Seasons of Forgetting :

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Summary: Seasons of Forgetting
Review: I am a male and I read this novel recently. I was intrigued with the letters of love between Jarod and Joanna for all those many years, as I was with the way they spent the little bits of quality time they had together. The one criticism I offered the writer first regarded the repetition of the the word LOVE they so frequently called each other, plus the opinion that I felt the story could have been told in perhaps fifty pages less. I also told her that the story line was excellent, and certainly held my attention, but at times it seemed to carry on longer than I thought necessary. As I neared the end of the story, I had to wonder what ever happened to Dan, the faithful friend of Jarod's who so graciously allowed the use of his cabin to them for their get-away weekends of lovemaking.

When I was finished with the novel, I critiqued it back to the writer as honestly as I knew how, telling her that I did feel it was definitely a woman's story, and not a man's. But as I think about it, most Romance novels are written by women for women. Being a male Romance writer myself, I'm sure my perspective is slightly slanted. I also mentioned to her that as I completed the story, I felt it never had a real ending to it. I can take either a happy ending or a sad one with a Romance novel, but not one that hangs out there like a mystery novel sometimes does.

The bottom line is that it was a very good story that a true Romance reader should not miss out on. It is a different style of Romance story and has several new writing ideas embodied in it. Don't miss it.

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Summary: Seasons of Forgetting
Review: Seasons of Forgetting is a delightful read filled with much emotion. It will move you to tears for the main characters and quickly to elation as they meet again season after season. You actually want the main characters, Joanna and Jared, to have this wonderful life they dream of. Because the author uses settings in the tri-state area, you can almost visualize their meetings and feel a part of them. It is definitely a woman's book and would be delightful to read "on the beach" during the summer months or in front of a cozy fireplace this winter.

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Summary: Seasons of Forgetting
Review: Seasons of Forgetting is a delightful read filled with much emotion. It will move you to tears for the main characters and quickly to elation as they meet again season after season. You actually want the main characters, Joanna and Jared, to have this wonderful life they dream of. Because the author uses settings in the tri-state area, you can almost visualize their meetings and feel a part of them. It is definitely a woman's book and would be delightful to read "on the beach" during the summer months or in front of a cozy fireplace this winter.

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Summary: A nicely crafted novel of the American 50's
Review: Seasons Of Forgetting is a nicely crafted novel of the American 50's, before changes in society forever relaxed and broadened people's attitudes toward the nature of love. Seasons of Forgetting is a story of forbidden love with profound consequences through two decades, emotional, impacting, and unforgettable. Jeanne Howard's debut effort as a novelist, Seasons Of Forgetting shows her to have a genuine gift for entertaining and involved storytelling.

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Summary: Keep a box of tissues handy!
Review: This novel could be another "Bridges" (Bridges of Madison County...lest you forgot!) if the word gets around. The author has done an outstanding job in putting together a unique plot in a distinctive format that is guaranteed to leave you breathlessly spellbound. She tells the poignant story of a forbidden romance involving Joanna Ransome, an attractive coed with a promising future and Jared Fowler, a handsome dramatics professor who teaches at the small college she attends. Unlike Robert and Francesca's meager four days together in "Bridges", Joanna and Jared's tale spans four decades. I won't go into too many details as you will want to see for yourself what fate has in store for this captivating couple who will tug at your heartstrings throughout the entire book. Ms.Howard is to be commended for her snappy dialogue and well-portrayed descriptions of scenes and characters that literally came alive in my mind throughout the entire novel. Keep that midnight oil burning...this one's a real page turner. And, spread the word. This is certain to become the next best seller!

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Summary: Keep a box of tissues handy!
Review: This novel could be another "Bridges" (Bridges of Madison County...lest you forgot!) if the word gets around. The author has done an outstanding job in putting together a unique plot in a distinctive format that is guaranteed to leave you breathlessly spellbound. She tells the poignant story of a forbidden romance involving Joanna Ransome, an attractive coed with a promising future and Jared Fowler, a handsome dramatics professor who teaches at the small college she attends. Unlike Robert and Francesca's meager four days together in "Bridges", Joanna and Jared's tale spans four decades. I won't go into too many details as you will want to see for yourself what fate has in store for this captivating couple who will tug at your heartstrings throughout the entire book. Ms.Howard is to be commended for her snappy dialogue and well-portrayed descriptions of scenes and characters that literally came alive in my mind throughout the entire novel. Keep that midnight oil burning...this one's a real page turner. And, spread the word. This is certain to become the next best seller!