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Swept Away (Arabesque)

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'Swept Away', was such a beautifully human story, when the main characters meet, they discover such an attrtraction. And because of how they met, they try hard to ignore their feelings. But, fate deals them an almost unbeleivable circumstance and that circumstances has them guessing and second guessing AND stuggling to maintain the beauty of what they feel. Their is such a unique twist on their family backgrounds, it actually left you gaping. This was a great story.

If you have ever been impacted by family secrets during your adulthood, then this is a book you will enjoy reading. This was such an interesting book done so well by this author, giving you nothing but a memorable story about Veronica Overton and Schyler Henderson. The book offers the reader both major and minor stories that binding them together makes such an enjoyable book to read. When you get to the last page you should be in a position to say it was well worth the read. Gwynne Forster mostly deals with issues that may for the most part be experienced by a more mature audience but even if you're younger there are some valuable life lessons to be found in all of her books. If you enjoy this one and have not read some of her other published books check these out: Beyond Desire, Fools Rush In, Obsession, Naked Soul, Against The Wind, Against All Odds, Ecstasy and Sealed With A Kiss.

I thoroughly enjoyed these characters. This was my first book by Gwynne Forster but it will not be my last.

Schyler Henderson and Veronica Overton share more than they realize when they first become enchanted with one another. However being on opposite sides of the court case Schyler has brought against the child services agency that Veronica heads does not provide them with the immediate trust with that attraction. Veronica's agency is exonerated but she takes a leave of absence to reevaluate her career options. Schyler is passionate about children lost in an uncaring child welfare system because of the years he spent lost in that same system until he was adopted by Richard Henderson a man he loves deeply. Richard gave Schyler the home filled with love he needed and Schyler filled the void created in Richard when his wife abandoned him taking his daughter.

Veroncia's mother dies and she learns that the man she was raised to know as father was not and her mothers last request was for Veronica to find her real father, when she finds him she does not expect to find Schyler. Although Schyler desires a relationship with Veronica he is loyal to his dad and can't fully accept her distrust of Richard. Veronica has many questions about her life she needs answers to, she wants something more with Schyler but not on his terms. They both have to overcome obstacles of the past and learn to accept the love they feel for one another and allow that love to bridge their past with their future. I also loved Jenny as the homeless woman that their lives touched on their journey to a happy tomorrow for them all.

This is the first book I've read by Gwynne Forster and I have to say I can't wait to get my hands on all the others. Mrs. Forster wasn't dubbed a romance icon for nothing. This book was in a word, "Magnificant". I enjoyed her cut to the chase writing style. There's no beating around the bush with this novel.

OOH! The chemistry between Veronica and Schyler was just "all that". Love poured off the two of them from the moment they met.

I use romance novels as and escape from the real world every now and then. I thank you, Mrs. Forster, for the respite.

Veronica & Schyler were meant to be together. I thought it was really funny that before Veronica's mother Ester died, she told her to find her father and that she was sorry. Because of Veronica's resources, she found him. When she went to confront him, she got the surprise of her life. Schyler opened her father's front door. This was the beginning of alot of confusion for her.

Schyler was also a person that liked helping people. He was driven to make sure childrent that were in foster care were treated with care from those foster parents. He felted blessed to be Richard Henderson's son. He didn't think in a million years that Richard's long lost daughter was Veronica Overton (the woman he couldn't get out of his head).

I loved all the characters in this book. I especially liked Jenny the homeless woman that was actually the Seamtress Extraordinare.

Ms. Forester always brings books to us that not only are senuous, but have wonderful meanings about family, trust and love.

Veronica Overton cannot believe she has come under the spell of the man who has almost destroyed her professional integrity. When Schuyler Henderson of Advocates for the Child , who is also an engineer, takes her to court because a young girl Veronica's agency has placed goes astray, she is determined to clear her name and the reputation of the Agency. But when they look into each other's eyes, time stands still. Again, Ms. Forster has created a tale enveloping romantic chemistry, compelling secondary characters, and twist and turns in a plot that intrigues. A definite pleaser.

If you have ever been impacted by family secrets during your adulthood, then this is a book you will want to read. This was such an interesting book done so well by this author giving you nothing but a memorable story about Veronica Overton and Schyler Henderson. The book offers the reader both major and minor plots that binding them together makes such an enjoyable book to read. When you get to that last page you should be in a position to say it was well worth the read. Gwynne mostly deals with issues that may be experienced by a more mature audience but even if you're younger there are some interesting life lessons present in her books. If you enjoy this one and have not read some of her other published books check out these: Beyond Desire, Fools Rush In, Obsession, Naked Soul, Against The Wind, Against All Odds, Ecstasy and Sealed With A Kiss.

This is a re-read for me, originally read 11/2010.

It was really painful to read. Although the attraction was written on the pages between Schyler and Veronica I just couldn't feel the chemistry when reading it. I also think the characters were written way beyond their years. Veronica was only 32, and Schyler 36 and he said things like:

"I'm a man who believes in making people live up to their notices, and I've got a fistful of yours. You with me?"
and
"I go for a woman who has a hearty appetite and doesn't pick over the food. It doubles my pleasure in her company"

I know this book was originally published in 2000, but I don't think women would go for these lines then or now. Veronica had some awful punchlines as well. The 2nd time around I tried really hard, but just couldn't force myself to finish this one. Too bad though, because the story had a lot of potential to be a really good love story.

When Schyuler Henderson, a children's advocate and engineer, learns about the injury of a young girl in foster care, he takes the agency in charge of this girl to task critically injuring the career of Veronica Overton, the head of this child welfare agency. When Veronica learns of the chargers and find herself on the bad end of a major child welfare controversy, she is determine to both clear her name and that of the reputation of the agency. He search for the truth leads her to family secrets and growing attraction for Schyuler Henderson, the man responsible for damaging her career. Schyuler's traumatic past lead him to be a champion for for children. When he learns that Veronica is not the woman he though he was he is determine to help her resolve her past the rebuild her reputation. Will these two find love despite the controversy.

Swept Away starts out slow, but picks up as the book progresses taking readers on an interesting walk through a relationship with large hurtles to overcome. The large array of secondary characters give this story an amazing amount of depth, making the story true to life and enhancing the growing relationship between our hero and heroine. In true Gwynne Foster style all the characters and their stories touch your heart, providing readers with a three dimensional story that will draw you in as your turn the pages.

Reviewed by Missy
For Sexy Ebony Book Club Reviews

I've liked all other Gwynne Forster books I've read, but this one...I did not like. I felt Veronica and Schyler were to stiff and formal, the story plot had alot of potential but fell very short of my expectations, and I could not understand how Veronica could not openly blame her mother and stepfather for what they'd done. I'll continue to keep reading and rereading Ms. Forster's books, but will not reread this one.