Comments for Love http://nyfingerlakes.org/love Love Is In The Air Of The Finger Lakes Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:00:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on The Wolf and the Dove by Anonymous http://nyfingerlakes.org/love/the-wolf-and-the-dove.html/comment-page-1#comment-1956 Anonymous Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:00:44 +0000 http://sheeze.com/love/the-wolf-and-the-dove/#comment-1956 When reading a Woodiwiss book, do any of you female readers pretend the main male characters are actors or rock stars? When I first read this book, I pictured David Lee Roth as Ragnar and Alex Van Halen as Wulfgar. Then, a few years later, after I reread it, I pictured Kenneth Branagh as Wulfgar and Rufus Sewell as Ragnar. Lately, I've been picturing Russell Crowe as Wulfgar. This has absolutely nothing to do with what the book is about! I just wanted to write about my fantasies. Hee hee! But seriously, folks, I feel this is her best. Her latest efforts cannot compare, but then, she's older now and even Hemingway wrote some duds! I think the problem with her latest tomes is the fact that they are lacking sexual tension. I love books that take 50-100 pages to lead up to the first sex scene. I love foreplay. Hey, didn't most women write to Dear Abby that they like foreplay better than sex! Same way with romance books for me! If you like escapist romance novels, this is for you. If you've always wanted to try a Woodiwiss novel, buy this one first! Rating: 5 / 5 When reading a Woodiwiss book, do any of you female readers pretend the main male characters are actors or rock stars? When I first read this book, I pictured David Lee Roth as Ragnar and Alex Van Halen as Wulfgar. Then, a few years later, after I reread it, I pictured Kenneth Branagh as Wulfgar and Rufus Sewell as Ragnar. Lately, I’ve been picturing Russell Crowe as Wulfgar. This has absolutely nothing to do with what the book is about! I just wanted to write about my fantasies. Hee hee! But seriously, folks, I feel this is her best. Her latest efforts cannot compare, but then, she’s older now and even Hemingway wrote some duds! I think the problem with her latest tomes is the fact that they are lacking sexual tension. I love books that take 50-100 pages to lead up to the first sex scene. I love foreplay. Hey, didn’t most women write to Dear Abby that they like foreplay better than sex! Same way with romance books for me! If you like escapist romance novels, this is for you. If you’ve always wanted to try a Woodiwiss novel, buy this one first!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The Wolf and the Dove by Anonymous http://nyfingerlakes.org/love/the-wolf-and-the-dove.html/comment-page-1#comment-1955 Anonymous Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:30:14 +0000 http://sheeze.com/love/the-wolf-and-the-dove/#comment-1955 ha quasi vent'anni, ma non li dimostra di certo! questo romanzo stupendo ha accompagnato la mia giovinezza, e sarò sempre grata a Kathleen di averlo scritto! assolutamente indimenticabile e da leggere tutto d'un fiato! Tiziana Rating: 5 / 5 ha quasi vent’anni, ma non li dimostra di certo! questo romanzo stupendo ha accompagnato la mia giovinezza, e sarò sempre grata a Kathleen di averlo scritto! assolutamente indimenticabile e da leggere tutto d’un fiato! Tiziana
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The Wolf and the Dove by Anonymous http://nyfingerlakes.org/love/the-wolf-and-the-dove.html/comment-page-1#comment-1954 Anonymous Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:48:20 +0000 http://sheeze.com/love/the-wolf-and-the-dove/#comment-1954 I first read The Wolf and the Dove when I was fifteen, and I've read it several times since. Kathleen Woodiwiss is so over the top that she gets away with it. Her novels are always page turning, fun reads. Wulfgar and Aislinn make a terrific couple, although I marginally prefer Shanna and Ruark as top Woodiwiss hero and heroine. Unfortunately I can only give The Wolf and the Dove three stars because the historical accuracy is dreadful. Wulfgar and Aislinn are assaulted by someone throwing potatoes in London for example, but potatoes were not introduced into England in until the late 16th century. Velvet was an unknown fabric in 1066. Decent girls wore wimples (a rectangular piece of cloth draped over the head to hide the hair), Norman war horses were small animals standing no higher than fifteen hands etc etc etc etc. If you're looking for quality historical romance rather than a purely fun, fantasy read, you'd do better to look at the novels of Roberta Gellis or Elizabeth Chadwick, who at least know what they're talking about! Rating: 3 / 5 I first read The Wolf and the Dove when I was fifteen, and I’ve read it several times since. Kathleen Woodiwiss is so over the top that she gets away with it. Her novels are always page turning, fun reads. Wulfgar and Aislinn make a terrific couple, although I marginally prefer Shanna and Ruark as top Woodiwiss hero and heroine. Unfortunately I can only give The Wolf and the Dove three stars because the historical accuracy is dreadful. Wulfgar and Aislinn are assaulted by someone throwing potatoes in London for example, but potatoes were not introduced into England in until the late 16th century. Velvet was an unknown fabric in 1066. Decent girls wore wimples (a rectangular piece of cloth draped over the head to hide the hair), Norman war horses were small animals standing no higher than fifteen hands etc etc etc etc. If you’re looking for quality historical romance rather than a purely fun, fantasy read, you’d do better to look at the novels of Roberta Gellis or Elizabeth Chadwick, who at least know what they’re talking about!
