Large Print Books

I found this book very interesting in learning how to create correct paper toles.How to cut, layer, overlap, attach the prints together.How to hide msitakes,and how to overall present the product for sale.

I purchased this book because I have always been fascinated and intrigued by the art/craft of paper tole. The cover seems to imply that the contents will be of the same quality. Though I found the treatment of the subject to be quite thorough, the quality of the photos is poor, in black and white, grainy and with poor resolution. I find it interesting that the the only supply source listed is that owned by the author...

There's all kind of Paper Tole project to learn in this book for beginner and advance student. With this book all you need is a desire to learn, and you will. GREAT job Dee. I'm waiting for Book 2.

This is a great book. I find it very easy to follow. I have been into paper tole for about 2 years. This book is very easy to understand. Keep up the good work Dee.
Margaret Huff

The book is well written but in order to understand the steps that are explained, you need to have better quality pictures. So, indirectly the book is useless to me. To beginners, you are still somewhat lost because without those clear pictures, you can not see how to relate what the author is saying.

I'm already a fan of Joyce Meyer and love her books, but I've got to say that this is probably my favorite. I love how she points out specifically seven things that our joy stealers and then specifically seven things on HOW to fix them and reclaim your joy. The book is very well-written, simple to read and understand, and an easy read. Love it.

Joyce Meyer spoke to my soul throughout this book and it changed my life for the better. It has relieved me of my anxiety and taught me to trust in the One who made me.

Upon reading this book as part of my Church's Women's Ministry "Book of the Month", I was well-pleased with the basic approach, simplistic illustrations, and personal sharing of a well-loved personality. Mrs. Meyers is commended for "making plain" the challenges of life and how we contribute to the absence of joy that hinders the Christian walk. When placed before us for honest review, the examples, suggestions and advice call for change and/or the acquiring of new perspectives on "things" and one's response to "things" that occur. The book is recommended for group study and as a companion to Christian self-help programs.

I enjoy the cd so much, I have passed it around to others. I think that in todays world we lose sight of what is important. What is important is that we enjoy life because that's what God wants for each of us. Joyce explains in great depth and makes God your every day friend and companion, not just for Sundays. The cd's are inspirational and when I am feeling a little low they always pick me up. As always, Joyce is very gifted at putting God's word to work in your every day life. I would highly reccommend these cd's if joy and peace is what you want your life to be.

This is an excellent book. Joyce Meyer made it so simple and easy to understand. She used her own personal experiences which makes you feel that her recommendations are realistic and effective.You can totally relate to this book.I highly recommend this book.

It's been some years since I last read a book by Louise Erdrich. She is a fine writer, and despite my hiatus, Plague felt comfortably familiar. Erdrich is sort of a Native American Toni Morrison. Well-turned phrases, interesting and touching vignettes, and a touch of comedy keep me coming back for more, but I sometimes feel that there is a layer to her narratives which is just outside my reach (I feel that way with Toni Morrison too; maybe I'm not clever enough to be reading these books). The stories were somewhat disjointed, reflecting the nature of their previous incarnations in literary-style magazines.

Louise Erdrich writes complex, fascinating novels. Plague of Doves continues her tradition by focusing on the murder of a farm family a few generations earlier in North Dakota. As in the author's previous tales, plots weave in and out to form a tapestry, this time, of intermarriage between Ojibwe and white, false accusations, family truths which are only true for them, historical injustice, love, and lies.

The narrators are Evalina Harp, Marn Wolde, Judge Antone Bazil Coutts and Doctor Cordelia Lochren. Evalina tells of her Grandfather Mooshum's recollection of his first encounter with his wife... "'And there she was!' Mooshum paused in his story. His hands opened and the hundreds of wrinkles in his face folded into a mask of unsurpassable happiness." He goes on to describe how they both were young teens attempting to scare away the thousands of doves invading their fields. The couple ran and didn't look back. But they do come back and play a major role in the tale.

The narrators tell their stories; however, the tapestry remains unfinished, waiting for the next generation to weave their own pattern. We, the readers, know some truths before the inhabitants of the story. Stamps, violins, and a hanging tree all play small, yet important parts.

