Love Story Turned Movie Reviewed by Film Critic and Poet

TITLE It Had To Be Us

AUTHORS: Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence

AUTHOR'S WEBSITE: AuthorsDen (http://www.authorsden.com/harryandelizabethlawrence)

GENRE Romantic Memoir

AGE / INTEREST LEVEL: Adults of all ages.

PAGE #: 98

AWARDS: First Place in E-Book category at the 2006 Hollywood Book Festival

PUBLISHER: Long Story Short Publishing Company

LINK TO WHERE THE BOOK MAY BE PURCHASED:

 https://amzn.to/3LBogDw   

The Stuff That Love Is Made Of 

Reviewed by Richard Jack Smith originally for Amazon

It Had To Be Us, a funny and original memoir, overflows with detail from both sides of their love story. For this special romantic odyssey, Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence take turns illuminating events, often shedding light on little moments which the other person might have missed.

From the initial encounter to scenes both light and heavy, it's a narrative bathed in the glow of Technicolor. The potential for a feature length motion picture is strong here. (NOTE: It’s already been made into an award-winning short film titled CAKE: A Love Story, which can be seen on YouTube.)

After the reconciliation love affair ends, we get some excellent appendices. Readers can indulge themselves in a tasty selection of movie treats, including well-written critiques of romantic fare such as "Music and Lyrics" and "Love Actually."

This tome maintains a beautiful flow throughout, and it's exactly the kind of literature you want to read again instantly. 

You'll laugh and wish that all true stories could be this enchanting. 

Highly recommended. 

More About the Reviewer 

Film critic and poet Richard Jack Smith was born in London and currently resides in South Wales. His unique movie and soundtrack reviews and poems can be found on ReelTalk Movie Reviews (www.reeltalkreviews.com).Richard also wrote the Foreword for Cinema Stanzas Two: Poet Laureate of the Movies, an award-winning E-Book by Betty Jo Tucker (www.bettyjotucker.com). Richard’s own website link is https://www.facebook.com/hipnoticcritique. Reach him at  filmscorer@mail.com. 

More About the Author

Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence (not their real names) live in the same Colorado town where they were born in the early 1930s. They married soon after high school graduation and divorced after 24 years of marriage. Estranged from each other for  nearly two decades, they met again and rediscovered their lost love. A former educator, Elizabeth now writes poems and reviews films for various outlets. Harry, once a hardworking engineer, enjoys his retirement by watching movies and T.V. with Elizabeth plus keeping up with the world of golf.    Reach Harry and Elizabeth at reeltalk@comcast.net. 

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Women's Fiction Admired for Heart-Wrenching Plot

Title:  In the Context of Love

Author:  Linda K. Sienkiewicz
Genre: Women’s Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
ISBN:  1941523048
Where people can purchase the book:  Amazon http://amzn.to/1IiVWEs or Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1QFs340
Reviewer’s Rating: 5 Stars out of 5

Reviewed by Daria Anne Giovanni, originally for Amazon 

In In the Context of Love, hope springs eternal even under the worst of circumstances. Once I started, I simply couldn't put this book down as I followed its main character Angelica through a complicated personal journey of spiritual, emotional, and physical maturity. The author's vibrant descriptions of complex characters, adolescent longings, Midwestern winters, social mores, and cultural traditions underscored a heart-wrenching plot centered around flawed humanity and the unintended consequences of well-intentioned decisions. Without giving away spoilers, the story hinges upon a horrific event from the past which, once discovered by the protagonist, shatters everything she thought she knew and understood about her family and romantic relationships. Its ripple effect on other characters weaves a compelling tale that will keep you guessing until the end. Kudos to the author for keeping hope alive, balancing good and bad with relatable characters, and abstaining from the temptation to paint an entire sex as evil because of the despicable crimes of one individual. In The Context of Love will leave you feeling as if love always finds a way to prevail, no matter how difficult the obstacles.

More about the Author: 
Linda K. Sienkiewicz attributes her creative drive to her artistic mother, who taught her to sew, and her father, who let her monkey around with the gadgets in his workshop. Her poetry, short stories and art have been published in more than fifty literary journals. She has a poetry chapbook award from Bottom Dog Press and an MFA from The University of Southern Maine. In the Context of Love is her debut novel.

Website: lindaksienkiewicz.com/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LindaKSienkwicz
Facebook:  facebook.com/linda.k.sienkiewicz

More about the Reviewer:  

Daria Anne DiGiovanni owns and manages the Writestream Radio Network and Writestream Publishing, LLC. A talented interviewer, she welcomes diverse authors to her radio shows to share their books and insights with listeners. DiGiovanni released her debut novel Water Signs: A Story of Love and Renewal, in 2008. The second edition is due out in January, 2016, with a sequel to follow.

Website: dariadigiovanni.com/

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Saucy Cover Attracts Attention, Story Keeps Up Interest

TITLE Instant Whips And Dream Toppings.
SUBTITLE: A true-life dom rom com
AUTHOR Jacky Donovan

GENRE Memoir / romance / erotica / humour WEBSITE http://www.InstantWhipsAndDreamToppings.com

ISBN 978-1909869691

WHERE PUBLISHED Amazon

REVIEWER RATING  5 stars

 

 

 Reviewed by John and Adam originally for Amazon

 

 

Jacky is like Marian Keyes with a BDSM twist

I don't normally take the time to review books (shame on me) but this one is so outstanding that I feel I should spread the word.

It was the saucy cover that first caught my eye, but the narrative made me devour the book in one sitting. Jacky is like Marian Keyes with a BDSM twist - she takes a female character, some pretty depressing subjects including being a battered wife, depression, addiction, throws in a dollop of submissive clients and their crazy fantasies, and turns it into a terrific comedy read with all the angst of a love affair as an added twist. This is truly a 'must-read'!

Find the author on Twitter at ‏@Instantwhips  

 

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