The Brevity of Roses Author:Linda Cassidy Lewis Jalal Vaziri has looks, money, women--and a habit of running from reality. When he abandons New York and reinvents himself as a poet in a California beach house, he thinks he's running from a father who hates him, a career mistake, and endless partying. A fresh start is what he needs. And after an intriguing woman enters his life, he believes al... more »l his dreams are coming true. But that dream dissolves into nightmare, and Jalal flees again. Only this time, his retreat is blocked by a woman who challenges him to face that it's himself he's trying to outrun.
Early Reviews:
"This was a book I didn't want to put down until I finished every last gorgeous word." ~ Kasie West
"The Brevity of Roses is a story about love, the power and beauty of love as well as the fear it can trigger and the pain it can cause. The characters are complex and believable, flawed but loveable." ~ Christa Polkinhorn, author of Love of a Stonemason
"Both the wonder and the anxiety of sensual love, family love and friendship are explored with charm, poise and intelligence. The Brevity of Roses is a fine read by a talented author and I look forward to Ms Lewis's next novel. Judy Croome, author of Dancing in the Shadows of Love
"I felt as if I was looking into the soul of a man who feels out of place in the world, and found myself longing for him to gain a new perspective on life." ~ Cathryn Grant, author of The Demise of the Soccer Moms
"The Brevity of Roses should be on the list of all book clubs since this story will provide an excellent read to discuss and investigate." ~ Rose Mullen
"Wow!!! I absolutely loved reading Lewis' debut novel. I found myself laughing, wiping tears away, cringing, grinning as I read this. Lewis' ability to capture human emotion and relationships is amazing." ~ Heather Simone
"I love this debut novel in that it delves into love, relationships, and grief that is not sappy or clichéd." ~ Tricia Sutton« less