Joe's Wife (Harlequin Historical, No. 451)

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Summary: A thoroughly inspiring book!
Review: "In a powerful exploration of the mores of society and the power of healing, Cheryl St.John takes the reader on a voyage into grief and the nature of healing. This book is unusual in that all the villainy is well-intentioned and all the drama comes from the development of a relationship between two people thrown together by happenstance."

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Summary: A true keeper to cherish!
Review: "In the tradition of LaVyrle Spencer and Stephanie Mittmann, Cheryl St.John will endear readers with her heart-warming Americana romance, JOE'S WIFE, an endearing tale about second chances and the healing power of love. Don't miss Tye and Meg's utterly endearing love story."

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Summary: Romancing The Web, http://www.romanceweb.com
Review: "Intense, passionate and romantic, JOE'S WIFE brings to the genre all that is noble and good. Cheryl St.John rises to superstardom with this book. Her masterful writing places her in the lofty atmosphere of stellar constellations. JOE'S WIFE introduces Tye Hatcher, a hero to die for, a man of distinction, a lover of renown, and a dream to last a lifetime. Ms. St.John looks into his soul, affording us a glimpse of anguish, and into his heart to see the depth of a love so deep and pure, it humbles. When his lips touch Meg's for the first time, it curls the toes as a tears slides down our cheeks."

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Summary: BEAUTIFUL STORY!!
Review: By page 31 I'd already fallen in love with all the characters, laughed and cried and was hooked! This beautifully written book is definately a "keeper"!

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Summary: I loved it!
Review: He knows he can never live up to the memory of her dead husband. Is there a chance their marriage could grow into something more than two people brought together out of necessity? Cheryl St. John stories come from the heart, and they never cease to move me. Joe's Wife is no exception. Tye and Meg's story of growth and love showcased the kind of work St. John does best - stories of people, of hope, of love.

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Summary: Tye fears his wife, Meg, will always be JOE'S WIFE.
Review: He knows he can never live up to the memory of her dead husband. Is there a chance their marriage could grow into something more than two people brought together out of necessity? Cheryl St. John stories come from the heart, and they never cease to move me. Joe's Wife is no exception. Tye and Meg's story of growth and love showcased the kind of work St. John does best - stories of people, of hope, of love.

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Summary: I loved it!
Review: I definitely classify this one as "better than average." The hero is generous, loving and best of all interesting. The "widow and the man from the bad side of town" is pretty much a romance staple but the author handled the story with such sensitivy and made the hero so moving that familiar plot or not-- it was wonderful!

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Summary: Congratualtion on another one!!!!
Review: I just finished reading Joe's Wife about five minutes ago and it is fantastic! I love it, I had tears in my eyes at the end. Cheryl has such a rare and special talent....the power to weave such a passionate and wonderful story with characters that are so easy to fall in love with. Characters who are come alive on the pages and paint themselves with ease into the story. *smile* It's my favorite of all the books she has written so far,I really loved it. I started reading it when I needed a break from studying, and it was my intention to read three chapters that was around 6:30 around 8:31 I finished the book without realizing what time it was. After page one I couldn't put it down. I didnt even realize how far into the book I had gotten until I had read the last page. *smile* Thank you Cheryl for writing another wonderful book.

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Summary: I loved writing this book!
Review: I loved JOE'S WIFE from the moment the idea came to me. I'm a sucker for underdog heroes, and I created Tye to be that strong and proud, but hurting man who needs a woman's healing love. He's also enough of a bad boy to appeal to that naughty side of a woman. I hope the story and the characters touch your heart.

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Summary: A tender heartwarming story!
Review: Joe's Wife has been wonderfully reviewed already but let me say that I agree with them. This is one of the most endearing stories I've read. Tye is a true hero just by being himself and putting others first regardless of how they treated him. Meg is wonderful heroin because she is loyal and non-judgemental. What a great job Cheryl did with this story. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. It is a keeper for my shelf. I highly recommend it. And it is true...you will need some tissues.