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Come mai, vi chiederete voi. E ha l'aspetto di un bambino. E poi che succede? Arriva Alex, nipote dei datori di lavoro di Jessica, e si innamora di lei. Jessica logicamente si innamora di lui, e tutti gli ostacoli al loro amore Imperdonabile mancanza di tatto, non trovate? I knew that face wel. It was the same face that had branded me hundreds, perhaps thousands of times. E poi la prova che Keary Taylor non solo non ha mai riletto quello che ha scritto, ma che non ha mai neanche provato ad immaginarlo. I couldn't help but stare at the way Cole walked. I had never seen anyone move so gracefully, almost as if he were walking on a sheet of glass and was being very gentle to not crack it.
Quella similitune esprime l'esatto opposto di quello che vorrebbe esprimere, e non esiste politically correct che possa farmi dire che un autore che non se ne accorge merita di scrivere. O di essere chiamato autore. Keary Taylor non dovrebbe pubblicare, nemmeno gratis. May 19, Ciara rated it did not like it Shelves: I'm not sure what to think of this book. The writing was slow paced and the ending was too fast. Somehow, I had no feelings or sympathy for Jessica.
The romance was way too rushed and totally umrealistic. Alex was perfect, too perfect. He's loving, caring, rich amd a fantastic cook. He knows Jessica for about four days and gives her his dead grandmother's diamond bracelet. There was absulutly no flaw about Alex. He was so unreal, I actually thought I was reading a fairy tell abou I'm not sure what to think of this book.
He was so unreal, I actually thought I was reading a fairy tell about Prince Charming. So let's talk about Sal. A grown woman abused by her husband. Now he physically abused her so bad, he end up in jail and Sal is a mental mess rich, but clearly not able to take care of herself, let alone handle financial issues.
Wouldn't a court order her a offical caretaker? Wouldn't her doctor or the hospital she was in, organize a caretaker, since she has no family to look after her? A housekeeper comes by and organizes her mess in her huge house. Jessica goes shopping for her and Sal gives her twice the amount of money she spent. And since Jessica doesn't spend much money on herself, shouldn't she be loaded with cash instead of worring about spending too much? While Sal is in the hospital, her doctor announces Jessica as her caretaker and needs her signature to move her to a mental faculty; just because she goes shopping and even takes too much money from her!
Uh, doesn't a court decide who is a caretaker? I don't think I'm going to read the rest of this series. Branded by Keary Taylor 2 stars DNF page 48 I have nothing against Branded or the story within, but this book was boring and irrelevant. I'm currently trying to continue clean out my Kindle and the premise for this is promising, but Branded by Keary Taylor 2 stars DNF page 48 I have nothing against Branded or the story within, but this book was boring and irrelevant.
I love the cover. It's one thing this book does right. Sep 11, N. What happens when your night terrors come to life? Torn between Heaven and Hell, which side will you choose? I'm sorry to disappoint you all but I didn't like it. There's nothing wrong with the characters, plot, or writing. It just didn't keep my interest. I found myself skimming to the end and that is generally not a good sign. Jessica has been tortured with horrifying nightmares ever since she was a little girl. Nightmares of being judged and standing trial for those that have died, in front of a council of Angels.
Up meant exaltation and never ending bliss, while Down meant a branding and never ending torment. On the back of her neck she wears the branding of the condemned reminding her that not all nightmares stay hidden in the shadows of a dre Jessica has been tortured with horrifying nightmares ever since she was a little girl. On the back of her neck she wears the branding of the condemned reminding her that not all nightmares stay hidden in the shadows of a dream. Two men enter her life and everything changes. One of them has set in motion the events that will soon pull her toward her own judgement and turn her into the sole thing she fears the most This was really an impulse buy when I was looking through the books on Amazon, it was free so I snatched it.
The story line was great and refreshing to read a unique twist on the normal Angel read. Apart from Jessica I felt the characters weren't really detailed a whole lot, though seeing as this book continues onto another I didn't dwell too much on that fact. I liked how detailed her dreams were. So much so I could picture the scenes in my head as I was reading along. For a 20 year old girl suffering through horrific nightmares, and having unexplainable markings over her body- Without having anyone to explain what was happening to her, really showed how strong of a character she was.
