Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Long Time No Post.

I just wanted to do a little post and say hi to everyone. I have been so busy trying to write book four and edit book three. It has been so exciting and crazy at the same time. Yesterday was Sophia and Alex's 13
5 birthday, so of course I had to celebrate. My daughter and I went to the Selena Gomez concert in Calgary, Alberta and it was a blast. There is nothing better than seeing my kids happy. So thank you Selena. I also enjoyed seeing Christina Grimmie, one of my fave you tube stars.

Well I have to say I haven't had much time to even read. I have been reading Wandering Stars by Marlon Pierre-Antoine. I have been enjoying the few pages I have time to read every now and then. Of course I also have several on my TBR list that include Soulless light by Joann H. Buchann, and Redemption by Lindsay Grey, both are available on Amazon. 


I hope everyone is doing great and the you are all enjoying the Embrace Series and anxiously waiting for book 3 Mystic Embrace. I know I am excited about it. If you are looking for more update or just want to chat, check me out on facebook, or twitter (@charblackwell). I lookforward to more relaxing times so I can finish the next few books in the series. Maybe once my amazing book signings at Chapters/Indigo wrap up. 

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Review of DESIRE EVERLASTING by KAREN FULLER

Desire Everlasting by Karen Fuller
published by World Castle Publishing.

Book synopsis:


In The Wake Of A Tragedy, A True Love Is Born...
Life isn’t easy in the South in 1860. Bree Montgomery’s life is set in turmoil by the tragic deaths of her parents.  Forced to leave her friends and home in the big city of Charleston, she moves to the small rural town of Willstown,  Alabama, to live with her aunt. She now lives so far out in the country that there’s not a neighbor in sight. She is convinced that her life is ruined.  That is, until she meets the gorgeous, Gabriel March, a young man with a stubborn will and a fiery temper to match her own.
A battle of wills is fought as the two stubborn personalities collide. In the aftermath, they are left with a love so strong that the only thing that can separate them is...a Civil War.
Bree's life is thrown into turmoil again. Will her will be strong enough to survive it? Or will she be thrown into a Desire Everlasting?


Review: 5/5

DESIRE EVERLASTING is a great historical romance for teens, young adults and those that just love a good romantic tale. The protagonist Bree has lost her parents and is forced to start school in a new town. Realizing that her hand has been promised to the handsome neighbour boy, Bree rebels as she believes her father would not approve. She voices her concerns about her aunt’s arrangements, but tries to make the best of the situation. Although she still does not agree with it. Little does she know this was all her father’s doing and his reason for sheltering her all these years. The betrothal has been planned for years as Mr. March and Bree’s father have been long time friends, and the joining of the families will benefit both sides.

The handsome Gabriel and Bree continue to disagree, but the romantic tension is building between them faster than either realises. Before long the two young adults must admit what everyone else has known for some time now, and see where it may take them. Once they have accepted the arrangements set in motion by their parents, the relationship blossoms. Nothing could come between the two now, except for the confederate army and the Civil War. But Bree would never accept losing her love to war.

Readers will enjoy watching the romance build between Bree and Gabriel’s well as learning and watching how a family’s place in society can affect the lives of everyone around them. Some play in to the stereotypes as other refuse to judge others based on the jobs their family holds. Can a family accept another even when their stature in life does not match with who they love? Bree will make sure love wins out in the end, because love is all that really matters when if comes to family. 

Author KAREN FULLER has done an incredible job with this story. The writing is superb, and her research for the historical element is second to none. Every character Karen introduces into the story, is well written, and fully developed. As a reader, I felt as if I were inside the tale watching it play out before my eyes. I could not have asked for anything more for this story and believe that everyone who enjoys romance will enjoy DESIRE EVERLASTING. Readers will love this story even if historical fiction is not your top choice as Karen does not allow the historical elements to overpower the story, only compliment it. I look forward to reading other works by the phenomenal Author KAREN FULLER.

Review done by Charlotte Blackwell –Author if the Embrace Series 
The book was provider to the reviewer by the publisher. No payments were made and the review is strictly the views of the reviewer.





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