Yvonne L. reviewed More Than Words, Vol 7: Compassion Can't Wait / Someplace Like Home / What the Heart Wants on + 929 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I was really blown away by this concept. What a great way to honor and advertise these indispensable agencies. I'm so impressed with Harlequin and these authors for putting this together.
My favorite story was Jill Shalvis's "What a Heart Wants." When I first read about WET Productions, I didn't quite understand the impact the agency would have for the girls but after reading Shalvis story, I fully see how powerful an agency like this is. I wish something similar would be implemented in every junior high/high school. The story was very character driven with just a slight bit of danger and great side characters. It was very captivating. Both Jack and Ellie were such lovable characters it was hard not to get caught up. The story was very similar to Carly Phillips's but I really think this one was better, smoother. It's been a while since I've read Shalvis and this story definitely makes me want to check her out again. I also wouldn't mind if Shalvis revisited the side characters in this story. They really were that intriguing.
Carly Phillips's "Compassion Can't Wait" was a huge tear-jerker for me. It was my second favorite story from this compilation. ASRL is an amazing group and I would love to work for them. I love that the story was focused on the healthy brother who has to deal with losing his brother and his parent at the same time. I've seen it happen so much and am thankful Phillips took this direction. The story was good but I think sometimes Phillips's writing is a little choppy. Regardless I enjoyed it quite a bit.
I didn't like Donna Hill's "Someplace Like Home." This is the first time reading her and the story is very slow. What Verna did was inexcusable and so unprofessional that I don't see how Ronald could be so forgiving and understanding. Even though I didn't like the story I am still in awe at the great things Family Reconnect Program does. I know what they do is amazing and so difficult.
This book is worth the read, if simply to read more about these amazing agencies. There are no explicit sex or crudeness in these stories. Personally I don't mind either way but I know some people dislike that kind of thing.
My favorite story was Jill Shalvis's "What a Heart Wants." When I first read about WET Productions, I didn't quite understand the impact the agency would have for the girls but after reading Shalvis story, I fully see how powerful an agency like this is. I wish something similar would be implemented in every junior high/high school. The story was very character driven with just a slight bit of danger and great side characters. It was very captivating. Both Jack and Ellie were such lovable characters it was hard not to get caught up. The story was very similar to Carly Phillips's but I really think this one was better, smoother. It's been a while since I've read Shalvis and this story definitely makes me want to check her out again. I also wouldn't mind if Shalvis revisited the side characters in this story. They really were that intriguing.
Carly Phillips's "Compassion Can't Wait" was a huge tear-jerker for me. It was my second favorite story from this compilation. ASRL is an amazing group and I would love to work for them. I love that the story was focused on the healthy brother who has to deal with losing his brother and his parent at the same time. I've seen it happen so much and am thankful Phillips took this direction. The story was good but I think sometimes Phillips's writing is a little choppy. Regardless I enjoyed it quite a bit.
I didn't like Donna Hill's "Someplace Like Home." This is the first time reading her and the story is very slow. What Verna did was inexcusable and so unprofessional that I don't see how Ronald could be so forgiving and understanding. Even though I didn't like the story I am still in awe at the great things Family Reconnect Program does. I know what they do is amazing and so difficult.
This book is worth the read, if simply to read more about these amazing agencies. There are no explicit sex or crudeness in these stories. Personally I don't mind either way but I know some people dislike that kind of thing.