Pulling through and suffering in silence for so many years. At times I just wanted to shake the living hell out of her and say "Yes you're scared, but you've done this before. I'm falling asleep reading about you not wanting to fall asleep!! He was so caring, gentle and overall just a really nice guy. Did i mention that the hunk of a man can also cook???
Now who doesn't love a man who's skilled in the kitchen and will cook you a buffet breakfast? He had me confused. At times he would seem gentle and caring and then other times off his rocker. Still nice to look at though. Alex's final moments in the book threw me. I had Cole pegged from the start, but I wasn't expecting things to go down the way that they did in the end. Truthfully I was a little disappointed in the lack of drama or action that I assumed would be in here, however I'll still happily continue to the next book.
Feb 15, Katinki rated it it was ok Shelves: I'd like to give this more than 2 stars, but I can't see it when I compare this book to some of the other "angel" books I've read. Basic premise is that Jessica has been haunted by terrible nightmares since a young age. Her nightmares are really more than that, however. In them she stands trial before a panel of angels on the behalf of others, and upon their decision, she suffers the pain of these souls' ascension or worse, damnation.
Oh, and she wakes up with proof of it. Enter Alex, the perfec I'd like to give this more than 2 stars, but I can't see it when I compare this book to some of the other "angel" books I've read. Enter Alex, the perfect guy, and Cole, the perfect yet creepy guy, and voila, life begins to change for Jessica, in both wonderful ways and terrifying ones. It's fairly original in a genre inundated with copy cats. I was very curious what the author would do with it. From the descriptions of him and his behavior, I speculated that he was one of the "good" angels.
Don't judge but for some reason, I kept picturing him as Ian Somerhalder - hot, a little too perfect, dark, and a little creepy. I really liked that scene. I put this as a positive because it was really well done. And it stands out because of well To be frank, not much appened in this book. It's a little too simple. There's just not enough complexity here. This book could have probably been told as a novella. It happened too fast, which were he an angel, I could toss off as some supernatural effect of that. And I just didn't get why he was so drawn to Jessica to begin with.
She didn't exhibit any characteristics that would make me think she's this overly desirable creature that both Alex and Cole want so much. It was almost as if the author had drawn up a character "perfect boyfriend". Where I don't think she's a "terrible" lead, it's mostly because I couldn't figure out her personality at all. She's a blank slate, almost devoid of personality. Why do these men love her???? Questions were left too open. I get building mystery in series, but some things needed to be answered. Like WHY someone has to stand trial on behalf of these souls.
That makes no sesne to me. To me that's a huge question that should have been addressed. I get that that's the way it is in this universe, but WHY? Yeah, again, more background was needed. I don't know the rules in this world and it makes for a puzzling reading experience.
I'll probably give the second book a shot just to see if some of the issues I had are rectified later on in the story. This was a quick read for me. I think I knocked it back in around 2 hours or so. I have never read a book that has bored me so much. I don't know why I did even finish it? Maybe because I was still hoping that the appearance of the 'villain' sorry for insulting real villains here would give this story the kick that would make me understand why everyone has rated this book so well The only really interesting thing is what the 'heroine' is experiencing The twist is a new view on things, and that I did like.
But that's about it, unfortunately. What made thi I have never read a book that has bored me so much. What made this book suck - sorry - was the detailed and absolutely unessential description of everyday activities. And the so-called love story was neither believable nor emotional enough to tag this book as a romance. There are no real butterflies, no jolting currents. The whole thing is wooden, as if Ms. Taylor was following the ten steps of writing a dramatic, paranormal triangle loves tory.
But there wasn't even a real triangle. The plot itself is predictable and the 'villain' who is quite intriguing as long as he is in our MCs dreams, becomes quite boring too. And don't let me even start with the ending You should save yourselves from this one.
Dec 15, Willow Brooks rated it liked it. The plot started off great but plummeted so much so it became tedious to finish the story; It dragged on and on. I hated the heroine after chapter The ending was basically a lot of work for nothing. All that training for what??
I'm glad it's over.
I will add how I believe that if I had read this book three years ago, I probably would have loved it. I recommend this book for people who are fine with reading stories based around an annoying heroine. I really liked her at first but as the story The plot started off great but plummeted so much so it became tedious to finish the story; It dragged on and on.
I really liked her at first but as the story progressed, she lost my respect and interest. I would still like to read more from this author. In my dilemma to choose a new book, I was scrolling through the ridiculous amount of eBooks I own and I chose Branded , to be completely honest, because it had a really pretty cover.
