Writing My Love [Paperback]

Claire McNab (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Bella Books (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594930635
• ISBN-13: 978-1594930638
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,756,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Half of story is missing, November 24, 2006

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Theresa Clare "islandgrrrl" (Winter Park, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writing My Love (Paperback)

I am a long-time admirer of Claire McNab's writing -- despite the fact I have been disappointed in the direction (or lack of it) in which she has taken the Carol Ashton mystery series. Although she is more known in the U.S. for her mystery and espionage books, her novel "Under the Southern Cross" is a bang-up, great romance delivered in her typically spare (or is it stingy?) style. I was excited to see she had written another romance and not a mystery with a 10-second sex scene thrown in. But, when I got to the last line of this book I found myself closing it and thinking that I had once again been suckered by past memories of Claire McNab.
This book has a lot of promise to it -- therefore the two stars I gave it -- but it's promise unfulfilled. There is a long setup of the writer Vonny Smith pining for the personal attention of her editor, Diana. But, why exactly is she in love with Diana? Darn if I know. The writing has great humor and spoofs the whole genre of romance novels. But the entire novel is a setup and, in the end, there is no delivery. It's annoying, frustrating, and feels like a cheat. Wasn't there an editor to say: "Claire, this story needs more!" Or was Bella Books just intent on cashing in on Ms. McNab's name? Who knows. But, this is one book I won't be rereading. I wish I hadn't paid full-price.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Claire's best, January 9, 2007

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Bre Branco (New Hampshire, US of A) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Writing My Love (Paperback)

I'm a Claire McNab fan and have been for a very long time. From the beginning of her Carol Ashton detective series, through to her most recent Denise Cleever ones. This book steps away from the genre, into romance/fun. Unfortunately, it doesn't make a graceful transformation. Some of it is fun for sure, but the entire premise is rather silly and geared towards teens. I would love to see Claire write a romantic story but the characters need to grow up and the story line would need to be a more mature one. It is not the worse read I've ever had, but it is not even close to the best. If this is the best Ms. McNab can do with romance, she should stick with her detectives, they are far more credible and interesting.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Writing My Love, January 4, 2007

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Mary Lou Heintz "the book master" (Derby,CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Writing My Love (Paperback)

Clare McNab is one of my favorite writers. This particular book was a disappointointment both in content and storyline. The plot and storyline was sophmoric at best. Stick with the detective.