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Illuminations of the Heart
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September 10, 2010

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Kathy * Bookworm Nation
Nov 09, 2009 rated it really liked it
I think I enjoyed Loyalty’s Web a little more, but I still really liked this one. I think DiPastena does an amazing job recreating the medieval era. When I read her books I feel like I am transported back to 1179, a place I don’t mind visiting in books but definitely wouldn’t want to live during that time. I thought the main premise of the story was really unique and added a new way to keep a hero and heroine apart. Our main character Siri resembles our hero Triston’s deceased wife, Clothilde. S ...more
Lisa  (Bookworm Lisa)
Sep 24, 2010 rated it really liked it
I had quite a bit of fun reading this novel. It was easy to get caught up in the story and like the characters.

I was introduced to an area that I was unfamiliar with. I'm glad i picked up this book and look forward to reading more books by Joyce.
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Brigitte
Feb 04, 2011 rated it liked it
I liked this book. However (sorry Cassie), there was constant upheaval in the book that made me wonder if the main character would ever get any rest. I had a hard time following all the characters at times. I really wanted to like this book at the end as much as I liked it at the beginning.
Cara
Nov 25, 2010 rated it really liked it
Joyce DiPastena did it AGAIN! I loved it. Passion/Intrigue/suspense! Thanks to Linda for the recommendation!
Kara
Jan 18, 2010 rated it really liked it
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Really good book, though I didn't like it as much as Loyalty's Web. Still, I'd give it a 4.75. ...more
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Historical romance with some suspense. Very real characters. I enjoyed it.
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Nov 04, 2009 marked it as to-read
Shelves: romance
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Sep 23, 2011 marked it as to-read
Shelves: vacation-read
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