I mean, the cover is just stunning I see a Cover Cosmetics in your future, Branded. Anyway, I basically devoured this book on Christmas Eve, and while it was far from perfect, I found Branded to be very enjoyable.
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We find out in the beginning of Branded that Jessica tries to sleep as little as possible because when she does she has terrible nightmares. These nightmares are not your average nightmares though — in these nightmares, Jessica stands trial for the dead in front of a panel of angels. During the trials, the good and bad deeds of the person are made known. If the person has lived a life of good, he is exalted and sent to heaven. If not, he is condemned, branded with a hot iron, and sent to hell.
After every nightmare, Jessica wakes up screaming and often in pain from a new branding. Rather than a paranormal dominated by her nightmares and why she has them, most of the story is dedicated to Jessica coming out of her shell and beginning to trust people. Of course the nightmares have a deeply psychological affect on her, it is certainly not the center of this story until the end. Another somewhat misleading aspect of the blurb for this book is that it sounds like there is a love triangle. Let me tell you, there is no love triangle. Like, not at all.
Sure, there are two guys, but there is no competition between them. Not even a little. For the romance, however, it was a bit insta-love-y. I am by no means opposed to insta-love but usually I like it in young adult rather than a story like this. Jessica is 20 and her love interest, Alex, is Alex is super charming and perfect and rich and kind and understanding to Jessica. He literally does no wrong throughout the whole book — he has no flaw. The only thing he sort of does is get upset out of jealousy, but not to worry — he goes and apologizes about it right away!
He was just too perfect. I enjoyed his charm, but if he had moments of flaw I think he would have been that much more enjoyable. Jessica, on the other hand, is nowhere near perfect, which is fine. Is the fact that a year-old can just run away, get a job, find someplace to live, and not have anyone looking for her believable? At the start of the book, all she has is the somewhat odd next-door neighbor, Sal, who she takes care of.
I felt bad for Jessica and how the nightmares that have plagued her for her entire life have left her alone and afraid to make connections. I mean, yes, you do sound crazy when you tell people you have to face angels in your sleep and then you often get branded and the branding remains on your neck after you wake up. He just perfectly wrapped his arms around her for comfort. If only we all had our own perfect Alex. Anyway, after meeting Alex Jessica decides she needs to act like a real person and do things.
She decides to take a yoga class and befriends her yoga instructor, Emily. It was nice to see Jessica face her problem, realizing that she had been locking herself away from the world and that she needed to get out and interact with people. Where Alex is the most perfect person of perfection that ever was perfect, Cole is even more beautiful and obsessed with Jessica and sort of creepy.
When Cole moves in two doors down from Jessica, he immediately turns the charm on to her. Cole has a very little role in the story until the end. Good for you, Jessica. The thing that has me most conflicted about this story is the ending. While there were times in the book that seemed to drag, having too much unnecessary detail, the ending was almost too quick. Lots of things happen in the end without much chance to fully comprehend what will happen as a result. Overall, I did enjoy Branded. I think this book could use a bit more editing — there were a lot of typos, grammatical errors, and general wordiness — but it has a lot of potential.
Keary Taylor was able to tell a story with such a different concept. I was able to predict some of the twists early on in the book, but I still think she was rather successful in her execution. I look forward to reading more of her work in the near future, starting with Forsaken! Mar 24, -RadioactiveBookworm- rated it it was amazing.
Jessica's had the nightmares for as long as she can remember. She will d Goodreads Synopsis: This is an amazing book, and I'm glad I downloaded it. I thought it was going to be just like all the other angel vs demons thing, but it wasn't. Branded is unique to the other stories I've read, because she's different. Every night, while she's sleeping, she's pulled up into a trial to be sentenced for someone else.
She's branded, and then pulled back down. She wakes up screaming. This is why she hasn't let anyone in her life for four years, this is why she disconnected from everyone else, this is why she doesn't sleep at night. And then everything changes when she meets Alex, and Cole. Alex is a sweet boy who can't seem to get away from her, and Cole is a cold, hard type of person that her new friend Emily, who also was branded by the angels' trials, thinks looks familiar.