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on The Wedding Cup: or Sophonisba’s Chalice, and Other Tales by Barbara http://nyfingerlakes.org/love/the-wedding-cup-or-sophonisbas-chalice-and-other-tales.html/comment-page-1#comment-4740 Barbara Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:15:53 +0000 http://sheeze.com/love/the-wedding-cup-or-sophonisbas-chalice-and-other-tales/#comment-4740 I just finished "The Wedding Cup" and it was absolutely fantastic. This is the first story I have read by Thomas Geisler. The eloquence in his writing style kept me glued to the end. I have to really be into a story to actually finish; I have many books that never were concluded because the author or story lost my interest. Not so here. I read it in 3 days. The character development, the plot building and my emotional responding make this story, in my opinion, one of the best I have ever read. Please note, there were many "big words" which could have been too confusing; I kept referencing the "dramatis persona" to keep the characters straight. If you are looking for a great story to take you away, this work by Thomas Geisler is it. Enjoy! Rating: 5 / 5 I just finished “The Wedding Cup” and it was absolutely fantastic. This is the first story I have read by Thomas Geisler. The eloquence in his writing style kept me glued to the end. I have to really be into a story to actually finish; I have many books that never were concluded because the author or story lost my interest. Not so here. I read it in 3 days. The character development, the plot building and my emotional responding make this story, in my opinion, one of the best I have ever read. Please note, there were many “big words” which could have been too confusing; I kept referencing the “dramatis persona” to keep the characters straight. If you are looking for a great story to take you away, this work by Thomas Geisler is it. Enjoy!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The Wedding Cup: or Sophonisba’s Chalice, and Other Tales by Laura Levin Mardyks http://nyfingerlakes.org/love/the-wedding-cup-or-sophonisbas-chalice-and-other-tales.html/comment-page-1#comment-4739 Laura Levin Mardyks Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:44:37 +0000 http://sheeze.com/love/the-wedding-cup-or-sophonisbas-chalice-and-other-tales/#comment-4739 When a close friend told me that The Wedding Cup was a `must read', I bought the paperback. I fully expected to enjoy it as I had so many other dramatic versions of real historical events. However, it proved to be so engaging and so enlightening I now feel compelled to share those sentiments in urging others to pleasure in this very special little book. With sensitivity for the complexities of both the era and the individuals who made it memorable, the author, Tom Geisler, prefaces the text with a description of the characters. While initially I needed to reference this "play bill" with frequency, these paper-people quickly evolved into very real beings. Their well-developed personalities soon made them unmistakable players in this recounting of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage. Seldom has history seemed so vivid for me; never has it been so dynamic and mesmerizing. My plaudits to Mr. Geisler. My heartfelt recommendation to all those looking for a book that connects people, places and history in a wondrous and memorable tapestry! Truly this is a "must read"! Rating: 5 / 5 When a close friend told me that The Wedding Cup was a `must read’, I bought the paperback. I fully expected to enjoy it as I had so many other dramatic versions of real historical events. However, it proved to be so engaging and so enlightening I now feel compelled to share those sentiments in urging others to pleasure in this very special little book.

