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Love and Devotion |  | Author: Erica James
Publisher: Orion
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 13965
Media: Paperback
Pages: 560
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 0752883410
EAN: 9780752883410
ASIN: 0752883410
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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LOVED THE BOOK - DEVOTED TO THE AUTHOR! May 8, 2005
Louise Saunders (Isle of Skye)
52 out of 52 found this review helpful
As a devoted follower of Erica James, it came as no surprise to me that I enjoyed this, her latest book, Love and Devotion.brI think it is probably her best work so far. Harriet Swift (single with not a maternal bone in her body) promises her sisterbrthat should anything happen to her, she will take on the responsibility of her children. A promise a lot of us must have made at some time, never thinking the promise would ever have to be kept. When Harriet's sister and brother-in-law are killed in a road accident, Harriet - who had everything in her life just the way she wanted it: great job, own flat to which she could escape and enjoy her own company,and a blossoming new relationship, in the blink of an eye she finds herself living back home with her parents and caring for her sister's two small and bewildered children. How she copes with learning to become mother to these two orphans makes for a warmhearted and thought-provoking read. She meets Will, divorced antiques dealer with two teenage daughters, who also thinks he has his life sorted. Until tragedy strikes in his life. Erica James deals with the subject of bereavement and its effect on a whole family with a sensitive and humorous pen. Liken the death of one woman to throwing a pebble into a pool and see the ripples spread. A facinating insight into human relationships with believable characters. I particularly liked the 'script' given to Will by the author. When you read about a fictional character you'd really like to meet, you know the author has talent! I thoroughly recommend this book for an unputdownable read!
Another Great read from Erica James December 29, 2005
Victoria Megginson (York, UK)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I've read all the Erica James novels and i've yet to be disappointed. There are all fairly similar love stories, but they are written so well and the characters are easy to relate to, each one is treat! Although the book reaches its inevitable conclusion, there are a couple of twist and turns along the way. A great book to read curled up in front of the fire with a glass of red wine, or a fab holiday read. Fans of Erica James won't be disappointed.
Well- rounded story December 4, 2004
RACHEL SHARP (North Wales, United Kingdom)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Excellent story, very well constructed and with Erica James' usual superb writing style. I really enjoyed the book and can thoroughly recommend it as a compelling read.
Absolutely fantastic - could not put it down!! January 18, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Well what can I say...if it wasn#x27;t for having to revise for an exam while reading this book I would have happily read it all at once. The first Erica James I have read but if this one is anything to go by I#x27;ll be reading them all. Made me laugh and cry, an emotional rollercoaster but definitely worth it. A must for all romantics out there!! A++++++++++++++
highly recommended! January 12, 2007
Gherardelli Paola (Florence, Italy)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I do highly recommend this book!
br /The two central characters are Harriet, a young computer programmer and Will, a middle-aged divorced ex-lawyer. Both their lifes are deeply affected by unexpected and tragic events.
br /When facing tragic events we have to basic choices: to surrender to despair or make it become an opportunity for improvement and growth.
br /With insight and skill, the book deals with how the two protagonists and their relatives cope with these dramatic situations and how these become the starting point of a healing process that will turn them into better people and deepen their understanding of themselves and of the others.
br /I really liked this book: the story is well written and gripping, the characters highly credible. I just found the ending when everything fits into place a bit disappointing.
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