Legend

Rating:
Summary: A good read
Review: Legend is a reissue of one of her earlier novels. It has all of the mix you look for in a Dinah McCall/Sharon Sala book.
In several of her books we are asked to believe something that is obviously not true. This has never been a problem if the characters are real enough.

Joesph and Raine are real enough for me. Even Benny and his search for the easy way are familiar. The billionaire looking for what his money can't buy is real.

I cried when Joseph and Raine buried their son. I felt their struggle to come togather again.

As I often say, I read for pleasure. This book was a pleasure. It may have been alittle predictable, but everything turned out alright in the end. That's what counts for me.

Rating:
Summary: Different, dangerous, and delightful...
Review: That's how I describe this book. From romance lost to romance found, and mysterious healings to Indian mystique, the story keeps you enthralled. You want it to end well for everyone. Read it and see.

Rating:
Summary: Average... Too Predictable
Review: THE GOOD:

Dinah McCall has a gift for characterization and dialog. I could really empathize with them and had no trouble visualizing them as they struggled in the ups and downs of this predictable plot.

THE BAD:

GET OVER IT ALREADY! Raine and Joseph's tragic parting 12 years ago and the subsequent death of her unborn child was rather heavy handed and dragged as an underlying sub plot throughout the book was depressing and a real downer.

Also, the heroine was far too self absorbed. Would have liked to see her more empathetic to others, such as Joseph's brother Benny. Her 'poor me' attitude made me wonder why Joe wanted her at all. I much prefer clever heroines who are sensitive to the world around them and the needs of others.

Joe's difficulty in understanding or dealing with his wastrel brother Benny rang false for me. Joe appeared to me to be smarter than that. Joes avoidance in confronting Benny and Benny's refusal to grow up showed a lack of growth in either character which I found unsatisfying. Would have liked to see the brothers come to terms with each other.

The overall worse part of this book, was the ending.... It was far too predictable, appeared rushed, and lacked the spark that the book initially promised.

Overall, a predictable formulaic read with a couple good characters which don't live up to their full potential.