Always by D.M. YatesMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! I am speechless! This book was amazing! it will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you read and read until you are done because there is no way you are putting the book down. Always is a truly romantic and wistful story about family, friendship and what it really means to eternally love.
On the Other side two lovers Einarr and Katura decide to return to earth to for another life lesson. They have been to earth plenty of times before and the last time was especially hard and Einarr is skeptical about returning for once they return they will no longer remember anything of their former lives and this time they have agreed to one challenge that may be to big for them both to overcome-a 20 year age difference.
Simon Umbrige is a 36 year old antique dealer and an very upstanding fellow. He leads a very uncomplicated life and he likes it that way. He and his butler Lester travel constantly all over the world collecting rare and beautiful antiques and every minute of his life is scheduled, that is until April Adams comes into his life.
April Adams is 16 years old and has been in love with Simon her whole life. She is part of the eccentric Duffy family and now that she is 16 she is determined to show Simon she isn't a little girl anymore. With the help of her Wiccan best friend Telulla and her quirky great-aunt Tilli she is determined to show her Uncle Dixon, Simon's best friend, and Simon that they are destined, that they are for ALWAYS.
Simon and April are both determined not to give in but fate has plans for them and you can't fight with destiny. Simon admits his attraction for April but wants no part of her because he believes her a child. will it take the whole crazy Duffy family to bring Simon to his senses? or will April loose her eternal lover in this life?
Always is an epic story! I couldn't put it down! be ready to cry and laugh and cry and laugh some more. D.M. Yates is a superb writer! and I was entranced from the very first word. I read the whole book in a couple of hours. I can't wait for more as I would defiantly read more of this authors work! A must read for one and all!
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Simon Isaac Umbridge is an antiques dealer who travels the world. He prefers a quiet uncomplicated life. His best friend's 16 year old niece, April decides to move to England permanently so she can achieve her mission in life to lead Simon to love - her love.
Although attracted to April, Simon wants no part of her childish game, but April doesn't intend to give up. Aided by her quirky Great-aunt and her Celtic Wiccan best friend, April will try her best to change Simon's mind.
4 comments:
Amanda, thank you so much for this glowing review. I am in awe of what you said about my book. Thank you again.
ahhh Donna it was truly an honor to read it and get to know you! it was an epic book and I loved reading it!
Great review!
I love this book! It's one of the few I have actually read twice lately ;) Donna does such a good job of weaving in subtle character traits caused by past lives.
it is such a wonderful book! and yes she does such a wonderful job with with it all! I couldn't get enough of the book and was sad to see it end as I am with all great books.
as with your book Jo I can't wait for the next one to come out! and I am going to read the others as well for I am afraid you have me hooked on all of your characters now...lol
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