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The Choice
Librarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00761HL0S.
One Woman...
Marcie is crazy in love with Dan who has been using her and promising his love in return. And she'll do anything for him, which is fast becoming a one way ticket to trouble. But in a freak accident she loses her memory landing in the path of sexy DEA Agent Sam Carre.
Two Men...
For DEA Agent Sam Carre when this attractive stranger lands in his path he just can't resist helping her, even though he's haunted by a past that gives him no peace. But as the sparks fly so do questions of what she's really involved in.
And a choice that could kill her...
This complex case pushes them both to explain the unexplainable bringing them face to face with generations-old evil and a haunting question. Sam's forced to make a choice: walk away from the attraction connecting them or risk losing everything.
One Woman...
Marcie is crazy in love with Dan who has been using her and promising his love in return. And she'll do anything for him, which is fast becoming a one way ticket to trouble. But in a freak accident she loses her memory landing in the path of sexy DEA Agent Sam Carre.
Two Men...
For DEA Agent Sam Carre when this attractive stranger lands in his path he just can't resist helping her, even though he's haunted by a past that gives him no peace. But as the sparks fly so do questions of what she's really involved in.
And a choice that could kill her...
This complex case pushes them both to explain the unexplainable bringing them face to face with generations-old evil and a haunting question. Sam's forced to make a choice: walk away from the attraction connecting them or risk losing everything.
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First published June 21, 2011
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New York Times & USA Today bestseller Lorhainne Eckhart writes Raw Relatable Real Romance is best known for her big family romances series, where “Morals and family are running themes. Danger, romance, and a drive to do what is right will see you glued to the page.” As one fan calls her, she is the “Queen of the family saga.” (aherman) writing “the ups and downs of what goes on within a family but also with some suspense, angst and of course a bit of romance thrown in for good measure.” Follow Lorhainne on Bookbub to receive alerts on New Releases and Sales and join her mailing list at LorhainneEckhart.com for her Monday Blog, books news, giveaways and FREE reads. With over 120 books, audiobooks, and multiple series published and available at all retailers now translated into six languages. She is a multiple recipient of the Readers’ Favorite Award for Suspense and Romance, and lives in the Pacific Northwest on an island, is the mother of three, her oldest has autism and she is an advocate for never giving up on your dreams.
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August 7, 2011
Sam and Marcie’s lives intersect at a crucial juncture. Marcie has gotten herself in too deep in the world of high-grade marijuana, and Sam has left the DEA to do his own investigation to discover who set him up as the fall guy in an international drug bust gone bad. Both victims of past love, there is a lot of mistrust between them. But they hold on to each other throughout and keep each other safe.
The Choice by Lorhainne Eckhart has an interesting paranormal twist. Marcie is able to read auras and has several spirit guides. If only she had listened to them earlier, she wouldn’t have ended up in the mess she did. Now she’s given a second chance to change the path her life is on, and she has some difficult choices to make.
The Choice is a book filled with suspense and characters that draw the reader in. The mystery and intrigue keep you turning the pages. Though it is a little cookie cutter suspense at times, the paranormal twist adds to the uniqueness of the book, letting the reader overlook that.
As I read the book, I grew fond of most of the characters, but I admit, I never really clicked with Marcie, unfortunately. She is well portrayed by Lorhainne Eckhart in the beginning as a victim of childhood abuse who puts all her self-worth in the hands of others, one man in particular. A simple thing such as not opening a door for her can send her into a downward spiral of self-doubt and abandonment. As the plot progressed, I hoped her character would grow out of some of this as she developed a sense of self-worth that came from inside of her, as she made better choices. What I got was a woman who simply switched which man’s hands carried her self-esteem. Despite this quirk in her personality, I was still going to give the book a solid four stars. But then the ending of the book was not what I expected. There was too much left hanging. In a good suspense novel, most loose ends are tied up, and if the author is looking to write a sequel, a mystery or two is left to entice the reader to buy the next book. This ending simply confirmed things the characters already knew instead of bringing to light new knowledge. Too much went unsolved. I needed more resolution. I believe that Lorhainne Eckhart is a wonderful author – her technique as a writer is excellent and her plots are engaging and entertaining. In this particular book, though, I felt that some of the subplots could have been left out to leave more room for growth and resolution. I give the book three and a half stars.
The Choice by Lorhainne Eckhart has an interesting paranormal twist. Marcie is able to read auras and has several spirit guides. If only she had listened to them earlier, she wouldn’t have ended up in the mess she did. Now she’s given a second chance to change the path her life is on, and she has some difficult choices to make.
