Twelve Across

Rating:
Summary: Twelve Across is a nice evening's read
Review: Many of us who discovered Barbara Delinsky after she made the jump from romance to fiction/women's fiction are enjoying MIRA's re-issues of her earlier series romances. I know I'm one of them, and though I did have a couple of problems with Twelve Across, I enjoyed it well enough to recommend. If you are a fan of Cabin/Road romances, this one should suitly nicely. If you enjoy romances with less-than-gorgeous heroines, this one is a great one, and here's why. The hero is drop-dead handsome and when he first meets the heroine, he doesn't see much, but as they fall in love, she becomes more beautiful to him. What could be more romantic than that?

Another point to recommend this book is that, even though there is a Big Secret, it's resolved easily enough. However, what is behind the big secret, and how it affects the lifestyle of the hero goes on a bit too long. The book becomes slightly sappy by the end, but because of its strengths, this one is still a recommended read.

TTFN, Laurie Likes Books

Publisher, All About Romance.

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Rating:
Summary: Twelve Across is a nice evening's read
Review: Many of us who discovered Barbara Delinsky after she made the jump from romance to fiction/women's fiction are enjoying MIRA's re-issues of her earlier series romances. I know I'm one of them, and though I did have a couple of problems with Twelve Across, I enjoyed it well enough to recommend. If you are a fan of Cabin/Road romances, this one should suitly nicely. If you enjoy romances with less-than-gorgeous heroines, this one is a great one, and here's why. The hero is drop-dead handsome and when he first meets the heroine, he doesn't see much, but as they fall in love, she becomes more beautiful to him. What could be more romantic than that?

Another point to recommend this book is that, even though there is a Big Secret, it's resolved easily enough. However, what is behind the big secret, and how it affects the lifestyle of the hero goes on a bit too long. The book becomes slightly sappy by the end, but because of its strengths, this one is still a recommended read.

TTFN, Laurie Likes Books

Publisher, All About Romance.

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Rating:
Summary: Twelve Across is a great read!
Review: The heroine creates crossword puzzles for a living, hence the title "Twelve Across." The title concept also appropriately predicts the manner in which the two main characters lives cross and become intertwined in this great book! Seeking solitude and peace after a rough patch, she thinks she will find it at a friend's cabin. The hero is a recluse with a famous past, but with her love and understanding, is able to take his place in society once again. While the story lines and characters are completely different, "Twelve Across" is in the same caliber of Brown's other book "Adam's Fall" (Note: "Fanta C" should be read before "Adam's Fall" as the main characters are connected). I highly recommend these books. No romance reader would be disappointed!

Rating:
Summary: Twelve Across is a great read!
Review: The heroine creates crossword puzzles for a living, hence the title "Twelve Across." The title concept also appropriately predicts the manner in which the two main characters lives cross and become intertwined in this great book! Seeking solitude and peace after a rough patch, she thinks she will find it at a friend's cabin. The hero is a recluse with a famous past, but with her love and understanding, is able to take his place in society once again. While the story lines and characters are completely different, "Twelve Across" is in the same caliber of Brown's other book "Adam's Fall" (Note: "Fanta C" should be read before "Adam's Fall" as the main characters are connected). I highly recommend these books. No romance reader would be disappointed!

Rating:
Summary: Good Afternoon Read
Review: This is a short book about two people seeking solitude who get thrown together in a remote cabin and try to make the best of the situation. They are weary of each other from the start and this makes for an interesting chemistry. He is the strong silent type and she tries to permeate his heart and his life. The ending was forseeable but was enjoyable nonetheless.

Rating:
Summary: Good Afternoon Read
Review: This is a short book about two people seeking solitude who get thrown together in a remote cabin and try to make the best of the situation. They are weary of each other from the start and this makes for an interesting chemistry. He is the strong silent type and she tries to permeate his heart and his life. The ending was forseeable but was enjoyable nonetheless.