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Summary: A wonderful reading experience!
Review: I just received this book last night and ended up reading it in one sitting with no distractions. I was that caught up in it! It moved me to tears! Yes! I actually cried! The author really captured the true emotions of what it's like to be a larger woman than the ideal and I caught myself nodding at it in total amazement that here was my heart described so plainly in a book! As of last night, I now have a new favorite book!
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Summary: I feel a glom coming on!
Review: I read mostly historical romance, with a smattering of contemporary and series romance. Most often, a series romance is like snack food for me, and not a true meal. Sorry about the food references in regards to this book, but the analogy is generally fitting. However, Justine Davis' A Whole Lot of Love, which features a handsome and brilliant executive who just so happens to be kind as well, and a woman who's been told all her life that she has "such a pretty face!", is definitely more than snack food. This is my first book by this author, and I've already decided she's worth a glom, because she managed to create real people in this book. There's no hero who does hurtful things in a fit of pique, there's no heroine who behaves in accordance with the story as opposed to the story progressing naturally because of the characters. And, thank goodness, there's no villain or suspense sub-plot. No, there's just two people who are more than their appearances would lead you to believe - two people who have to work through painful issues that are holding them back. I recommend this book strongly, and hope author Davis will write a story for the heroine's best friend and another for the hero's sister. They deserve to find love too! TTFN, Laurie Likes Books Publisher, All About Romance
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Summary: Kudos to Ms. Davis...
Review: What a wonderful book and what a pleasant surprise that the heroine, "who is not a size 8" gets to stay that way for the entire book! Poor Layla has been hurt very badly in the past by people judging her on her looks as have many of us "larger women" who have also heard what Layla did - the "But you have such a pretty face" etc. hinting that IF ONLY we were thinner..... I've been a Justine Davis fan for years, but I have to say I don't know when I've enjoyed one of her books more. First, for the hero and heroine, who unlike most characters in books, have AND admit to, some character flaws and do some serious soul searching,but also for her sensitive and beautiful treatment of Alzheimers and the tragic destruction it causes. All of the characters in this book were believable and real. I enjoyed Ethan's realization that his friend Bill is a total jerk due to his obsession about Layla's size and I loved Layla's best friend, beautiful, kind hearted Stephanie. Here's hoping that Stephanie gets a book of her own so that she can find that "special someone" who appreciates that she is much more than a beautiful face. Thanks again, Ms. Davis. Can't wait for your next book.
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