The Choice is a book filled with suspense and characters that draw the reader in. The mystery and intrigue keep you turning the pages. Though it is a little cookie cutter suspense at times, the paranormal twist adds to the uniqueness of the book, letting the reader overlook that.
As I read the book, I grew fond of most of the characters, but I admit, I never really clicked with Marcie, unfortunately. She is well portrayed by Lorhainne Eckhart in the beginning as a victim of childhood abuse who puts all her self-worth in the hands of others, one man in particular. A simple thing such as not opening a door for her can send her into a downward spiral of self-doubt and abandonment. As the plot progressed, I hoped her character would grow out of some of this as she developed a sense of self-worth that came from inside of her, as she made better choices. What I got was a woman who simply switched which man’s hands carried her self-esteem. Despite this quirk in her personality, I was still going to give the book a solid four stars. But then the ending of the book was not what I expected. There was too much left hanging. In a good suspense novel, most loose ends are tied up, and if the author is looking to write a sequel, a mystery or two is left to entice the reader to buy the next book. This ending simply confirmed things the characters already knew instead of bringing to light new knowledge. Too much went unsolved. I needed more resolution. I believe that Lorhainne Eckhart is a wonderful author – her technique as a writer is excellent and her plots are engaging and entertaining. In this particular book, though, I felt that some of the subplots could have been left out to leave more room for growth and resolution. I give the book three and a half stars.
March 25, 2012
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I don't want to start off on a sour spot with this novel, but it is a 'blurb novel'. This is the only reason it got bumped down to 4 stars instead of the 5 it deserved. It was just the blurb that got to me. It gave away too much information. I read the blurb after I finished the novel and it just gave away too much of the story-line. When I joined the blog tour at the beginning, I completely forgot what it said just before I started reading the novel, so I went into the book with a clear head. If the blurb wasn't that revealing, we would be in for twists and turns and many surprises (below I've stated some of the parts where this book has surprised me without reading the blurb first.) Ok, I shall stop rambling and get onto the rest of the review…
When we start the nove it is already intriguing and pulling us in from the first few chapters. We start to uncover parts of Marcie's life with her as if starting afresh. It makes it easier to develop that character-reader relationship that's so important in novels ebcause we start to learn along with Marcie as we uncover what her life was like and the previous choices she has made.
I expected something different than what we were given. I so totally expected a mystery novel and I got very surprised when I see other elements in this novel as well. I was going into the novel expecting something different than what I usually read, but I'm not sure if this is classified as my "usual." I ended up really liking it, yet if a book like this one was not done right, it would be tragic. This is the kind of type of novel that needs to be done right, and that's exactly what this novel does.
It is Oh So Sexy and intriguing. It pulls you right in, I can't stop reading, and when I'm not reading, I start to think about the novel. It does not fail to surprise me, in the way that I thought the book was going to be one kindof novel, when it turns out being a whole different kind of novel, and you don't even expect it!
Ahh Sam, you smexy thing, you are such a tightly wound one, he needs to get loose and come to understand and have an open mind to Marcie's beliefs etc. I so want to shoot Dan, and Lance, yet we wonder what happens afterwards with Dan from Lance, and if Lance will pull through with his agreement. He doesn't say that he agrees, so we are left in the dark as the novel finishes to come up with our own. The way the novel finishes, is on a note that can either be turned into a second novel or be left as a stand-alone. We do think about what might happen next, yet it's not a cliffhanger, leaving room for an open decision on a continuation
I don't want to start off on a sour spot with this novel, but it is a 'blurb novel'. This is the only reason it got bumped down to 4 stars instead of the 5 it deserved. It was just the blurb that got to me. It gave away too much information. I read the blurb after I finished the novel and it just gave away too much of the story-line. When I joined the blog tour at the beginning, I completely forgot what it said just before I started reading the novel, so I went into the book with a clear head. If the blurb wasn't that revealing, we would be in for twists and turns and many surprises (below I've stated some of the parts where this book has surprised me without reading the blurb first.) Ok, I shall stop rambling and get onto the rest of the review…
When we start the nove it is already intriguing and pulling us in from the first few chapters. We start to uncover parts of Marcie's life with her as if starting afresh. It makes it easier to develop that character-reader relationship that's so important in novels ebcause we start to learn along with Marcie as we uncover what her life was like and the previous choices she has made.
I expected something different than what we were given. I so totally expected a mystery novel and I got very surprised when I see other elements in this novel as well. I was going into the novel expecting something different than what I usually read, but I'm not sure if this is classified as my "usual." I ended up really liking it, yet if a book like this one was not done right, it would be tragic. This is the kind of type of novel that needs to be done right, and that's exactly what this novel does.
