The Jacaranda Tree

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Summary: For all you Brandewyne fans, this is for you...
Review: The book in my opinion was sexily and beautifully done except for some parts which are pretty cliched. While reading, I was shaking my head and wincing at some lines like "Your mine now" or when the hero arrogantly assumes him master over the heroine and both their lives. I specially disliked it when the silly twit (the heroine) nods and accepts everything her husband tells her without much fight. Talk about male chauvinism! I ask myself. Why do some authors insist on portraying their heroines as spineless, little mice? Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and am eagerly awaiting for the next. Keep up the good work Ms. Brandewyne!

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Summary: For all you Brandewyne fans, this is for you...
Review: The book in my opinion was sexily and beautifully done except for some parts which are pretty cliched. While reading, I was shaking my head and wincing at some lines like "Your mine now" or when the hero arrogantly assumes him master over the heroine and both their lives. I specially disliked it when the silly twit (the heroine) nods and accepts everything her husband tells her without much fight. Talk about male chauvinism! I ask myself. Why do some authors insist on portraying their heroines as spineless, little mice? Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and am eagerly awaiting for the next. Keep up the good work Ms. Brandewyne!

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Summary: The WORST romance book I have ever read!!!!
Review: This was, by far, the worst romance I have ever had to suffer through reading. There was absolutely no plot, and an overabundance of graphic sex. The characters are flat and driven by only one thought--satisfying thier overactive hormones. By the end of the book, I didn't care what became of the characters, wishing that the heroine had not survived the shipwreck. Not even worth touching. I would have given it a negative score if I could have.

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Summary: The Best Romances Are More Than What They Seem to Be
Review: What is so astounding about this novel is that it is more than a belly tickling love story with jaw-dropping scenes of passion. It is actually loaded with Biblical references, and filled with important symbolism. In fact, this story is such a spectacular myth that it deserves a great deal of afterthought once the book is finished. It has all of the plot elements which are so important to an engaging, page-turning romance. But then it goes beyond all of that, and invites itself to be examined more closely even after you've finished it and put it on the bedside table, smiling at the joy of reaching such a happy ending to such a nice story.

Rating:
Summary: The Best Romances Are More Than What They Seem to Be
Review: What is so astounding about this novel is that it is more than a belly tickling love story with jaw-dropping scenes of passion. It is actually loaded with Biblical references, and filled with important symbolism. In fact, this story is such a spectacular myth that it deserves a great deal of afterthought once the book is finished. It has all of the plot elements which are so important to an engaging, page-turning romance. But then it goes beyond all of that, and invites itself to be examined more closely even after you've finished it and put it on the bedside table, smiling at the joy of reaching such a happy ending to such a nice story.