Review & Giveaway: Love's Encore by Sandra Brown


Loves 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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Author 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. 

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  1. 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.

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  2. I 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.
    Thanks :)

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  3. I got a couple of Sandra Brown books, haven't seen this one till now. Sounds good though :)

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  4. Karen...we posted a video newsletter last week that features the original painting! Talk about a trip down memory lane.

    Sandra

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    1. 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!

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  5. Ann...thanks so much for being a part of the blog tour!

    Best,

    Sandra

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  6. Loupe...nice to 'meet' you! Fiza...enjoy!

    Best,

    Sandra

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  7. 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!

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  8. ah 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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