3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Just OK -- just barely, Jan 1 2006
By SusieQ - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Heaven can wait (Paperback)
But it's a very early Cheryl St. John, and HEAVEN CAN WAIT lacks her later novels' deft touch and lighter handling of plot and character. The cover art is lovely, but what's inside the cover drags and hits melodramatic high notes by the end (the obsessive pyromaniac sister-in-law; the heroine's running away from the hero, without hearing his side of the story...) It's a little heavy on typical standard 'Harlequin' plot turns, which Ms. St. John was later able to avoid in her stories. I don't recommend it. It's not a totally bad book, but it's just not very good.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favs, April 21 2009
By Linda Y "always reading" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Heaven can wait (Paperback)
The story of Jakob (an Outsider) and Lydia (the Believer) is a story of young love that starts with an intense attraction between to opposites who are forbidden to be together. They battle bigotry, jealousy and ignorance but still forge a solid relationship that's told by an excellent writer. Definitely one of my favorite books to keep in my library.
6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
OLD-FASHIONED ROMANCE AT ITS BEST, Oct 6 1998
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Heaven can wait (Paperback)
Interesting, well-developed characters combine with a stirring plot to create a sweet, memorable romance. Jakob and Lydia find an enduring love despite their different backgrounds, strengthened by their faith in God and family.
I enjoyed this book, and so will you.