Compensation

by S. Anne Gardner

Victoria is a woman tormented with a past she can't forget. She returns to exact revenge and compensation. Danielle is a talented painter who becomes the pawn tossed in a plan of vengeance. Sometimes memories that haunt us show us the way to our future and our salvation. A tale of revenge, passion and love.

Genres: Lesbian

228 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

With a vast array of varied life experiences S. Anne Gardner has a wide array of story ideas that she often weaves into riveting storylines that takes the reader on some unexpected rides. She has lived all over the world and is now permanently living on the East Coast of the United States although she does still like to travel. She has a love that fills her heart and children who fill her life. She works in the field of finance and is a published author. Her published works include Por Amor, For the Love of a Woman, An Affair of Love and Compensation. She enjoys sailing, horseback riding, art, traveling, reading, and writing. Her family, her friends, and her music fill her life in a world that is her own. (from the publisher’s website)

Reviews

[Diana P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drama, angst, madness, passion, revenge, fears, pain and true love. That's what comes to my mind when I think about this story.

The main characters meet when they were kids but a traumatizing event drives them apart. When they finally meet again is when the story stars to develop.

Both characters are interesting. Victoria, on one hand, is a woman full of anger and hatred that looks for revenge, however, under that fury lies a very vulnerable and lovable human being. And Danielle, on the other hand, is a gentle, sensitive and sweet woman who gets caught in the middle of Victoria’s revenge.

I think this love story is haunting, sweet, heart-wrenching and passionate, evoking many emotions from the reader. The feelings portrayed in this book are intense and palpable which is something that captured me from the very beginning. I’d only point out two things that, in my opinion, would've made it even better; the existence of an epilogue and better crafted love scenes (a sequel would’ve been great).

All in all, I think this story is engaging and even though It’s not a light-read, I think it’s well-written with a compelling plot and interesting characters. Definitely, a book that you won’t forget easily.

Recommended for those who love romances with a high-level of angst and drama.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic. Couldn't stop reading until the end!