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Summary: I'm not religious, but....
Review: I am a horselover, so that why I bought this book (I got mine as an e-book, tho). I really loved this book because it was well written with a good story. I noticed some of the other reveiws say that you really care about these characters and that is so true. The horses were also "characters" - this book was really super, and I'm glad I found it (thru a news group).
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Summary: Sweet Romance!
Review: I am really thrilled with the way inspirational romances are being written these days and this one is no exception. It gets the message across subtly without turning the reader off that it is an inspirational.Tamara Leigh Woods, or Tam to her friends, is a horse trainer and a Christian. She believes in getting into the horse's head in order to feel what they are feeling while she trains them. It works for her. Blake Jefferson brings his dead wife's horse Raven Rocket to Tam to see what she can do with him. Rock misses his mistress and is showing out. Blake is so bitter about his wife being killed that he just can't get past it and Rock can sense his emotions to the point where he just doesn't want Blake around him. As Tam and Blake work together with Rock, they develop a rapport with each other and with Rock. Blake pulls back when he feels that they are getting too close because he just isn't quite ready for a serious relationship. Tam understands this but it still hurts because she feels as if she's finally falling in love for the first time. She decides that she will bide her time but doesn't want to wait too long because she's ready for a serious relationship and to settle down and have a family. Will Blake come around or will Tam be disappointed and have to start all over with a relationship again? This was a sweet inspirational story about how love conquers all. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more stories from Staci Layne Wilson.
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Summary: Sweet Romance!
Review: I am really thrilled with the way inspirational romances are being written these days and this one is no exception. It gets the message across subtly without turning the reader off that it is an inspirational. Tamara Leigh Woods, or Tam to her friends, is a horse trainer and a Christian. She believes in getting into the horse's head in order to feel what they are feeling while she trains them. It works for her. Blake Jefferson brings his dead wife's horse Raven Rocket to Tam to see what she can do with him. Rock misses his mistress and is showing out. Blake is so bitter about his wife being killed that he just can't get past it and Rock can sense his emotions to the point where he just doesn't want Blake around him. As Tam and Blake work together with Rock, they develop a rapport with each other and with Rock. Blake pulls back when he feels that they are getting too close because he just isn't quite ready for a serious relationship. Tam understands this but it still hurts because she feels as if she's finally falling in love for the first time. She decides that she will bide her time but doesn't want to wait too long because she's ready for a serious relationship and to settle down and have a family. Will Blake come around or will Tam be disappointed and have to start all over with a relationship again? This was a sweet inspirational story about how love conquers all. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more stories from Staci Layne Wilson.
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Summary: Highly inspirational and romantic love story
Review: I just loved how the author made this story both highly inspirational and romantic at the same time. She takes you on a romantic odyssey of two people who find true love through their strong commitment to their faith, their common interest (horses) and in each other. While the entire story is highly inspirational and very entertaining (with nice clean humor), it is above all - a very romantic love story! By the end of the book (I purchased it in hard copy form), I wanted to BE Tamara. I only hope that Ms. Wilson will soon write us a sequel!
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Summary: Highly inspirational and romantic love story
Review: I just loved how the author made this story both highly inspirational and romantic at the same time. She takes you on a romantic odyssey of two people who find true love through their strong commitment to their faith, their common interest (horses) and in each other. While the entire story is highly inspirational and very entertaining (with nice clean humor), it is above all - a very romantic love story! By the end of the book (I purchased it in hard copy form), I wanted to BE Tamara. I only hope that Ms. Wilson will soon write us a sequel!
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Summary: I'm not religious, but....
Review: I'm an long time fan of Miss Layne-Wilson and was very anxious and curious to read her attempt at romance. I have greatly enjoyed her horror, also being a horse person myself I checked out her training books and was thrilled at her insite. They helped me and my horses better understand each other. So when I heard a combo of horse and romance was in the making I impatiently waited. It was everything I hoped for. The horsey parts put me in heaven. What could be better than horses and romance? She wove a wonderful story of love and triumph. It was inspirational. I think it is a romance for everyone. Heartfelt and moving. I would recommend this book to anyone and have bought it as the perfect christmas gift for the romance lover in the family. I'm sure you'll love the latest book in the multi-talented authors collection. Thank you Miss Layne-Wilson! Keep up the great work and I look forward to your next book. Which is??? and when!
