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Summary: A good read, again.
Review: "Beautiful Dreamer" is a novel of quests and discoveries. As the hero and heroine search for the solutions to the drought-induced dilemma, they find themselves discovering emotions that had been long dead and buried deep. The result is well worth the journey to discovery. Elizabeth Lowell is well known for her versatility in writing. She can whip out a spine-tingling mysterious suspense novel, and then turn around and amaze her readers with a far-out science fiction epic. But it is her sensual and passionate romantic tales that have endeared her to so many fans. With "Beautiful Dreamer," Lowell counts on her fans to continue their loyalty when they discover this novel was actually released in 1985 under the name of "Valley of The Sun." Lowell has expanded the story to flesh out the plot line and add details, and for those who have read the previous version it will be interesting to discover those additions. For those who haven't read the former edition, "Beautiful Dreamer" will prove to be an intriguing novel.
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Summary: A favorite in my bookshelf...
Review: "Beautiful Dreamer" is a really good book. I like that Hope was strong, and also realistic without letting go of her dream. She knows what she wants, and knows the limitations of her dreams. Rio was also a great character. He didn't take advantage of anyone, even if he could have.
The plot was also great, with a bit of a Western feel in it.
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Summary: Western dreams
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I like western romance novels, and nothing comes close to Beautiful Dreamer. The plot line is refreshingly original, the characters are believable and have won a place in my heart. Elizabeth Lowell paints the west so vividly. I've read several other of Lowell's books, and this is undoubtably my favorite. I really wish there were more books like this. Thanks!
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Summary: DISHONEST & DISAPPOINTING
Review: As a big and loyal fan of Elizabeth Lowell - I have almost all of her books under her various author names - I was very disappointed. I recognize the trend to republish early books by well-known authors, but I did not realize that this hard back book was a reissue. Usually I check the publication date to determine if it is a reissue or a new book.It was disappointing, as are many early works of today's fine authors. I would have purchased the book in paperback to add to my collection, but would not have paid the hard cover price.
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Summary: A Re-make of a 'Valley of the Sun'...
Review: Beautiful Dreamer by talented storyteller Elizabeth Lowell is actually a remake of 'Valley of the Sun.' If you are into fast, easy on your eyes, kind've stories then this cowboy romance is definately the book for you!
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Summary: It's by Elizabeth Lowell.
Review: but beware, it is a reissue of "Valley of the Sun". While I am elated to see Ms. Lowell's older books being reissued, as I still do not have many of them, it should be noted that they are being reissued under different titles, causing all manner of confusion and purchasing of books I already have!!
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Summary: A Beautiful Story
Review: Hope has dreams for her ranch...big dreams. But they can never come true without a reliable source of water. Rio is a man who roams wherever the wind carries him, he can find Hope water and share her dream for a while, but then he'll move on. He always moves on. A drifter and a woman bound to the land find not only water under the hot desert sun...but love. Do they have a chance of making it work? Elizabeth Lowell takes you into the heart of the desert, paints it with words, as she tells a lush story of love between a dreamer and a man who thinks he's forgotten how to dream.
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Summary: A Beautiful Story
Review: Hope has dreams for her ranch...big dreams. But they can never come true without a reliable source of water. Rio is a man who roams wherever the wind carries him, he can find Hope water and share her dream for a while, but then he'll move on. He always moves on. A drifter and a woman bound to the land find not only water under the hot desert sun...but love. Do they have a chance of making it work? Elizabeth Lowell takes you into the heart of the desert, paints it with words, as she tells a lush story of love between a dreamer and a man who thinks he's forgotten how to dream.
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Summary: Amazing!
Review: I absolutely loved this book. It was my first Elizabeth Lowell book, but it definitely won't be my last. Hope is the strong heroine fighting for her dream, and Rio is the mysterious and sexy as hell hero who helps her achieve it. You can tell they're attracted to each other the first time they meet, but neither of them wants to accept it because Hope can never leave the Valley of the Sun and Rio can't stay there. My only problem with this book was all that "brother to the wind" crap with Rio. What sane person lets the freakin' WIND dictate their life? "I'm sorry, Hope...I love you, but I have to leave now because the WIND is blowing, and it sounds like it's saying my name...you should have known you'd never be able to replace the WIND in my life...see ya..." That part kind of had me wishing Hope would walk out on his sorry behind in the end, but of course, the romance got the best of me. Anyway, if you're looking for a good love story, this one is a must read.
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Summary: Sweet - but predictable
Review: I chose this book because it had Elizabeth Lowell's name on it, and ordered it before there were any reviews. I expected the usual gripping suspense, twisting plots, and exciting romance. I didn't know it was an expanded version of a release from some 16 years ago. Well, there wasn't the gripping suspense, the plot had no unexpected twists, and you knew from the start that eventually Hope's beloved Valley of the Sun would be saved, and the couple would live happily ever after. What held me enthralled and gave this book the 4 stars it deserved was Lowell's ability to strongly develop her characters. You couldn't help but get involved in Hope's dream - you felt the physical exhaustion as she struggled to do the work what had to be done to bring water to her cattle. You saw the world through Rio's heart and soul as he was determined to help her find the water to save the ranch, as he struggled not let a romance develop between them as he would have to move on and didn't want to hurt her. You felt Rio's pain that no white woman would ever want to have a child his mixed breed bloodline. You couldn't help but get caught up in the passion of the love between Hope and Rio. It was enough. Lowell's creative magic made for a very enjoyable evening's entertainment.
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