Twilight's Child

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Summary: Good Book- A must read!
Review: A very good book, the whole series is great.... all of V.C.Andrews books are great!! Dawn is at last with her beloved Jimmy and daughter Christie, but evil still huants Dawn...

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Summary: Third Book in the Cutler Family Series
Review: After being rescued from the Meadows in the previous book ("Secrets of the Morning") by her longtime sweetheart Jimmy Longchamp, Dawn Cutler is back at Cutler's Cove, this time as the owner of the prestigious hotel. The estate was left in her name when her grandfather's will was read in the previous book, revealing that he was, in fact, her biological father.

Yet Dawn isn't the only one to be lied to about her birth. Clara Sue, Dawn's younger sister, soon discovers another secret kept by both girl's mother: that Randolph Cutler isn't Clara Sue's father either; Bronson Alcott is. In fact, just two months after Randolph dies (which happens during Dawn and Jimmy's honeymoon), Dawn's mother and Bronson intend to marry. All of this is quite a shock, especially for Clara Sue, and she takes it out on Dawn one day by attacking her and causing her to miscarry.

Despite the constant barrage of problems from her dysfunctional family, Dawn tries to take more control of her life and create a new, more stable environment for herself by, first, tracking down her newborn baby, Christie, who had been stolen and adopted shortly after being born in secret at the Meadows. Next Dawn marries Jimmy, who has remained loyal and devoted to her ever since they were children, even after both of her ill-fated relationships with Philip Cutler (her half-brother, who is still obsessed with her) and Michael Sutton (her vocal instructor, who pays her a visit later on). Yet I wouldn't consider Dawn's marrying Jimmy the most "normal" decision she's ever made. It's still slightly incestuous, even though Jimmy is a great guy.

Additional past characters revisit Dawn (and a few more die) over the course of years this book covers, such as her estranged "father" (Daddy Longchamp, the one who had "kidnapped" her) and his new family. Even Fern Longchamp (Dawn baby "sister") makes an unforgettable appearance at the end. Sadly, "Twilight's Child" is the last book told from Dawn's viewpoint, for tragedy strikes again in the following book, "Midnight Whispers", which is the story of Dawn's 16-year-old daughter, Christie Longchamp. The Cutler family series concludes with the fifth installment, "Darkest Hour".

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Summary: Horror Lurks Everywhere, So Why Not At Uncle Philip's?
Review: Dawn reclaims her baby daughter, and then goes to live in Cutler's Cove Hotel, where she will be the new boss lady. She and Jimmy marry, obviously. She should be happy with her life, but she has this weird feeling that new horrors lurk around the corner. There is her brother who still lusts after her, and her baby sister who has grown up with another family who seems to have warped her, Laura Sue, the selfish mother, and of course, the hateful Clara Sue. And Daddy Longchamp pays a visit as well. Interesting enough, right? Yet there is something I find oddly peculiar, if not downright wrong. Dawn is scared to death of Clara Sue coming within even two feet from little Christie, yet she pretty much sends her packing off to Uncle Philip's place every day when she was no more than four or five-years-old. And we all know what dear old Uncle Philip is after. Is Dawn really that naive? Those of you who have read the first two books know that Dawn doesn't exactly trust Philip around herself, so why her young daughter, even when there is Betty Ann and a nurse? In Seeds of Yesterday (Dollanganger), the protagonist, Cathy, broke out into a cold sweat every time Bart or Joel went near Deirdre and Darren, and "Uncle Bart" was not nearly as bad as "Uncle Philip". The ghost writer doesn't seem to portray Dawn as the kind of loving mother we can appreciate. She is so downright neglectful, she makes Corrine Foxworth appear to be a saint. Perhaps her fate in Midnight Whispers was karma. Christie doesn't need that kind of a mother. That said, this is the best book in the series.

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Summary: getting better all the time!
Review: I cant put these books down! 3rd one in a week! i guess ive got too much time on my hands. lol. I erally enjoyed this book. I liked how it took different twists and turns. I hate Micheal, but from the last book, i always expected he'd turn up again. Dawn and Jimmy face many problems throughout there marraige. I wish Dawn would tell Juimmy more though, rather than getting him upset with her al the time. But they always seem to fix there problems and relinquish there love for one another. Im glad Dawn could finally become pregnant with Jimmy's child. I can imagine how it broke his heart that they were unable to for a number of years. The way Fern turned out completaly took me by surprise. Maybe she'll improve in the next book. Clara Sue was cut out of the series quit harshly too. But i suppose it was for the best. no more torment. I wonder if Phillip will get over his obsession with Dawn, or will he attack her once again? Will she ever tell Jimmy of the initial rape, and the attack in there own home, or wil Dawn and Phillips encounters remain a secret from Jimmy, one who has every right to know, forever?

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Summary: The Best!
Review: ok, "dawn" and "twilight's child" r my favorite of v.c. andrews. i still can't find a book that is better than this. i love v.c andrews and i'm working hard on reading ALL of her books when i get a little extra time on my hands. if u find a man like jimmy in ur life, never let him go...because he is just...so amazing and loyal and unbelievable. i am so happy that dawn and jimmy r finally together! but there are other hardships that they must go through. this is an awesome book. i could not put it down. i reccomend this book to anyone!

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Summary: The sun goes down but Dawn pulls through...
Review: There's so much to enjoy in this book! I was thoroughly satisfied by the way it turned out and the twists, turns, and directions the book takes makes you crave for more. I was blissfully happy that one of my favorite heros, Jimmy, finally wed Dawn. That slimeball Michael Sutton got what he deserved. I cheered when Dawn faced him down and made him see the lowly creature he really was. Fern was quite a suprise with the way she turned out- And there was plenty of romantic suspense and drama. As bad as Philip is, I have a soft spot(kinda, sorta) in my heart for him. He isn't such a bad guy if you take away the sick obsession with Dawn. Overall a wonderful book!