Marianne K. Martin lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan and divides her time between writing and building her house.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Bella Books (December 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1931513082
  • ISBN-13: 978-1931513081
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,407,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Ms Martin taught in the Michigan public school system for twenty-five years, has worked as a journalist and professional photographer, and coached both high school and collegiate teams as well as amature ASA teams. Her coaching career produced many Tri-County and MHSAA championship softball and basketball teams, and championship ASA softball teams. She was the founder of the Michigan Women's Major Fastpitch Association and its president for ten years. In 1973 she won the precedent-setting case in a Michigan court establishing equal pay for women coaches.

Ms. Martin is co-owner of Bywater Books and currently splits her time between writing and publishing.


 

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It took my breath away!, November 5, 1999
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At first the story seems a bit predictable--Kasey and Connie are immediately attracted and will eventually get together and fall in love-right. Not so fast! First they go through some wrenching personal stuff with Connie's Mom. Next they face their own fears and some baggage from the past. Then when they finally do get together they have to deal with all different forms of prejudice on the way to everlasting love. Including tragedy that rocks their world and the fairly closeted gay community in which they live. The story is well written. The characters feel real. It is sometimes sad and at other times laugh out loud funny. I am going to read all of her books now. Don't miss this book.
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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ, December 27, 1999
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This review is from: Love in the Balance (Paperback)
What a GREAT book! I keep saying that over & over. Ms. Martin's characters are so real, it could have been a story from my life. I have re-read the book twice and both times I have laughed and cried. There are only a few other books that have ever made me cry. The 2 main characters are both strong, independent women who have to make some major decisions about their lives. This book also centers around people that are very important to each of them. A MUST read. You will not want to put it down, so be prepared.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Love Story, February 14, 2003
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If only I could tell anyone that is purchasing Lesbian movies to not to waset their money and instead purchase some of the wonderful novels about women loving women. This was a great love story. It was good for someone like me that needs to feel like there are other women out there that might be in their 30's and questioning whether that have been following there heart and loving naturally.
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