Rating:  Summary: Wonderful character depth Review: This was one of Fern Michaels finest. The characters were in-depth and unforgettable. The complex emotions involving the loss of a child at the age were handled in a sensitive manner. Normally books regarding poor little rich girls do not interest me. Although you had to feel for the plight of Jessie. Such a wonderful young woman who needed a normal family life to make her life complete. In spite of her "adopted families" problems she rose above that and made a life of her own. I had to cheer when she left home. At Sophies' graduation you had to feel compassion for the empty chair. Another young women who tried to make a life for herself without the benefit of love. I cried when she died, I cried when I read all the letters she left behind. I will always remember the bubble gum trick with a smile. In regards to the ending, it couldn't have ended any other way. The fact that she went off to build a bridge and put her romantic life on hold w! ! as a perfect ending to a perfect book. We can only hope that she will one day find her soul mate and they can raise her son together. The book left me wondering though who it might be. It could be Luke, but then again, Tanner did a lot of growing up towards the end. Hmmm.....maybe Ms. Michaels will continue this with a sequel letting us know who she chose. In one word this book was "Unforgettable"
Rating:  Summary: First Class Read Review: I ordered this book online and I read it yesterday when it arrived; from start to finish. I've read books that stirred every one of my emotions but none like this one did. I wanted to kill Jessie's mother, the one who stole her. I wanted to swat her gutless father, the one who helped steal her. I cried over Sophie and I wailed and moaned over Jelly. Now, that's a first class read in my opinion. Good work, Fern Michaels. A long time forever and ever fan. Julie Peters
Rating:  Summary: SHOCKER Review: This book was so interesting from the beginning and sad from the start. It has a terrific story line and slyly plotted. While your reading this you'll feel sadness along with happiness. Definitely a novel with a lot of mixed emotions and an excellent must buy must read !!
Rating:  Summary: Another Winner for Fern Michaels! Review: The story was about a little girl, Jessie, who was kidnapped while asleep in her stroller. Her golden retriever dog, Jelly, was watching her as she slept. She has no recollection of the kidnapping. As she gets older, she begins to recall the name "Jelly" (the dog's name). As she grows up her parents don't allow her any friends. She does have one friend, Sophie, who feels unloved just like Jessie does. The story takes you through Jessie breaking away from her controlling parents; marrying a man, Tanner, for all the wrong reasons; and her and Sophie's strange and bizarre friendship. In the end all of the pieces of Jessie's life fall into place and she finally finds her real family. Her natural parents never gave up that she would come home. I thought the story line was captivating and it held my interest right through to the end. The ending, however, left me scratching my head. I wonder, is there a sequel forthcoming to tell us what happened after Tanner read the letter? Did Luke get tired of his ranch and search out Jessie and her child? What happened with Jessie's new found family? I guess the only one who knows the answers to those questions is Fern herself. Another 5 Star Winner for Fern. She's great and so was this book!
Rating:  Summary: depressing Review: I hated it, It was a fast read but too many plot changes. I never really got to know the characters. It made me depressed that Jessie never found love, its supposed to be a romance novel right????
Rating:  Summary: not what i would have expected Review: I am normally an avid fan of fern michaels work but this book was a disappointment!! i felt like there was not enough insight into jessie roland's life as a child when being raised by her kidnapper parents and that also it tended to ramble on at times! There are some parts of the book that i enjoyed but this will not be a book i would choose to read again!
Rating:  Summary: Please read C.A. Strickland's Review!!! Review: I don't know her/him, but that review was right on target! This was a story with so many plot twists thrown in that the author might just as well as thrown the kitchen sink in, too. The characters' personalities underwent such a change during the course of the story as to be totally unbelievable. It became tiring, rather than interesting, trying to keep up with what was going on. The ending just left me scratching my head - it was so rushed and out of left field, and so obviously a set-up for a sequel. I got the impression reading this book that the author was hoping that it would be made into a mini-series on TV - it had every possible hook thrown in. This was the first book that I read by Ms. Michaels, and it was a total waste of my time. I don't think that I'll be reading another of hers for a long time.
Rating:  Summary: Simply Stunning Review: I really enjoyed this book. That's all I can say. This is my first Fern Michaels book, and actually it is the cover that attracted me to it in the first place. Michaels really makes you understand the characters feelings. I felt as if I was there, getting to know Sophie. I could fully understand Jessie's feelings towards her mother, but I could also understand how the mother felt, and 'so-to-speak' sympathize with her. Michaels handles emotions excellently. I had wished the ending was different, but if it was maybe it wouldn't be so good. It was definitely NOT predictable, you know, I expected Jessie and Luke to 'live happily ever after'- TOGETHER :) This book was superp. I fully intend to search out more of these books. Anyone who really liked this, I am SURE would like the book PRETENSE by Lori Wick. (Christian fiction)
Rating:  Summary: I Loved This Book! Review: I enjoyed this book so much, especially after having read several books by current, popular authors that were just "fair". This was my first book by Fern Michaels. I read it in a few days and was always eager to get back to it when I had to put it down. The author writes very believable characters. Who doesn't cringe when Tanner's mother enters the story. And wouldn't you love a friend like Luke? I thought the friendship of Jessie and Sophie was lovely, but I often wanted Jessie to not be so dependent on Sophie and do some thinking for herself! The only thing that really disappointed me about the book was the ending. Not that I want to always know the outcome of a book halfway thru, but this ending seemed so abrupt and left you hanging! A lot of unanswered questions. I hope there will be a sequel. I'd like to know more about Jessie, her child and family. Even with the disappointed ending, this was a good book that held your interest. I will definately recommend this book to others.
Rating:  Summary: Awesome Book! Review: I enjoyed this book so much.. it was my second Fern Michaels book, my first being the guest list. I really loved Finder's Keepers and I am on a mission to read every single one of her books. She is great! I hope there will be a conclusion to Finder's Keepers so we know what happened to Jessie later in life!
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