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A Midnight Clear (Gemstar)

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FROM THE BOOKCOVER: For him, love was a nightmare. Haunted by memories of a Christmas Eve inferno, trauma surgeon Jace Colton guards his solitude as fiercely and as passionately as he tends to the desperately ill who need his care. For her, it is an awakening. Julia Anne Hayley's memories are lovely, not haunting, a billowy cocoon in which she has hidden from life, from living, far too long. But now her cherished sister is gone, and at last she must dare to fly ... Now they both need a miracle. They have 6 days, 6 nights, in London. Their time together is like a snowflake; delicate and perfect, it cannot last. Jace must leave to help the victims of a terrible war. And when tragedy strikes anew, Julia and Jace must hope for the magic that comes only on A Midnight Clear.

If you are interested in a quick, mainstream read, this is not the book for you. A MIDNIGHT CLEAR is written like poetry; you have to actually think as you read. It was awkward for me, at first, to get into the flow of the text, but once I did, sometime into the 2nd chapter, I was literally enchanted. The beauty of this book will stay with you long after you've finished it.

Get ready to cry, and to care -- and when you're finished with this terrific book, read the wonderful sequel, Island of Dreams.

There's usually enough intrigue packed into a Katherine Stone novel to outshine many other authors in this genre. Not this one. A draining, emotionally overwrought storyline. One dimensional characters. Leaves the pulse flatlined. Miracle menses and conception just in time for holiday publication (what more do you need to know?) File this one under inspirational, NOT contemporary romance. Hopefully, this was just Ms. Stone's opportunity to make a quick holiday buck and she'll be back on track to satisfy her readers soon.

I spent an evening with a box of tissues and 'A Midnight Clear'. Finished the book, but kept the warm glow inside. Page after page of discriptive writing about unbelievable love and joy. A must read for everyone at Christmas time or anytime.

Jace and Julia prove that even the most broken life can be healed when love comes from the heart. From their remarkable first meeting on an airplane to the magical blessing of the season, they journey from darkeness to hope and healing. Told with sincerity and authority, the story kept me up clear past midnight. I loved this book--don't miss it!

Midnight Clear was an entertaining story, it was a background filler for me as I read Island of Dreams first, which ties characters in from Midnight Clear. It's a heartbreakingly beautiful story of overcoming past pain and embracing the gifts we are given. I couldn't put the book down my whole flight despite the conversation and noisy kids around me.

Love heals all wounds. That's the message of this amazing story. Love and kindness. I was very moved by A Midnight Clear.

This book was a wonderful book! Although I may not have enjoyed it as much in hardback, it was definitely worth every penny in paperback. I liked the way the ending was tied up together, and there was some suspense mixed in with the romance. I would recommend this book to you, if you've enjoyed Katherine Stone books before. It doesn't have as much substance or heart as her other books I've enjoyed, but worth a read nonetheless.

Love heals all wounds. That's the message of this amazing story. Love and kindness. I was very moved by A Midnight Clear.

This is a beautiful love story. Beautifully written. Poignant, emotional, uplifting and hopeful. It shows the power and the magic of love.