Violet's Wish (Avalon Historical Romance)

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Summary: Violet's Wish is an excellent book
Review: Carolyn Brown's second installment in this historical romance series is captivating with an interesting plot and memorable characters. Continuing the tale of lives she has created, Brown intertwines historical facts with the drama of situations we like to immerse ourselves in as we read. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to take a little "vacation" from the daily grind and step back into a world filled with romance and adventure.

Rating:
Summary: Violet's Wish is an excellent book
Review: Carolyn Brown's second installment in this historical romance series is captivating with an interesting plot and memorable characters. Continuing the tale of lives she has created, Brown intertwines historical facts with the drama of situations we like to immerse ourselves in as we read. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to take a little "vacation" from the daily grind and step back into a world filled with romance and adventure.

Rating:
Summary: Violet's Wish
Review: If you haven't read Violet's Wish, I urge you to go to your local library and check it out. Even better go out and buy it. You will not be disappointed. The second book, after Emma's Folly, and one that will hold your attention from the first page to the last is a delightful book read. From the moment that the wounded man falls on Violet's front porch to the last page where your heart leaps for joy because of a happy ending, you are on the edge of your seat with this book. And when an unmarried woman, even a widow woman allows, an injured man to enter her house, you know there is going to be talk abounding everywhere. There's always that roaring gossip that some people can't wait to spread like a wildfire. You're right, the woman that we wanted to stomp to put those flames out is back. Can anyone forget Anna Marie from the first book when she tried to keep our Emma and Jed apart? She is back creating mischief again.

The characters in this book will have you laughing and crying. When Jim finds out about the person staying with Violet, naturally he has to head straight over and voice his opinion, being a man and all. I couldn't help but to laugh out loud with some of his comments he directed to Violet. This is truly a wonderful book to read.

When Violet soon discovers who the injured man is, she realizes she knows him. The memories all come flying back even thicker than before. A love that has been burning inside the two people, all these years, still consuming them as they banter with each over the littlest things. Even the little episode with the puppies was heartfelt. Puppies and children have a way of bringing grown-ups to their senses. You couldn't help but feel no matter how hurt the two had been; their loving hearts was like the coals of a dying fire still lingering. And nothing, not even drowning water poured over that little flicker of flame was going to put that fire out. At times, I wondered whom did I want to pull off to the side and give a sharp tongue lashing to first, Violet or Orrin.

This book is fabulous. Ten plus again for Carolyn Brown!!! She indeed has done it again!!! I have never been disappointed in a Carolyn Brown book. And I know for a fact, I never will. If the tornado from the first book had you on the edge of your seat, the fire will practically consume you. The emotions afterwards when Orrin couldn't find his Violet, the caring, every word that Carolyn Brown instills during this time leaves you mesmerized. If that doesn't have you hooked then the thoughts rushing through Violet's head when the evil men once again return to finish their dastardly deeds will have your heart slam into your chest. When the thoughts of Violet willing to risk death over rejecting Orrin at the altar troubled her mind, I couldn't help but feel emotion during this moment. The thought of him having to live with rejection, to her, was much worse than her death for her beloved Orrin. That was an emotional moment right then.

This book not only is fabulous but incredible. They indeed did make beautiful music together but it wasn't just for hours. It turned into a lifetime. What turned into years of being separated, ended up in music that brought them back together after all the odds that had been before them. A love that would last throughout all ages and reap many bountiful rewards. I loved this book. I loved these characters. Carolyn Brown once again brought us new family members to place in our home, right alongside, Emma, Jed and their family. I am getting weepy eyed now thinking about them. And just like Emma's Folly, after reading it, I had to read it again. I will have to read Violet's Wish again. It is one of those books that stays with you forever. Just like a loving family should be. And a loving man and woman when they say I do. Go out and get this book. You will enjoy it!!! Carolyn Brown fans will not be disappointed.