A Love Of Her Own (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Bettye Griffin (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Kimani Press (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583140530
• ISBN-13: 978-1583140536
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,389,137 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bettye Griffin was told by her English professor that she had a gift for writing and might want to consider pursuing writing as a professional career. She promptly dropped out of college and started crafting stories...and just 22 short years later sold her first book. Bettye writes both contemporary romance and women's fiction. A native of Yonkers, New York, Bettye has also lived in Florida and Illinois, and now crafts her compelling, drama-filled tales from her home in the great dairy state of Wisconsin. Bettye thoroughly enjoys Wisconsin's contributions to the American diet and often nibbles on cheese while writing, and she celebrates a good day of writing by having a glass of the beer that made Milwaukee famous.

Since 1998, Bettye has written 6 novels of women's fiction, including Once Upon A Project (2008) and A New Kind of Bliss (2009); and 13 contemporary romances, including A Love For All Seasons (2007) and A Love of Her Own (1999). In 2009, seeing the creative and financial freedom of publishing independent projects, Bettye started her own imprint, Bunderful Books, and to date has published three contemporary romances through this outlet, Save The Best For Last (2009), The Heat of Heat (2010), and A Kiss of a Different Color (2011). Visit her web site at www.bettyegriffin.com, and befriend her at Facebook.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Story!, November 1, 1999

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B. J. Woodbury (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Love Of Her Own (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a pure illustration for all the women in the world who are facing infertility, a must read story by Ms Griffin. Ava is faced to come to terms with this major issue when the man of her future, Hilton White, comes into her life. As this relationship develops, she is forced to come to grips with dealing with her problem. The supporting characters of this story helps tremendously, finally allowing Ava to not only gain the courage to accept her infertility but finds the blessing of love brings her alot more than she even imagined. We had not heard from Bettye Griffin since "At Long Last Love", and the wait was well worth it as she puts her heart into this special story. Thanks for showing us the courage this woman endures by fighting the issues of infertility.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, April 30, 2000

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Karen Cunningham - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Love Of Her Own (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book captured it all. A means for all people to relate. Ava's character was that of a any caring human being. She was able to love without being bitter over her own circumstances. A true romance teaches and Ms. Griffin's book does that. I have always stated that I only liked reading historicals. Contemporary books usually sit on my shelf waiting to be read. What a treat to pick up this book and not be able to put it down. Ms. Griffin your book should be marketed as a pick me up for when you're feeling down. If you want humor its got it, if you want facts. its got it and if you want love, BOY does it have. If you like to read your romance with realistic pictures of love. This book is for you.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars COMPASSIONATE,INSPIRATIONAL,SINCERE,WELL WRITTEN, December 7, 1999

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Betty J Williams - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Love Of Her Own (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

A LOVE OF HER OWN was written genuinely with compassion, inspiration, and true love. Heroine, Ava Maxwell was indeed cheated out of her true calling, as mother, with so much compassion and love to give any child. She befriends Marcus, a young boy headed for trouble and problems faced by so many children today, poverty, and Hilton White, not realizing the happiness the future holds for the two of them. Ms. Griffin has written a wonderful story, and this reader recommends it to all. Congratulations! Betty