After losing Martin Corbette, her to-be-fiance, Jordan (Jorie) Raven struggles to get her life back together. Is there a future for Jorie? Why does Martin visit her in dreams & leaves her notes on the windowsill? Does he have something to tell her? Furthermore, who is the handsome dark-haired stranger?
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Jennifer LB Leese is a 32-year-old mother of three from Maryland. Jennifer is a published author of children’s fiction books, young adult fantasy books, and magical realism novels for adults. She is a children’s book reviewer for several online magazines, including Fiction Forum where she runs her children’s book review column entitled “Jennifer’s Corner”, and at Midwest Book Review, titled “Jennifer’s Bookshelf”. Mrs. Leese is a volunteer judge in the children’s/young adult category for the EPIC Eppie Award and for The Florida Writer’s Association. She has been an active member of SCBWI, and EPIC since the beginning of 2000, and EPPRO since 2001. As if that isn’t enough, Jennifer is also a copyeditor for Writer’s Exchange E-Publishing, as well as for individual authors. (http://www.geocities.com/ladyjiraff/copyeditor.html) Jennifer’s experience comes from the above as well as for her published books, numerous articles, and professional book reviews and columns. As half of JV Harlee, Mrs. Leese writes gothic, horror novels for teenagers with published author Valerie Hardin. Their first book titled, "Gargoyle Tears". As well as being a Mom, and a writer, Mrs. Leese is also a book reviewer for several online magazines, as well as for her own website ASTORYWEAVER'S Book Reviews (links below). Mrs. Leese lives in Maryland with her three children, Nicholas, Cameron, and Jordan. Married twelve years to the love of her life, Jennifer knew she’d marry Thom the moment she laid eyes on him. Jennifer LB Leese, AStoryWeaver@aol.com It's Only Ink! http://www.geocities.com/ladyjiraff JV Harlee, “Gargoyle Tears”, http://www.geocities.com/ladyjiraff/jvharlee.html AStoryWeaver’s Book Reviews, http://www.geocities.com/ladyjiraff/aswbr.html aMUSEing (Leese Group), http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aMUSEing
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4.0 out of 5 stars
the power of being the best,
By Reader Views "Reviews, by readers, for readers" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Notes on the Windowsill (Paperback)
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (9/06)
Jordan was raised as an only child by her single mom. She never knew her father or his family. Her maternal grandparents died when she was young. As she grew up she received visitations from them. When she was a young adult, she fell in love with Martin. As their relationship progressed, she began to receive disturbing visions that made her feel that something bad was going to happen. After she became engaged to Martin, he died tragically in front of her. Her gift of being able to receive messages from the afterlife continued with him. Martin would let his presence be known. Occasionally, he left notes for her on her windowsill, like he did when he was alive. Shortly after his death, her mother dies from brain cancer. Jordan continues to receive comforting messages from the other side, however now she is grieving the loss of the two most important people in her life. As a result of her mother's death, Jordan unexpectedly discovers that she has inherited wealth and she meets family members that she never knew existed. She is comforted by these new people in her life; however, she continues to have difficulty letting go of her grief. She visits with a fortuneteller who gives her guidance on the messages that she is receiving. She tells Jordan that her ability to communicate with those in the afterlife is a gift and not something to be feared. This does help Jordan on her road to recovery. In time, Jordan begins to start a new life. She slowly develops a relationship with a man who she feels a tremendous connection with. Martin's visits let her know that this is what she is meant to be doing and that he is happy for her. Jordan becomes ready to let go and to move to her new world. "Notes on the Windowsill" is a beautifully written story about love, loss, and the healing that follows. This is more than a paranormal romance. The visits from the other side give me hope that there is more out there beyond this reality. Jordan's innate goodness, in spite of all that she has had to overcome, also sends the reader a strong message in the power of being the best that we can be in spite of our circumstances. I really enjoyed reading this novel because it really touched my heart. "Notes on the Windowsill" would be a great selection for a romance readers group. It would also make a great gift for someone trying to heal from losing someone. Received book free of charge.
