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Summary: Truly a great read!!!
Review: After reading ON BEAR MOUNTAIN, I decided to read more of Deborah Smith's books. I had no idea when I started MIRACLE that I would be unable to put it down until the following afternoon when I reached the end. It is not filled with sappy weak characters. Instead, the book deals with characters who are dealt strong emotional blows and their struggle to overcome them. Sure, in the end they are stronger and wiser, but, hey, don't we all need a happy ending in this day and time? It is how they get there that makes this book worth reading.
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Summary: Truly a great read!!!
Review: After reading ON BEAR MOUNTAIN, I decided to read more of Deborah Smith's books. I had no idea when I started MIRACLE that I would be unable to put it down until the following afternoon when I reached the end. It is not filled with sappy weak characters. Instead, the book deals with characters who are dealt strong emotional blows and their struggle to overcome them. Sure, in the end they are stronger and wiser, but, hey, don't we all need a happy ending in this day and time? It is how they get there that makes this book worth reading.
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Summary: Miracle demands to be read
Review: Deborah Smith made her way into my bookshelf with "Alice at Heart." I found it such a delightful read that I searched for more books by this author. Next came "Miracle." "Miracle" should come with a warning. "Warning: Reading this book will become habit forming." Don't read this book if you're looking for a simple romantic love story. Don't read this book if you want a bit of escapism and don't want to get emotionally involved with the characters. Don't read this book if there is no time in your life to stop what you're doing and do nothing else but read this book! "Miracle", the ten year saga of a young girl fighting her codependency and desire to be loved and a frenchman embattled with bitterness and nearly incapable of expressing and showing love, will sneak into your life and demand to be read during meals, while sitting at stop lights, or in line at the bank. I dare you to try to casually read "Miracle."
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Summary: A PAPERBACK SOAP OPERA: DEPRESSINGLY MELODRAMATIC
Review: Deborah Smith made her way into my bookshelf with "Alice at Heart." I found it such a delightful read that I searched for more books by this author. Next came "Miracle." "Miracle" should come with a warning. "Warning: Reading this book will become habit forming." Don't read this book if you're looking for a simple romantic love story. Don't read this book if you want a bit of escapism and don't want to get emotionally involved with the characters. Don't read this book if there is no time in your life to stop what you're doing and do nothing else but read this book! "Miracle", the ten year saga of a young girl fighting her codependency and desire to be loved and a frenchman embattled with bitterness and nearly incapable of expressing and showing love, will sneak into your life and demand to be read during meals, while sitting at stop lights, or in line at the bank. I dare you to try to casually read "Miracle."
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Summary: LOVED THIS BOOK!
Review: I love Deborah Smith's style of writing and have enjoyed many of her books. My favorite, however is this one. No other characters have touched my heart more than Amy and Sebastian. They are unforgettable. In any of her novels, her characters have true depth and her descriptive writing brings you right to the setting where the action is taking place. She writes what she knows, like any great writer. Thank you Deborah Smith for bringing a smile, tears and joy to my life with your talent.
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Summary: LOVED THIS BOOK!
Review: I love Deborah Smith's style of writing and have enjoyed many of her books. My favorite, however is this one. No other characters have touched my heart more than Amy and Sebastian. They are unforgettable. In any of her novels, her characters have true depth and her descriptive writing brings you right to the setting where the action is taking place. She writes what she knows, like any great writer. Thank you Deborah Smith for bringing a smile, tears and joy to my life with your talent.
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Summary: Buy and Keep It!
Review: I started reading Deborah Smith's work with BLUE WILLOW, and from there, moved backward in time to her other books. Both MIRACLE and BLUE WILLOW have a permanent place on my bookshelves, and I doubt I'll ever loan them out, either, since I'd be afraid to lose them. Even now, I sometime reread portions just as one would revisit a good friend. This book has been out a while, so at some point it's likely to go out of print, which will be too bad. It's a long and satisfying romantic tale of suffering, renewal, and redemption, with believable characters, deeply rooted passion, and a well-researched plot and setting. It is not the sort of book that one reads in one setting; plan on giving it the time it deserves. If you like a full-bodied romantic novel that leaves you feeling like you've shared a part of the characters' lives and loves, buy this book and keep it.
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Summary: solid believable writing, solid story. Recommended read.
Review: Like many other romance readers, I cut my teeth on Danielle Steel and while continually drawn to them, found them emotionally exhausting! I was really delighted in this, my first (but not last) book by Deborah Smith - engaging, well developed characters, good writing, and a nifty story. I think this book was written in a style similar to Danielle's books, but I didn't feel wrung out at the end, thank God. For the past 10 years, I've moved on to other types of fiction, reading few romances, and have developed little patience for under-developed characters and an uninspired plot. I've also come to dread insipid, cutsey conversations between romance characters - but guess what? With the exception of maybe the last few pages, I saw none of this. I will probably hold other romance books up to this standard. Enjoy!
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Summary: solid believable writing, solid story. Recommended read.
Review: Like many other romance readers, I cut my teeth on Danielle Steel and while continually drawn to them, found them emotionally exhausting! I was really delighted in this, my first (but not last) book by Deborah Smith - engaging, well developed characters, good writing, and a nifty story. I think this book was written in a style similar to Danielle's books, but I didn't feel wrung out at the end, thank God. For the past 10 years, I've moved on to other types of fiction, reading few romances, and have developed little patience for under-developed characters and an uninspired plot. I've also come to dread insipid, cutsey conversations between romance characters - but guess what? With the exception of maybe the last few pages, I saw none of this. I will probably hold other romance books up to this standard. Enjoy!
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Summary: Worth reading
Review: This book is dramatic and sad most of the time. Actually, it's quite unrealistic because there is always something going wrong. When the main characters get close and things seem to be working out, the author whacks someone and it gets depressing again. But, it can get pretty emotional and sweet. I think it's a good read. A few minor flaws were that: there were an amazing amount of typos in my copy. That doesn't take away from the story, but I would think they could come up with better editing. The sex is not very descriptive, which is a plus to some and a minus to others. I thought if they tried to put it in at all, it should be quality. And the story goes around in circles sometimes, using the same setup or material more than once. I didn't notice while I was actually reading, but I did when I thought about it afterward. This book is worth trying. I got into the book, and got a little teary at times. I recommend borrowing it, not buying it.
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