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Summary: My favorite Romance Novel to date
Review: A great read for fans of romance set in an Americana setting. It's for readers who enjoy a true love story between two grown-ups. Surpisingly, the romance between the two lead characters stayed with me long after I put the book down. If you like a lot of physical intimacy in your romance novels, this book is not for you. But you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not reading it. The interaction between the two lead characters keeps you captivated. Stef Ann's storytelling abilities shine in this book. She makes you feel like you've lived in Harmony all your life. I normally don't save my books, let alone read them a second time around, but this one is staying on my bookshelf!
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Summary: Comical Americaa romance
Review: After spending some time as a joyful and liberated woman, Edwinna Huntington returns to her home town of Harmony to open up a finishing school for young girls in order to pay off her parentsÃs medical bills. Because of her good time in Chicago, Edwinna believes herself to be a fallen woman, never destined to marry. Due to a deceased con man, she is forced to share her storefront with Tom Wolcott, owner of a hunting and sporting goods store. Though they start off poorly, Tom proves to be kind and handsome, tempting Edwinna, who is trying to act with discretion and above board in front of the town's matrons, beyond reason. Their business closeness leads to intimacy and a secret affair. Marriage enters both their minds, but Tom does not want his spouse to work and Edwinna refuses to be dependent on any person. It appears that this couple is at an impasse unless somehow one or both of them can compromise their deep rooted convictions. When Stef Ann Holm is on, no one has a more lyrical, beautiful and unique voice than she does. Ms. Holm is one the best at writing an emotional intense historical romance that leaves nary a dry readers's eye anywhere. However, HARMONY is a comedic novel that is fun to read because of the antics of Edwinna and Tom, but fails to achieve the level of fervor and passion normally associated with a Ms. Holm novel. Still, this is a very good Americana romance that fans of the sub-genre, especially that of Ms. Holm, will enjoy. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: How HARMONY Got Its Beautiful Step-back Cover
Review: Dear Readers:
Thanks so much for stopping by! Here's a little piece of information on how HARMONY got its beautiful step-back cover.
My publisher decided since the theme in my Brides For All Seasons series is brides, that something representing a bride should be on the cover. Since the cover was already done, the idea for the step-back came into play. The scene for a bridal couple to appear in the artwork was last minute, leaving everyone rushing to get ideas and photos as inspiration.
The art department director visited my editor's office and during their conversation, he picked up one of her wedding pictures that was on her desk and declared, "This is it! This is what we're looking for!" So, the artwork you'll find on HARMONY is that of my editor, Caroline Tolley, and her husband. The original photo took place on a Long Island beach, of which I had the pleasure of being present. Although the scenery has been changed, and the gown altered, the arch of flowers is from the original wedding photo!
I'm just so tickled by this fabulous cover that I wanted to share how it came about.
Happy Reading,
Stef Ann Holm
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Summary: Kept me up all night
Review: I love that book. The heros were so natural and real. She had her flaws, he had his and they worked with it. She weren't no virgin, no pure as white lady but a simple girl who liked to dance, to drink beer, to have fun. Loved it!
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Summary: A spectacular romance
Review: I usually go to sleep at nine o'clock - for two nights I stayed up until 2 in the morning, simply because I couldn't bear the thought of putting Harmony down. If you want to escape into a wonderful romantic world, buy this book.
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Summary: Not my cup of tea
Review: I was just not able to get into this book at all. I kept waiting for something to happen, but nothing did. I finally gave up on it. It was a lot like going to a concert -- I heard the orchestra tune up, but the band never took the stage. I am an avid romance reader, but this book just was not my thing!
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Summary: Not my cup of tea
Review: I was just not able to get into this book at all. I kept waiting for something to happen, but nothing did. I finally gave up on it. It was a lot like going to a concert -- I heard the orchestra tune up, but the band never took the stage. I am an avid romance reader, but this book just was not my thing!
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Summary: Funny, witty, and charming!
Review: This book should come with a warning. I laughed out loud so many times while reading this book I had to stop and look around to see who was looking! A very refreshing read. Thank you!
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Summary: I loved it!!
Review: This has been one of my favorite books. The characters were likeable and very real. I laughed aloud some many times, my husband said that he wants to read it. Are all of Ms. Holm's books this good? When is the second one due out?
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Summary: I loved it!!
Review: This is a book you will never want to end. A real pageturner. Loaded with humor and totally realistic characters. Can't wait for the next in the series.
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