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Rekindled

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This was my first Barbara Delinsky book I have read and I must say it was the best books I have read in a while. I really enjoy reading, but have not had much time for reading but after reading Rekindled I have found the time to read again. The combination of the two books, Flip Side of Yesterday and Lilac Awakening, into one book was an excellent choice. This was for sure a can't put it down book. I just couldn't wait to see what would happen next. This is the kind of book I hated to see end. Her emotionally powerful stories of love, commitment, loss, and betrayal was wonderful.

I became so caught up with the characters that I could not put the book down and read it in one weekend. Flip Side of Yesterday shows that sometimes life gives us a second chance to find the one thing we thought we'd lost forever. The darkest secrets are no match for the passions of a lover's heart, in Lilac Awakening.

Rekindled by Barbara Delinsky is reissue of two pervious romance novels. Lilac Awakening (1982) was the better of the two books.


Flip Side of Yesterday (1983) was strange story of two professional people who meet again 11 years after a memorable one-night stand. The main female character and no self-esteem and had not another sexually partner since the one-night stand. The male character fell in love way too fast but he did have some memorable qualities. I would give this book 1 stars.

Lilac Awakening (1982) was novel of two people find themselves sharing a cottage in remote Vermont and build a friendship and then love. I found this story had some great characters and was nice short read for winter storm day. I would give this book 3 1/2 stars.

The Flip Side was too short and too sweet to give satisfaction. Cotton Candy that costs too much and melts too fast. Not real.

Lilac also pretty unreal, but better ... and the scene where she discovers his identity I read several times, cause it was good. Both heroines have backbone, both menfolk are attractive, but the lack of length also limits to a lack of depth that this spoiled Delinsky reader found disappointing.

Two novelettes in one package, both Flip Side of Yesterday and Lilac Awakening feature heroines slowly recovering from tragic loss. They each encounter intriguing men, and the two stories share an intense sexual tension that drives the rekindled romances. In contrast to many popular romance writers, Barbara Delinsky gives her leading ladies capability, intelligence, meaningful careers, and supportive families. Their attraction to these powerful, accomplished, fascinating and passionate men is something many a modern woman can identify with. Delightful light reading.

This book was a waste of my time. I have read Ms. Delinsky's books in the past and have found them ok. However, this book was boring. There are two different stories and I would be unable to recall anything about either. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME.

I have gone to some trouble to post this review. Why I have to wonder? I am a prolific reader and have read many, many books both good and bad. This has got to be worst book I have ever read. Not just these two storie lines but the writing in general. I was somewhat astounded when I read reviews for other books written by Ms Delinsky. Surely I am wrong and the rating is wrong.

I suggest that anyone who is a reader of good books skip Ms Delinsky's and search for something with more substance. You will not find it here.