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2.0 out of 5 stars Very Different, Aug 17 2004

By	Isabelle S. Dupont "Isa" (Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Whippoorwill (Mass Market Paperback)

I normally love Sharon Sala books, and, at the beginning of this one I though I would like the different setting in the timeline. But I really could not get in the story and I did not really like the way it ends. The characters were interesting but I think she could have givin us a little bit more of their history, of why they ended in that town

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3.0 out of 5 stars Could not really get into it, Jul 9 2004

By	Elaine C McTyer "avid reader" (Dawson, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Whippoorwill (Mass Market Paperback)

I usually love Sharon Sala's books. However, in the prologue she tells us this is not one of her usual books. And it is not.

This is a different type of book for her. It has very well drawn characters but I just did not come to care for them as much as I usually do.

Of course it is set in the west at a time of struggle and fighting as well as many decievers.

A saloon girl, a fraudulant preacher, a gambler and a drunk, each has his or her life changed in a split second. When the unscrupulous preacher dies in the lady's bed.

There is humor and irony aplenty in this book. Somehow where there is a will there is a way.

At the end each is redeemed by their experiences. The ending is somewhat ambiguious and did not really satisfy me.

Everyone should be able to stretch their wings and Ms Sala certainly changed from our usual expectations.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Sharon Sala fans beware!!!, Jun 21 2004

By	M. Nix "Joyfully Reviewed" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Whippoorwill (Paperback)

I bought this book without really looking at the storyline because Sharon Sala's name was on the book. What a mistake that was! I HATE writing a negative review so I have to really be disappointed to write one. This book is a total departure from what made me love Sharon Sala as an author. I have always looked Sharon Sala's romances but I could never get into this book. It was more like Historical Chick Lit. There was no "happy ending" that romance lovers look for. In fact, I couldn't find any real romance in this book. It's just my opinion but I believe when an author puts out a book that is so different from what her fans have come to expect from her that a pen name would probably be the way to go. Instead I was left feeling cheated by one of my favorite authors because now I can never have Sharon Sala on autobuy again. Also, I feel slightly insulted as a romance fan. I have noticed a trend by several romance writers to change their format. As a fan it makes me wonder are they ashamed to write romance?

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5.0 out of 5 stars strong historical tale
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Published on Nov 9 2003 by Harriet Klausner

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Times
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Published on Jun 21 2003 by laidir

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific story! This one will keep your attention!
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Published on April 25 2003 by Detra Fitch

1.0 out of 5 stars no point.
This book was pointless. The chapter jumping was difficult to understand. The books plot was thin and not very interesting. The characters were uninteresting and boring. Read more