Little do they know that something awful is going to happen. I really liked this book, it was amazing and I couldn't stop reading it. It has a storyline that I haven't read anywhere else before, which is always good. The characters were fully formed and rounded, making them easy to get attached to. Especially when they're their own person. It feels like they could've been my friends.
I need to read the next book. I was hoping there was another book the whole time I was reading this, and then bam! I love when that happens. This book was exciting from the moment I started reading it until the end. And I'm sure the next books will also be awesome, once I get my hands on them.
I definitely recommend it, and think that more people should check it out! I'll put a link to the Amazon. Though I did get mine on one of those free days that amazon has for their kindle books every now and then.. It's an amazing book and I'm glad I got the chance to read it. Definitely won't regret it! Here's another link you can click. Branded Fall of Angels, 1 is the story of Jessica, a young woman estranged from her parents, who suffers from excruciating night terrors that have all but taken over her life. Well, she tries her best not to, but after several days she does succumb to sleep, only to be met with the same nightmares she has had her entire life—nightmares of the trials of souls.
Why does he think that its okay to walk into the bedroom of a fifteen year old girl and watch her sleep? And if he 'cared' so much about her, why didn't he just leave her alone or better yet, go and finish of Daemon and therefore make her life all the more easier? He had no passion and just kept repeating the same things over and over. One minute him and Anna are in love and the next they're arguing.
Then , Anna's grandmother, the queen of the haven. By the end of Angel Eyes, I was ready to kill her. I do not recommend this book unless you are twelve years old, in which case, ignore all of the above and Aug 16, Kimm Reilly rated it it was ok. Princess, witch, Heir, Angel? Things have been moving quickly for poor Ana who's life continues to be turned up side down. Ever since discovering her heritage, and her purpose, Ana's done nothing but make the wrong decisions. After all she's still even if she has memories of the last 7 lifetimes- lifetimes where she's failed to do the one thing she never quite can; fix her mistake and eradicate the vampires.
Including Tristian, a vampire she's loved sin Princess, witch, Heir, Angel? Well, at least until this life time when she meets Darren -star quarterback, hottest guy in school, and of course warlock extraordinaire. Whom she falls so hard for that she once again may miss her chance to make things right. And Tristan has gone rogue, giving in to his darker side, consorting with fallen angels, leading an army of vampires straight for Ana's haven. Ana cannot concentrate on what she needs to- just One last chance to fix her mistakes.
It's all she's got The Forever Trilogy comes to an end. The story all 3 books combined gets a 4 STAR rating but A promise of a 'full length' novel is broken again but the trilogy does end. And ending that that I'm not entirely sure I liked, and left me feeling a bit cheated. The Tristan prospectives were awesome but Ana was plain annoying until the last few chapters when she finally decides to actually DO something versus just whine. Book 2 is only in the 70's page wise. Would have only been 2 books. Nov 07, Jeanne' Sparks rated it really liked it.
But I can say that I really liked it. I definitely feel that book 2 and book 3 should be one book… but I understand that the transition would have been more challenging. With that said, it still was another action packed, fast paced book with several surprising twists and turns. It ties up the loose strings nicely. The last paragraph I needed to re-read because I missed the ending knot but it is there..
It was a short preview, but I was hooked! It was supposed to be released in Oct and that was a pushed back release date. Many, many, people have asked for the book on various forums around the net, but the author does not continue talking about it on his website. He is push a new book no release date set. Apr 17, Na Deela rated it really liked it Shelves: So I've reached the conclusion of the series and I guess I can say I'm content. I can say its a good series. It was entertaining and suspensful to a certain degree and at times it was gut-wrenching. I got involved with the characters a bit, but I guess I expected something different.
I won't say better, just different. The protagonist upset me a few times. I get that she's a teenager, so that made me forgive her actions in the first two books, but at some point I expected her to behave like some So I've reached the conclusion of the series and I guess I can say I'm content. I get that she's a teenager, so that made me forgive her actions in the first two books, but at some point I expected her to behave like someone who'd seen an eternity of life and the consequences of bad choices. I got a little annoyed with the repeat in mistakes. Even with all that, I still liked her and became emotionally invested in her.
The boys on the other hand, I wish I'd loved them more. I almost didn't care about which one Ana would choose because I didn't feel any connection to them beyond friendship. I was more into what happened with her friends. Anyway, so the story finally reached a conclusion and I don't know how to feel about it. The ending was a little rushed. Then again, I think slowing it down might have made it drag so Then, what became of Ana kind of bothered me. I'm glad that she got to fix something in this whole mess she created, but I don't know Perhaps an explanation as to how "he" was able to join her.
