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Book
Reviews
Four and a half Stars from Romantic Times
Book Club~
Donna M. Brown
This heartfelt
drama delivers tension, passion, hope and fear. The heroine begins in
the guise of a boy but grows into a passionate, caring woman who meets
her soul mate after losing her husband. The research is meticulous, and
a grand cast of characters leaps off the page. This is one for the
keeper shelf.
5 Shamrocks from
CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
Since her stunning award winning debut
novel MY ENEMY, MY LOVE [reprinted as JENNY'S PASSION],
this author has impressed me with her richly detailed emotional
storytelling talent. She has taken the Civil War, thoroughly researched
her facts of battles, conditions and written powerfully complex
characters interacting in a powerful tableau to engage the readers
emotions. With Charlie you are introduced to a marvelous
unforgettable heroine, where the author has the reader feeling her
abject grief as she holds the lifeless body of her beloved husband, then
details her struggle back to living and finding love once more with the
wonderfully honorable and stalwart Dr. Reid and the sacrifices they
would make to be together. Woven throughout Wylie describes it all
including the blood, the gore, and the shameful inhuman treatment that
was faced by all in one of the costliest wars of human suffering and
death of one of the most horrific times in the history of America.
This is a stunning and powerful read that I
most highly recommend from an author who displays a rare talent and
leaves you wanting more.
Five Angels from Fallen Angel Reviews ~Reviewed
by Naomi
Diane M. Wylie’s debut novel, My
Enemy, My Love [reprinted as JENNY'S PASSION] was a runaway
success. Once again, this author’s solid research and talent for
creating a believable, heart-warming romantic tale will transport her
many fans back to the foundation of America’s unique spirit in
Secrets and Sacrifices. In the name of love, a young
woman fought for her country, but the pain and passion of Charlie’s
journey will change many lives.
Five Hearts from The Romance Studio.
~ Reviewed by Anita
Readers will
be fascinated by the strength that is demonstrated by the character of
Charlie. Charlie fights to do the right thing and protect love ones.
When Joshua dies the sadness threatens to overwhelm Charlie. When
Charlie finds a reason to go on readers will cheer the effort it takes.
Each emotion demonstrated is effective and conveyed strongly to the
readers
Secrets and Sacrifices
by Diane Wylie is a creative and wonderfully accurate depiction of the
Civil War. Readers will find themselves drawn into the story from the
very beginning. This is a story readers will remember and return to read
again. I highly recommend it to the readers that enjoy historical
romance
Five Roses from MyBookCravings.com
~Reviewed by Sherry
Ms. Wylie has written a wonderful story
filled with emotion. As you read this book you will feel like you are
reliving life in the south during the Civil War. The emotions that both
the Confederates and the Yankees must have felt during the war are
described in perfect detail. As you read about the pain and suffering
endured you will discover that many secrets and sacrifices were made on
both sides. This book will show you that even though the pain and
heartache seems more then anyone should have to endure, love can help
you to overcome tragedy and become whole again. This book is a keeper.
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