Review of Blessing in Disguise (Paperback)

This was my first Eileen Goudge book, and I think the general premise and story is pretty good.I also liked most of the main characters, but I also got frustrated with the repetition and indecisiveness of those characters.I believe this could have been an equally good, or better, book and been two-thirds as long.(I do hestitate to say something like that because I have great respect for writers' autonomy and integrity.)

Eileen Goudge is particularly good at descriptions--her house and garden descriptions here are wonderful.Her character development of Cordelia Truscott is also excellent.Cordelia is ultimately the strongest and bravest character in this book, and it is fitting that it ends with her.



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Review of Hold on Tight (Paperback)

If you are looking for a book that will make you laugh outloud you need to look no further.From a pet possum named Jethro to humorous repartee between good ol' boy Rucker McClure and ex-Miss Georgia Dinah Sheridan, this bookwill have you in stitches.This book is the first in a series books.It is followed by Caught by SurpriseLs 290( Millie Surprise worked for Rucker), Never Let Go Ls308 ( the conclusion of Rucker and Dinah's story from the shocking end of Caught by Surprise, Sundance and the Princess LS326,( which features Jeopard Surprise
this book is part of Deborah 's Cherokee Trilogy) and Sara's Surprise Ls376( which features Kyle Surprise).

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Rucker McClure had drowned beer and chased women everywhere south of the Mason-Dixon Line, but he couldn't resist heading straight for Mount Pleasant, Alabama, when the town's mayor, ex-Miss Georgia Dinah Sheridan, sent him a baby possum in retaliation for a column that savaged their annual Possum Days celebration!Not a bit subtle where seduction was concerned, Rucker did his best to rough up Dinah's smooth edges, mesmerizing her with burning caresses and a voice that drawled steamy promises."Keep your heart open and lips puckered," he warned her when he left town, but when he returned and began unraveling her mystery, Dinah knew her fate was sealed.If Rucker discovered the scandal that had once cost her everything, she'd lose him-and the life she loved. But if she wouldn't trust him with her secrets, how could he prove he cherished her?

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Review of The Price of Pleasure (Paperback)

The taxi that she rides in as a passenger traveling the icy roads of Manhattan crashes leaving Erika Holland in a coma.Her last conscious thought focuses on the smiling face of friend Stuart Dunlap.

In her comatose state Erika thinks back to how she became a Manhattan call girl catering to the wealthy, promoted to a Madam, and eventually CEO of Courtesans, Inc.Erika was a contented spouse whose husband deserted her for Europe and his younger assistant.He threatened to cut Erika off from even child support if she failed to tow the mark.Innocently at first Erika found pleasuring men a delight that also brought in income.Though she can have almost any upper class male she chooses (for an evening) all Erika craves most in the world are the love of her daughter who hates and scorns her, and a smiling individual who deserves better than a fortyish hooker. She has neither as she lies in the coma.

As expected by an erotic tale, profanity and graphic sex scenes are as prolific as some of the charcaters are promiscuous.The story line is told in alternating dialogue, yet much of the plot is a cleverly designed first person account as the audience sees the "flashback" events through the relative eyes of Erika, an enlightened and delightful protagonist.Though the males seem so easily embracing prostitution to the point of matrimony and marriage proposals, readers will gain much pleasure (reading silly) from the entertaining The Price of Pleasure.

Harriet Klausner



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