Shawnette's review
The Way You Make Me Feel (Kimani Romance) by Francine Craft
Didn't Make Me Feel Anything
This is the first novel I've read by Francine Craft and it was a little disappointing. Apparently, "The Way You Make Me Feel" is the final book in a series about the Steele family, however, after reading this I'm not sure I want to back-track and read the rest.~~~~~~~~Stevie and Damien instantly become "roommates" and all too "quickly and sweetly" they agree to make life altering decisions, which were a little unbelievable, even for a romance novel. Ms. Craft, does a good job visualizing the concert and nightclub performances in a very realistic way, but the romance and mystery were sorely lacking in the same realism. The dialogue seemed for lack of a better word "corny" and forced, which muddled the storyline and made the characters uninteresting. Surprisingly, the romantic leads are not mutually attracted to each other. Damien must continually strive to focus beyond the physical appearance of Stevie, which makes ...more
This is the first novel I've read by Francine Craft and it was a little disappointing. Apparently, "The Way You Make Me Feel" is the final book in a series about the Steele family, however, after reading this I'm not sure I want to back-track and read the rest.~~~~~~~~Stevie and Damien instantly become "roommates" and all too "quickly and sweetly" they agree to make life altering decisions, which were a little unbelievable, even for a romance novel. Ms. Craft, does a good job visualizing the concert and nightclub performances in a very realistic way, but the romance and mystery were sorely lacking in the same realism. The dialogue seemed for lack of a better word "corny" and forced, which muddled the storyline and made the characters uninteresting. Surprisingly, the romantic leads are not mutually attracted to each other. Damien must continually strive to focus beyond the physical appearance of Stevie, which makes ...more
She's a terrible writer. For real. This is the fourth book I've read by her, and all her books suck.
Hey, girl where u been...haven't heard from you in a minute...been missing your reviews and/or comments...I only read two books by Francine Craft...I think she gives great descriptive details...I can clearly visualize the locations she describes...she'd be an asset to a company that writes those travel brochures...definitely wouldn't mind visiting some of the locations mentioned in her novels...real or imaginary...but I DEFINITELY have to agree with you as a romance writer, she just doesn't do it for me...I usually give an author the three strikes and your out, rule...I have one more of her books in my tbr pile...and if I don't like it...I will NOT buy anymore of her novels...Happy Reading :-)
I totally understand where you are coming from, it takes me awhile to get into her books.
Hey, Tiff...yeah...as short as her novels are...it usually takes me several days to finish them...I find myself putting it down and starting something else...surprisingly she actually has a loyal fan-base...most people actually give her novels a rating of 3 or higher...that's one reason I like these sites...I enjoy reading the different reviews and/or seeing the various ratings...to each his/her own...SMilE...Happy Reading :-)
Yeah I know, it usually takes me a couple of days or even a week to finish it. Sometimes I don't finish the book at all.
I've been getting my arse kicked doing a knitting pattern! It's a cabled vest, and it's been hard going. I've been going to bed at night, eyes blinded by my tears. I'm back though, by golly, I'm back.
WOW...well, I'm glad you're back...knitting...now that's something I never had the patience for...you go, girl...LOL...Happy Reading & Knitting :-)
