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Reviewed by: ?wazithinkin
Genre: Romance / Native American /
Contemporary
Approximate word count: 65-70,000 words
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Author:
Donna
Fasano was the winner in Books and Pals first ever Readers’ Choice awards in
the romance category. She is also a
three time winner of the HOLT Medallion, a CataRomance Reviewers Choice Award
winner for Best Single Title, a Desert Rose Golden Quill Award finalist, and a
Golden Heart finalist. Her books
have sold just shy of 4 million copies worldwide and been published in nearly
two dozen languages. Ms. Fasano also enjoys posting delicious recipes on her
website where you can also find out about her other books. You may also like
to follow her on FaceBook.
Description:
“Sixteen
years ago, Tyne Whitlock cut all ties to her past and left town under the
shameful shadow of a teenage pregnancy. Now her fifteen-year-old son is in
trouble with the law and she is desperate for help. But reaching out to
high-powered attorney Lucas Silver Hawk will tear open the heart-wrenching past
in ways Tyne never imagined.”
“Forced to
return to the Delaware Indian community where Lucas was raised, Tyne and Lucas are tempted by the heated passion that
consumed them as teens. Tyne rediscovers all
the reasons she found this man irresistible, but there are scandalous secrets
waiting to be revealed, disgraceful choices made in the past that cannot be
denied. Love is a powerful force that could heal them both—if the truth doesn't
rip them apart.”
Appraisal:
I should be
upset with Ms. Fasano for writing such a topical star-crossed lovers’ story. I
feel so fickle, like I have no loyalty to her other stories, which I have loved
before. Each new book proves to be my absolute new favorite. I thought I was a
loyal person, I really did, but this book is unlike any she has written so far
and it blew my socks off. There are
family secrets and lies, cultural differences and bigotry, wrapped in a coming
of age story along with reclaiming lost love. This story encompasses at least
three generations with multiple levels of complexity and I was afraid some of
the story lines would get lost in the twists and turns of the plot.
Every
single character is developed with honesty and compassion; from rebellious
fifteen-year old Zachary Whitlock who refuses to take responsibility for his
actions to Ruth Yoder who faced responsibility head-on and gave up her baby
thirty years ago. I have to say Uncle Jasper was my favorite character, he is
one of the reasons I love stories about Native Americans. This is not just a
story about star-crossed lovers it is a journey of souls that have affected
this couple as well. This is a story about accepting the past for what it is
and moving forward.
The
exploration of the human condition that was accomplished in this story is
simply amazing. Kudos Ms. Fasano, if I
could give you ten gold stars I would.
FYI:
This book contains adult language and situations that may be offensive
to some.
Format/Typo Issues:
The editing and formatting were excellent, I found no issues.
6 comments:
Wow! Just...wow! Thank you for this review!
You are vey welcome, Ms. Fasano. Do you have a clue how high you have just set the bar for any future reviews from me? LOL!
Fabulous review. Well done, you! Thanks for sharing. :)
why arethese socks on the floor over here? Wazi, I concur, My loyalty was challenged as well because my favorite book by Donna has always been the very first one of hers I read- Accidental Family and I didn't want that to change but Reclaim my Heart is just so irresistible that it is now my #1 ALL TIME favorite book written by Donna Fasano! I love the way she takes a family dilemma and morphs into a romance!
Thank you for your comments, Sheryl.
Sorry, I thought I had picked up those socks already. I agree, Reclaim My Heart is going to be a tough one to top. Thanks for stopping by, Lisa.
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