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La Lucha de una Mujer que Debe Escoger Entre sus Sueños y El Verdadero Amor Después de Descubrir su Sexualidad
Lana vive una vida perfecta con su esposo Greg en Washington D.C., pero más tarde, Lana se despierta de un revelador sueño que cuestiona la esencia misma de quién es ella.
Entonces aparece Claire, una hermosa joven con quien supuestamente Lana está en una relación.
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Lana vive una vida perfecta con su esposo Greg en Washington D.C., pero más tarde, Lana se despierta de un revelador sueño que cuestiona la esencia misma de quién es ella.
Entonces aparece Claire, una hermosa joven con quien supuestamente Lana está en una relación.
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Kindle Edition, 272 pages
Published
March 13th 2020
by Independently Published
(first published May 12th 2017)
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Let's start this review by discussing the title: Magnetic Reverie. For me, it conjures images of elated happiness and strong, instantaneous attraction. In the first book of a new series by author Nico J. Genes, we find a woman torn between the love she has for her husband and the attraction she has to a woman she met in an airport and continued to dream about. Only... as time and the chapters pass by... we no longer know for sure which of these two relationships is the dream and which is
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Choices, realities, awakenings, acceptance and what love is are all part of Nico J. Genes MAGNETIC REVERIE. Lanas life would seem perfect, happily married to the man of her dreams until a new reality is awakened within her, until the dreams of her sleep open a new world of emotions. She will discover a new side of her, a side open to love for and from a woman, will she be completed as a person? Will her dreams become the reality she truly desires? Follow Lana as her dream world and her reality
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Tolerance and Understanding
First of all, we learn how not to put labels on people, situations and ideas. Tolerance and understanding are among the underlying principles, embedded throughout the book.
The dream world that is described here raises a lot of uneasy questions about today's society, imposed norms, hypocrisy, and sometimes, even set forms devoid of content. However, such matters need to be dealt with properly and in a civilized manner.
Love is universal. Humans are constantly seeking ...more
First of all, we learn how not to put labels on people, situations and ideas. Tolerance and understanding are among the underlying principles, embedded throughout the book.
The dream world that is described here raises a lot of uneasy questions about today's society, imposed norms, hypocrisy, and sometimes, even set forms devoid of content. However, such matters need to be dealt with properly and in a civilized manner.
Love is universal. Humans are constantly seeking ...more
5 Dreamy Stars!!!
Have you ever had a dream which was so vivid and intense that you felt it simply had to be real? A dream which made you forget about your current reality in hopes of continuing to explore this exciting land of milk and honey? Were you really able to fully distinguish the dream from the real world? If so which one did you prefer? Powerful thoughts indeed! If this sounds intriguing to you, then you will absolutely love author Nico J. Genes's novel, Magnetic Reverie.
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Have you ever had a dream which was so vivid and intense that you felt it simply had to be real? A dream which made you forget about your current reality in hopes of continuing to explore this exciting land of milk and honey? Were you really able to fully distinguish the dream from the real world? If so which one did you prefer? Powerful thoughts indeed! If this sounds intriguing to you, then you will absolutely love author Nico J. Genes's novel, Magnetic Reverie.
The story ...more
An exquisite love story that touches your mind and heart in so many levels it makes you question if Lana was sure about her sexuality. I like when a story captures your attention, Lana has the best of both worlds with her dreams and reality it can be as living with two people and loving both. I loved reading some images and places in Europe. Lana is the main character she's incisive for achievement of her life; she comes to the conclusion that there is no such thing that life could be perfect. I
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This story takes place in the US and in Slovenia. What I can first say is that I was impressed with the descriptions the author did with her home country. She offers a little history too, I felt like I was visiting a friend there, which was comforting. And the sites were magnificent.