It is Oh So Sexy and intriguing. It pulls you right in, I can't stop reading, and when I'm not reading, I start to think about the novel. It does not fail to surprise me, in the way that I thought the book was going to be one kindof novel, when it turns out being a whole different kind of novel, and you don't even expect it!
Ahh Sam, you smexy thing, you are such a tightly wound one, he needs to get loose and come to understand and have an open mind to Marcie's beliefs etc. I so want to shoot Dan, and Lance, yet we wonder what happens afterwards with Dan from Lance, and if Lance will pull through with his agreement. He doesn't say that he agrees, so we are left in the dark as the novel finishes to come up with our own. The way the novel finishes, is on a note that can either be turned into a second novel or be left as a stand-alone. We do think about what might happen next, yet it's not a cliffhanger, leaving room for an open decision on a continuation
November 21, 2013
Please note: I read this book in January 2012 from a copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
My Synopsis: Marcie is crazy in love with Dan, and will do anything for him - even carry marijuana on the plane from Washington state to New Orleans. However, once there she is robbed and shoved, hitting her head on the cement in the process - and losing her memory. Enter Sam, a former DEA agent whose investigation against Lance Silver - one of the biggest drug lords that runs the west coast - has just gone south, leaving him confused and seeking solace in his home town. His chivalrous nature causes him to stop to help Marcie - and he ends up entangled in her mess. As they explore the problem, and their pasts, and Marcie starts to listen to her spirit guides, they learn that they are embroiled in a generations-long struggle with a dark entity, who seeks to destroy them as it has destroyed their ancestors. Marcie needs to make a choice, to turn back and walk the right path. Is she strong enough to do so?
My Thoughts: A mystical romantic suspense, "The Choice" is a fascinating read, and one I highly enjoyed. I was particularly impressed with the author's knowledge of Tarot and how to read the cards. This book rates up with Doorway to the Triquetra as far as the importance of its lessons, and anyone interested in spirituality should enjoy this book as much as I did. I liked how the author developed the characters, and I especially liked the character of Diane - I'd love to see a book focusing on her, as I think she is a fascinating character. Strongly recommended for fans of romance, romantic suspense, and spirituality.
Edited additional information: I should point out that I normally don't like romance novels, so they have to be something special for me to enjoy them, and this one was. It is also the first book in a series; there are four books total, or you can buy a "box set" with all four books rather than picking them up individually. If you like this author's style, she has a number of other books and another series. In fact, there is currently a giveaway running for her Outsider series, you can check that out here (starting 11/21/13).
My Synopsis: Marcie is crazy in love with Dan, and will do anything for him - even carry marijuana on the plane from Washington state to New Orleans. However, once there she is robbed and shoved, hitting her head on the cement in the process - and losing her memory. Enter Sam, a former DEA agent whose investigation against Lance Silver - one of the biggest drug lords that runs the west coast - has just gone south, leaving him confused and seeking solace in his home town. His chivalrous nature causes him to stop to help Marcie - and he ends up entangled in her mess. As they explore the problem, and their pasts, and Marcie starts to listen to her spirit guides, they learn that they are embroiled in a generations-long struggle with a dark entity, who seeks to destroy them as it has destroyed their ancestors. Marcie needs to make a choice, to turn back and walk the right path. Is she strong enough to do so?
My Thoughts: A mystical romantic suspense, "The Choice" is a fascinating read, and one I highly enjoyed. I was particularly impressed with the author's knowledge of Tarot and how to read the cards. This book rates up with Doorway to the Triquetra as far as the importance of its lessons, and anyone interested in spirituality should enjoy this book as much as I did. I liked how the author developed the characters, and I especially liked the character of Diane - I'd love to see a book focusing on her, as I think she is a fascinating character. Strongly recommended for fans of romance, romantic suspense, and spirituality.
Edited additional information: I should point out that I normally don't like romance novels, so they have to be something special for me to enjoy them, and this one was. It is also the first book in a series; there are four books total, or you can buy a "box set" with all four books rather than picking them up individually. If you like this author's style, she has a number of other books and another series. In fact, there is currently a giveaway running for her Outsider series, you can check that out here (starting 11/21/13).
July 22, 2011
A large scale marijuana operation, a drug lord, dirty cops/DEA agents, a tarnished reputation, old letters, ghosts and a dark entity from the past come together in this contemporary romance with some paranormal aspects.
