Official Review: Beyond Despair by Shirley Hoisington

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Re: Official Review: Beyond Despair by Shirley Hoisington

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I really like the interactions between the main characters. I think it is an interesting take on a romance novel. The sacrifices one makes for loved ones, is also a great topic to add into the novel.
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Oh my...this sounds heartbreaking but hopeful if that makes sense. Thank you for your review, I wouldn't have found this book otherwise. I am putting this on my TBR immediately.
The reader pulls for her to move on and discover another love.
I really hope she does find another love and I can't wait to find out!
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This sounds like a very interesting story, a typical instance of not always getting what we want while sacrificing out happiness for the ones we love. I would definitely want to know how Miranda pulls through.
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This is a complicated love situation. I feel for Miranda having to give her consent for Rogers to date Cindy. I am already in love with the storyline and couldn't wait any longer to read this book. Congrats to the author on being the #BOTD!
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Post by Rachal Beavers »

Having the guy you love fall for your twin sister, ouch! Talk about a kick to the ego. I would really like to read this book and find out how Miranda's character changes and grows with the story. Your review makes the story sound very enticing. Keep up the good work!
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This sounds like a good plot as well as an emotional, romance novel. The death of both parents at such a young age must be devastating for two young 15-year-olds. Hopefully, Miranda recovers from the loss as well as a failed romance. It would be hard to realize someone you dated preferred your own sister, but if a person truly loves, then you have to let them have a chance to be happy. Thanks for a good review on this book.
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I can't imagine how Miranda must have felt seeing her twin get married to the love of her life. I applaud how she handled the situation, I hope she finds love. Great review.
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It's a shame that an interesting romance novel with an amazing storyline such as Beyond Despair has so many grammatical and punctuation errors. However, I still wish to read this book to know how Miranda and Cindy forged after her marriage with Rogers. Congrats to the author on being the #BOTD!
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I'm always curious about romance novels featuring twins who fall off the same person. That the guy asks the permission of one twin to date the other...well, it has piqued my interest. I already feel sorry for Miranda getting her heart broken. Thanks for your insightful review.
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The title of the book really suits well with the story. I cannot even imagine being in a situation like that. I would love to read the story and see how they survived.
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Post by Penny Ann Criswell Johnson »

This story sounds very sad. Having lost both of her parents and having to take care of her twin sister, Miranda loses the love of her life. What a book of despairs. That might be where the author got the title from. Great Review!
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I kind of sympathize with Miranda. She would have professed how she felt about Roger beforehand but she delayed. Nice review.
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The plot is very nice; I’m looking forward to digging into this novel to find out how Miranda would be able to find love after being despaired over Roger and her twin Cindy’s marriage. But the review mentioned some twists and it made me think of so many scenarios which got me intrigued.
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I can smell trouble brewing. The plot of this is interesting and suspenseful. I wouldn't allow it too if I were I Mirinda's shoe, Roger should have done better. Wonderful review and congratulations on being the BOTD.
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Finding a novel that does not emphasize sex exclusively is such a relief.
Miranda only wants her sister to be happy, but regrettably, in the process, she gave up some of her own happiness.
Will Miranda eventually discover it?
intense, heartfelt, romantic, and emotionally complex with some twists.
Wondering if there is, in fact, a happy ending. Clearly written review. Congrats on botd!
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