With sensitivity for the complexities of both the era and the individuals who made it memorable, the author, Tom Geisler, prefaces the text with a description of the characters. While initially I needed to reference this “play bill” with frequency, these paper-people quickly evolved into very real beings. Their well-developed personalities soon made them unmistakable players in this recounting of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage. Seldom has history seemed so vivid for me; never has it been so dynamic and mesmerizing.

My plaudits to Mr. Geisler. My heartfelt recommendation to all those looking for a book that connects people, places and history in a wondrous and memorable tapestry! Truly this is a “must read”!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The Wolf and the Dove by DULCIE http://nyfingerlakes.org/love/the-wolf-and-the-dove.html/comment-page-1#comment-1953 DULCIE Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:41:37 +0000 http://sheeze.com/love/the-wolf-and-the-dove/#comment-1953 IT WAS NOT STATED THAT THIS WAS A BOOK OF THE MONTH COPY. I FELT I PAID A PREMIUM PRICE AND THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN STATED. Rating: 3 / 5 IT WAS NOT STATED THAT THIS WAS A BOOK OF THE MONTH COPY. I FELT I PAID A PREMIUM PRICE AND THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN STATED.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on The Wolf and the Dove by Anonymous http://nyfingerlakes.org/love/the-wolf-and-the-dove.html/comment-page-1#comment-1952 Anonymous Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:06:26 +0000 http://sheeze.com/love/the-wolf-and-the-dove/#comment-1952 Although reading medieval dialect was strenuous, the relationship of Aisliin and Wulgar is pretty sexy. This one can really fulfill vicariously any fantasies of violent sex. TRULY RACY. However, I must say Woodwiss has a weakness for 1-dimensional characters. To evoke sympathy for the leading man Wulfgar, she gave him a background as an unloved illegitimate child. So when Aislinn makes a comment, he goes into an All-I-wanted-was-love-from-my-mother and aw! You feel sorry for the guy. Except me, I was laughing; I beg pardon from those who said aw! I must say I skimmed quickly over the secondary plot which was something about the Saxons and the Normans crap. Instead, I focused more on the sex scenes, which were done pretty well. Other rather awkward aspect is how Aislinn is constantly compared to a passive dove and Wulfgar is the dangerously, aggressively sexual wolf. I thought the animal similes were repeated too much. Rating: 4 / 5 Although reading medieval dialect was strenuous, the relationship of Aisliin and Wulgar is pretty sexy. This one can really fulfill vicariously any fantasies of violent sex. TRULY RACY. However, I must say Woodwiss has a weakness for 1-dimensional characters. To evoke sympathy for the leading man Wulfgar, she gave him a background as an unloved illegitimate child. So when Aislinn makes a comment, he goes into an All-I-wanted-was-love-from-my-mother and aw! You feel sorry for the guy. Except me, I was laughing; I beg pardon from those who said aw! I must say I skimmed quickly over the secondary plot which was something about the Saxons and the Normans crap. Instead, I focused more on the sex scenes, which were done pretty well. Other rather awkward aspect is how Aislinn is constantly compared to a passive dove and Wulfgar is the dangerously, aggressively sexual wolf. I thought the animal similes were repeated too much.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Fountain of Secrets by Harriet Klausner http://nyfingerlakes.org/love/fountain-of-secrets.html/comment-page-1#comment-1951 Harriet Klausner Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:04:40 +0000 http://sheeze.com/love/fountain-of-secrets/#comment-1951 In 1837, Akoran aristocrat Gavin Hawkforte travels to the deserted island of Deimatros where Deilos the traitor tried to murder the prince's parents. However, he is shocked to be greeted by a woman with a pistol. Persephone informs him that she lives on Deimatros. She asks why he is here and he responds that he has come to conduct measurements of geological points to compare to a century old survey. Persephone in turn explains that the three millennia dormant volcano that once destroyed much of the Akoran archipelago is awakening.As she takes him into a cave still open to him show the lava flow, Persephone says she lived here most of her life with her self-exiled mother, who died a few years ago. As Gavin and Persephone work together to try to stop a natural disaster from happening, they fall in love. However, she has a secret concerning her lack of family that makes it impossible for anything permanent to occur between them once he learns the truth.Though another tour of reading duty at Akora may seem tedious with the fifth trip to the island paradise, Josie Litton keeps it fresh with a twist that brings the series full circle (though the next tale seems already set up). The story line focuses on to how to stop or impede the