This is a story about a woman who forgets her roots, gets taken in by a man full of and surrounded by dark entities, is manipulated into becoming his drug mule and marijuana cultivator, loses her memory, meets a good man and they, along with some friends, set out to bring this very bad man to justice.
DEA Agent Sam was set up to take the fall by a drug lord. He sees a snatch and grab in the airport and sees Marcie go down. He can't help himself, he has to help her ... and go to the hospital with her ... and invite her to stay with him at his house. He feels a need to protect her. Later he finds he can't "keep his hands off her".
Marcie is being used as a mule by her boyfriend, Dan, who unbeknownst to her is a magic manipulator. She is mugged in the airport and her scalp is ripped open when her head hits the floor. She has a bad concussion and can't remember anything but her first name. She thinks she's crazy when she starts feeling others' emotions. She's seeing dead people and guardians in her dreams. After she regains her memory, she knows she sees dead people while she's awake too. She thought she was in love with Dan until she meets Sam and he helps her.
While this has some paranormal elements in it, a Wiccan in need of getting back to her roots and the Spirit and a man possessed and surrounded by a dark entities, this is not what most would consider a paranormal romance. But it is a good contemporary romance with a little bit of sex in it.
Warning Spoiler Alert!!!
This has a HEA ending.
This is a story about a woman who forgets her roots, gets taken in by a man full of and surrounded by dark entities, is manipulated into becoming his drug mule and marijuana cultivator, loses her memory, meets a good man and they, along with some friends, set out to bring this very bad man to justice.
DEA Agent Sam was set up to take the fall by a drug lord. He sees a snatch and grab in the airport and sees Marcie go down. He can't help himself, he has to help her ... and go to the hospital with her ... and invite her to stay with him at his house. He feels a need to protect her. Later he finds he can't "keep his hands off her".
Marcie is being used as a mule by her boyfriend, Dan, who unbeknownst to her is a magic manipulator. She is mugged in the airport and her scalp is ripped open when her head hits the floor. She has a bad concussion and can't remember anything but her first name. She thinks she's crazy when she starts feeling others' emotions. She's seeing dead people and guardians in her dreams. After she regains her memory, she knows she sees dead people while she's awake too. She thought she was in love with Dan until she meets Sam and he helps her.
While this has some paranormal elements in it, a Wiccan in need of getting back to her roots and the Spirit and a man possessed and surrounded by a dark entities, this is not what most would consider a paranormal romance. But it is a good contemporary romance with a little bit of sex in it.
Warning Spoiler Alert!!!
This has a HEA ending.
January 1, 2013
This is the worst end of the year book. It was predictable, full of cliches and half of the time I don't know what's happening. There are no explanation for things happening. The witch and magic thing seems to be a one big deus ex machina. The lead characters, who are all stupid, are given information on a silver plate by a ghost named Jerome. Cops and federal agents believing the words of a ghost! They are also outsmarted all the time by the bad guys! Stay away from this book.
October 5, 2020
I have been impressed with Lorhainne Eckhart's writing since I started reading the Friessens series, but this series is totally different byt I can onky think, "wow."
While in part a love story, there is a great deal of emotional drama, supernatural and mystery added.
Sam is on a mission to crack a drug ring. He meets Marcie when she is mugged in the airport and her backpack stolen. The mugger fave her a push and she fell and cracked her head causing her to have amnesia.
While continuing to work the case, Sam chooses to keep Marcie with him hoping that she will regain her memory. Even when others suspect that his meeting her was a setup.
Marcie starts to have memory flashbacks and although she doesnt understand it at the time, she srarts to have strahge dreams where she receive s messages from thé grave.
Supernatural stories ssnt something I am normally interested in but thus stiry is a winner. I cant wait to read more about Sam, Marcie, Richard and Maggie.
While in part a love story, there is a great deal of emotional drama, supernatural and mystery added.
Sam is on a mission to crack a drug ring. He meets Marcie when she is mugged in the airport and her backpack stolen. The mugger fave her a push and she fell and cracked her head causing her to have amnesia.
While continuing to work the case, Sam chooses to keep Marcie with him hoping that she will regain her memory. Even when others suspect that his meeting her was a setup.
Marcie starts to have memory flashbacks and although she doesnt understand it at the time, she srarts to have strahge dreams where she receive s messages from thé grave.
Supernatural stories ssnt something I am normally interested in but thus stiry is a winner. I cant wait to read more about Sam, Marcie, Richard and Maggie.
