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Falling for Forever
Changing circumstances swiftly mould student, Marc Moreau, into a young man immersed in lies, intrigue, and deception. Obliged to take on a restaurant job in Marseilles and share an apartment with a woman in an old convent, he suspects he can trust no-one. Love and commitment are luxuries he cannot afford. Flirtatious by nature, and drawn towards danger and diversion, he has a taste for temptation. Engaging in meaningless physical encounters to satisfy his lust soon becomes convenient and habitual. Yet his life is complicated and unfulfilled. And when two contrasting men cross his path offering far more than he can accept or return, Marc finds himself not only in personal turmoil, but also in an emotional dilemma only he can resolve.
NB. This Novella contains explicit descriptions of erotic and sexual situations in m/m romance. Mature readers only.
NB. This Novella contains explicit descriptions of erotic and sexual situations in m/m romance. Mature readers only.
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154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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June 6, 2013
Men, Mystery, and Sensual Romance in France.
Marseilles, France, is the perfect backdrop for Charles Raines’ latest offering, Falling For Forever. The weather is hot, the backstreets beckon with mystery, and the port has a reputation for being tough and gritty. Add a cast of characters as steamy, enigmatic, and cosmopolitan as the city itself and the scene is set for a racy, romantic page-turner with a recipe for success.
This reader found the characters so life-like that they jump off the page. If ever I were to go to Marseilles and venture into the backstreets or explore the shadows of the port, we’d recognize each other instantly because we've already met between the covers of Raines’ book. Immersed in their lives, I care what happens to them.
Who has not been in a situation where the emotions and passions are peaking and suddenly everything is placed on hold because of some intrusion? And the wait and desire to not have the moment evaporate, I can certainly relate to. It is Raines ability to put the reader ‘in the moment’ that makes this novel a winner. We experience Karim’s anticipation. We linger in Nik’s lust. We feel Marc’s frustration. As the story builds to its fast-paced climax, who knows how it will end? That’s the beauty of it!
Raines has completed a wise undertaking in creating characters and continuing their lives through a series of stories. I loved Stranger In Translation, and further allusions to those in it who have already become friends with the reader proved to be a great touch when introducing new characters through convincing links. No one really wants to lose a friend and everyone likes to make new ones. So, do yourself a big favor, and read Charles Raines’ latest contribution to m/m erotic fiction through the pages of Falling For Forever. You’ll be glad you did!
Marseilles, France, is the perfect backdrop for Charles Raines’ latest offering, Falling For Forever. The weather is hot, the backstreets beckon with mystery, and the port has a reputation for being tough and gritty. Add a cast of characters as steamy, enigmatic, and cosmopolitan as the city itself and the scene is set for a racy, romantic page-turner with a recipe for success.
This reader found the characters so life-like that they jump off the page. If ever I were to go to Marseilles and venture into the backstreets or explore the shadows of the port, we’d recognize each other instantly because we've already met between the covers of Raines’ book. Immersed in their lives, I care what happens to them.
Who has not been in a situation where the emotions and passions are peaking and suddenly everything is placed on hold because of some intrusion? And the wait and desire to not have the moment evaporate, I can certainly relate to. It is Raines ability to put the reader ‘in the moment’ that makes this novel a winner. We experience Karim’s anticipation. We linger in Nik’s lust. We feel Marc’s frustration. As the story builds to its fast-paced climax, who knows how it will end? That’s the beauty of it!
Raines has completed a wise undertaking in creating characters and continuing their lives through a series of stories. I loved Stranger In Translation, and further allusions to those in it who have already become friends with the reader proved to be a great touch when introducing new characters through convincing links. No one really wants to lose a friend and everyone likes to make new ones. So, do yourself a big favor, and read Charles Raines’ latest contribution to m/m erotic fiction through the pages of Falling For Forever. You’ll be glad you did!
September 10, 2015
I had never considered reading M/M before I met Charles Raines early last year. But as an avid reader I was blown away with his other novel 'Stranger in Translation' Becoming a fan I waited with abated breath for this next one.
Charles has the most amazing skills at story telling. He brings the world inside his mind to life on paper. Each chosen word stimulates all your senses, essentially transporting you into Marseilles. You can see every sight, hear those sounds... wonderful work.
I won't spoil the novel for you. But Marc's journey from start to finish is well worth the read. It's sexy, mysterious and leaves you wanting even more.
Very nice job, Charles. When's the next one out?