There is a big twist near the beginning of the story that will hook you. After this part, I had to find out more. This story subject matter is of a paranormal nature, so of course, I fell in love with it right away. ...more
There is a big twist near the beginning of the story that will hook you. After this part, I had to find out more. This story subject matter is of a paranormal nature, so of course, I fell in love with it right away. ...more
Magnetic Reverie is a story of a woman torn between dreams and reality. But which is the dream, and which is the reality?
Lana is a lovely young woman who has it all. At least one might think. Originally from Slovenia, she meets an American named Greg, whom she falls in love with and marries. They move to America where he supports them with his private business, and she takes up work of her own. However, Lana experiences dreams of herself in another life. One differing from her current life, and ...more
Lana is a lovely young woman who has it all. At least one might think. Originally from Slovenia, she meets an American named Greg, whom she falls in love with and marries. They move to America where he supports them with his private business, and she takes up work of her own. However, Lana experiences dreams of herself in another life. One differing from her current life, and ...more
She is beautiful; she is young, and she is torn between two lovesa perfect husband who adores her and cannot live without her and a mysterious young and attractive woman in her dreams. As she travels on a super-fast reality-fantasy track from one continent to another and back, Lana discovers herself as a person, as a desirable woman and a lover, and as a mother.
Will one love die and discard its petals on the shores of unexpectedly discovered female attraction? Will the initial confusion give in ...more
Will one love die and discard its petals on the shores of unexpectedly discovered female attraction? Will the initial confusion give in ...more
Lana is a happily married Slovenian ex-pat living in the United States with her successful husband, Greg. Their marriage is happy, but she longs for the day when he will want children like she does. She has adjusted to her new life in her new country, but there is another life, in a place that is strangely familiar- and another relationship with a young woman named Claire- that is taking over her dreams, and beginning to break through into her "waking" life. With one foot firmly rooted in her
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By David Bennett Laing
Lana, a gorgeous redhead from Ljubljana, Slovenia, flies to Washington, DC, where she marries Greg, a handsome, young, American entrepreneur. Changing flights in Vienna, Lana happens to meet another Slovenian, Claire, an equally gorgeous blonde, who gratuituously tells Lana "You are beautiful." Three years after her storybook marriage to Greg, she finds herself having vivid dreams about Claire, who lives in Ljubljana. Lana is then involved in a traffic accident that puts ...more
Lana, a gorgeous redhead from Ljubljana, Slovenia, flies to Washington, DC, where she marries Greg, a handsome, young, American entrepreneur. Changing flights in Vienna, Lana happens to meet another Slovenian, Claire, an equally gorgeous blonde, who gratuituously tells Lana "You are beautiful." Three years after her storybook marriage to Greg, she finds herself having vivid dreams about Claire, who lives in Ljubljana. Lana is then involved in a traffic accident that puts ...more
If you enjoyed The Time Traveller's Wife then you will enjoy this romantic novel. The characters are likable, Lana has vivid dreams which turn into a different life from a happily married woman living with Greg in Washington DC. Some of the prose tuned to a telling of Slovenian tourism, but was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed that bit! The other theme that ran through the book was the serious love scenes and story-line, this blended in well with the main story of Lana finding herself and
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I loved this book! From the moment I started reading it I couldn't put it down. If you're like me and love a good love story with lots of emotion and descriptive scenes, then this is the book for you :) Lana finds a love like she's never found before. She's torn between 2 worlds and her emotional roller coaster with Claire had me on the edge of my seat lol I always wanted to know more! I'm excited to read Pt. 2 of this book. I really want to know if Lana's decisions lead her in the right
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3.5 stars, this book is a like a what if guide. Imagine you meet a random stranger, you get to talking & find out you're kindred souls. Then you go about with your original plans, move to America & marry your fiance. Although now when you sleep you're in a parallel world with the stranger. Where reality & dream worlds collide& intertwine, what is real & what is fiction? Do you stay with your current partner/ husband or chase your dream girl?