Erdrich is a master. As the tale unfolds, she draws us into the compelling community that on the surface is ordinary and mundane, and underneath is full of the high drama of humanity. She excels at portraying people, people most of us would never meet, yet people who will remain in our consciousness.

by Judith Helburn
for Story Circle Book Reviews
reviewing books by, for, and about women

This was the first book I read of this author, and although I persevered through it, when I reached the end, I decided it was rather a waste of time. I couldn't remember who was related to whom, and why I should care. True, some of the writing was quite lyrical--maybe that's why I finished the book--but when I got to the end, I had to go back and figure out why the murder had been committed in the first place. I really couldn't relate to any of the characters, particularly, although I was moved by the tragedy of the lynching. Otherwise, Erdich's violin and all the music around it fell into a black hole for me. I wouldn't recommend this book.

THE PLAGUE OF DOVES was stitched together from a number of short stories, many of them previously published in "The New Yorker". There is a bit of disjointedness, but it is remarakable how well the patchwork comes together to make a whole, integral quilt (a metaphor that I see has occurred to other reviewers as well).

The novel covers a century of life in North Dakota, focusing on the lives of several Ojibwe Indian families and the Europeans who interact and intermarry with them. The central event is the murder, in 1911, of a farm family (save for an infant daughter who is overlooked and reappears near the end of the book), and the subsequent lynching of three Indians, rashly and wrongly accused of the murders (though sparing a fourth Indian, who, much later in life, is a central figure in the narrative). "The Plague of Doves" is the story that opens the book, and it features an almost surreal scene (I think of Ingmar Bergman) in which the inhabitants of rural North Dakota go forth from the Catholic Church, led by a priest with a makeshift censer, into the fields to beat and shoo away hordes of doves -- or, apparently, passenger pigeons -- which cover the terrain. But throughout the novel there is a lot of dove-like beating of wings in people's souls and bodies, and there are several references to the dove as the incarnation of the Holy Spirit and there is a sense in which some of the characters' anxieties can be traced to a little too much religious fervor.

Typical, perhaps, of a small town on the high plains, everyone seems to be related somehow to someone else and to some of the legendary or mythical events of the past, especially the 1911 murders and lynchings. As Judge Coutts says, "Nothing that happens, nothing, is not connected here by blood."

Throughout, there are numerous references to the life of the contemporary Indian (specifically, the Ojibwe), but in a casual, off-hand manner, without ever even beginning to coalesce into a screed or polemic. Rather than the plight of Native Americans, the novel is more about various aspects of the plight of human beings. And the subsurface message is that humans come and go in the continuous transformation of the universe. Indeed, entire towns and peoples come and go.

In addition to moments of tragedy and human cruelty, there are also moments of love and episodes of high hilarity. Indeed, THE PLAGUE OF DOVES is narrated, for the most part, in voices (there are four different narrators) of love and good humor. The novel is not uniform in quality, and it is not a "great" novel, but it is quite well-done and well worth reading. It was the first of Louise Erdrich's novels that I read, and I will make a point to read more of her work.

I am a big fan of Louise Erdrich and have read most of her books. 'Plague of Doves' may not quite be her best, which I still think is 'Love Medecine' (which I totally recommend) but it's a very satisfying read if you like big novels with interlocking stories. 'Plague of Doves' is almost like 'The Hours' in the way that it interweaves plots from various timeframes and draws parallels between past and present events-although Erdrich's book has the advantage of also being a pretty good, suspenseful murder mystery. I found Erdrich's evocation of the historical setting of the Dakota Territory circa 1910 to be totally convincing and could easily picture this book as a TV mini-series. The best sections, though, are the ones that deal with everyday reservation life in the 1970s, which seemed to me completely convincing. There are lots of good, well-drawn characters here that you can identify with, especially Evelina, who narrates long portions of the book. In the end, I found the resolution of the murder slightly anti-climactic and really enjoyed the book most for its compelling sense of place and for all the small narratives interspersed throughout. All in all, a really good book to pack in your carry-on bag during a long vacation-which is how I read it!

I love love loved this book!!!! I couldn't put it down once I started it. Read the second one too and it had the same effect. Now I am starting in on her third book. I don't know what I'm gonna do once I catch up to her fourth book. Her style is so readable and relatable. A must have! Enjoy!

"Something Borrowed" is a story told by Rachel, an attorney who lives in New York City, along with her best friend from childhood, Darcy, a public relations specialist. Both women are very different, as you see in the first chapter of the book. Their friendship has been strong because of Rachel's down-to-earth sincerity, and Darcy's go-getter alpha attitude. They certainly are a perfect example of "opposites attract", but you soon see how their personalities clash as the story unfolds.

