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One of LaVyrle Spencer's best books! Much, much better than the TV movie made, in which the ending was changed. Forget the stupid TV movie, and read this book. You won't be disappointed.
(The cover of the book I have is the original, not the one shown above that came up automatically when I entered the ISBN #.)

I used to read this author in high school, but this was one I had never gotten around to. For some reason, I just remember her stories being better than this and think my reading habits have seriously changed because this seem to be more my grandma's speed. (especially since I know Spencer is one of her favorites)

The writing style is slow and definitely not what I'd prefer to read even though the author has done her research on the type of lives that people lived during the era in which this book was set. The story seems to just plod along with day to day activities with characters that are not well-developed enough to let me empathize with them and their problems. It's really lacking when it comes to the emotional quality. I love a when an author's words are heart-breaking enough to get me to cry because then I know that I've been able to feel what the characters are feeling. This story was a bit stale and I had a hard time relating to their problems with them.

And, I know this is a spoiler, but killing off Jonathan was just too convenient. The foreshadowing made it obvious who the culprit would be, and I know I annoyed my hubby when I interrupted him in his video game to let him know what I thought would happen and then later on interrupting him while reading to say I was right. :P I was really disappointed that the author used such and easy way out of a tough situation.

Overall, it was just too bland and too predictable for my tastes. I may have like this author as a teen, but I've definitely grown out of her. This book has let me decide to not read any more of her books in the future.

About this title: Jonathan and Mary Gray have been childless for seven years. The "fulfillment" of a forbidden attraction may bring the Grays the child they so desperately desire.