Review & Giveaway: Love's Encore by Sandra Brown
Love’s
Encore
In
one reckless night, Camille Jameson's life was changed forever: a
tall, handsome stranger, an evening of romance -- and enough regrets
to last a lifetime. Two years later, Camille is a successful interior
decorator with the opportunity to restore one of Mississippi's
proudest plantations. She arrives excited and eager to face her
greatest professional challenge to date -- until Zack Prescott
saunters through the mansion's front door and back into her life. He
is exactly as she remembers, except for the knowing look in his eyes
that reminds her of what they once shared. Now, forced to live in
unbearably close quarters, Camille and Zack will discover if they
have the courage to face the past -- and, perhaps, build a future
together . . .
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Bio:
Sandra
Brown is the author of more than sixty New York Times bestsellers,
including DEADLINE (2013), LOW PRESSURE (2012), LETHAL (2011), TOUGH
CUSTOMER (2010), SMASH CUT (2009), SMOKE SCREEN (2008), PLAY DIRTY
(2007), RICOCHET (2006), and CHILL FACTOR, all of which have jumped
onto the Times bestseller list in the number one to five spot.
Brown
began her writing career in 1981 and since then has published over
seventy novels, bringing the number of copies of her books in print
worldwide to upwards of eighty million. Her work has been translated
into thirty-four languages.
Brown
holds an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Texas Christian
University. She served as the president of the Mystery Writers of
American in 2012 and was named ITW's Thriller Master for 2008, the
top award given by the International Thriller Writer’s Association.
Other awards and commendations include the 2007 Texas Medal of Arts
Award for Literature and the Romance Writers of America’s Lifetime
Achievement Award.
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Review
I have to admit when I given the chance to review a book by Sandra Brown I jumped at it. I'm a long time fan of her and when I first started to really get into buying romances I loved getting hers. In fact, I can remember my two BFF's and I running around looking for authors older books, Brown among them. Before I read it again I went back and looked at the original release date and saw that it was 1981. My first thought was that I was OLD! My second is that I had to remember that date while reading it. I find that some readers go looking for oldies of their favorite authors only not to like them, or feel they are dated. Well they are dated. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoying them, it just means you should always remind yourself when they took place. I think Love's Encore held up pretty well for having some years on its spine. I will say that at times I did want to shake Camille and tell her to really listen to Zack. I know she had a hard time believing in him but sometimes it just bugged me. Overall I did enjoy all the characters and have to say the story line was good too. Both Camille and Zack worked through their issues and were happier for that. A nice sweet read.
A Blast from the Past. I still can picture the original cover in my head. Nice review, Ann. The 3 of us had such fun hunting down her backlist.
ReplyDeleteI have seen her books everywhere, I'm sure she's a established author, I'm ashamed to admit I have never read any of her books, but I totally get what you saying about the time line. One of my favorites is Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and even thought her books were published in the late 80's early 90's I still enjoyed the heck out of them. Maybe it's time to check out Sandra Brown.
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
I got a couple of Sandra Brown books, haven't seen this one till now. Sounds good though :)
ReplyDeleteKaren...we posted a video newsletter last week that features the original painting! Talk about a trip down memory lane.
ReplyDeleteSandra
I just viewed your video newsletter and saw the painting. So cool. You will always be one of my favorite authors. My mom and I always read them and we still do!
DeleteAnn...thanks so much for being a part of the blog tour!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Sandra
It was my pleasure!
DeleteLoupe...nice to 'meet' you! Fiza...enjoy!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Sandra
Oh wow. That was...before I was born! I've not read Brown yet but plan on it one day :) I like going back and checking out older reads from my favorites. Yeah they can be outdated but that's not always a bad thing at all. It's kinda fun to see how things were. Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteah gosh I have not read anything by her yet, but I have heard of her work and how wonderful it is :) that is awesome! I haven't yet looked for authors oldies, but it would be an experience I am sure.
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