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Summary: Scottsdale Inn Under New Management
Review: Dar Tomlinson has a unique way of pulling the reader into a story, which may not even be the type they usually read. I know this happened to me. Her remarkable descriptions of familiar places, escorted me through them again with a new vantage point. The qualities and nuances of her characters touched me deep inside. So real you could reach out and touch each one and pull them close to your heart. When Cameron Vickers first steps foot into the Salt River Inn in Scottsdale the electricity begins and the reader is unable to turn off the switch until Cameron and Jay Lukas Wind Dancer verbally pledge their love in the end. Tension runs through every page of this exceptional suspense filled mainstream. The reader cheers for Cameron as she learns to stand up to her family, despairs as her cat escapes the confines of her enclosed patio, cries as the Inn's roof collapses trapping two workers under the debris. Dar's abundant knowledge of Native American issues is astonishing. She flavors the book throughout with incredible intimacy. If you want a title that keeps you up all night - buy this one!
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Summary: Scottsdale Inn Under New Management
Review: Dar Tomlinson has a unique way of pulling the reader into a story, which may not even be the type they usually read. I know this happened to me. Her remarkable descriptions of familiar places, escorted me through them again with a new vantage point. The qualities and nuances of her characters touched me deep inside. So real you could reach out and touch each one and pull them close to your heart. When Cameron Vickers first steps foot into the Salt River Inn in Scottsdale the electricity begins and the reader is unable to turn off the switch until Cameron and Jay Lukas Wind Dancer verbally pledge their love in the end. Tension runs through every page of this exceptional suspense filled mainstream. The reader cheers for Cameron as she learns to stand up to her family, despairs as her cat escapes the confines of her enclosed patio, cries as the Inn's roof collapses trapping two workers under the debris. Dar's abundant knowledge of Native American issues is astonishing. She flavors the book throughout with incredible intimacy. If you want a title that keeps you up all night - buy this one!
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Summary: Life's Layers
Review: Dar Tomlinson has done it again! Unbreak My Heart shows this author at her finest--giving the reader characters in all their authentic undercurrents. She laces emotional issues with realistic plot points that captivate anyone who enjoys more than a surface read. If you're interested in absorbing two strong minded individuals as they meet and connect, draw lines in the Arizona sand and then learn to compromise without losing their own souls, read this book. As a matter of fact, choose ANY book crafted by Dar Tomlinson and prepare to be riveted to your favorite reading chair.
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Summary: Life's Layers
Review: Dar Tomlinson has done it again! Unbreak My Heart shows this author at her finest--giving the reader characters in all their authentic undercurrents. She laces emotional issues with realistic plot points that captivate anyone who enjoys more than a surface read. If you're interested in absorbing two strong minded individuals as they meet and connect, draw lines in the Arizona sand and then learn to compromise without losing their own souls, read this book. As a matter of fact, choose ANY book crafted by Dar Tomlinson and prepare to be riveted to your favorite reading chair.
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Summary: compelling characters
Review: I was drawn to this book set in the the beautiful state of Arizona because of the characters. I particularly enjoyed the way the leads began to know each other. They were each behind walls, and the way the author brought them out- a little at a time- was wonderful. One really feels as though she can touch the leather of Lukas' belt (among other things...). This man has sensual power! You can feel the heroine's frustration at being in a situation just out of her control. One applauds the heroine as she comes to take charge of her life! A Great Read -Enjoy
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Summary: compelling characters
Review: I was drawn to this book set in the the beautiful state of Arizona because of the characters. I particularly enjoyed the way the leads began to know each other. They were each behind walls, and the way the author brought them out- a little at a time- was wonderful. One really feels as though she can touch the leather of Lukas' belt (among other things...). This man has sensual power! You can feel the heroine's frustration at being in a situation just out of her control. One applauds the heroine as she comes to take charge of her life! A Great Read -Enjoy
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Summary: When Cultures Collide
Review: Multi Cultural Romance
What is Asian, Anglo, Indian, and Canadian all over? The main characters in the book Unbreak My Heart by Dar Tomlinson.
In this story Cameron Vickers travels to Arizona on a mission to build a hotel for her family. If she successfully completes this project she will have proven herself to her family and retain custody of her child. Jay Luke Wind Dancer is Navajo Indian who loved across cultural barriers and was burned. Now he's determined to never cross the line again.
This book had great characters that were complex and had many layers, however over three quarters of the book was focused on their individual issues thus belaboring the story. Although this book is described as a mainstream novel, the romance between Cameron and Luke was a central part of the book. Unfortunately I saw no real chemistry between them and their actual "hook-up" didn't occur until late in the story. I did, however, enjoy the subplot with Luke's nephew. There were a few twists and turns but they were unexciting and some were included simply to move the story in a specific direction.
I completed this book because I kept waiting for it to draw me in. It initially captured my attention with the great amount information regarding Navajo Indians; however the book fell short on exploring Samoan culture, both being a major influence on the story. The conclusion also seemed rushed with the custody issues taking place in the last few chapters. This story had great potential that it didn't live up to. Kotanya
APOOO Bookclub
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