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Sisters of Spirit #2
Closed Doors
A successful man with a tragic secret.
A young teacher with an oppressive family.
Will she help him, or destroy him?
A young teacher with an oppressive family.
Will she help him, or destroy him?
193 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2011
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August 18, 2013
I'd say more like 2.5. The original idea is captivating, but could have been handled better.
The writing is more than decent, except for a couple of blunders I hope result from poor proofreading of the Kindle edition ('breath' for 'breathe' and 'consul' for 'console') with particularly vivid descriptions of sights and places.
Unfortunately, i found the development of the love story too easygoing and lacking in depth. After the first third, the book changes settings and the H/h relationship, as well as the things that start happening around them, sound more and more sappy and packed full of clichés. There I quickly lost interest and had to struggle not to quit.
The final chapters luckily improve, with quick developments, some drama, and the H's (and the h's) issues confronted with introspection and depth. The ending packs these up even too neatly, together with several other themes which clues had been abundantly scattered throughout the previous chapters. It is satisfactory, but not so nice as to redeem the lacking parts. I am disappointed, because my idea of romance stands much nearer to Ms Radke's than to what the label currently implies.
A curiosity I found endearing: I don't know when this book was originally written, but it shows a peculiar absence of modern technology in everyday life, especially in communications.
The writing is more than decent, except for a couple of blunders I hope result from poor proofreading of the Kindle edition ('breath' for 'breathe' and 'consul' for 'console') with particularly vivid descriptions of sights and places.
Unfortunately, i found the development of the love story too easygoing and lacking in depth. After the first third, the book changes settings and the H/h relationship, as well as the things that start happening around them, sound more and more sappy and packed full of clichés. There I quickly lost interest and had to struggle not to quit.
The final chapters luckily improve, with quick developments, some drama, and the H's (and the h's) issues confronted with introspection and depth. The ending packs these up even too neatly, together with several other themes which clues had been abundantly scattered throughout the previous chapters. It is satisfactory, but not so nice as to redeem the lacking parts. I am disappointed, because my idea of romance stands much nearer to Ms Radke's than to what the label currently implies.
A curiosity I found endearing: I don't know when this book was originally written, but it shows a peculiar absence of modern technology in everyday life, especially in communications.
May 20, 2017
Fun little read, but predictable. Might try another of the series, just to see if they get any better.
May 28, 2013
Jared is in need of a tutor. Ellen is a teacher and loves to be able to help her children.
She meets Jared thinking that she will need to teach a child. She is shock when she discovers that the one needing help is Jared.
Jared also convinces her to help him at work since his assistant is leaving. Ellen can't say no and she accepts the job.
This couple gets closer with time.
Ellen was very patient.
This book was an easy read. The topic was interesting.
2/5 Fangs
cross posted at my blog http://mrsleifs.blogspot.com
She meets Jared thinking that she will need to teach a child. She is shock when she discovers that the one needing help is Jared.
Jared also convinces her to help him at work since his assistant is leaving. Ellen can't say no and she accepts the job.
This couple gets closer with time.
Ellen was very patient.
This book was an easy read. The topic was interesting.
2/5 Fangs
cross posted at my blog http://mrsleifs.blogspot.com
August 13, 2013
I was somewhat disappointed in this book. I have enjoyed this series, but read them out of order. I didn't realize this was #2. I think the author improves with later books series. The characters seem to develop better in later books. The premise was a good one, successful adult male unable to read hires a tutor. But parts of it seemed disjointed and some things are never resolved. My disappointment will not stop me from reading Nancy Radke books, because on the whole I enjoy them.
March 12, 2014
Love this series of books
What an awesome story. I loved this book and am looking forward to reading more in the series as well as other books by this author. I love how good they are and without the sex and heavy petting.
What an awesome story. I loved this book and am looking forward to reading more in the series as well as other books by this author. I love how good they are and without the sex and heavy petting.
September 3, 2016
More please
A deep secret, a lonely tutor, Romance.... Ms. Radke has penned a wonderful story With a dashing hero who has a deep dark secret that he has kept his whole life.. That only gets exposed to .... NEVER MIND NO SPOILERS allowed.... This is a very good read.
A deep secret, a lonely tutor, Romance.... Ms. Radke has penned a wonderful story With a dashing hero who has a deep dark secret that he has kept his whole life.. That only gets exposed to .... NEVER MIND NO SPOILERS allowed.... This is a very good read.
May 4, 2013
Is a great book to read
May 1, 2014
The hero was frustrating and proud. Made me want to kick him in the pants. The heroine was too nice for her own good - her family walked all over her. It was a good read, though.
September 17, 2016
Another good book in the series.
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