February 7, 2017
Actual Rating: 3.6
This was an enjoyable read. I thought the story could have been more suspenseful. However, I thought the supernatural element of the story was unique. I never would have expected a supernatural element in a romantic suspense novel. The characters were enjoyable. I thought the relationship between Marcie and Sam was a lot better than the relationship between Marcie and Dan. That can be due to the fact that I did not like Dan as a character. Overall, an interesting and great read.
This was an enjoyable read. I thought the story could have been more suspenseful. However, I thought the supernatural element of the story was unique. I never would have expected a supernatural element in a romantic suspense novel. The characters were enjoyable. I thought the relationship between Marcie and Sam was a lot better than the relationship between Marcie and Dan. That can be due to the fact that I did not like Dan as a character. Overall, an interesting and great read.
February 10, 2012
originally appeared on:Bookshelf Confessions
*I won a free copy of this e-book in a LibraryThing Member Giveaway*
The Choice-literally the title of the book says what it it's content..The book is all about making and doing the right choices in life that would lead our heroine to destruction or salvation..
the story is soo good,..with good moral lessons from here and there..it opens readers minds to simple things like listening and following advices...
the story is well-written and the characters are depicted for the ease of the readers..though there are really some grammars which are wrong ..it's understandable cause this just a pre-copy of the book and still it's readable..
the plot was really complex but it adds life to the book..as well as the the intriguing characters..the ending is somewhat hints the sequel of the second book..so yah..the ending isn't perfect!
Marcie Hollis is a Wiccan, who’s always played by the rules. That’s until she meets Dan McKenzie, a man who she believes to be the knight in shining armor she’s been searching for all her life.
However, Dan’s not who he appears to be. He lures Marcie into his world of lies, greed and high-grade marijuana. But fate intervenes on Marcie's illicit trip for Dan to New Orleans, when she's robbed in a crowded airport. The thug not only makes off with her suspicious backpack, he knocks her down, her head slams on the concrete floor, and she loses her memory right in the path of DEA agent, Sam Carre.
After a six-month investigation into the activities of a big time drug dealer crumbles, the same day damming evidence is found stuffed in Sam’s locker – evidence suggesting he’s the notorious leak on the team, Sam jumps on the first plane home. Arriving in a crowded airport in New Orleans - his reputation and loyalty are in question. But even though Sam’s tired, disillusioned and haunted by a past that gives him no peace, he stops to help an attractive stranger when she falls in front of him.
Then in an act of chivalry, he takes her to his home until the police can identify her. When questions arise about Marcie, and what she’s involved in, the answers lead them to the exact felons Sam investigated in the Pacific Northwest. When her illusive memory returns, this complex case pushes them both to explain the unexplainable, and leaves Sam with a haunting question.
Was she set up, or was this a game she played? Sam’s forced to make a choice, walk away from the attraction that connects them, or risk losing everything.
*I won a free copy of this e-book in a LibraryThing Member Giveaway*
The Choice-literally the title of the book says what it it's content..The book is all about making and doing the right choices in life that would lead our heroine to destruction or salvation..
the story is soo good,..with good moral lessons from here and there..it opens readers minds to simple things like listening and following advices...
the story is well-written and the characters are depicted for the ease of the readers..though there are really some grammars which are wrong ..it's understandable cause this just a pre-copy of the book and still it's readable..
the plot was really complex but it adds life to the book..as well as the the intriguing characters..the ending is somewhat hints the sequel of the second book..so yah..the ending isn't perfect!
Marcie Hollis is a Wiccan, who’s always played by the rules. That’s until she meets Dan McKenzie, a man who she believes to be the knight in shining armor she’s been searching for all her life.
However, Dan’s not who he appears to be. He lures Marcie into his world of lies, greed and high-grade marijuana. But fate intervenes on Marcie's illicit trip for Dan to New Orleans, when she's robbed in a crowded airport. The thug not only makes off with her suspicious backpack, he knocks her down, her head slams on the concrete floor, and she loses her memory right in the path of DEA agent, Sam Carre.
After a six-month investigation into the activities of a big time drug dealer crumbles, the same day damming evidence is found stuffed in Sam’s locker – evidence suggesting he’s the notorious leak on the team, Sam jumps on the first plane home. Arriving in a crowded airport in New Orleans - his reputation and loyalty are in question. But even though Sam’s tired, disillusioned and haunted by a past that gives him no peace, he stops to help an attractive stranger when she falls in front of him.
Then in an act of chivalry, he takes her to his home until the police can identify her. When questions arise about Marcie, and what she’s involved in, the answers lead them to the exact felons Sam investigated in the Pacific Northwest. When her illusive memory returns, this complex case pushes them both to explain the unexplainable, and leaves Sam with a haunting question.