Author Nico J. Genes weaves an exceptional erotic romance that will easily captivate the readers attention from the beginning. The author paints a compelling and intriguing story of love and sexual discovery in a very vivid and convincing way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and conviction. Its a relatively fast paced novel that will keep you engaged from the first page to the last. Its a very absorbing read about one woman's struggle between her dreams and the
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In 1955, a remarkable book appeared, Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. Although English was Nabokovs second language, Lolita is written in a language so full of passion that it became one of the top novels of the 20th century. As I commenced reading Magnetic Reverie, it was as if I had fallen back into Nabokovs beautiful, passionate prose. Nico Genes, a native of Slovenia, writes passionately in English with the same skill and erotic insight as did Nabokov 63 years ago.
Magnetic Reverie is a book about ...more
Magnetic Reverie is a book about ...more
This delightful romantic novel by the author Nico J. Genes is the 1st part of the Reverie series, and not to forget let me mention that this book has been a really surprising enjoyable read.
Story-telling is of an excellent quality by the author, the storyline is superbly worked out, and all the main characters involved come wonderfully to life within this lovely story.
The story is also flowing in pace with lifelike emotions as well as with true human actions, whether they are hetero or ...more
Story-telling is of an excellent quality by the author, the storyline is superbly worked out, and all the main characters involved come wonderfully to life within this lovely story.
The story is also flowing in pace with lifelike emotions as well as with true human actions, whether they are hetero or ...more
3.5 Stars
Nico J Genes has written an interesting story with an unusual premise. Lana spends her days with her husband Greg but in her dreams she is with Claire, a woman who wakens a desire in her she never knew existed. What is reality and where would she rather be? She starts to question so much about her life.
The story is told in first person from the point of view of Lana, who is Slovenian. This makes the dialogue and narrative a tad unusual. I found that I had to try and read it in my head ...more
Nico J Genes has written an interesting story with an unusual premise. Lana spends her days with her husband Greg but in her dreams she is with Claire, a woman who wakens a desire in her she never knew existed. What is reality and where would she rather be? She starts to question so much about her life.
The story is told in first person from the point of view of Lana, who is Slovenian. This makes the dialogue and narrative a tad unusual. I found that I had to try and read it in my head ...more
Compelling Page Turner from Nico J. Genes
Captivating gripping love story that I read in one sitting. A woman married for three years living in Washington DC finds herself in a strange apartment with an unknown woman in Slovenia, not knowing how she got there.
The deeply touching and powerful story describes the two realities, showing Lana loving both the husband Greg, and falling in love with Claire. The characters were realistic and so well written.
I loved the holiday in Croatia. The ...more
Captivating gripping love story that I read in one sitting. A woman married for three years living in Washington DC finds herself in a strange apartment with an unknown woman in Slovenia, not knowing how she got there.
The deeply touching and powerful story describes the two realities, showing Lana loving both the husband Greg, and falling in love with Claire. The characters were realistic and so well written.
I loved the holiday in Croatia. The ...more
If you believe in dreams, enjoy this erotic love story between two beautiful women that will leave you breathless. This beautiful book will make you think about unconditional love. Dreams in the life of a human being are strange, but this love story will make you believe that one day they will remake with the power of pure love. Sensory images are used in a spectacular way where you are going to appreciate some beautiful places of Slovenia. You will feel every emotion of the character of Lana
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A love triangle unlike any other.
Magnetic Reverie absolutely stole my breath away. This was the first book I have ever read with a same sex romance and it did not disappoint. I was awestruck by Genes writing and her ability to make me feel everything that Lana felt. My heart is still in sync with hers. I also loved that it took me some time to determine what was Lanas true reality. Claire is so vividly real and captivating right from the beginning, and I immensely enjoyed seeing her through ...more
Magnetic Reverie absolutely stole my breath away. This was the first book I have ever read with a same sex romance and it did not disappoint. I was awestruck by Genes writing and her ability to make me feel everything that Lana felt. My heart is still in sync with hers. I also loved that it took me some time to determine what was Lanas true reality. Claire is so vividly real and captivating right from the beginning, and I immensely enjoyed seeing her through ...more
This was a wonderful read.
