A Saving Solace [Paperback]

DS Bauden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2003

A Saving Solace tells the story of Kelly Cavanaugh, a regional manager for a posh chain of clothing stores, and Susan McGovern, a social worker helping the homeless. Though their circumstances are vastly different, both women are dealing with issues of loss, abandonment and the need for finding a family connection. Susan was cast out by her parents for being gay, where as Kelly lost her mother to ALS and has no one in her life except her grandmother and her job. Both women live very solitary lives because they have learned to live that way. Together they try to heal one another's soul and live happier lives. It's all about regaining one's self and learning to trust and love again.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Classified as lesbian fiction, Solace, breaks the mold by featuring characters with depth and a plot beyond getting into bed." -- Midwest Book Review, December 2003

"The scenes of emotional turmoil linger long after finishing Bauden's book, but so too does the comfort and compassion..." -- New Book Reviews, November 2003

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Product Details

• Paperback: 285 pages
• Publisher: Dare 2 Dream Publishing (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974403733
• ISBN-13: 978-0974403731
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,809,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Decide for yourself, October 10, 2003

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Ann (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Saving Solace (Paperback)

Unfortunately there are some people using Amazon.com review space to wage a personal war against certain publishers and authors in hopes of selling more books for other publishers. This is really unfortunate. For those who use these reviews for buying decisions, like me, the dueling reviews seem personal now and not necessarily reflective of the writing or the story.

If you click to find out more about the reviewers, you'll learn a lot. Several post only negative reviews, launch personal attacks and target authors from the same publisher.

I truly enjoy DS Bauden's writing, and LJ Maas and many authors with Dare2Dream and Bella Books. If you really want to decide if this book is worth your money, don't trust these reviews with alterior motives. Go to the author's web site and read excerpts and decide for yourself. You'll find it at http://www.dsbauden.com

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Emotions reborn, September 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: A Saving Solace (Paperback)

If you are looking for a book to curl up with that will reactivate your emotions look no further. A Saving Solace will move you from giddy joy to heart wrenching sorrow and back again as Ms. Bauden and her characters run the gambit. Continuously expanding her depth of plot and characters this author is one to watch and enjoy as her talent grows with each new offering. Those who know good literature and are looking for the next era of new authors will see that this writer is one of the new up and coming stars with only great things yet to come.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, September 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: A Saving Solace (Paperback)

This author really knows how to tug at the heartstrings. The scenes of Kelly remembering her time with her mother were touching and you could really feel the pain of what she went through. On the opposite side was Susan's pain of rejection by her family which was also heartbreaking. These two had been through so much, it was wonderful to see them find some peace together. This story breaks the mold of typical lesbian romance in such a refreshing way, you won't want to miss it. You know it's a good book when you find yourself talking back to the characters!