Customer Reviews

Once Around

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As with all of Barbara Bretton's books, this one is one that I know I'll take down every few months and re-read for the simple joy of getting lost in a sweet, romantic, touching love story that stays with you long after you read the last chapter.

Molly is a determined woman, forced to find the strength and the courage to make a life for herself and her unborn baby after her husband deserts her, and Rafe is the epitome of the big, strong, silent Dream Man we'd all sell our souls to claim as our own. The only thing they have in common is Molly's good-for-nothing husband, and an empty, lonely house. With the promise of true love, and the anticipation of 'their' baby's birth Molly and Rafe turn a house into a home, and help each other heal some very old and painful wounds.

Don't even hesitate. Get this book, now, and enjoy it over and over and over and over.........

This is not the type of romantic blockbuster that Nora Roberts often turns out, but it is sweet and sensitive nevertheless, and a nice, soothing read for one of those days when you've simply had enough of everything around you.

The story opens as pregnant Molly Chamberlain, pregnant and married to a Princeton lawyer, is coping with the fact that her so-called perfect husband has left her and his unborn child for a judge's daughter. Not only that, he has stripped their house bare of every stick of furniture, every knicknack, even a broken lamp. As Molly literally bends over from the shock and emits a long, heartbroken wail, she is overheard by Rafe Garrick, a handyman who just happens to be in the neighborhood. And so the scene is set.

Can Molly, unaccountably attracted to the gorgeous, hunky Rafe, overcome her own prejudices, pain, and outrage over being dumped by her husband to find new love? Can Rafe, who has fallen in love with Molly on first sight, trust his heart when the secret he carries is so full of hurt? Each of these people is more than they seem...but neither will let the other one see what is inside.

It's a typical romance, a typical plot, but it all comes together so sweetly that it is just the thing for a night in a warm bathrobe and fuzzy slippers, with hot cocoa and the lights down low. Barbara Bretton's books are always like that--nothing spectacular, but wonderful nonetheless.

Once Around is the first Barbara Bretton novel I have read and it won't be the last! Contrary to other reviewers, I found Molly to be an evolving character, gaining strength and becoming powerful and self-assured. Bretton does a great job on character development, which enables the reader to easily embrace and relate to all of the characters. You are drawn into Molly's tragedy and can feel her pain and heartache. I found Rafe to be a strong and compassionate character and you genuinely cheer for both he and Molly and a life of happiness together.

Bretton is another one of those authors expounding upon the power of love in the midst of tragedy.

This story was nicely written, tender and compassionate and a story you want to savor for a long time. It is a story of hope and joy and I thoroughly recommend it!

I must say this is the best book I have read in a long time. I think we all feel insecure at one time or another in our lives about love. Molly found the love of her life and almost lost it for fear of rejection. What she found was the most beautiful man I have ever read about. A love story that is a must to read. Ms. Bretton shows us passion, insecurities and that one must take risks in their lives to find that one true love.

I don't know what book the last reader read but I loved Once Around. Inf act I read it in one sitting - couldn't put it down until I found out how it ended! Rafe was HOT. Molly was sweet and scared but not weak. Definite 5 *****

Something simular happened to me. I know just how Molly felt and the Author captured it 110%!! I loved this book and will read it again.

This author writes so brilliantly and knows how to draw the reader into an emotional connection with the characters. It's nice to read about people who overcome lousy childhoods and relationships in which they were treated poorly/unfairly to go on to find joy and love in their lives.

I have just started to read B. Bretton's books and am enjoying them. I was hooked on this one from the first page. I was so intrigued by the characters and the story that I pulled an all nighter after all three children were in bed,because I couldn't put it down. I am now searching online for Bretton books.

I loved this book!!!!! The love scenes sizled, especially the one with Jessie in the car. WOW!

I really enjoyed this book, it is a good summer read. I was so glad to see the strong characters. I could not put this book down.