upcoming natural disaster almost as much as it does on the historical romance between the lead protagonists. Fans of Akora and those Xenos among the audience will appreciate another Akoran stamp on their passport even if it is mostly a return to the deserted isle of the caves.Harriet Klausner Rating: 4 / 5 In 1837, Akoran aristocrat Gavin Hawkforte travels to the deserted island of Deimatros where Deilos the traitor tried to murder the prince’s parents. However, he is shocked to be greeted by a woman with a pistol. Persephone informs him that she lives on Deimatros. She asks why he is here and he responds that he has come to conduct measurements of geological points to compare to a century old survey. Persephone in turn explains that the three millennia dormant volcano that once destroyed much of the Akoran archipelago is awakening.As she takes him into a cave still open to him show the lava flow, Persephone says she lived here most of her life with her self-exiled mother, who died a few years ago. As Gavin and Persephone work together to try to stop a natural disaster from happening, they fall in love. However, she has a secret concerning her lack of family that makes it impossible for anything permanent to occur between them once he learns the truth.Though another tour of reading duty at Akora may seem tedious with the fifth trip to the island paradise, Josie Litton keeps it fresh with a twist that brings the series full circle (though the next tale seems already set up). The story line focuses on to how to stop or impede the upcoming natural disaster almost as much as it does on the historical romance between the lead protagonists. Fans of Akora and those Xenos among the audience will appreciate another Akoran stamp on their passport even if it is mostly a return to the deserted isle of the caves.Harriet Klausner
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Fountain of Secrets by baltimore0502 http://nyfingerlakes.org/love/fountain-of-secrets.html/comment-page-1#comment-1950 baltimore0502 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:24:01 +0000 http://sheeze.com/love/fountain-of-secrets/#comment-1950 Gavin Hawkforte, heir presumptive to the English earl of Hawkforte is also half Akoran through his mother, the Princess Kassandra (from the author's 5th book "Kingdom of Moonlight"). Though his destiny is in England, his heart has always been in Akora. Being of a logical and scientific bent of mind, he has been spending many months making geological surveys of the various islands that make up Akora. He, along with the Vanax Atreus, ruler of Akora (and Gavin's uncle) have become concerned that the volcano that nearly decimated Akora centuries ago has again reawakened. While taking measurements on the uninhabited island of Deimos, he encounters a young woman who has been living their alone (since the death of her mother) and who has also observed the changes in the island's geology - much to Gavin's surprise. What is this intelligent, independent (not to mention beautiful) young woman doing living on this desolate island all alone? She presents a mystery that Gavin is determined to solve.Persephone has never seen such a handsome warrior. Not that she has lived in total isolation, as she has traveled to the other islands of Akora as well as to the capital city of Illius to the great library in the palace. She had intended to go to Illius to share her geological observations with the Vanax and his council, but this prince of Akora has come to her. And now, he asks her to return with him to Illius to help convince the council that action must be taken to evacuate Akora in the event of an imminent eruption. While she will do all she can to save Akora, she is reluctant to share anything about herself with Gavin. What if he should find out about her disgrace? Would he stop looking at her with such warmth in his eyes?As they work together to convince the council, as well as the Akoran people, they fall for one another. But is their love doomed by the imminent threat or by the diverse destinies each believes awaits them? Though a little light on plot, the lead couple are engaging and likable - which was a relief from me, as I have never particularly warmed-up to the Hawkforte men. Gavin's father Royce (KoM) and their distant ancestor Hawk from 2nd book "Believe in Me" were both a bit too humorless, authoritarian and autocratic for me (Hawk less so than Royce). But luckily, the same cannot be said of Gavin. He's smart, logical, warm and even has a sense of humor! Another enjoyable story of Akora from Ms. Litton. I look forward to cousin Clio's story Fountain of Fire, the last in this trilogy. Rating: 4 / 5 Gavin Hawkforte, heir presumptive to the English earl of Hawkforte is also half Akoran through his mother, the Princess Kassandra (from the author’s 5th book “Kingdom of Moonlight”). Though his destiny is in England, his heart has always been in Akora. Being of a logical and scientific bent of mind, he has been spending many months making geological surveys of the various islands that make up Akora. He, along with the Vanax