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Summary: A good read
Review: When Tracey de Warenne announced to her sister Cassandra and her Aunt Catherine that she wants Antonio de la Barca, the older relative nearly has cardiac arrest. Catherine warns Tracey to stay away from the de la Barca family because they are cursed for what happened to an ancestor Isabel in the sixteenth century. The betrayal of Isabel by her loved ones, which include her own family the de Warennes and her spouse's kin the de la Barcas, link the two families forever.Headstrong Tracey ignores the warning of her Aunt, writing it off as lunatic ravings. Accompanied by Cass, who loves history, she travels to Spain to claim Antonio. However, instead of Tracey, Antonio is attracted to Cass. Soon, they realize that Aunt Catherine is right about the de la Barca home as the malevolent spirit of Isabel sees the love between Cass and Antonio as an opportunity to avenge what the two families did to her over four centuries ago. HOUSE OF DREAMS contains all the elements expected of an exciting modern day gothic romance, which in turn will provide much pleasure to sub-genre readers. The story line is crisp due to the atmosphere of foreboding that permeates each page. Although the support characters including Isabel seem lacking and at times slow down the plot, the lead protagonists make a wonderful duo struggling with family loyalty, a growing love for one another, and the angry thirst for revenge by Isabel. Best-selling author Brenda Joyce writes an entertaining tale that readers will enjoy. Harriet Klausner
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