Journey's End (Arabesque)

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Summary: You know something is wrong when....
Review: I opened this book and the prolouge gave the impression that this story was going to lead somewhere interesting. Not a chance. I skipped the first 40 pages to get to the present of the ensuing relationship. When a historical novel starts when both the heroine and hero are small children the story seems to add to much and not enough. Ms. Riley does have a gift for writing but historicals are not her forte. The love scenes were not vivid and the the language made you want to gag, way to syrupy. If you want to read a good African American historical romance check out Beverly Jenkins or Patricia Vaughn.

Rating:
Summary: You know something is wrong when....
Review: I opened this book and the prolouge gave the impression that this story was going to lead somewhere interesting. Not a chance. I skipped the first 40 pages to get to the present of the ensuing relationship. When a historical novel starts when both the heroine and hero are small children the story seems to add to much and not enough. Ms. Riley does have a gift for writing but historicals are not her forte. The love scenes were not vivid and the the language made you want to gag, way to syrupy. If you want to read a good African American historical romance check out Beverly Jenkins or Patricia Vaughn.