Dawn
Charles has the most amazing skills at story telling. He brings the world inside his mind to life on paper. Each chosen word stimulates all your senses, essentially transporting you into Marseilles. You can see every sight, hear those sounds... wonderful work.
I won't spoil the novel for you. But Marc's journey from start to finish is well worth the read. It's sexy, mysterious and leaves you wanting even more.
Very nice job, Charles. When's the next one out?
Dawn
September 4, 2013
I don't know how to rate this novel.
I liked the
Mystery
The way the story is written, keeping us guessing who are MC is interacting with.
I disliked
That we never know who are MC ends up with. Seriously sucks!
There were a few scenes that were really confusing.
The ending felt rushed. All those explanations were wrapped up to quick.
Don't let the cover fool you, this is by no way a Menage novel. There is no cheating. It was a entertaining read.
Just frustrated that we don't know whether it is Nikolai or Karim. Just knowing this would have boosted it to 3.25 starts
I liked the
Mystery
The way the story is written, keeping us guessing who are MC is interacting with.
I disliked
That we never know who are MC ends up with. Seriously sucks!
There were a few scenes that were really confusing.
The ending felt rushed. All those explanations were wrapped up to quick.
Don't let the cover fool you, this is by no way a Menage novel. There is no cheating. It was a entertaining read.
Just frustrated that we don't know whether it is Nikolai or Karim. Just knowing this would have boosted it to 3.25 starts
January 26, 2015
Charles reigns as one of my fave M/M authours. His novels are unique with mystery, twists, and unexpected story lines. The M/M interactions are steamy and the unknown twists of the plot are inticing. And his writing sails through as a poetic masterpiece. I love, love his work! :-)
March 8, 2013
Imagine how it would be to live life constantly worrying about what you did, said, or even how you felt. What would it be like to never be able to breathe easy for one moment, being concerned that any misstep will blow your cover and put you in serious danger. Marc Moreau of 'Falling For Forever' by Charles Raines is encased in a prison of deception out of necessity to protect himself and those close to him. His life is on hold, in suspended animation, caught in a stagnant space and time which is slowly destroying him. How he copes will determine his safety and his future.
I felt sorry for Marc and closely identified with his anxiety, doubt, and fear. His longing for a normal life was so poignant. Marc is young and as virile as any young man of twenty, but his options of expression are severely limited; any type of connection is potentially dangerous, so he is forced to go on wanting, desiring, and aching, not just for physical satisfaction, but also mourning his inability to form an emotional connection. It's extremely hard for him to go against his provocative nature and avoid temptation, remaining as neutral as possible. There's only so much of himself he can offer with all the secrets he has to hide. He's frustrated and a bit bitter about being torn from his regular life and thrust into his present surreal existence, but he knows for safety's sake he must endure.
The fact that the story is written from Marc's point of view enhances our perception of his feelings and experiences; it also puts us in the same position as everyone else he encounters during this charade. We don't really know him either. This lack if information has the effect of making him even more mysterious. Besides Marc's deception, no one in the story is who they appear to be. The details of everyone and every situation is deliberately vague, again, adding nuance to the drama already created.
We are privy to Marc's frustration of not being able to deepen the relationship of the two men he becomes involved with. Nik is as much a mystery as Marc is, yet he's inexplicably drawn to him both physically and emotionally. Karim, on the other hand, is or wants to be an open book and Marc feels even worse about deceiving him and deeply regrets not being able to be as close to Karim as he deserves. The entire story is filled with intrigue, impending danger, and anxiety. The clues are there, but Charles makes us work hard to decipher them. In the end, some questions are answered outright and others are left to our imaginations, which is a very clever writing technique for keeping his readers on their toes and thinking, but may be slightly frustrating to those of us who want definitive answers.
'Falling for Forever' is written in a lyrical prose which ranges from beautiful to mysterious and his techniques for keeping the story mysterious are amazingly effective. There's a great deal going on in this story on several levels, but if you pay attention, you will gain a real appreciation for Charles's style and the ingenious methods he uses to capture our attention. I highly recommend this story for those who enjoy an excellently written tale of intrigue, mystery, sacrifice, deceit, danger, and a surprisingly happy conclusion. Thanks, Charles, for the marvelously unique journey.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book
I felt sorry for Marc and closely identified with his anxiety, doubt, and fear. His longing for a normal life was so poignant. Marc is young and as virile as any young man of twenty, but his options of expression are severely limited; any type of connection is potentially dangerous, so he is forced to go on wanting, desiring, and aching, not just for physical satisfaction, but also mourning his inability to form an emotional connection. It's extremely hard for him to go against his provocative nature and avoid temptation, remaining as neutral as possible. There's only so much of himself he can offer with all the secrets he has to hide. He's frustrated and a bit bitter about being torn from his regular life and thrust into his present surreal existence, but he knows for safety's sake he must endure.