Was she set up, or was this a game she played? Sam’s forced to make a choice, walk away from the attraction that connects them, or risk losing everything.
September 16, 2011
This book is a good mixture of thriller, action, mystery, romance, and a bit of supernatural thrown in for good measure. The main character becomes a drug mule of sorts but things happens that put her into the path of the other main character who will become her love interest. This is a long book, at times a bit too long, but the author managed to bring everything together really well in the end. I like strong women so found that the female lead character was a bit too teary eyed all the time and gave up too much of her own identity for the dream of romance, an example being her running drugs like an idiot.However, the fact that I cared at all about the character shows that she was written well enough for me to even bother thinking about it. She does have some supernatural powers that add a bit of spice to the book but I would have liked to have seen a bit more done with them. Then again I am a fan of those genres. I did enjoy all the information the author gave me about various subjects. I like books to be not only good stories but wells of information as well and Ms. Eckhart delivers on this front. Overall I did enjoy the book and am sure that the more material this author writes, the better it will become.
July 24, 2011
From the beginning, I was enthralled with the way the author wove the details of this story together. The incident where Marcie met Sam in New Orleans started a whole chain of events that kept the plot moving. Between witchcraft, police business, marijuana grow-ops and life on a small island, there was a lot going on all the time. The secondary characters were interesting and they added to the overall mystery and to the romance blooming between our hero and heroine.
The villain was believable—sometimes slimy and mean-hearted and other times sweet like gooey candy that sticks to your teeth. He brought another level of interest to a complicated intrigue.
This author has a wonderful talent of creating people with a depth of emotion, which makes them almost seem like friends rather than characters in a book. Her talent is revealed in lines such as – Her heart pounded when panic licked away her confidence, leaving her feeling shy and awkward.
I enjoyed this tale very much and I’m looking forward to the next book from Ms. Eckhart.
The villain was believable—sometimes slimy and mean-hearted and other times sweet like gooey candy that sticks to your teeth. He brought another level of interest to a complicated intrigue.
This author has a wonderful talent of creating people with a depth of emotion, which makes them almost seem like friends rather than characters in a book. Her talent is revealed in lines such as – Her heart pounded when panic licked away her confidence, leaving her feeling shy and awkward.
I enjoyed this tale very much and I’m looking forward to the next book from Ms. Eckhart.
October 23, 2011
A very interesting and fascinating mystery, detective, romance novel. I was intrigued by the way the author, through a woman's sense of the spirit world, delved into the crime world. At the onset one would think that the story is going to be a detective story and how a drug operation is brought to an end but it is really a story on how a woman, through the choices she made ended up involved with both sides of the story. Plus she is being aided by spirits from the past if she would only open up her senses and listen to what they have to say.
I truly enjoyed the book and was fascinated by the story line. If I had been told about some of the story line I probably would not have given the book a second look and I would be poorer for that choice. It is a good read and I think will be enjoyed by readers with different tastes in their reading materials. Excellent job. ( )
I truly enjoyed the book and was fascinated by the story line. If I had been told about some of the story line I probably would not have given the book a second look and I would be poorer for that choice. It is a good read and I think will be enjoyed by readers with different tastes in their reading materials. Excellent job. ( )
February 28, 2012
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This book successfully blends universal spiritual beliefs and virtues with passionate players. Although a little slow in the beginning, it redeemed itself quite nicely after about 60 or so pages. With her finger on the pulse of human emotion and life choices very closely linked with everyday issues, Ms. Eckhart is spot on with the chemistry between our hero and heroine. Their lives are emotionally drained and to the brink of hopelessness, however their determination to stand up for what is right made me want to stand up and yell BRAVO! This is what humanity is all about! The darkness surrounding our characters metaphorically and physically bring realism to a world that does exist in society, and the way she masterfully works out each detail was brilliant.
This book successfully blends universal spiritual beliefs and virtues with passionate players. Although a little slow in the beginning, it redeemed itself quite nicely after about 60 or so pages. With her finger on the pulse of human emotion and life choices very closely linked with everyday issues, Ms. Eckhart is spot on with the chemistry between our hero and heroine. Their lives are emotionally drained and to the brink of hopelessness, however their determination to stand up for what is right made me want to stand up and yell BRAVO! This is what humanity is all about! The darkness surrounding our characters metaphorically and physically bring realism to a world that does exist in society, and the way she masterfully works out each detail was brilliant.
