Official Review: Beyond Despair by Shirley Hoisington

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Re: Official Review: Beyond Despair by Shirley Hoisington

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Thanks for the great review. It's sad that there were so many errors, but I'm glad they didn't detract from the story. I also enjoyed the author's style of writing and felt myself getting emotional at times. It's nice to have a good book to read that isn't erotic or has lots of profanity. I am going to add this to my list of books to read.
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The premise of this novel is straightforward and effective in capturing the attention of the readers. I'm sure many people are craving these kinds of stories where to siblings are fighting over one person whom they love. Congratulations to the author for BOTD!
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I love romance novels. Though I tend to get frustrated with unrequited romance. I can just see myself reading this book and screaming at Miranda. Thanks for a great review.
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With her twin sister's help, I am glad that Cindy survived the shock of losing her parents. But it's devastating to read about their love life. Thanks for the wonderful review.
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I am torn between whether I can appreciate the depth of the protagonist's love or not. I am no fan of romance novels. The outcome are often predictable and the emotions are overplayed.
The sampled pages was tedious and repetitive and I was completely turned off by Miranda's inability to pull herself together in the face of a broken heart.
Separate and apart from all of this however I sense that this story tells a bit of the author's life and I thank her for being brave enough to be vulnerable yet strong enough to tell this story. Congratulations to the author for being today's BoTD selection.
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"Jealousy... Sacrifice... Betrayal... This one has it all!" This was the tag line of another review. Based on this and your review, andthen man she loves asking to date her sister!! Now I am truly intrigued.
I haveno idea how I would handle this and I want to read the rest of the story to see how Miranda copes!
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting romance novel following pair of twin sisters who lost their parents at an early age, and the one sister has to take care of her twin. Years later, one sister falls in love with the man who has feelings for her twin. Will the sister let her twin have the man that she loves? It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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I am completely enthralled by this book. I am a lover of romance books and this particular book kept me glued to it till the end. I find it very touching and heartfelt. It couldn't have been easy knowing the one you love doesn't love you the same way and at the same time, feels strongly for your twin. This is an interesting storyline.
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Every aspect of this story seems to portray the title of this book, and it is beyond words to tell about Miranda's sacrifice for her sister.
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Well, I enjoyed reading the review of this botd. Though I can sacrifice to make someone close to me happy, I have a life. Wisdom demands that it should not be to my own hurt or detriment to prevent depression. Congrats to this botd and an amazing review.
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I think a story with the twin sibling involved sounds engaging. Their relationship is special and unique. Being in the triangle love situation is so upseting. If the man fall in love with her twin sister right after he met her, I assume they are not identical. I wonder if the twists could make the story has unstatisfied ending. Great review!
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This looks to be an interesting novel. I am intrigued by Miranda's story, at some point will she be able to be honest with her sister? Will she be able to overcome the heartbreak? It is certainly a book I will read.
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This book tells a good love story and has solidified my notion of telling people how you feel about them before it’s too late.Great review
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Thank you for the disruptive review. I am not a romance book fan, but my daughter-in-law is. I think I will get her this one. She likes the ones that are not full of graphic sex.
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Thank you for the review. I am not a romance book fan, but my daughter-in-law is. I think I will get her this one. She likes the ones that are not full of graphic sex.
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