The fact that the story is written from Marc's point of view enhances our perception of his feelings and experiences; it also puts us in the same position as everyone else he encounters during this charade. We don't really know him either. This lack if information has the effect of making him even more mysterious. Besides Marc's deception, no one in the story is who they appear to be. The details of everyone and every situation is deliberately vague, again, adding nuance to the drama already created.
We are privy to Marc's frustration of not being able to deepen the relationship of the two men he becomes involved with. Nik is as much a mystery as Marc is, yet he's inexplicably drawn to him both physically and emotionally. Karim, on the other hand, is or wants to be an open book and Marc feels even worse about deceiving him and deeply regrets not being able to be as close to Karim as he deserves. The entire story is filled with intrigue, impending danger, and anxiety. The clues are there, but Charles makes us work hard to decipher them. In the end, some questions are answered outright and others are left to our imaginations, which is a very clever writing technique for keeping his readers on their toes and thinking, but may be slightly frustrating to those of us who want definitive answers.
'Falling for Forever' is written in a lyrical prose which ranges from beautiful to mysterious and his techniques for keeping the story mysterious are amazingly effective. There's a great deal going on in this story on several levels, but if you pay attention, you will gain a real appreciation for Charles's style and the ingenious methods he uses to capture our attention. I highly recommend this story for those who enjoy an excellently written tale of intrigue, mystery, sacrifice, deceit, danger, and a surprisingly happy conclusion. Thanks, Charles, for the marvelously unique journey.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book
March 20, 2014
Here we go again. Another one of Charles Raines amazingly written stories that leave you confused, unsure, and begging for more!
Falling for Forever begins from where Stranger in Translation ends. The questions that were left unanswered are immediately answered in the first pages of this second book. OK, so now you know that the book starts with a bang, and surprisingly, the new story has already begun.
Our new hero has a name this time. He is Marc. He is a waiter at an eatery. He lives with a female, in an attic apartment in an old Convent, and drives a Vespa, when it is working. He is assaulted throughout the book by his apartment handyman. It is not rape though, but domination. This is the least of his problems. His life has so many dark corners that you wonder what this boy is into.
Also in the book is a wide variety of characters, all colorful, but all extremely mysterious, and all wrapped up in Marc’s life in very dark ways. You feel as you read that they are not what they seem.
First is Olivier, the owner of the place he works, and Gaston, the Maître D. Why are they so interested in Marc, and what do they have up their sleeves? Marc is assigned by these two to be the trainer for a new employee, which brings me to the next character.
Nicholai is introduced to Marc as a Russian who can’t speak French or English, but we very soon discover he is not what he is introduced as. Is he a good guy or a bad guy? And why does Marc keep seeing him in the most unexpected places?
Then there is Karim, an Arab boy with a family that seems like a Mafia family at times, overprotective and overbearing brothers and mother at other times. What are they? Marc is attracted to Karim very much, but things keep happening that keeps them apart.
And then there are the people at the restaurant that keep the story in flux, the plot never quite revealing itself, and just when you think you have figured it out, things change.
Charles writing is wonderful. He keeps this story going, the suspense high, the mind guessing, and in the end, are your questions really answered? This is the kind of great read it is! I loved this book!!
Falling for Forever begins from where Stranger in Translation ends. The questions that were left unanswered are immediately answered in the first pages of this second book. OK, so now you know that the book starts with a bang, and surprisingly, the new story has already begun.
Our new hero has a name this time. He is Marc. He is a waiter at an eatery. He lives with a female, in an attic apartment in an old Convent, and drives a Vespa, when it is working. He is assaulted throughout the book by his apartment handyman. It is not rape though, but domination. This is the least of his problems. His life has so many dark corners that you wonder what this boy is into.
Also in the book is a wide variety of characters, all colorful, but all extremely mysterious, and all wrapped up in Marc’s life in very dark ways. You feel as you read that they are not what they seem.
First is Olivier, the owner of the place he works, and Gaston, the Maître D. Why are they so interested in Marc, and what do they have up their sleeves? Marc is assigned by these two to be the trainer for a new employee, which brings me to the next character.
