Against All Odds

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Summary: Give and Take, Almost solved....no not yet
Review: Against all odds was very hard to start. It smelled of individualistic attitude for the two leads in the story. Ms. Grant and Mr. Roundtree had an unspoken fire instantly but family ghost hexed the impending union. There were so many twist and turns that the reader could and does get dizzy. I must admit that as I commited large blocks of time to reading this work, it became easier to understand the ins and outs of the author. I can say with all honesty that for a long commute or bus ride this will keep you riveted. Just don't put it down.

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Summary: Once Again, Ms. Forster Pens a Winner!
Review: Class, style, elegance and passion are only a few of the words to describe Gwynne Forster's romances. And once again Against All Odds fits the bill. Taking the timeless plot of Romeo and Juliet/family against family, Forster has given this novel a contemporary facelift with the introduction of Melissa Grant and handsome hunk Adam Roundtree. Not only are these two at odds on a professional level but their families hate each other for reasons skillfully revealed throughout the book. The wonderful supporting cast of characters should also have stories of their own. Readers will feel the desire brimming and brewing between Melissa and Adam and root for their union--but being the consummate writer that she is, Ms. Forster makes you wait for the explosion. And the fireworks are well worth the wait! With a plot to "die" for and a romance dreams are made of Against All Odds is a winner. Kudos, Ms. Forster for another job well done.

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Summary: Another Wonderful Book by Ms Forster!
Review: I really enjoyed Melissa and Adam's story. Like some other readers think, it was truly a modern day Romeo and Juliet story. I Loved It! Keep up the good work Ms Forster!

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Summary: Another Wonderful Book by Ms Forster!
Review: I really enjoyed Melissa and Adam's story. Like some other readers think, it was truly a modern day Romeo and Juliet story. I Loved It! Keep up the good work Ms Forster!

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Summary: A great read
Review: In my opinion,Gwynne Forster is one of the very top romance writers writing today. And this book lives up to Ms. Forster's high standards. The writer from Tortoal British Virgin Islands is misled. Against All Odds is Forster's second book, published in 1996, and BEYOND DESIRE is her eleventh or twelth, I'm not sure which, published in 1999. So to say Forster should "go back" to writing as she did in Beyond Desire doesn't make sense. Good writers improve as they write. I enjoyed AGAINST ALL ODDS, I've read it four times from start to finish. It is a very literate book. If you're looking for something trite, don't read Forster. I have everything she's written, and I always get a great read.

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Summary: A reality come true.
Review: It is wonderful, exciting and hard to put down. Many nights I lay there thinking, just one more chapter.By then it's early the next morning, time to go to work. But before you go, you call the person that introduced you to this wonderful book to discuss it. A wonderful ride!!

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Summary: Not Really
Review: Mrs. Forester is truly blessed to write the kinds of romances she does. I just finished reading Against All Odds. I enjoyed it tremendously. Adam and Melissa had a lot of turbalance in their lives because of a stupid family fued which didn't make a bit of sense and also because of their pride. It's been said that pride will kill you and at one point I thought their relationship was headed towards death door. Emily, Melissas mother, who had sacrificed her love for BH had a love that stood the test of time. But in the end, BH and Emily finally married and so did Adam and Melissa. This is a great book and a can't put down one.

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Summary: A great read
Review: MS. FOSTER SHOULD READ SOME REAL ROMANCE BOOKS BEFORE SHE ATTEMPTS ANOTHER NOVEL, IF THIS IS THE BEST THERE IS FORTHCOMING FROM HER PEN!! IT'S AS IF SHE'S AFRAID TO TOUCH ON WRITING ABOUT LOVE-MAKING, LET ALONE WRITE A SCENE ABOUT IT!! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME. GO DO THE LAUNDRY INSTEAD!! I SUGGEST SHE TAKE SOME PAGES OF OUR MS.RAY, MS. JACKSON AND MS FORD'S BOOKS BEFORE PUTTING PEN TO PAPER AGAIN. TOO BAD YOU DON'T ALLOW LESS THAN ONE STAR RATINGS. THIS ONE WOULD GO STRAIGHT TO THE TOP WITH THAT!!

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Summary: INSOMNIACS REJOICE!!! A CURE HAS BEEN FOUND!!!
Review: MS. FOSTER SHOULD READ SOME REAL ROMANCE BOOKS BEFORE SHE ATTEMPTS ANOTHER NOVEL, IF THIS IS THE BEST THERE IS FORTHCOMING FROM HER PEN!! IT'S AS IF SHE'S AFRAID TO TOUCH ON WRITING ABOUT LOVE-MAKING, LET ALONE WRITE A SCENE ABOUT IT!! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME. GO DO THE LAUNDRY INSTEAD!! I SUGGEST SHE TAKE SOME PAGES OF OUR MS.RAY, MS. JACKSON AND MS FORD'S BOOKS BEFORE PUTTING PEN TO PAPER AGAIN. TOO BAD YOU DON'T ALLOW LESS THAN ONE STAR RATINGS. THIS ONE WOULD GO STRAIGHT TO THE TOP WITH THAT!!

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Summary: It's time for the Family Feud!
Review: The Montagues and Capulets of "Romeo and Juliet" and the Hatfields and McCoys could have learned a few things from the Hayes-Grant and Roundtree clans. This Black version of the family feud has been festering for generations. Inevitably, Adam Roundtree and Melissa Grant fall in love. To absolutely no one's surprise, the families don't approve. What IS surprising is Gwynne Forster's ability to take an extremely predictable premise and turn it into a very enjoyable story -- against all odds.