tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post4263682816275387311..comments2024-03-18T16:04:41.883-04:00Comments on Romance Around the Corner: Review: The Winter Sea by Susanna KearsleyRomance Around the Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204919057662563713noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-75323518593703478382012-03-23T04:17:31.108-04:002012-03-23T04:17:31.108-04:00The chapters alternate between Carrie's life i...The chapters alternate between Carrie's life in modern day and the experiences of her ancestor Sophia in 1708. Usually when a book is written in this manner there is one story I tend to prefer over the other. This was not the case in this book and both storylines were equally well written, entertaining and filled with characters that I cared about. There were also romantic interests in both timelines which were touching and both the conclusions were satisfying.Eestihttp://marraige2last.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-77773364876786836742012-02-14T19:14:50.477-05:002012-02-14T19:14:50.477-05:00I actually think I have this one in my TBR pile to...I actually think I have this one in my TBR pile to tell you the truth! I got it at RWA... and I have a few other of her books as well. I just need to stop procrastinating and read it :)nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-39804980901187509072012-02-13T22:09:55.408-05:002012-02-13T22:09:55.408-05:00I know exactly what you mean! As much as I loved t...I know exactly what you mean! As much as I loved this book I think it can be polarizing, you either love it or hate it, no middle ground, because the things that make it beautiful to some can make it boring and slow to others. So I get why you’re having second thoughts. You should download a sample and see how you like the style and if it catches your attention, although it starts a bit slow (although not as slow as The Rose Garden).Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-32915985924165802592012-02-13T22:06:05.418-05:002012-02-13T22:06:05.418-05:00LOL! I think you're going to love it, but I kn...LOL! I think you're going to love it, but I know why you're taking your time to read it because I found out about it a year ago and I waited, and waited and waited to read it, then The Rose Garden came along and I was hooked, but even then I read The Rose Garden first. There's something weird about this book!Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-34393821297696771402012-02-13T22:03:02.379-05:002012-02-13T22:03:02.379-05:00I can't wait for you to read The Rose Garden. ...I can't wait for you to read The Rose Garden. I'm trying to decide which was my favorite of the two and I think I'll go with The Rose Garden, but it's very close!!Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-12390637702084766582012-02-13T21:56:53.384-05:002012-02-13T21:56:53.384-05:00Not a mystery per se, more like the suspense of no...Not a mystery per se, more like the suspense of not knowing how the historical plot will end. And yes, you’re absolutely right, her style has changed and now leans more towards romance, or at least the romance plays a bigger role in her latest novels.<br /><br />I think Mariana has a plot that’s a mix between The Rose Garden and The Winter sea, the heroine is a writer who suddenly finds herself back in time in another woman’s body, she has a love interest in the present and one in the past…. I think I’ll read that one next.Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-38034427131017118212012-02-13T21:13:17.998-05:002012-02-13T21:13:17.998-05:00I so need to read this author!! I've been mean...I so need to read this author!! I've been meaning to, but I keep thinking her style won't suit me ^_^; And I don't know why I have this feeling. I mean, this is clearly romance... Hmmm, maybe I'll make that one of my goal this year :)<br /><br />Lovely review Brie.nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-70083106731414706792012-02-13T19:22:30.123-05:002012-02-13T19:22:30.123-05:00Unfortunately, I haven't read Mariana yet. Its...Unfortunately, I haven't read Mariana yet. Its been on my wishlist for awhile though. I think Kearsley has subtly changed genres over the years. Shadowy Horses and Season of Storms are pretty much gothic mysteries. It sounds like her two newest novels are closer to historical/contemporary romances. Was there a mystery in this one?Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395241786319410882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-66338214295914547902012-02-13T14:43:45.142-05:002012-02-13T14:43:45.142-05:00I've had this book for a while now and really ...I've had this book for a while now and really look forward to reading it...some day. :-| Lol. I will try to get to it this year though. TRY, I say! Great review, Brie!Jess (Gone with the Words)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03104711402867446890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-22060487849425780762012-02-13T12:57:58.653-05:002012-02-13T12:57:58.653-05:00Sounds fascinating! I love love love historicals ...Sounds fascinating! I love love love historicals and this one sounds romantic and mysterious, which is perfect for me. I bought The Rose Garden because of your review so I'll probably end up with this one as well. Sound too good to pass up. Great, in depth review.Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010634004221131416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-70162205281153759972012-02-13T07:07:35.854-05:002012-02-13T07:07:35.854-05:00I actually read The Shadowy Horses but I had some ...I actually read The Shadowy Horses but I had some issues getting into the book. I think I was expecting more romance and I couldn't connect with the heroine. Need to check Seasons of Storms. Have you read Mariana? That book sounds similar to The Winter Sea, at least the heroine is a writer. I think she has improved her style a lot although her awesomeness is definitively present in all of her books.Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-25914954708522638102012-02-13T06:56:55.600-05:002012-02-13T06:56:55.600-05:00I love Kearsley! This one is sitting on my TBR pil...I love Kearsley! This one is sitting on my TBR pile so I'm glad to hear that you liked it so much. I've only read two of her books, but they're both two of my favorite books. You should check out "The Shadowy Horses" and "Season of Storms" if you have the chance.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395241786319410882noreply@blogger.com