Atreus, ruler of Akora (and Gavin’s uncle) have become concerned that the volcano that nearly decimated Akora centuries ago has again reawakened. While taking measurements on the uninhabited island of Deimos, he encounters a young woman who has been living their alone (since the death of her mother) and who has also observed the changes in the island’s geology – much to Gavin’s surprise. What is this intelligent, independent (not to mention beautiful) young woman doing living on this desolate island all alone? She presents a mystery that Gavin is determined to solve.Persephone has never seen such a handsome warrior. Not that she has lived in total isolation, as she has traveled to the other islands of Akora as well as to the capital city of Illius to the great library in the palace. She had intended to go to Illius to share her geological observations with the Vanax and his council, but this prince of Akora has come to her. And now, he asks her to return with him to Illius to help convince the council that action must be taken to evacuate Akora in the event of an imminent eruption. While she will do all she can to save Akora, she is reluctant to share anything about herself with Gavin. What if he should find out about her disgrace? Would he stop looking at her with such warmth in his eyes?As they work together to convince the council, as well as the Akoran people, they fall for one another. But is their love doomed by the imminent threat or by the diverse destinies each believes awaits them? Though a little light on plot, the lead couple are engaging and likable – which was a relief from me, as I have never particularly warmed-up to the Hawkforte men. Gavin’s father Royce (KoM) and their distant ancestor Hawk from 2nd book “Believe in Me” were both a bit too humorless, authoritarian and autocratic for me (Hawk less so than Royce). But luckily, the same cannot be said of Gavin. He’s smart, logical, warm and even has a sense of humor! Another enjoyable story of Akora from Ms. Litton. I look forward to cousin Clio’s story Fountain of Fire, the last in this trilogy.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Fountain of Secrets by Betty Burks http://nyfingerlakes.org/love/fountain-of-secrets.html/comment-page-1#comment-1949 Betty Burks Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:44:34 +0000 http://sheeze.com/love/fountain-of-secrets/#comment-1949 In FOUNTAIN OF SECRETS, we meet Persephone who lives in isolation on an island burdened with a secret she is unwilling to tell anyone, even the English nobleman, Gavin, just landed on this paradise. On the island nation of Akora in 1837, he is hiding his own secret, the volcano is ready to erupt and he must save this strong-willed recluse. The present danger threatens to destroy the destiny of this beautiful island. As they worked together, she discovered that his mother had been an Akoran princess rescued by an English Earl. Is it their destiny to follow in the same footsteps, or will the 'sins of the past' prevent them from love and happiness. It seems they inherited an ancient legacy which will keep them apart. Or, will they be able to overcome the differences fate has put in their lives -- has fate forgotten them? Now, this is the kind of story Zachary Adrian could write. Since there is no photo or author information on this writer, I am wondering if she has a non deplume. FOUNTAIN OF DREAMS was the first in this trilogy (about Amelia and Niels on a dangerous mission). FOUNTAIN OF FIRE (about Clio and William) completed this series. Sounds like Rosemary Rogers to me. Earlier, she had written a Medieval trilogy about Akora including DREAM ISLAND, KINGDOM OF MOONLIGHT, and CASTLES IN THE MIST. Rating: 3 / 5 In FOUNTAIN OF SECRETS, we meet Persephone who lives in isolation on an island burdened with a secret she is unwilling to tell anyone, even the English nobleman, Gavin, just landed on this paradise. On the island nation of Akora in 1837, he is hiding his own secret, the volcano is ready to erupt and he must save this strong-willed recluse. The present danger threatens to destroy the destiny of this beautiful island.

As they worked together, she discovered that his mother had been an Akoran princess rescued by an English Earl. Is it their destiny to follow in the same footsteps, or will the ‘sins of the past’ prevent them from love and happiness. It seems they inherited an ancient legacy which will keep them apart. Or, will they be able to overcome the differences fate has put in their lives — has fate forgotten them? Now, this is the kind of story Zachary Adrian could write.

Since there is no photo or author information on this writer, I am wondering if she has a non deplume. FOUNTAIN OF DREAMS was the first in this trilogy (about Amelia and Niels on a dangerous mission). FOUNTAIN OF FIRE (about Clio and William) completed this series. Sounds like Rosemary Rogers to me. Earlier, she had written a Medieval trilogy about Akora including DREAM ISLAND, KINGDOM OF MOONLIGHT, and CASTLES IN THE MIST.
Rating: 3 / 5

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