The story followed Lana as she narrated her way through her dreams that almost felt so real it sets her on a mission to discover the truth as to whether they are, and if the girl in them, Claire is just as real. It was a different spin on dreams and reality that really got me thinking and I cant wait to read the sequel.
Romance with a difference as Lana comes to terms with all that is happening to her in her married life, and in dreams where she has these wonderful ...more
The story followed Lana as she narrated her way through her dreams that almost felt so real it sets her on a mission to discover the truth as to whether they are, and if the girl in them, Claire is just as real. It was a different spin on dreams and reality that really got me thinking and I cant wait to read the sequel.
Romance with a difference as Lana comes to terms with all that is happening to her in her married life, and in dreams where she has these wonderful ...more
A beautifully written book that explores extremely difficult questions such as: If we were to be honest with ourselves, what is it that we really want? and Are we courageous enough to pursue what we want wholeheartedly?
I think this is a very important book especially in this time. It encourages us to be true to ourselves even if we havent completely figured out who that really is. With a compelling love story, it also rekindles our faith in love and champions the idea that ultimately, love is ...more
I think this is a very important book especially in this time. It encourages us to be true to ourselves even if we havent completely figured out who that really is. With a compelling love story, it also rekindles our faith in love and champions the idea that ultimately, love is ...more
Nico Genes Magnetic Reverie is a tale of unexpected love. When a young woman stops in at a restaurant before she flies out to move in with her fiancé, she has a chance encounter with her soul mate. Not your typical romance, Magnetic Reverie is an endearing story of self discovery that is beautiful and full of heart!
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This book reminded me in some ways of the film "Inception". For much of the book it was not clear what was a dream and what was waking time for Lana, who falls in love with a woman (for the first time), while also married to a man. Here is the link to the review I wrote: tinyurl.com/ybxb4osl
Great read. Unique concept. Well done!
A wild ride of dreams, lust and wonder. More than just a drama or romance, the suspense in Magnetic Reverie will have your flying through the narrative. A great read.
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Admittedly this book was somewhat hard for me to follow. It takes you from reality to dreamland and back again. Lana was having dreams that returned every time she fell asleep at night. She was happily married to a great guy and loved her life--but the dream had her loving someone else. She couldn't get the dream out of her head. Then something happened-which you will not know until later on-and Lana stays with her dream lover for approx 10 days. She does start feeling guilty about her husband
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I wish to see a movie made after this novel./b>
Both characters, Lana and Claire, were very well described. The idea was unique and I had to be very careful to follow what is dream and what is reallity. The scenery seems amazing too so I really need to visit Slovenia and Croatia after reading this book. I felt that the author wanted to transmit different messages but mostly that love is love and should not be judged and we should follow our heart/dreams.
I loved it and going to read the sequel ...more
Both characters, Lana and Claire, were very well described. The idea was unique and I had to be very careful to follow what is dream and what is reallity. The scenery seems amazing too so I really need to visit Slovenia and Croatia after reading this book. I felt that the author wanted to transmit different messages but mostly that love is love and should not be judged and we should follow our heart/dreams.
I loved it and going to read the sequel ...more
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Ιt was amazing! I cant wait to read the sequel!
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I love reading this book, the romance of Lana which falls on two side, and the wave of emotions that keeps on changing makes me want to persuade what comes next. I like this book a lot because it can be tied to reality easy, it's about the emotions that we all have but don't talk about, the language used is so simple which makes this book an easy read. If you are a romantic person and want to get an insider view on what happens in a head and heart of a women who transitioned to a new life, I
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With her first two novels, Magnetic Reverie and Reverie Girl, she broke the ice into writing successfully. From her readers feedback and reviews, Nico can proudly say she ...more
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