Nicholai is introduced to Marc as a Russian who can’t speak French or English, but we very soon discover he is not what he is introduced as. Is he a good guy or a bad guy? And why does Marc keep seeing him in the most unexpected places?
Then there is Karim, an Arab boy with a family that seems like a Mafia family at times, overprotective and overbearing brothers and mother at other times. What are they? Marc is attracted to Karim very much, but things keep happening that keeps them apart.
And then there are the people at the restaurant that keep the story in flux, the plot never quite revealing itself, and just when you think you have figured it out, things change.
Charles writing is wonderful. He keeps this story going, the suspense high, the mind guessing, and in the end, are your questions really answered? This is the kind of great read it is! I loved this book!!
July 2, 2014
A Heady Brew of Sensuality, Intrigue, and Mystery
Marc Moreau is a man of many secrets. Cloistered in a rented flat in an old convent that he shares with a woman he cannot help but resent, he is suffocated by loneliness, isolation, and a deep yearning for the kind of life that he once had. Now, trapped in a less-than-fulfilling, subsistence level job in a dubious Marseilles restaurant--and trying desperately to distance himself from his live-in companion who has just as much to hide as he does--Marc dispels his loneliness by courting danger in the back allies and cemeteries of Marseilles and by engaging in meaningless erotic encounters with strange men, including the dodgy concierge of his squalid residence. With so many secrets to hide, Marc Moreau cannot afford to allow himself to care for--let alone fall in love with--anyone. Immersing himself in a cloak of exotic sensuality Marc soon finds himself drawn to two very different, yet equally enigmatic men--a mysterious Russian and a strikingly handsome Turk--and soon he finds himself no longer able to resist the allure of love ... but which man will ultimately lay claim to his heart? ... and what about those secrets he has tried so desperately to hide?
With FALLING FOR FOREVER, Charles Raines has produced a most worthy follow-up to STRANGER IN TRANSLATION. What I loved most about FALLING FOR FOREVER--in addition to a glimpse of the fate of our protagonist from STRANGER--is the graceful prose with which Mr. Raines entices you from one chapter to the next. Some books are simply meant to be read aloud, and this book surely rises to that standard. It's got everything I love in a good book--mystery, intrigue, eroticism, romance and so many surprising twists of plot that you simply cannot put it down without knowing what happens next. Best of all, the surprise ending will leave you begging for more from Mr. Raines. I have enthusiastically placed this selection in the top ten new books of 2013 for my M/M book club and I hope that a #3 will soon follow in this stellar series.
Marc Moreau is a man of many secrets. Cloistered in a rented flat in an old convent that he shares with a woman he cannot help but resent, he is suffocated by loneliness, isolation, and a deep yearning for the kind of life that he once had. Now, trapped in a less-than-fulfilling, subsistence level job in a dubious Marseilles restaurant--and trying desperately to distance himself from his live-in companion who has just as much to hide as he does--Marc dispels his loneliness by courting danger in the back allies and cemeteries of Marseilles and by engaging in meaningless erotic encounters with strange men, including the dodgy concierge of his squalid residence. With so many secrets to hide, Marc Moreau cannot afford to allow himself to care for--let alone fall in love with--anyone. Immersing himself in a cloak of exotic sensuality Marc soon finds himself drawn to two very different, yet equally enigmatic men--a mysterious Russian and a strikingly handsome Turk--and soon he finds himself no longer able to resist the allure of love ... but which man will ultimately lay claim to his heart? ... and what about those secrets he has tried so desperately to hide?
With FALLING FOR FOREVER, Charles Raines has produced a most worthy follow-up to STRANGER IN TRANSLATION. What I loved most about FALLING FOR FOREVER--in addition to a glimpse of the fate of our protagonist from STRANGER--is the graceful prose with which Mr. Raines entices you from one chapter to the next. Some books are simply meant to be read aloud, and this book surely rises to that standard. It's got everything I love in a good book--mystery, intrigue, eroticism, romance and so many surprising twists of plot that you simply cannot put it down without knowing what happens next. Best of all, the surprise ending will leave you begging for more from Mr. Raines. I have enthusiastically placed this selection in the top ten new books of 2013 for my M/M book club and I hope that a #3 will soon follow in this stellar series.
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June 3, 2013Men, Mystery, and Sensual Romance in France.
Marseilles, France, is the perfect backdrop for Charles Raines’ latest offering, Falling For Forever. The weather is hot, the backstreets beckon with mystery, and the port has a reputation for being tough and gritty. Add a cast of characters as steamy, enigmatic, and cosmopolitan as the city itself and the scene is set for a racy, romantic page-turner with a recipe for success.
