an inspiring, wonderful read!

Night and Daye by Morgan Elliot

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I read captured hearts before and other than my usual habit of looking at the electronic copy first the cover incited my to buy the book as a book (paper) from the start.

I was amply rewarded! Before I got round to reading it I read two French lesbian romance novels, that were very, very diferent to what I had read so far in English. The first one was "Game, Set et Love" by Audrey Girard de Gabbia.

Apart from the fact that I always thought that French is the language of love that one is very different, as it offer two endings, that are as different as they could be, both starting with a decision one of the two main characters has to take at a critical moment, showing how one single impulse can make he difference between a tragedy and a romance.

But the one that really changed my view on how romance, but especially lesbian romance should be written was a debut novel by a young countrywoman of my chosen home, Brittany, Leana Baker's "Chat Noir". The one thing I experienced as so very special (never mind of what I think is an incomplete ending) are the incredibly tender and sweet feelings and the loving care, with which both ladies react to each other's mental baggage. It touched me to the core. I attributed that, again, to the French language.

Imagine my surprise to find the best of both combine in your solo debut! I think, without wanting to "diss" anyone, that while "Captured Hearts" was a four star for me, "Night and Daye" should be at least a nine star, if not a ten! I won’t hesitate to call it the best lesbian romance I have read so far. The way the two ladies deal with one another is following one of the standard tropes, cold feet on lady one, trying to break it off, but when it counts the other lady shows what feminine qualities really are in their essence and all goes well. So here is the two possible endings thing resolved easily and gracefully into a happily ever after.

I absolutely love the tenderness and respect, that tastefully flows through your love scenes without diminishing the two ladies passion. It brings over the feelings so much better than just fatal physical attraction, that, while possibly a trigger for more deep feelings, rarely is a basis solid enough for a lasting relationship to stand on.



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