Bed of Roses

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Summary: One of my all time classic funnies!
Review: I originally submitted this review in 1996 (before Amazon created the About You Page) and am resubmitting it under my public account as directed by Amazon's Customer Service. The original review will be deleted via Amazon.

Zafiro Quintana is the sole provider and caretaker for an aging group of outlaws. Zafiro and her wacky gang are hiding from the law and a madman who wants to kidnap Zafiro. You see, she possesses the ability to sense danger.

Sawyer Donovan stumbles upon the hideway and is nearly murdered by Zafiro's pet cougar. Zafiro fears Sawyer is a threat to her *family* and decides that he must die. It's a darn shame he just happens to be the most gorgeous creature she's ever laid eyes on. Instead of killing him outright she takes him prisoner.

What follows made me laugh out loud. This book contains some of the most hilarious scenes I've read yet. The *snake* scene is priceless. What I love most about Paisley's writing is that while she has the rare ability to make me laugh she can also make me cry buckets with her tender characterization and gut wrenching scenes. Her many characters are well drawn and add charm (as well as laughs) to the story. I enjoyed and never became annoyed by all of these wacky, wild characters. Zafiro is a lovable nut and Sawyer is a wounded soul that is absolutely to die for. I give this one my highest rating and highly recommend it!

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Summary: A thoroughly enchanting story!
Review: I've never read Rebecca Paisley before but decided to pick this up because everyone just have been giving her books such glowing reviews! I am glad I did, because this book was spectacular. It was just so beautifully written - I felt totally immersed in the story, the characters just spring out of the book. The main characters of Zafiro and Sawyer are just amazing. As are all the secondary characters. The interactions between each other are just spectacular, this book had me laughing out loud more than a couple of times! I definitely recommend this book, I'm surely reading more Rebecca Paisley from now on.

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Summary: Did I read this entire book once before?!?
Review: If so, I don't know how. This book really irritated me the second go round. I bought it because of the glowing reviews, but it did not click. I read a couple of the beginning pages and skimmed through the book. Nothing stuck. So, it must go.