The very first thing that happens in the book: Rachel's 30th birthday party at a bar in Manhattan, Darcy is sent home by her fiance (Dex) because she's too drunk, then Rachel goes back to her place with Dex and they sleep together. So the story is centered around how guilty Rachel is for sleeping with her best friend's fiance even though she keeps telling herself that it was merely a drunken rendezvous and it meant nothing. But as Rachel and Dex do some soul-searching, it did mean something...

This sounds like a character I would definitely not side with, but Emily Giffin is such a great writer that she actually convinces you to be on Rachel's side. I really rooted for Rachel to find happiness and the things she says oftentimes made me laugh out loud. ;) And even though I didn't like Darcy's character, it was because Giffin wrote her so well as a pretentious snob who walked all over Rachel. In my opinion, I felt that Darcy took Rachel for granted for 20 years and she liked to step on her in order to make herself feel good. Although the one complaint I had about Rachel is her indecisiveness to talk to Dex about their situation. Uugh! Thank goodness Hillary got the ball rolling! ;) She was a great character and much better friend to Rachel than Darcy.

Many things happen in the book with Rachel, like trips to the Hamptons, secret get-togethers with Dex, wedding planning with Darcy, and a lot of flashbacks back to how their friendship began. I have to admit that being an 80's child myself, I really enjoyed the pop-culture references when they were younger. ;) And most of all, what kept me so intrigued is the constant question in my head as I read the book: "When will Darcy find out about Rachel and Dex??" That alone kept me on the edge of my seat.

*SPOILER ALERT!!* I really loved the ending of the book, when Rachel and Dex finally end up together. Dex wasn't that strong of a character in the book, and I wish that he was. But I was rooting for Rachel the whole time and she sincerely loved Dex, as he loved her. Darcy just wanted a trophy husband to show off to her mother and friends (it amazed me that they were even together for 7 years, you'd think that someone like Darcy would jump at the opportunity and marry Dex much sooner!).

I was very satisfied with how the book ended and I really wanted more! So, I also read the sequel, "Something Blue". ;) You can find my full review under that book, but in my opinion I really liked "Something Borrowed" better. To me it had more substance and the characters interacted a lot more. But just to find out what happens at the very end of the story, "Something Blue" is an OK light read. :)

I picked this book up while browsing books by Laura Weisberger. When I saw that she commented on what a good book Something Borrowed was I was sold. I literally could not put this book down. I stayed up until 3 a.m. to finish it which was totally worth the drowsiness I suffered at work the next day.

I found myself making every excuse as to why sleeping with your best friends boyfriend IN THIS CASE was acceptable! I enjoyed every character in this book and cannot wait to read Something Blue.

Emily Griffin has been added to my list of fav authors!

I have seriously never touched anything even closely related to chick lit before in my life. No Shopaholics, Gossip Girl, Devil Wears Prada, etc. However, I do watch Sex & the City. So that's about as much experience as I've had in this genre. I wasn't really expecting a lot since I typically stick to NY Times Notable books lists but I was kind of pleasantly surprised by this book. First of all, Emily Giffin is a decent writer and her words flow very well. It was easy to read-- at no point was I thinking, "Wow, those words sound so contrived".

The basic storyline (****Spoilers***) involves a 30 year-old woman, Rachel, who gets drunk on her birthday and sleeps with her best friend's fiance. Her best friend, Darcy, is the "perfect" one and has always gotten what she's wanted in life including her fiance Dex. Rachel, on the other hand, is too much of a good girl to go after things. She waits for things to come to her. Rachel was a fairly decent heroine for this kind of novel-- smart, hard-working, average looking but with self-esteem issues. Darcy, while certainly seems incredibly one-dimensional as the beautiful but demanding diva best friends occasionally has moments when she seems kind of okay (like their little sleepover after her bachelorette party). Dex is supposed to be the perfect man and therefore a little one-dimensional-- and in his outward appearance he certainly seems like it but his lack of a spine and constant indecision grew very tiresome. By the last third of the novel (and ESPECIALLY after reading Something Blue), I thought Ethan was the better guy in almost every way. The BEST character in the book is Hillary. I'd like to read a book about her.

It's not hard to root for Rachel and Dex since Darcy is quite a pain, but at many points in the book, I still couldn't get past the fact that they are still having an AFFAIR and Rachel is betraying her best friend of 25 years. It doesn't matter if Darcy is a bad person or if you think she deserves what she's getting. It's still cheating and their lack of remorse for such a double betrayal really bothered me. I would've preferred if they had just become really good friends at first and developed feelings for each other instead of going straight to the bedroom.

