Helpful Score: 3
Get the champagne out of the refrigerator! It's time to celebrate The New York Times bestselling author Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's latest epic, A Season Beyond a Kiss. This pioneer of the romantic fiction genre renews her grateful readers' acquaintance with old friends, the Birminghams of The Flame and the Flower and The Elusive Flame fame. This time it's Brandon's younger brother Jeffrey and his off-again, on-again marriage to beautiful English import Raelynn that captivates audiences. Circumstances--and a murderous villain--have conspired to separate newlyweds Jeff and Raelynn. Raelynn has been broadsided by the accusation that Jeff has impregnated a young serving girl and refused to acknowledge his child. Jeff, of course, vehemently denies the accusation, but Raelynn is unsure she can trust her handsome husband. Just when the young lovers manage to mend their quarrel, a pregnant Raelynn is horrified to discover Jeff standing over the body of the murdered serving girl with the murder weapon in his hand. Throw in a ruthless merchant with designs to possess Raelynn at any cost and a mysterious murderer with a secret worth killing for, and you've got a new classic from veteran author Woodiwiss. In spite of the sometimes convoluted dialogue, fans old and new will be able to overlook the impression that Woodiwiss believes she's being paid by the word and revel in a fresh tale with familiar friends.--Alison Trinkle
Her marriage to dashing American shipping magnate Jeff Birmingham signals the beginning of a wonderful new life,for Raelynn Barrett. In the loving shelter of her husband's embrace,the pain of loss is diminished,as is her anger over her family's tragic and undeserved disgrace. But try as she might,Raelynn cannot close her earsto the cruel accusations and wispered rumors about her new spouse that buzz around her head like bees. And she cannot deny what her own eyes see,though the images before her seem to brand her darling Jeff as the worst sort of criminal,forcing her to flee his disire and his love. Jeff knows he is innocent-though he is unaware of the conspiracy tht has shrouded his marriage in secrets and now imperils it with lies.
Her marriage to dashing American shipping magnate Jeff Birmingham signals the beginning of a wonderful new life for Raelynn Barrett. In the loving shelter of her husband's embrace, the pain of loss is diminished, as is her anger over her family's tragic and undeserved disgrace.
another book I have not read but was told it is very enjoyable