September 16, 2011
I received this ebook giveaway free through the author with a Smashwords coupon."The Choice" by Lorhainne Eckhart,started out fast paced from page one. Marcie is going down the wrong path and being controlled by a drug dealer/grower, Dan. She makes a run to drop off drugs and ends up getting robbed. In the process she developes amnesia and gains the help of a DEA agent, Sam. He is going through struggles in his own life and in his work. It seems as if their paths are meant to meet. There seems to be a struggle for generations of good and evil and now Marcie and Sam are caught in the middle of it.The story was well developed, fast action and kept you quessing until the end.Read this book...it was well worth it.
March 27, 2012
My review will be shorter than some of my others but with such a detailed Blurb, I don’t want to give away too much.
The Choice was not quite what I expected but it was a great read. I was drawn right into the story and lives of the characters to the point I stayed up late just to finish it. I do that a lot with the MM romance reads but not with with many others so, for me, that said a lot about how engrossing and powerful the story was.
As a proud Wiccan, this story intrigued me before I even opened it. The twists and turns were well thought out and by the end, I was more than pleased that I had the honour of reading The Choice by Lorhainne Eckhart. I hope you will give another Indy author a read and find all the wonderful things within The Choice.
The Choice was not quite what I expected but it was a great read. I was drawn right into the story and lives of the characters to the point I stayed up late just to finish it. I do that a lot with the MM romance reads but not with with many others so, for me, that said a lot about how engrossing and powerful the story was.
As a proud Wiccan, this story intrigued me before I even opened it. The twists and turns were well thought out and by the end, I was more than pleased that I had the honour of reading The Choice by Lorhainne Eckhart. I hope you will give another Indy author a read and find all the wonderful things within The Choice.
December 27, 2011
I received this book through Library Things early reviewers. Sadly, life got in the way and I wasn't able to read it until now.
This was a good book!
The characters were likeable-well, except Dan, he was a great bad dude. You just knew he was rotten from the get go.
I am itching to find out what happens to everyone!
This was a good book!
The characters were likeable-well, except Dan, he was a great bad dude. You just knew he was rotten from the get go.
I am itching to find out what happens to everyone!
July 12, 2011
I found this book to be a very interesting read. A bit of magic and romance as well as suspense thrown in. For people who are in to one, two or all three of these things, I would recommend this book. This is the first book I have read by Lorhainne Eckhart and I am hoping to read some more of hers.
April 2, 2020
Surreal
If you believe in spirits you will enjoy this but if you don't you will probably find this very tedious. I made it all the way but it took loyalty to them author.
If you believe in spirits you will enjoy this but if you don't you will probably find this very tedious. I made it all the way but it took loyalty to them author.
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October 19, 2019
This book is hard for me to review. I wasn't totally disappointed with the book but it did have it's flaws. I would actually rate this book 2.5 stars.
First off this book is categorized as a romance but for me it really wasn't. I felt like the romance was just thrown there because the author needed another element to the story. This book is really more of a suspenseful paranormal read than a romance read. And to be honest the "romance" between the to MC's was not really believable. It was hard to digest at times. The beginning of the book really had me interested. What was Marcie into....what's her back story.....is she gonna get her memory back. But then the story took a left turn for me. All of a sudden I'm reading about these ghostly dreams Marcie is having and how she is "spiritual" or whatever. Which I wouldn't have minded if I was aware from the beginning that this book was paranormal. I have read paranormal books in the past (and have enjoyed some) but I thought I was reading a romance novel. So as the paranormal began to intertwine with the story it really through me and I found myself rereading some sections.
Second of all, the story was a lot longer than it need to be. The female lead, Marcie, bumps her head and gets a case of the amnesia. Blah Blah Blah.... As we learn her back story I got less and less interested. Especially as the story got more and more repetitious. As more characters were introduced we read all about the evil Dan and Marcie's lack of ability to read his true self. I get it, she was pulled in by his dark magic. But did I really need to read about it in every chapter? And the ending. WTF?! I hated the way the book ended. It wasn't really a cliffhanger and not really an ending either.
I'm not sure this will be a series I would actually continue.
First off this book is categorized as a romance but for me it really wasn't. I felt like the romance was just thrown there because the author needed another element to the story. This book is really more of a suspenseful paranormal read than a romance read. And to be honest the "romance" between the to MC's was not really believable. It was hard to digest at times. The beginning of the book really had me interested. What was Marcie into....what's her back story.....is she gonna get her memory back. But then the story took a left turn for me. All of a sudden I'm reading about these ghostly dreams Marcie is having and how she is "spiritual" or whatever. Which I wouldn't have minded if I was aware from the beginning that this book was paranormal. I have read paranormal books in the past (and have enjoyed some) but I thought I was reading a romance novel. So as the paranormal began to intertwine with the story it really through me and I found myself rereading some sections.
