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Jenny Four Star Member
Number of posts : 531 Registration date : 2008-01-11 Location : Sheffield, England
| Subject: Review for The House on the Shore Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:49 am | |
| The House On The Shore Victoria Howard ISBN: 9781935407249 Vanilla Heart Publishing Reviewed By Renee Washburn Official Apex Reviews Rating: 4 stars Anna MacDonald is looking to start over. She’s just been passed over for a promotion that she’s eagerly awaited – and, to make matters worse, her own boyfriend is the supervisor that snubbed her. To top it all off, the lucky recipient of her desired position just happens to be – of all things – his new lover…ouch…
So, in an effort to wipe the slate clean, she retreats to the Scottish shore, establishing her new residence in an old, yet sturdy house owned by her grandparents. Her only plans? Soak up the splendor of her rustic surroundings and fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a published author. Joined by her trusty Border collies, Ensay and Rhona, Anna couldn’t ask for a more opportune chance to start fresh while mending the broken pieces of her still-aching heart.
Little does she know, though, she won’t have the chance to enjoy her solitude for long. Shortly after her arrival, she makes the acquaintance of the handsome, charming Luke, a successful artist from across the pond, and the chemistry between the two of them can’t be denied for long. Soon caught up in the throes of a passionate love affair, Anna appears to be on the cusp of lasting happiness – but, alas, she eventually learns that bliss and trouble are often flip sides of the same coin, and when an unseen stranger begins escalating his efforts to end her life, she’s suddenly thrust in the midst of a sinister mystery that leaves her wondering just who wants her dead – and why…
The House On The Shore is an enjoyable read. In it, Victoria Howard presents a well-crafted page turner that unfolds at just the right pace, ensuring that the reader’s attention is held captive with each new mysterious development. Howard also does a commendable job of infusing her characters with vivid, palpable personality, framing their inclinations and reactions in the threedimensional, thus making it easy for readers to relate to them in very real, practical terms.
A quick but compelling read, The House On The Shore is a can’t miss suspense thriller with a surprisingly potent punch, and one that fans of the genre are sure to enjoy.
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| | | Shelagh Admin
Number of posts : 12662 Registration date : 2008-01-11 Location : UK
| Subject: Re: Review for The House on the Shore Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:25 am | |
| Well done Jenny! Sounds like a cracking read! |
| | | Jenny Four Star Member
Number of posts : 531 Registration date : 2008-01-11 Location : Sheffield, England
| Subject: Re: Review for The House on the Shore Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:30 am | |
| Thanks, Shelagh.
I'm waiting nervously for others, but this was a great boost. |
| | | Brenda Hill Five Star Member
Number of posts : 1297 Registration date : 2008-02-16 Location : Southern CA
| Subject: Re: Review for The House on the Shore Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:41 pm | |
| I don't know Shelagh's lingo, but I'll agree. Congratulations, Jenny! |
| | | Jenny Four Star Member
Number of posts : 531 Registration date : 2008-01-11 Location : Sheffield, England
| Subject: Re: Review for The House on the Shore Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:44 pm | |
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| | | Brenda Hill Five Star Member
Number of posts : 1297 Registration date : 2008-02-16 Location : Southern CA
| Subject: Re: Review for The House on the Shore Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:48 pm | |
| You should have a good review, Jenny. I've read the book and think you're an excellent writer. |
| | | Jenny Four Star Member
Number of posts : 531 Registration date : 2008-01-11 Location : Sheffield, England
| Subject: Re: Review for The House on the Shore Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:03 pm | |
| Brenda, thank you for the compliment. I just hope those who read the book will agree with you! |
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