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Beautiful, Yet Haunting Love Story!,
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This review is from: Notes on the Windowsill (Paperback)
NOTES ON THE WINDOWSILL by Jennifer LB Leese
Jordan Raven had her first ghostly experience at the age of four when her grandfather died. She didn't fully understand the concept of death at that time, but she knew somehow that he was in a better place. Later that night while she slept, her grandfather visited her, she wasn't afraid; in fact she smiled, and welcomed him. Her vision of him was clear; there was a bright purplish white light that surrounded him, and he wore a white suit, so bright that it appeared blue. He floated towards her with his arms extended, and a smile on his face. When he was just about four feet in front of her, he spoke to her, and the words he said, she would never forget for as long as she lived. "Take care of your mother Jordan. You will face some very difficult moments in your lifetime, but I'm here to tell you that I'll be here for you. I love you." Then he disappeared. Jordan experienced several other visits from friends and family members who had "passed on" all appearing in dreams within a few years of each other. Some spoke to her, while others didn't. Those who did speak told her that they were doing well, but the strangest thing of all was, they all repeated what her grandfather had said years ago. "You will have some difficult moments in your lifetime" When Jorie first met Martin he was a sophomore in college, she was a freshman. He stood out amongst all of the other guys on campus, she remembered the first time that she looked into his emerald green eyes thinking how confident he looked, and friendly. Almost every morning they would arrive in the college parking lot around the same time. He'd look over at her as if he knew she'd be there. He'd smile, and then run off to catch up with his friends. Then one morning he finally gotten up the nerve to approach her and ask her out on a date, she accepted, and from that day on Jordan and Martin became inseparable soul mates! They fell in love and dated all through college, brought their first house together, and were talking about marriage. Whenever Martin had to leave to go out in the morning's he would leave Jorie a little love note on the windowsill telling her how much he loved her. Everything was right with their world until that tragic night in October. A night that should have been one of celebration; a night that should have been one of the happiest nights of their lives. Instead it would be the night that turned Jorie's whole world upside down. In the blink of an eye two lives are changed forever! Ms. Leese has written a beautiful and haunting love story that draws you in from the first chapter to the last page turned. I can't compliment her enough on a job well done. Her story had me riveted, and eager through my tears to finish yes tears that I could not help but shed in joy as well as sadness. If you are in the mood for a truly touching and heart felt read, then I invite you to read, "Notes on the Windowsill" The best way to describe this story is to say that it's a "Gift" and a testament to love. It deserves a re-read and will be added to my keeper shelf. I look forward to reading more from this talented author! Charlene Smith © Copyright September 2002--For ParaNormal Romance Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
a great read!,
By Mariah LeGrand (Anacortes, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Notes on the Windowsill (Paperback)
Jordan Raven had grown up with only her mother. She had no idea who her father had been and she always wished for a father's influence. When she enrolled in college she decided to be a psychologist. Her mother told her at age five that she would be good at it because she had the gift of listening to the problems of others.Since she was a small girl, she had been visited by the ghosts of her grandmother and grandfather. Rather than being frightened she took it in stride. They had been part of her life. She always noticed a young man that parked near her and was surprised when one day he asked her out. Martin Corbette was amazed at the attraction he felt for Jordon. From the first moment he asked her out he knew she was the one for him. He took her to romantic places and continually had little surprises for her. He would leave her notes on the windowsill for her to find when he wasn't around. But would this love last forever? She kept having dreams of him disappearing. In NOTES ON THE WINDOWSILL, Jennifer L. B. Leese brings a fascinating story of ghosts visiting from the dead, a fortune teller to explain these happenings, and a search for true happiness. It was a hard book to lay down in the search for the happy ending. Ms. Leese is an very good writer and this book is an excellent choice for those that like the paranormal genre.
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