Second of all, the story was a lot longer than it need to be. The female lead, Marcie, bumps her head and gets a case of the amnesia. Blah Blah Blah.... As we learn her back story I got less and less interested. Especially as the story got more and more repetitious. As more characters were introduced we read all about the evil Dan and Marcie's lack of ability to read his true self. I get it, she was pulled in by his dark magic. But did I really need to read about it in every chapter? And the ending. WTF?! I hated the way the book ended. It wasn't really a cliffhanger and not really an ending either.
I'm not sure this will be a series I would actually continue.
July 21, 2020
Mystical
Marcie's been raised by her aunt to be an herbalist and natural healer. Her family also has special gifts. But she's been drawn into a world far from her peaceful and comforting forests by a man whose supposed to love her.
He had mentioned a trip to New Orleans that she'd assumed was a romantic getaway for both of them, but just before leaving she learns that she'll be the only one traveling with a passport, ticket, and backpack she's never seen before. Be aware that there is mysticism in this book, hence the rating being only 4 stars. The book is engrossing with lots of intrigue between the powers of good and evil. Great main characters!
Marcie's been raised by her aunt to be an herbalist and natural healer. Her family also has special gifts. But she's been drawn into a world far from her peaceful and comforting forests by a man whose supposed to love her.
He had mentioned a trip to New Orleans that she'd assumed was a romantic getaway for both of them, but just before leaving she learns that she'll be the only one traveling with a passport, ticket, and backpack she's never seen before. Be aware that there is mysticism in this book, hence the rating being only 4 stars. The book is engrossing with lots of intrigue between the powers of good and evil. Great main characters!
July 15, 2021
Marcie falls for the wrong guy who pulls her into his web. Asked to carry a backpack to New Orleans using a false passport, she knows it’s wrong, but she will do anything for charismatic Dan. Sam is DEA and just had a drug bust go wrong. He is at the airport when he sees a beautiful woman get robbed of her backpack and shoved to the ground. A beautiful woman. A very handsome DEA agent. A drug mule. Memory loss. Old Mama. Feelings. Under his spell. Dishonesty or honesty. I read this story as part of the Walk the Right Road Collection. Utterly fabulous story and I loved every minute of it. Now for the next one and cannot wait.
July 19, 2018
The characters in this story popped to life quite quickly and from that point on I was hooked. The mystery that unfolded was gradual and enticing. The promise of a sweet love story and a happy ending were never certain therefore, it kept me guessing page after page. Action and drama balanced each other out well and over all the elements of great story telling are clearly present in this author's writing. This is definitely a book worth reading. 4.5 stars
July 31, 2022
The Choice (Walk the Right Road #1) was a great read by Lorhainne Eckhart. Marcie is in love with Dan who has been promising his love but using her at the same time. She would do anything for him. She has a freak accident and loses her memory. That's when she met DEA Agent Sam Carre. Sam knows immediately that he has to help her. He's haunted by a pats that gives him no peace. He's questioning what she's really involved in. I loved reading this book and cant wait to read more by the author.
June 9, 2020
There are no words for this book. The intrigue and mystery throughout this book makes it a must read. Suspense is in every page, as the reader tries to come to terms with the plot and how the villain will attack. Really enjoyed this book.
January 17, 2017
Good read
Bit of action bit of romance. Not too heavy. Would be interested in following the series. Enjoyed the alternate ways.
Bit of action bit of romance. Not too heavy. Would be interested in following the series. Enjoyed the alternate ways.
June 2, 2017
Good
The story was good. It was intense at times with more suspense and heavy drama than romance. I would have liked more romance.
The story was good. It was intense at times with more suspense and heavy drama than romance. I would have liked more romance.
August 24, 2017
So bad. No just no.
Please don't read this book
Please don't read this book
January 29, 2018
Wonderful story
This story was wonderful and kept me in suspense the whole time. The story is full of twists and turns that keeps me wanting more.
This story was wonderful and kept me in suspense the whole time. The story is full of twists and turns that keeps me wanting more.
April 5, 2019
The Choice was slow moving and hard to get interested in. However the story once into held my interest but I picked it up & down.
January 31, 2020
Walking IN The Light
Great Read. Are we surrounded by other spirits, can good overcome evil, are our paths already set, this story leaves new with these questions and many more.
Great Read. Are we surrounded by other spirits, can good overcome evil, are our paths already set, this story leaves new with these questions and many more.
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