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Summary: A winning lesbian historical romance
Review: Set in the American West ' in the rugged Montana Territory, deep in the Rockies ' in the mid-nineteenth century, INNOCENT HEARTS is a tale of two young women who fall passionately in love. We follow the story of Kate Beecher ' an educated Bostonian who has come West with her parents ' and Jessie Forbes ' wrangler, rancher, businesswoman - as they come to recognize and explore the depth of their feelings for one another as friendship turns to passion. But when their love is tested by both natural disasters and societal expectations, will they have the strength to buck all convention and build a life together? And at what cost?This story has all the hallmarks of a classic Radclyffe tale: strong women who live and love passionately and independently; moments of soul-twisting loneliness and despair; vividly sensual, erotic lovemaking scenes. In INNOCENT HEARTS, Radclyffe adds the historical element to the mix, making this a quite unconventional coming-out story as well. And unlike many storytellers who tell stories of this sort, Radclyffe never preaches to her readers and never trivializes the very real conflicts faced by characters. Radclyffe ' the author of SAFE HARBOR, LOVE'S MELODY LOST, and ABOVE ALL, HONOR as well as the forthcoming SHIELD OF JUSTICE ' has hit the lesbian romance market with a vengeance in the past fifteen months. If you've never read her work and you love stories about sexy, romantic, strong women, hurry up and see what you've been missing: simply the best books in this class. Radclyffe's stories will warm your heart and set your soul on fire.
Rating:
Summary: A winning lesbian historical romance
Review: Set in the American West � in the rugged Montana Territory, deep in the Rockies � in the mid-nineteenth century, INNOCENT HEARTS is a tale of two young women who fall passionately in love. We follow the story of Kate Beecher � an educated Bostonian who has come West with her parents � and Jessie Forbes � wrangler, rancher, businesswoman - as they come to recognize and explore the depth of their feelings for one another as friendship turns to passion. But when their love is tested by both natural disasters and societal expectations, will they have the strength to buck all convention and build a life together? And at what cost? This story has all the hallmarks of a classic Radclyffe tale: strong women who live and love passionately and independently; moments of soul-twisting loneliness and despair; vividly sensual, erotic lovemaking scenes. In INNOCENT HEARTS, Radclyffe adds the historical element to the mix, making this a quite unconventional coming-out story as well. And unlike many storytellers who tell stories of this sort, Radclyffe never preaches to her readers and never trivializes the very real conflicts faced by characters. Radclyffe � the author of SAFE HARBOR, LOVE�S MELODY LOST, and ABOVE ALL, HONOR as well as the forthcoming SHIELD OF JUSTICE � has hit the lesbian romance market with a vengeance in the past fifteen months. If you�ve never read her work and you love stories about sexy, romantic, strong women, hurry up and see what you�ve been missing: simply the best books in this class. Radclyffe�s stories will warm your heart and set your soul on fire.
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Summary: Happy, happy, joy, joy...
Review: The relationship between Kate and Jessie is wonderful. Radclyffe does a very good job with their meeting, developing friendship, and eventually love.
However, Jessie and Kate almost live in a vacuum. Although there are other characters, only Mae plays any kind of real role in the book. Everyone else seems to be written in just to take up space. Kate's parents don't even put up much of a fight when she tells them she wants to move in with Jessie. (Sure, they fight her, but suddenly she gets sick and they change their minds.) As a love story, this book is tops. As a story overall, it needs beefed up.
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Summary: Loved this romance set in the old West
Review: This is a wonderful old fashioned romance. I read it over a lazy weekend and enjoyed every moment. The characters were beautifully fleshed out. It is a nice slice of life story for that time. Don't miss it. This is one of my favorites.
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Summary: Another hit!
Review: This is one of the sweetest love stories you'll ever read. Radclyffe's wonderful words and loving characterizations of Jessie and Kate will bring tears to your eyes, joy to your heart and a sigh as you close the book.
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Summary: Brilliant!
Review: This is one of the sweetest love stories you'll ever read. Radclyffe's wonderful words and loving characterizations of Jessie and Kate will bring tears to your eyes, joy to your heart and a sigh as you close the book.
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