Another thing is that the characterization of Darcy by Rachel (the narrator) gets progressively more negative as the novel continues and Rachel falls more in love with Dex. It did make me wonder-- if Rachel hadn't been in love with Dex, would she have just overlooked Darcy's flaws and stuck by her? It did almost seem like Rachel really just started picking at Darcy's bad traits to justify her affair with Dex. Not to mention, she has been her best friend for 25 freakin' years. And there was a point made in the book about the fact that Rachel does have an influence over Darcy, which made me wonder, if she really thought Darcy was such a horrible person in life, why didn't she try to tell her that earlier? She had 25 years to do so. Whats wrong with "Hey, Darcy. Sometimes you can be a little too much. Can you tone it down a little?" instead of using it as an excuse to have sex with her fiance. She blames Darcy more and more throughout the book for the way her life has turned out, yet she still kept her around. Yet I found it funny that in the end, Darcy was the one to come clean to Rachel not the other way around.

Then there's the issue of Dex and Darcy's relationship. If Dex was really so in love with Rachel all along and Darcy was such a bad person, why on earth did he stay in a relationship with Darcy for SEVEN years? Dex doesn't seem like the pushover type. I could understand if they had only been together for maybe a year or two, but seven years typically means there had to be much more to their relationship than was given credit in the book. I know that the reader is not supposed to see them as a legitimate and functioning couple because that might undermine the Rachel/Dex romance, but it would've been more satisfying to see what exactly made them stay together for 7 years (with neither of them cheating until two months before their wedding).

And in the end, Giffin really used a shortcut by having Darcy cheat too (even if it was long after Rachel and Dex already started a relationship). I know that's how it always works in chick flicks, books, TV, etc. If the "good" guys are being unfaithful, it always has to be justified by the "wronged" one cheating as well (a la Grey's Anatomy). It was just too neat. It would've been more interesting had Darcy been an overall decent person instead of "she had it coming" character.

Overall, it was an enjoyable summer read. Nothing too serious but a lot of fun. Definitely reminded me of Sex & the City a bit with Rachel as kind of a Carrie Bradshaw. And Hillary reminded me of Miranda.

What saves Giffin's novel from chick lit obscurity is its in-depth characterization of two women in love with the same man. One would not expect to root for an adulteress, but the characters are written in such a way that it is impossible not to. In this novel, it is the little things that make a big difference. Giffin builds up enough back story that reads like your own life, while slowly building a crescendo of reality so near to our own lives, that it feels like you have written the book yourself. It prepares you for a devastating ending, one that would match the real-life narration of the story. Unfortunately, this is where the book takes a down turn. The last thirty pages read like something from a cheap dollar-store romance, full of predictability and plot wrapping that is clean cut and perfect. You feel as if the protagonist and her lover (who himself is created into an unrealistic, living Adonis) are given a Get Out of Jail free card. It is quite disappointing to be so fond of a female character, when, in fact, she turns out to be another manufactured piece of pulp from the chick lit industry in the end.

William Faulkner compels his readers to think, and sometimes to think mightily. This is one of his books that underscores mightily. The reader will be richly rewarded in availing himself of this masterpiece.

The Sound and the Fury / 0-679-73224-1

Difficult and complex, The Sound and the Fury details the slow decline of the American South through the metaphor of the fictional Compson family. This book is so complex and rewarding because Faulkner introduces the concept of the unreliable narrator - the book is alternately narrated by three brothers, one mentally retarded, another depressed and suicidal, and the third arrogant, cruel, and vicious. Because of this, our impressions of the Compson family (and of the pivotal sister, Caddy, who is never given her own voice) must emerge from these flawed narratives, attempting to find common ground between all three, and realizing that even this common ground is suspect.

Is sister Caddy a sweet, noble girl, an angel who cares for her mentally retarded brother and eases his troubled passage through childhood? Or is she a promiscuous, wanton young woman who commits incest with her suicidal older brother because he wants desperately to share her "shame" with her, in an attempt to save her? Or is she a stupid, easily manipulated woman, who is tricked by her cruel younger brother into giving him guardianship of her daughter and sending "support" money for her which he then steals for himself? In the end, we suspect that Caddy is none of these things, and is simply a woman, with all the complex motives and neuroses that plague her brothers. It is, in a way, a shame that Caddy - as the lynchpin of the Compson family - is not given a voice of her own, but we also understand that we would not be able to trust her any more than the mental ramblings and confused remembrances of her brothers.

The Sound and the Fury, Faulkner's novel about the decline of a Southern family, has been enthroned in the pantheon of English literature, primarily because of Faulkner's use of stream of consciousness.

