10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Learning to Love, September 17, 2002
This review is from: With A Song In My Heart (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)
Jacquelin Thomas has outdone herself with her Contemporary Romance, With A Song In My Heart. It's a wonderful page-turner mixed with some intrigue and outright romantic entanglement. I really enjoyed this book.
Elle Ransom is in love with Brennan Cunningham III. After being together for a while, Elle proclaims her love to Brennan after a night of passionate lovemaking, but it's too much for him to handle, so he skips out in the middle of the night leaving Elle alone and unbeknown to them both, pregnant.
A month later, Brennan resurfaces at Elle's brother's wedding. When she talks to Brennan, he acts as if nothing happened between them. She decides not to tell him about her pregnancy, but he finds out from her co-worker.
Brennan was raised in a loveless household filtered with upper class social status and was never afforded a loving family life. Therefore, his take on love is simple, no commitments. Elle's upbringing was totally opposite because she was raised in a large, loving family environment. Her take on love is simple, honesty, with love and committment. Brennan and Elle's turmoil in making the right decisions for the sake of their baby is further complicated when a part of Brennan's past catches up with him. Now he is faced with two dilemmas.
What Jacquelin Thomas does in "With A Song In My Heart" is take it all to another level. The plot enhancement throughout the story paved the way for a daring climax with a surprise ending. I highly recommend this book and declare this is indeed one of Jacquelin Thomas' best works.
Reviewed by Kalaani
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a Wonderful Story, December 5, 2001
This review is from: With A Song In My Heart (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)
I have been following the Ransom family for a couple of years now. I was excited to hear that Elle, the youngest Ransom was getting her own story. Elle makes the announcement in the book UNDENIABLY YOURS that she is pregnant. WITH A SONG IN MY HEART is her story.
Elle Ransom had been in love with Brennan Cunningham III for a while. She even dreamed about marrying him. When Brennan started to show interest in Elle and they got involved, he left Europe and didn't tell her. He left her hi and dry.
At Elle's twin brother Nyle's wedding Brennan shows up. He is friends with the bride. Elle couldn't believe it when he approached her to say hello. He acted as nothing happened. He even wanted to pursue her again.
When Brennan found out that Elle was pregnant he knew it was his child. He confronted her and then asked to marry her. Elle knew Brennan really didn't love her, but she agreed to the marriage.
Brennan decides to tell his family that they were going to get married. His father says that he really didn't have to marry the girl, because she was pregnant. His mother was dead set against it! She thought Elle was just after his money. She didn't think Elle was good enough for her son. Brennan didn't care what his parents thought. His aunt Pookie was happy for him. His mother relents and says that she wants to give them an engagement party.
When they arrive Elle has a funny feeling that all wasn't right! She was definitely on the money! Brennan's old girlfriend Charis shows up and announces that she and Brennan had a baby together. This is the first Brennan heard of a baby. It was surprising that his mother wasn't as shocked as everyone else.
It is so hard to do this review without giving anything away. After this most surprising announcement by Charis the ex, there is so much other stuff happening that I don't want to give it away. I will say that it is a page turner.
In order to get a vivid picture of the characters in this book, especially the Ransom family, you need to read the following books HIDDEN BLESSINGS, FOREVER ALWAYS, FAMILY TIES, LOVE'S MIRACLE, UNDENIABLY YOURS then read WITH A SONG IN MY HEART.
Jacqui Thomas is an excellent writer and a pleasant person. I think she likes to show the bond of family. She also addresses real life issues from a family perspective. I have read all her books and have loved them all. Outside of the Ransom family Saga, she has SOMEONE LIKE YOU, A RESOLUTION OF LOVE that I liked alot. Pick up any of these books and you will definitely be pleased.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Where is the romance, January 23, 2002
This review is from: With A Song In My Heart (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)
I have been waiting on this book for a very long time. I love every book Ms.Thomas has put out. I must say this is a very good book. The plot, the setting, the charters are all great. Even the twist had me till the very end. However one thing this book is missing is the romance Ms Thomas normally displays in her books. She leads to the bedroom and stops. I'm not use to that from her. I still gave her 4 stars because the book is great. If you have not read about the other Ramson family please do. You will enjoy.
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