I really want to give this one a 3. I did like the series overall though and might read more from these authors. Jun 26, Kate Givans rated it it was amazing. Tristan is behaving strangely, thousands of witches and warlocks perish at the hands of vampires and a new enemy — the fallen angels. And now her own haven is threatened. What more will Ana lose before her destiny is completed? Will she make the choice too late?
There is a world of difference in the writing, structure and character development between the first and the third books. In fact, I read the ending a second time just so I could put the emotions aside a little and grasp the full meaning of the end. I simply remember beautiful writing, a well-thought story and amazing climax and characters. Sep 08, Emma Holmes rated it it was ok. I hated the ending. But I just don't get it.
But not if you're lovesick, and they're dragging by. Rather than a paranormal dominated by her nightmares and why she has them, most of the story is dedicated to Jessica coming out of her shell and beginning to trust people. I thought the ending was good. I mean, what gives? Her nightmares are really more than that, however.
First of all, Taylor and Darren never showed anything hint of any romantic spark, so why would they get together?! Secondly, how in the hell does Tristan come back? He dies in both of Ana's realities. So how come he just randomly appears? Make no mistake, I am happy that she gets to be with Tristan because he was the one I was routing for all along. But I don't get how he jus I hated the ending. But I don't get how he just randomly appears. It just doesn't get explained well enough at all. A mention of a light in his eyes could suggest he's an angel, but there is no explanation. I am glad she got to be with Tristan, but the ending was so abrupt- there was a huge huge build up and then I mean, there wasn't even a stand off between Ana and Daemon- surely they should have had words?
She is essentially his mother I was really disappointed with the anti-climax and then the poor explanation. Sep 07, Annette M Guerriero Nishimoto rated it it was ok. Today's review is on Angel Eyes by Quinteria Ramey Angel Eyes is the final installment in the Forever Trilogy, and for me it fell a bit below the mark. There were numerous spelling and grammar errors through out the book, and was a bit anti-climatic.
There was great build up to THE final battle where Ana would finally right the wrong's of her previous lives, but once you got there, there was little to zero action.
And though I am a sucker for the happy ending, I think that perhaps the author's co Today's review is on Angel Eyes by Quinteria Ramey Angel Eyes is the final installment in the Forever Trilogy, and for me it fell a bit below the mark. And though I am a sucker for the happy ending, I think that perhaps the author's could have written it a bit better. It took far to many years for her to be reunited with Tristan, and to see her entire lives relived differently? That's just a little out there. I had had such high hopes for this last book and was let down. I really liked and enjoyed the two previous installments; even with the numerous errors, and am quite sad Angel Eyes couldn't stand up with them.
Sep 23, Natalie rated it it was amazing. It took me a long time to bring myself to read the last book, but when I finally did do so yesterday, it took my breath away. I finished the book in a blink of an eye literally , it took me about 2 hours I've had a hard time reading the whole series because at times the writing seemed amateur, the other characters weren't completely finished and there were some holes in the story. Now you must be wondering why I gave the book five stars. Well, that one is easy, because the ending got me. It m It took me a long time to bring myself to read the last book, but when I finally did do so yesterday, it took my breath away.
It made me cry. The emotions written in the last four pages were what I was searching for in the whole series. Tristan's sacrifice for Anna, Darren's love well, I wasn't that big of a fan of his anyway and mostly Anna's decision, it was the only right decision she's made in the whole book. I think that the book will stay in my head and in my heart for a long time. Oct 30, Amy rated it really liked it Shelves: This book is the thrid of a trilogy.
It concluded the story of Anastasia and Tristan and there time together almost. I thought it ended where another book or two might be in order. So it opened itself up to perhaps another series of books, left you hanging wondering what might happen next. Other than that, it was very enjoyable and was a fast read. Thanks to Barnes and Noble for offering the first for free I enjoyed the trilogy nicely. The last few pages of this one where a seek peek at the next This book is the thrid of a trilogy. The last few pages of this one where a seek peek at the next book from B.
Alston, about mermaids this time. I didn't read those pages. If I start a book I want it to be the whole book. Thanks for the offer but nope. Again a fast read of three books, although the second in the trilogy is just a hort novella isntead of a whole book.
