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Summary: Five stars is underrating this book...
Review: All I have to say is GO GET THIS BOOK! You'll enjoy it!
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Summary: one of the best books I have read in several years
Review: Being in two book clubs, I do a lot of reading. If a book does not grab me in the beginning, I tend to put it down. This book got me from the page one and didn't let go until the last page.I have passed this book to at least three friends, who also have loved it.
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Summary: Clever novel by a friend
Review: Evelyn Palfrey is a friend of mine, a very intelligent attorney and resident of Austin, Texas. All attorneys THINK they can write, but Evelyn really CAN! This is a well-planned and delivered story about fictional members of the middle to upper class Austin Black community illustrating family support systems; people in responsible, influential positions; good and not so good solutions to problems; and thoughtful conclusions. I wish Evelyn the best and all success in her future writing.
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Summary: Subtle
Review: Evelyn Palfrey is one of my favorite authors. Her style leaves me nodding my head, smiling. This book was another uh huuh book. Until the end I hated Walter. He was heartless, though, written so realistically, it made my skin crawl. To think he actually thought his methodology would WORK on TODAY'S woman. (smile)He was pathetic. Vivian on the other hand was not portrayed as a superwoman, manhating, vendictive witch...she was shown as a real woman, hurt, aching...heartbroken.Until her life was changed.Reluctant at first to accept the good (as some woman who have been abused for so long are) she finally does, to a masterful ending that broke tears to my eyes. As for WALTER...THAT's WHAT YOU GET!
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Summary: Page turner - enjoyed it to the last page!
Review: First book read by this author and I was not disappointed. The book caught my interest in the first few pages. Quick and fast reading - couldn't put it down & finished it in a day. The book keeps you in suspense until the end as you cannot predict the outcome - will Vivian leave Walter for good or will she go back to him & what's going to happen to the baby. Look forward to other books by this author.
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Summary: DEEP in Romance & Suspense!
Review: For those interested in a mature, sophisticated and suspenseful read...tinged with romance, you definitely need to pick up Evelyn Palfrey's novel, "The Price of Passion." Vivian has been married to Walter -- a political big wig -- for nearly twenty years. Her love for him has gone sour over the years due to his fall into the political world and his many "late night affairs" he had to intend to. Vivian seemed almost unfazed by his outside activities, that is until one night he comes home with an unwanted visitor...a baby by a former lover. He drops the baby off to her and precedes to have not even a passing thought about the child. This infuriates Vivian to no end and she makes plans to leave Walter forever, but her unexpected love for the child, Passion...as well as her long since vanished hope of having a child, creates dilemmas and obstacles for Vivian to hurdle over. Complicating matters are the whereabouts and identity of Passion's mother...and Vivian's growing feelings for Marc, a professor who finds himself falling hard for Vivian. The Price of Passion is a thick read at 383 pages, but Palfrey has so many nice elements in the novel that you don't feel daunted by it. This novel is as much a romance as it is a suspenseful mystery. Palfrey mingles several plotlines and characters into one seamless novel. Furthermore, what's also interesting about the novel is that Palfrey has a reader survey in the back of the novel that mentions how she doesn't go into description with her characters in order to allow the reader to be more interactive with the story. At first I thought that would turn me off, because I like having concrete visions of the characters that authors usually supply, but I found it a great treat to create the character with their personalities given to me...definitely made for a more interactive and interesting read for me. Reviewed by Shonie
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Summary: Dont let the title fool yah!
Review: I don't know what I was expecting, but boy was I surprised. I love Vivian, the patient, tolerant wife. This is one of Evelyn Palfreys best books. But don't believe me read it for yourself.
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Summary: one of the best books I have read in several years
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I put myself in her place so many times and don't quite know if I could have handled the situation as great as she did. She was awesome. I loved all of the characters and I loved that they all got what they deserved in the end.
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Summary: The Price of Passion -- What is it worth?
Review: Ms. Palfrey has written a wonderful, suspenseful book. The Price of Passion is the story of Vivian Carlson, who has been in a loveless marriage for approximately 20 years. Walter Carlson, is Vivian's unfaithful, politically hungry husband. Vivian's husband gives Vivian a package, another's woman's baby, who has eyes just like Walter's. The baby worms her way into Vivian's life and into her heart. Everyone knows that Vivian is too good for Walter. Vivian's mother and sister; Walter's cousin, Sherman; Walter's best friend, Bobby Africa; Vivian's friends, Cora and Marc - all are aware. However, what would Vivian do for "The Price of Passion?" Would Vivian surrender the love of the babe, she so desparately wants to keep? Would she give up the friendship of Marc Kline, the journalist and professor? Would she give up fulfilling her dreams of becoming a lawyer, a career she postponed years ago to help Walter further his career? Would Vivian give up her opportunity to be a mother? Would you? What is worth "The Price of Passion?" Again, Ms. Palfrey has written a wonderful book. I kept turning the pages to uncover the truth and discover just what Vivian would do. The book has some surprising events. It is definitely a page turner.
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Summary: AWESOME READ
Review: This book was good. I couldn't stop reading the book! Walter, man, if I was Vivian he wouldn't be alive! This was an awesome book. 5 stars!
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