Mike Montembeau Montembeau itibaren Barsia, Uttar Pradesh, Indien itibaren Barsia, Uttar Pradesh, Indien

This book is totally naughty, like, erotica...shhhhhh! Actually, it read like a traditional historical romance, with a smidge of the Bluebeard tale, and more graphic sex. Some of the story hinged on the both members of the couple having no idea how kinky the other one was, and they managed to completely miss how really into the BDSM the other one was, but a good time was had by all. The ending was almost Judith McNaught-ish in the big misunderstanding leading to hurt feelings on both sides.

A very chilling account of Nazi occupied Poland. My husband's father and aunt escaped Poland in 1939...I'm assuming right before the invasion. That is what drew me to this tale of a brother and sister surviving the hell of that regime. Please note that this is NOT a fairy tale. It was very well written, very graphic at times. It is difficult to read in that it is depicting an era in history that should have never happened. I think Louise Murphy did an excellent job in her writing of this historical novel.

Reading this book was the turning point in my life. I read it when I was troubled, not sure who I was or where my life was heading. I would recommend it if you are experiencing relationship problems.

I think it's probably the better part of valor to refrain from giving star ratings to books written by my professors, on the off-chance that someday I don't like one of 'em. This is a fine collection of short stories. The conflicts and plots tend to arise organically out of character, out of the natural ebb and flow of relationships, aging, aspiration and frustration. Claire's relationships tend to have the texture and idiosyncracies of real things. However, that is not to say that these stories are just about relationships. Things do happen in these stories, and in reading the book, I must confess, I did on occasion laugh and at least once cry.