By beginning with the mentally-retarded Benjy as narrator, Faulkner assures that the reader has virtually no idea what's going on (other than that Caddy smells like trees) for the first quarter of the book. Quentin's section isn't much better. In both cases, Faulkner jumps around chronologically with no regard for the reader. Faulkner makes it worse by giving each section a date, which in Benjy's and Quentin's cases only makes it more confusing, since he doesn't adhere to it at all.

Is this stream of consciousness realistic? That's hard to say. Certainly not for everyone. Even if it is, so what? It's frustrating, and it isn't particularly interesting. Even if one grants that Faulkner has masterfully displayed the way the human mind works, so what?

What Faulkner does well is emotions. This novel is filled with powerful displays of emotion, which Faulkner does an excellent job of showing rather than telling. As such the second half of the novel, which is for the most part straightforward and linear, is quite compelling.

So why is this novel considered so great? Because it's so challenging and difficult? It's much easier to defend The Sound and the Fury as a literary exercise than as a novel, as half of it is all but incoherent. Certainly it isn't a novel for casual reading. There is some very worthwhile writing here, but for many readers, it just isn't worth it.

It's difficult to point to a more complex and tragically beautiful American novel than Faulkner's 'The Sound and the Fury.' Composed with a kind of crazed inspiration, Faulkner traces the decline and ruin of the Compson family from the point of view of four of its members, the severely disabled Benjy, the self-destructive Quentin, and the resigned Jason. Dilsey, the African-American servant to the Compsons, remains one of the richest and most truly felt of all literary characters. This novel is extremely difficult in form; Faulkner's subtle use of first-person stream of consciousness narration and nonlinear chronology is both baffling and fascinating. Additionally, his removed 'appendix' after the completion of the narrative is as modern as anything that has been printed in the last thirty years. Presented as a tragic vision through a blurry bottle, 'The Sound and the Fury' will continue to haunt and perplex for as long as it is read and studied. A true masterpiece.

As I Lay Dying had piqued my appetite for Faulkner so when I saw the Sound and the Fury on our school reading list, I couldn't wait. I decided to read it on my own before we read it in class. The first section was a different reading experience than I have ever had. It was more like a puzzle than a typical novel. Benjy jumps around in time without telling us where he is going so it is very disorienting and frustrating for a while. The frustration the first time through just adds to the enjoyment you get the second, third, or fourth time through when you have a much clearer picture of what is going on. I would encourage you to try and figure what is happening out on your own, break out some scratch paper and try to follow Benjy's muddled time line. I did that and then got online to find resources and check my work against theirs. It adds to the experience when you do it on your own without constantly SparkNoting it. Benjy's section was good, but Quentin's section was the best reading experience I have had. It could never be done with a movie. By the end of the section, I felt like I knew Quentin unlike any other character I have ever seen on TV, movies or read about in books. Quentin's section gets deep inside of you and affected me profoundly. When I finished the book the first time, it was an accomplishment. The second and third times were more enjoyable. The text is so packed with stuff that repeated re-readings enhance the enjoyment of this book. For any person who wants to enjoy literature, you should give The Sound and the Fury a try. Forget all about grammar, conventional plot lines, and linear story progression and just enjoy learning about these characters.

PS Don't worry so much about the plot, focus on the characters. Characters are primary and plot secondary.

Forgiving oneself of their past sins is a difficult issue no matter what it is that you are guilty of. The story of a prostitute coming to Christ has been told. It was told in the Bible, it was told by Francine Rivers, it was told by Tamera Alexander, and now I've read it again from Lori Wick. But that is not saying oh, read it move on. Definitely not. The fact of hearing over and over again that no matter how bad you think your past actions have been, God loves you is incredible. The story of Sabrina is a wonderful one that did a great deal of good for my heart to read. I was less impressed with Cassidy (book #1), but Sabrina could very easily be read as a stand alone. Once upon a time, I had told a friend that I just could not forgive myself for something, even though I knew that Christ had forgiven me, his response was, so basically you're saying God's forgiveness is not enough? It was a shocking moment, and this book is equally as powerful to learning a little more about myself as well as enjoying a great story with romance, life lessons in scripture, with a little western action mixed in as well. I recommend it

This is the second Lori Wick book I have read. I am convinced that she is one of the best authors in Christian fiction. She takes her characters, faults and all, and develops them to a point where you develop a relationship with them.
Sabrina was a prostitute. Out of the blue, a man takes her home, so that he and his wife can rescue her from the profession. The young girl finds God, a new life, and confidence. She ends up in Montana, so she can start again. The local preacher falls in love with her, but Sabrina fears that her former life will come to light, ruining the preacher's reputation. Can a preacher have a relationship with a former prostitute?
As Sabrina fell in love, I did, also. Rylan, the minister, will pluck any reader's heartstrings. Put this at the top of your Summer reading list.