Aug 20, Hannah rated it it was ok. I loved the first two books. The writing was well done and the plot was set up nicely. The endings left me wanting more. However, this book fell flat. The ending made no sense because things that happened in the series should have prevented things that happened in the end from happening. Why did Tristan come find her? I can't believe Darren and Taylor ended up together.
The ending left much to be desired. How was Tristan still aliv I loved the first two books. It's a more formal reading than Cole's, evening out the syllables, with Frank doing for him a very unconversational "the" that seems to attach so much weight you feel the burden of lost love right from the first word. Jenkins, a lyricist himself, could get a wee bit literal in his orchestrations. If the text mentioned waves, the strings would ripple.
For wind, they'd shiver. So, in all the years I've loved this record, I've never been quite sure about the orchestral fills between Frank's lines:. On the next section - "I feel your lips" - Jenkins finally gives up on the old leaf choreography. The dancing leaves come back right at the end but somewhat less obviously and Sinatra's voice melts into them so seamlessly that you don't care.
This is a much bleaker, more harrowing account than Nat Cole's. If you want the difference in a single line, compare both singers' approach to "old winter's song": Nat's is almost jaunty, philosophical; Frank's winter lasts forever - "old wiiiiiiiiiinter's song". Nat knows there'll be other loves, Frank has no such expectations. It's a very short record: But it's all you need: Sinatra tells his story - and then takes his, er, leave.
Five years later Sinatra was on a world tour for children's charities and "Autumn Leaves" drifted fitfully in and out of the running order. He didn't do it in Paris, perhaps because not all Frenchmen care for Johnny Mercer's anglicization.
But he did do it in London, in a version the Pundette favors above the studio record. You can understand why: Jenkins' vast orchestra is replaced by two men - Al Viola on guitar and Harry Klee on flute. And, although Klee attempts to replicate all those dancing leaves, the wind machine is dialed back from eleven to about three. It's a very tender performance, with Sinatra a little more conversational than on the record. As Frank himself once said:.
In that Festival Hall performance - especially on the close "Autumn Leaves start to fall" - he certainly lives up to the latter half of that assessment. It would be another two decades before the logic of the Jenkins arrangement was taken to its ultimate conclusion. He had a funny man as his opening act: But Borge was a musical comedian, and Sinatra was a great fan, and someone figured it would be great if they could do a bit together.
And, when you're looking for big laughs, what's funnier than "Autumn Leaves", right? So Borge sat at the piano and Sinatra stood at the microphone, and off they went with the Jenkins chart. And on that first shivery fill after "The falling leaves" And another on "drift by the window". And more on "The autumn leaves". Most of them on top of Borge at the keyboard. And through it all, as Victor's getting buried behind him, Sinatra's the perfect straight man, singing with deadly seriousness - until right at the end, when Borge pushes his piano away from the leaves and cowers underneath it, at which point Frank cracks up.
You don't have to be literally buried by falling leaves to know what it's like to feel an autumnal melancholy. Most of us at one point or another have felt in an October dusk a shiver in the breeze, a chill in the bones, and connected it to something more than just the turn of the seasons. You feel it's a commentary not just on age and foliage, but on musical losses, too.
Al Schmitt, Dylan's engineer, described how, at the start of each song, the band would assemble in the studio and listen to Sinatra's record:. The thing is he would listen to the song over and over again and get Sinatra's kind of intentions on what he was doing with the song and then he would go in — he would only do two or three takes on each tune — but he would make it his own.
And nothing to do with Sinatra. He just learned what the song was about. Johnny Mercer said that "Autumn Leaves" brought him more money than any other song in his catalogue. Today it fulfills a similar function for Paul McCartney, whose MPL Communications owns the publishing rights, ensuring that, should everything else dry up, Sir Paul will still be reasonably comfortable when he's But across the Channel "Les feuilles mortes" evokes among the French not only lost love but a broader loss, a nostalgia for France in the post-liberation years of the mid-Forties, a time when in hindsight Life was more beautiful, and the sun more brilliant than today.
But life separates those who love Very gently, without a sound And the sea washes away on the sand The footprints of lovers parted Personally autographed copies of both books are exclusively available from the SteynOnline bookstore. And it's all-autumn all the time over at the Evil Blogger Lady's pad.