This Side of Heaven | Karen Robards | Overall, a good read.

This Side of Heaven | Karen Robards | Loved It!!!

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This Side of Heaven

	This Side of Heaven Karen Robards Dell, 1991 - 448 pages average customer review:based on 12 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Defiantly beautiful, Caroline Wetherby stepped ashore in a land so wild and fierce, she trembled. She had come seeking refuge with the last of her family, but her sister was dead. Waiting to greet her were pious Pilgrims, warring Indians, howling wolves, a boisterous household of men and boys...and him, her rugged, unwelcoming brother-in-law, Matt Mathieson. Caroline wanted to hate Matt as she hated all men.

After her father's death, she'd been eager to escape England. But as daughter of a gambler and a gypsy, her flamboyant ways and healing skills tempted disaster in the sanctimonious Connecticut Colony. And putting herself in the hands of a big, handsome stranger tempted something far more dangerous--emotions she couldn't resist, kisses she couldn't forget, and a future that could bring ruin...or a journey to heaven on earth in his arms.

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Overall, a good read.

I thought this book had everything going for it, and not much lacking. There was a handsome hero, beautiful heroine, lots of adventure, and lots of funny scenes. I liked that the hero and heroine didn't fight throughout the whole book like most romance novels. My favorite scenes were the beginning with the bull, and the love triangle between Matt, Caroline, and Daniel. If you want a book that will not leave you bored, and will provide plenty of romance and plot, this is your book. The only thing I have to complain about is the ending. It was very rushed and leaved the reader wanting more closure. I mean, the rest of the book was very thorough and told the story well, but the end just wizzed by and had the reader scratching their head. It went way to fast and seemed like the author was rushing at the end to meet her deadline. But, that aside, the book as a whole was a good one.

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Loved It!!!

I could not put this book down! This story was so well written and interesting that I was captivated. From the unchartered background of Puritan lifestyle in the late 1600's as a 'romantic setting' to an abused family's healing, this book developed true emotion and devotion.

I understand some of the other reviewers displeasure at Caroline's treatment by a few in the town (witch burning, etc.)but that didn't keep me from giving this book 5 stars. And Caroline was no weakling, she gave as good as she got and Matt was always there to back her up.

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An Exciting Read!

Since her father's death, Caroline has no choice, but to seek a home with her late sister's husband and family. The moment she arrives on their farm all hell breaks loose! The spirited and very beautiful Caroline refuses to cower to her brother-in-law, Matt, whose more handsome than should be allowed. The story is long, but not boring, except for a few places where Robards repeats herself in her descriptions. There is laughter, danger and tender hearted moments, as well as sizzling passion as Matt and Caroline try to deal with their feelings for each other. His family also learns to accept Caroline in spite of the wounds her vicious sister left behind. I kept this book for years and just kept re-reading it for almost 10 years! It's just that good once you get into it!

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