This reader found the characters so life-like that they jump off the page. If ever I were to go to Marseilles and venture into the backstreets or explore the shadows of the port, we’d recognize each other instantly because we've already met between the covers of Raines’ book. Immersed in their lives, I care what happens to them.
Who has not been in a situation where the emotions and passions are peaking and suddenly everything is placed on hold because of some intrusion? And the wait and desire to not have the moment evaporate, I can certainly relate to. It is Raines ability to put the reader ‘in the moment’ that makes this novel a winner. We experience Karim’s anticipation. We linger in Nik’s lust. We feel Marc’s frustration. As the story builds to its fast-paced climax, who knows how it will end? That’s the beauty of it!
Raines has completed a wise undertaking in creating characters and continuing their lives through a series of stories. I loved Stranger In Translation, and further allusions to those in it who have already become friends with the reader proved to be a great touch when introducing new characters through convincing links. No one really wants to lose a friend and everyone likes to make new ones. So, do yourself a big favor, and read Charles Raines’ latest contribution to m/m erotic fiction through the pages of Falling For Forever. You’ll be glad you did!
Marseilles, France, is the perfect backdrop for Charles Raines’ latest offering, Falling For Forever. The weather is hot, the backstreets beckon with mystery, and the port has a reputation for being tough and gritty. Add a cast of characters as steamy, enigmatic, and cosmopolitan as the city itself and the scene is set for a racy, romantic page-turner with a recipe for success.
This reader found the characters so life-like that they jump off the page. If ever I were to go to Marseilles and venture into the backstreets or explore the shadows of the port, we’d recognize each other instantly because we've already met between the covers of Raines’ book. Immersed in their lives, I care what happens to them.
Who has not been in a situation where the emotions and passions are peaking and suddenly everything is placed on hold because of some intrusion? And the wait and desire to not have the moment evaporate, I can certainly relate to. It is Raines ability to put the reader ‘in the moment’ that makes this novel a winner. We experience Karim’s anticipation. We linger in Nik’s lust. We feel Marc’s frustration. As the story builds to its fast-paced climax, who knows how it will end? That’s the beauty of it!
Raines has completed a wise undertaking in creating characters and continuing their lives through a series of stories. I loved Stranger In Translation, and further allusions to those in it who have already become friends with the reader proved to be a great touch when introducing new characters through convincing links. No one really wants to lose a friend and everyone likes to make new ones. So, do yourself a big favor, and read Charles Raines’ latest contribution to m/m erotic fiction through the pages of Falling For Forever. You’ll be glad you did!
April 5, 2015
Charles Raines is, in my mind, a maestro of gay eroticism. Other writers may try to get under the foreskin, as it were, of a man and his sexual needs. But Raines seems to know instinctively how first to stroke, now stop; when to go fast, then slow; how to let his rich descriptions bring the characters—and the reader—to a cold sweat, then to a hot fever of near-climax. Like a musician, he lets his words become the dance, the beat, the diminuendo and the crescendo.
“We stood face to face. The frenzy stopped. Eye to eye, a slow dance of seduction began …”
And so goes this delicious, mystery- and sex-laden journey into secret pockets of Marseilles in 1969.
Other reviewers will no doubt sketch the plot arc of the novella FALLING FOR FOREVER. I feel it’s left to me to try to place just a few grace notes on this delightful composition. I simply urge readers to enjoy the language, the lento and allegro of erotic sensation, the brilliant action and twists of plot which leave the reader with a satisfying afterglow.
Never labored, never crass, absolutely not mainstream … Raines’ stories are told with a style and panache befitting the finest of French writers. At once spare and rich, sensual and chilling, his books should definitely become a habit with discerning readers.
“We stood face to face. The frenzy stopped. Eye to eye, a slow dance of seduction began …”
And so goes this delicious, mystery- and sex-laden journey into secret pockets of Marseilles in 1969.
Other reviewers will no doubt sketch the plot arc of the novella FALLING FOR FOREVER. I feel it’s left to me to try to place just a few grace notes on this delightful composition. I simply urge readers to enjoy the language, the lento and allegro of erotic sensation, the brilliant action and twists of plot which leave the reader with a satisfying afterglow.
Never labored, never crass, absolutely not mainstream … Raines’ stories are told with a style and panache befitting the finest of French writers. At once spare and rich, sensual and chilling, his books should definitely become a habit with discerning readers.