After reading the 1st book in this new series, Cassidy, I was really disappointed. So, I didn't expect much from Sabrina. But it was a pleasant surprise. It was a really good story. I got to know and love the characters and right of the bat I was able to bond with them and care about them. It was a really good read and I felt like I certainly learned a lot from it and got a lot out of it. The only thing is I'm not terribly fond of the multiple unrelated conversations style of writing, but other than that, it was excellent.

Wonderful character developement. Love that the Christians in the congregation were so accepting of new members! Wish it were true of modern day churches of any denomination!

Another fantastic book by Lori Wick! I have been a fan of hers for years. I love this book for the story and the fact that the title is my own daughter's name!

Description from the book back cover:

Nurse Serena Potts has almost given up hope of marrying when she finds herself assigned to care for an injured Dutch doctor, the handsome Laurens von Amstel. A whirlwind romance springs up between them, and caring soon turns to loving. When Laurens proposes and asks her to leave her new job to join him in Holland, Serena is thrilled. But Serena's hopes for the future are dashed when she arrives in Holland and realizes that Laurens is trying to back out of his commitment so that he can marry the beauteous Adriana. Alone and uncertain in a strange country, Serena struggles to win back her lost chance for happiness.

This is a predictable western about a big shot running the town that swindled people out of their land by having hired guns scare them into selling to him. A couple at Larkspur stand up to him to keep their land and fall in love through the process. There's lots of fighting and killing in it along with Indians. If you want a light read and like westerns, it's a good one.

I didnt like this one as good as her others. I did learn a few things in this book about the souix and ofcource the larkspur.

A great collection of characters, like all of the Dorothy Garlock stories, that should entertain even the pickiest readers. This was an extremely entertaining story, however, not my favorite of hers. Still - it's a story that shouldn't be missed! It's very entertaining, suspenseful, romantic, and full of exciting twists. Ms. Garlock is the best creator of characters. I hope, as other readers will too, that Dillon Tallman will come back in another of Ms. Garlock's stories. My favorite thing about the Dorothy Garlock stories, is that characters from other books will return and give you a continuing glance of what is occuring in their lives, long after you finish the novel they were a key character in. Ms. Garlock is currently my favorite storyteller... you are sure to venture into a remarkable journey with every story. Enjoy!!!

Man, I sat down and read this story all day. I just couldn't stop. I kept wondering, "if I put it down, I won't know what happens next---" in the sense that----
A rancher is out in the wilderness, defending property of an attractive woman who comes to the wilderness, to the Larkspur, to have something of her own. She finds this rancher dude there.
Its a slow blossoming romance, but sweet. The suspense part was when was the land grabber gonna attack? Were the Indians hostile?
Who was the little old timer? Was her brother gonna come and get her and make her come home? Would this be her home with this man?
It was good. Made you feel like you were in the story.
Out on the western frontier, miles from anywhere. Indians and gunslingers at every turn---would they find love, too?
A real shoot em up! Its good.

For me, Dorothy Garlock is another new author. In LARKSPUR, Garlock held my interest from the opening page to the final word.

Kristin Anderson is a Wisconsin charmer, blessed with Nordic features, and a Montana ranch. Tired of being an unpaid servant, Kristin firmly says goodbye to her wretched brother, his insipid wife, and their spoiled children. She leaves with both dread and delirium and heads west to her inheritance -- a Montana ranch called Larkspur.

In Montana, things are complicated. It seems others would like to own Kristin's land. It seems someone else already owns a section -- the ranch house. Buck Lenning does not relish sharing his house, let alone his life with an intruding woman. However, through necessity, they join forces and finally join their hearts.

Dorothy Garlock does a fine job on this story. Kristin Anderson is hardworking and kind, yet the author holds the line and does not turn the heroine into a "superwoman". Buck Anderson is understanding, tender, and tough. Dorothy Garlock wonderfully depicts his gentle care for the old man suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Dorothy Garlock built a wonderful gritty western romance. This author stirred this reader with talent and storytelling ability. Yes, LARKSPUR was a splendid book. Finding a new author to savor is such fun!
Grade: A-

MaryGrace Meloche.