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Summary: Quick reading but lacks energy
Review: "The Snow Bride" is the full-length version of the short story by the same name which first appeared in _On A Snowy Night_. The premise is worth exploring, a young, beautiful executive assistant leaves the comfort of her Los Angeles home and heads to Alaska to meet the man she has been corresponding with over the Internet for the past several months. She learns, through a series of coincidences, that he is not the person he appeared to be and unexpectedly falls in love with a brash, rugged pilot. All in all, the characters are sweet and delightful, (the male lead is very funny!) but their tale makes a better short story than novel.
One plus is that Macomber writes wonderful romances without all the explicit language an graphic content that usually appears in this genre. Her characters and dialogue are usually fun, snappy and at times, very humurous (a quality not lost in main character Reid). Unfortunately, this story falls very flat. It is excruciatingly predictable and lackluster; having lost its zeal after the first two chapters. I like how one reviewer described it -- "cute". That about sums it up. It was dragging miserably, but still maintained its "cuteness" and humor.
I say buy a used copy or preuse a library copy on a day when you're looking to fill some time with a quick read.
3 and 1/2 stars.
Cris Cunningham
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Summary: Not Worth The Hardcover Price
Review: As an avid reader of most romance, and a fan of this author, this story was a disapointment. I found the story to move extremely slow and at times was just plain boring. I agree with another reviewer that all romance does not have to have strong sensuality, but the entertainment value still needs to be there. This book didn't do it for me, and was no where near worth $14.95.
Rating: 
Summary: Pretty mediocre read
Review: Debbie MaComber is usually alot better than this latest book. The dialogue is stiff and at times unbelievable. It reminds me of a novice writer that hasn't quite got their writing technique down. It also reminds me of Sandra Brown's very early works, pretty boring and poorly written. I'm trying to get through this thing, I do not recommend it to anyone. This writer was in a big hurry when she "wrote" this one. I bet I could do as good. YUCK!!!
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Summary: Just didn't do it for me.
Review: I thought this was going to make up for the the terrible read, "Lawless" by Diana Palmer, but it didn't. Slow is the only word that comes to mind. The writing was mediocre and it seemed rushed. Plot was original but then the writing didn't seem to carry it very far. I didn't like the characters, found them too sweet and sugary. All in all, not very satisfying.
Rating: 
Summary: Good Read
Review: I was very impressed by this book. It was extremely romantic but it wasn't dirty. I would like to see many more books like this. Bravo.
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Summary: Feel-good booster shot
Review: Jenna Campbell has been in love with her boss for years and the man doesn't even notice her. Finally she gives up and establishes an Internet relationship with Alaskan Dalton Gray. Dalton shares her interest in poetry, seems to be a sensitive sort, and exudes the passion that Jenna wants so badly. She won't admit it to her mother, but Jenna has hopes that Dalton will surprise her with a proposal and engagement ring. Instead, no Dalton shows up to meet her. She hitches a ride from handsome but angry pilot Reid Jamison. Reid has a history with Dalton--none of it good--and when he hears Jenna's intentions, he kidnaps her instead. But when a sudden storm strands Jenna in Snowbound, Alaska, in a town whose only other woman is on vacation in Fairbanks, Jenna discovers that she could get used to the male attention. Especially Reid's. Author Debbie Macomber (see more BooksForABuck.com reviews of novels by Macomber) always delivers a warm and engaging story and THE SNOW BRIDE is no exception. Reid is a fine wounded hero, angrilly denying that he'd ever need anyone, especially not a woman. Jenna comes across as a bit more naive than you'd expect from the executive assistant to one of the world's richest men, and her buy-in to the belief that romance will happen if it's meant to happen is questionable, but she is a likable character, anxious to protect her mother and unwilling to believe the worst of Dalton until she gives him a chance to tell her his story himself. One of Macomber's strengths is her secondary characters and SNOW delivers a herd of them in the crusty bachelors of Snowbound, Jenna's much-married mother, and the bewildered billionaire. THE SNOW BRIDE is a super-quick read and a feel-good booster shot.
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Summary: A sweet and simple story you will love...
Review: Jenna Campbell has had enough of unrequited love. She gives up on a relationship with her boss and answers an ad for mail order brides in Alaska. On the way to meet her fiance, she meets a man who happens to hate his guts, Reid Jamison. Learning who she is and why Jenna is going to Alaska makes Reid determined to convince her that this is not a good idea. Jenna does not want to listen at first, but when she is snowbound with Reid, she becomes a captive audience. Between the eccentrics, grizzly bears, and an interfering mother, Jenna is definitely getting more than she bargained for when she left behind the safe urban life. ***** One thing is certain when you pick up a Debbie Macomber book, you are going to find a sweet story that will encourage you about the sheer niceness that exists in life. Sweet and simple, this book uses well loved standards to create a charming story. Ms. Macomber once more proves that you can tell a good story without excess sensuality. ***** Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.
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Summary: Lighthearted fun contemporary romance
Review: Los Angeles executive assistant Jenna Campbell steals a page from her mother when she decides to quit her job and meet Dalton Gray, a man she "met" over the Internet. Her mom, married five times, tries to persuade her usually practical daughter not to fly to Beesky, Alaska, but alas Jenna feels the time for romance has almost past her by. Jenna flies to Fairbanks, but Dalton fails to meet her. The local café owner persuades Reid Jamison to drop her off in Beesky on his way home to Snowbird. When he learns that she is there to see the odious Dalton, he kidnaps her, taking her to his one-woman town. As the weather turns ugly, she remains stranded with her disrespectful host, but soon they fall in love as she dreams of becoming THE SNOW BRIDE. This is a lighthearted fun contemporary Alaskan romance that fans will appreciate due to the warmth of the cast compared to the cold outdoors. The story line is fun to follow as the heroine goes from no men in her life to two suitors and a third male wanting in too. Debbie Macomber brings the vastness of the great state to life with this wonderful tale.
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Summary: Like reading a script when you wanted to see the movie
Review: Okay, yes, the plot is cute. But its full potential (even for humor) is never explored. By far the most likable characters are the minor ones (i.e. the indomitable Chloe), there's almost no visual detail, characters' motives are barely touched on, and everything seems flat. The villain is so cheesy it's ridiculous. All in all, this book is an extremely light read despite its length; if you want a real Christmas pick-me-up, do what you have to do to find a copy of Rexanne Becnel's Christmas Journey.
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Summary: Good Read
Review: Prolific romance author Debbie Macomber brings readers a new Christmas tale, complete with a trip to snowy Alaska. Tired of being taken for granted by her boss and love interest, Brad Fulton, Jenna Campbell throws caution to the wind and travels to Alaska to meet her on-line pen pal Dalton Gray. But when her flight lands in Fairbanks, and Dalton isn't there as planned, her surly seatmate, Reid Jamison, agrees to take her to Beesley, Dalton's hometown, until he discovers that Dalton is the man she is meeting.
Because Dalton jilted Reid's sister Lucy, Reid "kidnaps" a furious Jenna and takes her to his home in Snowbound. Humor and romance ensue as Reid and Jenna find themselves fighting an unlikely attraction between this burly pipeline worker and a sunny California girl, as a snowstorm forces them to maintain an air of civility in Reid's humble cabin. Quirky old-timers Palmer and Addy add comic relief to this fluffy Christmas confection, especially when Brad, Dalton, and Jenna's often married mother, Chloe, all show up in Snowbound. Whether one is snowbound or not, Ms. Macomber's latest provides welcome holiday cheer, away from the hustle and bustle.
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