This Time Forever (Lovestruck)

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Summary: Interesing Historical Romance
Review: I don't usually mess with light romance novels, but this came to me at a wonderful half price book store in Columbus, Ohio and since I bought it, I had to read it. I was very pleased and surprised with the story and content and some of the history of the Mormons which I really know very little about. I guess I can go into some detail since no one else has reviewed it. Lilly B. comes to America from Scotland, loses her Mom on the way, becomes involved with a Mormon family and with a good looking young man, Chase Mitchell. they have SEX and he goes to Mexico to fight, leaving her very pregnant. (Horrors) She marries a Mormon man but cannot get very into their sex life. Eventually, she gets rich, thanks to her lovely singing voice and naturally, she and Chase find each other in the end when their son is grown. It really is worth reading, if nothing else but to learn something about the Mormons.

Rating:
Summary: Actually 3 1/2 stars
Review: I really did enjoy "This Time Forever" but I have to say it wasn't my favorite, and although I loved the first half or so and then the last few chapters, there was an underlying feeling of sadness to much of the story. Although I always had the desire to keep reading on to find out if Lilly and Chase would be reunited, it would have been better if it happened earlier and more story then could have covered the life of Lilly and Chase and their children together. It would have been wonderful if they could have gone to Salt Lake City to visit their Morman friends: Hiriam, Mary, and Catheryn, in which Lilly shared so many years with and trials and tribulations with. I love all of Rosanne Bittner's books, but I'm not sure if this will be a keeper, because there was too much of a sad feeling to much of the story to want to reread when there are so many happier choices available. Seventeen years between them first falling in love and then finally getting together again is too long. I found myself at times, wanting the story to get over with so they could be together again, but then once they were together I really did not want it to end. If you want a book that may make you cry with the frustration of unrequitted love and other hardships, read this book. If you love Rosanne Bittner's books, but not yet read this one, read this book. If you never have read Rosanne Bittner, but want to start, maybe another one of her books is a better place to start; may I suggest "Unforgettable", "Savage Love: Sweet Prarie Passion", "Outlaw Love". or "Love's Bounty".

Rating:
Summary: Actually 3 1/2 stars
Review: I really did enjoy "This Time Forever" but I have to say it wasn't my favorite, and although I loved the first half or so and then the last few chapters, there was an underlying feeling of sadness to much of the story. Although I always had the desire to keep reading on to find out if Lilly and Chase would be reunited, it would have been better if it happened earlier and more story then could have covered the life of Lilly and Chase and their children together. It would have been wonderful if they could have gone to Salt Lake City to visit their Morman friends: Hiriam, Mary, and Catheryn, in which Lilly shared so many years with and trials and tribulations with. I love all of Rosanne Bittner's books, but I'm not sure if this will be a keeper, because there was too much of a sad feeling to much of the story to want to reread when there are so many happier choices available. Seventeen years between them first falling in love and then finally getting together again is too long. I found myself at times, wanting the story to get over with so they could be together again, but then once they were together I really did not want it to end. If you want a book that may make you cry with the frustration of unrequitted love and other hardships, read this book. If you love Rosanne Bittner's books, but not yet read this one, read this book. If you never have read Rosanne Bittner, but want to start, maybe another one of her books is a better place to start; may I suggest "Unforgettable", "Savage Love: Sweet Prarie Passion", "Outlaw Love". or "Love's Bounty".