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Summary: Crafty Novel of Gothic Suspense
Review: Ms. Tyrrel's debut novel is filled with sensual romance set against the backdrop of an old home replete with a haunting history. When San Francisco architect Stacy Addison decides to buy a mountain home away from the bustle of the city, she finds the perfect property in the Sierra Mountains. Though in a state of disrepair, the price is right, and Stacy purchases the beautiful rambling home whose former elderly owner, Mrs. Shapiro, is now residing in a nursing home. Stacy is immediately attracted to her new neighbor, photographer Brand Vandevere, who lives in a nearby remodeled barn with his cousin Tess and housemate Saul. Upon learning that Brand had originally wanted Stacy's home for his own, Stacy remains conflicted about her feelings for him, as his moody, brooding nature confuses her. The suspense continues to escalate when Stacy receives threatening phone calls at her apartment and architectural firm in San Francisco, and she is forced to permanently relocate to her new home. The attraction between Stacy and Brand ignites in a sizzling love scene at a fourth of July picnic, but Brand leaves for a hiking expedition soon afterwards, and his off again/on again girlfriend Alana is a constant presence at the barn. Stacy alternates between missing Brand and wondering if he is the person behind the vicious phone calls, even as she becomes disturbed by the constant premonition that someone is coming into her home while she is absent. This crafty novel of romance and suspense culminates in a breathtaking conclusion that will leave the reader eagerly anticipating this new author's next novel.
Rating:
Summary: Crafty Novel of Gothic Suspense
Review: Ms. Tyrrel's debut novel is filled with sensual romance set against the backdrop of an old home replete with a haunting history. When San Francisco architect Stacy Addison decides to buy a mountain home away from the bustle of the city, she finds the perfect property in the Sierra Mountains. Though in a state of disrepair, the price is right, and Stacy purchases the beautiful rambling home whose former elderly owner, Mrs. Shapiro, is now residing in a nursing home. Stacy is immediately attracted to her new neighbor, photographer Brand Vandevere, who lives in a nearby remodeled barn with his cousin Tess and housemate Saul. Upon learning that Brand had originally wanted Stacy's home for his own, Stacy remains conflicted about her feelings for him, as his moody, brooding nature confuses her. The suspense continues to escalate when Stacy receives threatening phone calls at her apartment and architectural firm in San Francisco, and she is forced to permanently relocate to her new home. The attraction between Stacy and Brand ignites in a sizzling love scene at a fourth of July picnic, but Brand leaves for a hiking expedition soon afterwards, and his off again/on again girlfriend Alana is a constant presence at the barn. Stacy alternates between missing Brand and wondering if he is the person behind the vicious phone calls, even as she becomes disturbed by the constant premonition that someone is coming into her home while she is absent. This crafty novel of romance and suspense culminates in a breathtaking conclusion that will leave the reader eagerly anticipating this new author's next novel.
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Summary: On the Edge of the Woods
Review: This book has a wonderful tone and I loved the mystery-romance thing going on. From the first page I was drawn in to the world Diane Tyrrel created and I wanted to stay there longer, but it was too late. I finished the book!
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Summary: A New Voice In The Genre Of Gothic Romance!!
Review: This was a well written gothic romance by a very talented and new voice. I look forward to reading Ms. Tyrrel again in the future. In the style of old gothic romances from the past Ms. Tyrrel takes us to the Sierra Nevada mountains to a beautiful turn of the century manor that needs more then it's fair share of repairs. But there is more then meets the eye when it comes to the house on the edge of the woods. There's a mystery that Architect Stacy Addison walks into when she purchases her dream house. Someone is stalking her and making threatning phone calls. She starts experiencing accidents and other scary incidents. She trys to play it off but she can't help but think that Brand Vandevere her neighbor, that also wanted the manor house is up to no good, and that he may be behind the calls and accidents. Problem with that is Stacy can't help but feel drawn to the handsome but secretive man. Is he just what he seems or is he more? Who is trying to scare her and why? This was a fun read one that kept me glued to the pages. Ms. Tyrrel has a very sensual way of writing. Her characters are engaging and fun and at the same time you truly never really feel as if you know them. I highly recommend this read and suggest that you add this to your summer reading list.
Rating:
Summary: A New Voice In The Genre Of Gothic Romance!!
Review: This was a well written gothic romance by a very talented and new voice. I look forward to reading Ms. Tyrrel again in the future. In the style of old gothic romances from the past Ms. Tyrrel takes us to the Sierra Nevada mountains to a beautiful turn of the century manor that needs more then it's fair share of repairs. But there is more then meets the eye when it comes to the house on the edge of the woods. There's a mystery that Architect Stacy Addison walks into when she purchases her dream house. Someone is stalking her and making threatning phone calls. She starts experiencing accidents and other scary incidents. She trys to play it off but she can't help but think that Brand Vandevere her neighbor, that also wanted the manor house is up to no good, and that he may be behind the calls and accidents. Problem with that is Stacy can't help but feel drawn to the handsome but secretive man. Is he just what he seems or is he more? Who is trying to scare her and why? This was a fun read one that kept me glued to the pages. Ms. Tyrrel has a very sensual way of writing. Her characters are engaging and fun and at the same time you truly never really feel as if you know them. I highly recommend this read and suggest that you add this to your summer reading list.
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