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Summary: The Dance
Review: I'm an long time fan of Miss Layne-Wilson and was very anxious and curious to read her attempt at romance. I have greatly enjoyed her horror, also being a horse person myself I checked out her training books and was thrilled at her insite. They helped me and my horses better understand each other. So when I heard a combo of horse and romance was in the making I impatiently waited. It was everything I hoped for. The horsey parts put me in heaven. What could be better than horses and romance? She wove a wonderful story of love and triumph. It was inspirational. I think it is a romance for everyone. Heartfelt and moving. I would recommend this book to anyone and have bought it as the perfect christmas gift for the romance lover in the family. I'm sure you'll love the latest book in the multi-talented authors collection. Thank you Miss Layne-Wilson! Keep up the great work and I look forward to your next book. Which is??? and when!
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Summary: sweet inspirational
Review: If I am to give a one-word summary of The Dance, Staci Layne Wilson's debut inspirational contemporary romance (I know, what a mouthful), I'll say Charming. Of course, it doesn't sway from the Christian heroine teaching the strayed hero to believe and love again plot, but it is... well, charming. Tamara Woods is a nice lady who could be the next The Horse Whisperer, being very good with horses that she is, but her philosophy of life is simple - take one day at a time and live according to her faith. Blake Jefferson is the bitter, jaded one. He lost his wife, blames God, and becomes the modern Ebenezer Scrooge. He works his horses into a frenzy to make more money for himself, and one day, when his horse experiences job burnout, he brings the horse to Tammy for therapy. He asks for her phone number, and from there onwards, love is in the air. No, there's no high-flying horse-fixing crime ring to bust or murdered bookies to solve in The Dance. It's a simple, utterly - er, charming tale of people falling in love and overcoming the obstacles in the way of the happy ever after. Best of all, Tammy doesn't grate - she's not exactly one of those chirpy, irritatingly perky and guileless Pollyannas. Instead, she is a wonderfully kind and generous soul who clearly deserves her happy ending. Blake starts out a little bit wooden, but hey, he gets into the act soon enough. And it's romantic. Right down to the simple but apt last sentence, The Dance manages to capture the mood of a courtship between two people made for each other just right. Of course, I can pick on the plot (which isn't anything new), but I'm just too busy grinning to care. I'm charmed. This book is charming. And even that horse is charming.
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Summary: "CHARMING"
Review: If I am to give a one-word summary of The Dance, Staci Layne Wilson's debut inspirational contemporary romance (I know, what a mouthful), I'll say Charming. Of course, it doesn't sway from the Christian heroine teaching the strayed hero to believe and love again plot, but it is... well, charming. Tamara Woods is a nice lady who could be the next The Horse Whisperer, being very good with horses that she is, but her philosophy of life is simple - take one day at a time and live according to her faith. Blake Jefferson is the bitter, jaded one. He lost his wife, blames God, and becomes the modern Ebenezer Scrooge. He works his horses into a frenzy to make more money for himself, and one day, when his horse experiences job burnout, he brings the horse to Tammy for therapy. He asks for her phone number, and from there onwards, love is in the air. No, there's no high-flying horse-fixing crime ring to bust or murdered bookies to solve in The Dance. It's a simple, utterly - er, charming tale of people falling in love and overcoming the obstacles in the way of the happy ever after. Best of all, Tammy doesn't grate - she's not exactly one of those chirpy, irritatingly perky and guileless Pollyannas. Instead, she is a wonderfully kind and generous soul who clearly deserves her happy ending. Blake starts out a little bit wooden, but hey, he gets into the act soon enough. And it's romantic. Right down to the simple but apt last sentence, The Dance manages to capture the mood of a courtship between two people made for each other just right. This book is charming. And even that horse is charming.
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Summary: An endearing romance! Very highly recommended
Review: Staci Layne Wilson brings her knowledge of horses to her first contemporary romance, THE DANCE. With the engaging animals, charming plot, and warm spirituality, readers will find this novel difficult to put down. A horse whisperer, Tamara Woods lives a simple philosophy of life by taking one day at a time and remaining ever mindful of her faith. Then Blake Jefferson brings his cantankerous horse Raven Rocket for help. A widower, Blake's bitterness has caused him to turn against his God. He works himself and his horse too hard which causes the burnout that lands Raven Rocket in Tam's care. He asks for her phone number and love takes care of the rest. Demonstrating that her ability to write inspirational romance easily matches her ability to write the macabre, Staci Layne Wilson creates a warm romantic read with her debut romance novel, THE DANCE. Spirituality subtly overlays this delightful romance, while not overwhelming the plot. Indeed, Wilson's love of animals and remarkable characterizations provide a profoundly satisfying reading experience that comes Very Highly Recommended.
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