December 23, 2016
Compelling and well written gay mystery which follows on from Stranger In Translation - (and if you thought you had the ending to that one sown up, you may be in for a surprise!)
Set against the backdrop of the sweltering summer heat of Marseilles, this gay love story centers around the exploits of Marc, a sexy student whose life necessitates lies, deception and dilemmas. Two contrasting men, Nikolai, a hunky Russian, and Karim, a sweet, young Turkish guy both become his potential lovers, but Marc constantly wavers over who should be the true target of his affections. His choices are guarded one minute and impulsive the next. Eventually it is destiny that decides.
The clever plot, peppered with believable erotic scenes between gay men, also has interesting supporting characters who propel the story, and is full of twists and turns with some fast moving scrapes full of suspense at the end. I have read the original and the revised edition and can testify that all the clues to the puzzle are there (especially in the revised kindle edition). And don't worry about any French dialogue as an action or comment in English swiftly follows to clarify what's been said. I highly recommend this one, it's a great read!
Set against the backdrop of the sweltering summer heat of Marseilles, this gay love story centers around the exploits of Marc, a sexy student whose life necessitates lies, deception and dilemmas. Two contrasting men, Nikolai, a hunky Russian, and Karim, a sweet, young Turkish guy both become his potential lovers, but Marc constantly wavers over who should be the true target of his affections. His choices are guarded one minute and impulsive the next. Eventually it is destiny that decides.
The clever plot, peppered with believable erotic scenes between gay men, also has interesting supporting characters who propel the story, and is full of twists and turns with some fast moving scrapes full of suspense at the end. I have read the original and the revised edition and can testify that all the clues to the puzzle are there (especially in the revised kindle edition). And don't worry about any French dialogue as an action or comment in English swiftly follows to clarify what's been said. I highly recommend this one, it's a great read!
May 27, 2015
Having read the other three stories by Charles Raines, I had high hopes of this story - and of course I wasn't disappointed (except that there isn't anything else to read now!!) The fact that I have read all of Charles's stories is probably the most telling comment I can make - it's rare for me to engage to that extent across an author's output.
As expected, the plot is laced with just enough intrigue, always posing the question and keeping you guessing without being distracting. Just like the other stories written by Charles Raines which are set in Marseille, this one uses the city to great effect - the sounds, flavours, colours, danger and romance provide a perfect backdrop. I really enjoy Charles's story-telling, it has a timeless quality; plot and characters have depth and you can't help but to engage, in fact, you feel that you have to 'own' the story.
Why not five stars?
Good question. The intrigue unwinds - highly imaginative ending - but a little rushed for me. That's the only thing I can say to its detriment.
As expected, the plot is laced with just enough intrigue, always posing the question and keeping you guessing without being distracting. Just like the other stories written by Charles Raines which are set in Marseille, this one uses the city to great effect - the sounds, flavours, colours, danger and romance provide a perfect backdrop. I really enjoy Charles's story-telling, it has a timeless quality; plot and characters have depth and you can't help but to engage, in fact, you feel that you have to 'own' the story.
Why not five stars?
Good question. The intrigue unwinds - highly imaginative ending - but a little rushed for me. That's the only thing I can say to its detriment.
April 18, 2014
I read this straight after finishing Stranger in Translation and was shocked by the first page, I was not expecting the explanation to the previous book. Charles Raines is a very clever author. This book again was confessing yet not a book I could put down. The storyline and characters pulled me in yet giving very little away. The whole book was a bit of a mystery with me trying to work out what was going on, looking for clues that I just never figured out! The ending brought closure for some of my questions but then the last few sentences left me frustrated as I am a reader that needs to know and I don't like leaving things to my own Imagination, I need closure!
This was a beautifully written book, I will certainty look forward to more from this author!
Highly recommend!
This was a beautifully written book, I will certainty look forward to more from this author!
Highly recommend!
May 4, 2015
There is no doubt in my mind that Charles Raines produces work with great literary merit. His prose carries you through a meandering storyline that seems to have little path or aim and yet keeps you on its trail. This was a much more substantial read than Stranger in Translation, and like that other great book, I aim to read this one again soon. Watch this space because I will be back to write another review of Falling for Forever.
December 31, 2013
A PAGE TURNER THE MYSTERY THE CHARACTERS THE PLOT.
July 31, 2016
Sorry, not the writing I like...very confusing sometimes. Love or Lust. Karim or Nik... I prefer Karim and lust...
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