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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Love That Weathered The Storm!, July 29, 2000
This review is from: Soulful Serenade (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)
Linda Hudson-Smith, you seem to have a special way in telling a story, you did so well with "Ice Under Fire" and now you have done just as well with Soulful Serenade.
It is very often when reading a romance novel, people have such high expectations or predictions about how the story will turn out. They tend to think its all fluffy, sweet, and all end up the same way. Well, that is not exactly true, each book has its own unique message for all of us which could have a significant impact on our own lives.
We have here, two sets of best friends, Cassie and Hilliary meet Aaron and Brandon one night in a club by sharing a table. It's at that moment that the building of these two sets of relationships begin. Now, I'm not going to give the story away but I want to encourage people to take a moment to read this book. Let me tell you why: If you are currently in a relationship that involves one of the parties who has issues of lack of trust and jealously and it's affecting your relationship, then this is a perfect book to read. The author has developed a storyline here that can provide you with ways to deal with jealousy and lack of trust. It is fears like these that can cause the down fall to any relationship. It's like traveling through a series of valleys but it shows you just how love conquers it all and making the necessary sacrifices. Brandon and Hillary (the main characters) had some serious valleys to travel but you got to read the book to see how well the author shows what steps were taken to resolve these issues.
Sometimes in life we are put through some heavy tests that forces us to face our fears dead on but to see the love that moves within this story as the hero fights for the love of his life...Well folks, it's one of those books that you say...That was real good. A real love story that definitely weathered the storm!
Linda, I truly not only enjoyed the entire book, (and by the way one of my most favorite parts that touched me was page 348 with 1 Corinthians 13 and the bouquet) but I also liked the way you developed each role all of your characters played, it brought so much more to this story. I look forward to your next book and encourage others to also read your first book, "Ice Under Fire."
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Long, but a good read, August 3, 2002
This review is from: Soulful Serenade (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)
This was a nice story of learning to trust and not allowing insecurity ruin a chance of having a wonderful relationship. Hillary Houston has the chance of a lifetime and the icing on the cake is meeting a man to share her joy with. Can Brandon put aside his jealousy or risk losing the woman of his dreams? A good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it, January 22, 2002
This review is from: Soulful Serenade (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the love story of Hillary and Brandon. Their romance is tested when Hillary's dream to become a famous singer comes to pass. Brandon's jealousy keep getting in the way. But their love for one another gives them the strength to work through all their problems.
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