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Summary: I couldn't put it down
Review: A terrible event in little Kate Madison's life, the death of her father, has caused her to black out the events of that fatal night. Years later, her memory is beginning to come back, in shocking bits and pieces. And that's when the nightmare begins. This is the second book by Karen Young that I've read and once again she didn't disappoint me. The characterization is superb, the plot filled with suspense and emotion. This is a story of love, survival and friendship at its very best. I loved every delicious moment.
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Summary: 1/2* A bit dissapointed....
Review: After being suspended from her job as a trauma specialist at St. Luke's hospital in Boston, Kate Madison returns home to Bayou Blanc. Upon arrival, Kate learns that her mother has had cancer for ten months and is on a steady decline. Heartsick, Kate accpets a position in the small town practice from the man that has been like a father to her since she was six years old and lost her real father. She didn't count on seeing Sam Delacourt, whom she had a passionate affair five years before, without knowing he was married and had a child. Sam Delacout has harbored a resentment of Kate for five years. Believing, incorrectly, that Kate was the person that told his wife of their affair, Sam had always blamed her for his wife's suicide attempt. He finds it easier to let go of his resentment that he thought, and before long Sam knows that he will not let her go. Then there is a murder in this sleepy bayou town. Kate's childhood best friend's husband turned up murdered, when it initially looked like a suicide. For reasons that Kate doesn't know, she is especially sensitive to cases involving children and battered wives, which isn't good for her as a physician. When Young first introduced us to Amber Russo, Kate's friend from childhood, you felt sorry for her. She seemed to be the classic case of a battered wife who forgave her husband because she loved him. The reader soon found out what a twisted woman that Amber really was. She didn't want out of the marriage, as it would have been bad for her public image, which would have ruined her career. She purposely set out to use a fifteen year old boy, who ended up having physciatric (sp?) problems. She was selfish and manipulative and I really couldn't stand her. Then there was Nick Santana, who had loved Amber since she was fifteen. Believing that they finally had a chance, Nick wonders at his feelings, which don't seem to be there. Young left the reader hanging about the feelings between Nick and Officer Pamela LaRue, which she built up and then never went back to. I've read a few of Karen Young's books, and this was not one of the better ones.
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Summary: 1/2* A bit dissapointed....
Review: After being suspended from her job as a trauma specialist at St. Luke's hospital in Boston, Kate Madison returns home to Bayou Blanc. Upon arrival, Kate learns that her mother has had cancer for ten months and is on a steady decline. Heartsick, Kate accpets a position in the small town practice from the man that has been like a father to her since she was six years old and lost her real father. She didn't count on seeing Sam Delacourt, whom she had a passionate affair five years before, without knowing he was married and had a child. Sam Delacout has harbored a resentment of Kate for five years. Believing, incorrectly, that Kate was the person that told his wife of their affair, Sam had always blamed her for his wife's suicide attempt. He finds it easier to let go of his resentment that he thought, and before long Sam knows that he will not let her go. Then there is a murder in this sleepy bayou town. Kate's childhood best friend's husband turned up murdered, when it initially looked like a suicide. For reasons that Kate doesn't know, she is especially sensitive to cases involving children and battered wives, which isn't good for her as a physician. When Young first introduced us to Amber Russo, Kate's friend from childhood, you felt sorry for her. She seemed to be the classic case of a battered wife who forgave her husband because she loved him. The reader soon found out what a twisted woman that Amber really was. She didn't want out of the marriage, as it would have been bad for her public image, which would have ruined her career. She purposely set out to use a fifteen year old boy, who ended up having physciatric (sp?) problems. She was selfish and manipulative and I really couldn't stand her. Then there was Nick Santana, who had loved Amber since she was fifteen. Believing that they finally had a chance, Nick wonders at his feelings, which don't seem to be there. Young left the reader hanging about the feelings between Nick and Officer Pamela LaRue, which she built up and then never went back to. I've read a few of Karen Young's books, and this was not one of the better ones.
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Summary: Excellant Fast-paced book!
Review: This one kept me guessing until almost the end! This is the second Karen Young book I read in a week. It was a real page turner!
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Summary: Good romance with too many distractions
Review: When Kate's anxiety and nightmares started, she didn't know the cause. When they started to effect her job as an emergency room doctor, she was forced deal with it. After being fired from her job, Kate returns home to Louisiana and to family problems. Surprised to find her mother ill and her best friend being abused by her husband Kate reluctantly takes a job in the local clinic, although she is dismayed to find she is working with her ex-lover Sam. After several arguements and fights Kate and Sam finally face their relationship and start anew, although family problems and memories from a long ago boat accident may force the lovers apart. I found this book to be good, but not enough romance. Also, the other characters, Nick, Amber, Victoria, Leo, Stephen, Pam and especially Deke weren't strong enough. I found the other sideling storylines interfered with the love story between Kate and Sam, almost overshadowing the story.
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Summary: Good romance with too many distractions
Review: When Kate's anxiety and nightmares started, she didn't know the cause. When they started to effect her job as an emergency room doctor, she was forced deal with it. After being fired from her job, Kate returns home to Louisiana and to family problems. Surprised to find her mother ill and her best friend being abused by her husband Kate reluctantly takes a job in the local clinic, although she is dismayed to find she is working with her ex-lover Sam. After several arguements and fights Kate and Sam finally face their relationship and start anew, although family problems and memories from a long ago boat accident may force the lovers apart. I found this book to be good, but not enough romance. Also, the other characters, Nick, Amber, Victoria, Leo, Stephen, Pam and especially Deke weren't strong enough. I found the other sideling storylines interfered with the love story between Kate and Sam, almost overshadowing the story.
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