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Frost on My Window
After graduating from college, Leah Russell picked up and moved across three time zones to avoid her best friend Lance's wedding. When a promotion has the West Coast sister relocating to New York City, she packs all her belongings and brings along memories of all the shoulda, coulda, woulda her Momma always told her not to think about. Years ago, she should have gone to the wedding, would have shot at the bride, and could have gotten arrested.Now as she settles into her new position, the advertising professional is learning that stress isn't just a five-letter word when it comes to career and family. And as her romantic prospects go from zero to sixty, Leah's putting on her running shoes. This time it's not just her first love at her heels; Scottish rock star Sean Andrews isn't far behind in the race for her heart.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2009
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August 15, 2015
This book came highly recommended to me by a friend and fellow book lover. This book has been on my TBR for some time now. I must admit, I was a bit hesitant to start the book based on several of the reviews that I read, which did not put the book in a favourable light. In addition to that I had no experience with the author’s work. However, I reminded myself that what works for one reader does not necessarily works for another reader. As a result, I decided to move past my doubts and gave the book a shot. I found Frost on my Window to be a unique read.
First of all I must say I don’t consider this to be a romance. There are romantic elements, but the way in which it was portrayed would put it more in the category of women’s fiction. I say this because most of the focus was placed on the female protagonist and the struggles she faced in her everyday life. The author’s writing style made for a compelling read, which pulls you into the story and holds your attention to the end. The characters who are faced with real life issues are likable and easy to relate to. I thought the characters were well developed, however I would have loved it if the main characters were given equal exposure. It would have been great to learn more about the male protagonist. The little that was mentioned indicated that he was an interesting character.
The story is about a young college graduate, Leah, who was in love with her best friend, Lance, however her feelings were not reciprocated. When he chose to marry her nemesis from college instead of facing him and telling him the truth, she ran away and started a new life in a new city. While there she met Scott a handsome Scottish rocker. A friendship developed between them and before Leah knew what hit her feelings for Scott evolved into more than just a mere friendship. Will Leah be able to move past her feelings for Lance and cease what Sean has to offer? Will she be able to handle the exposure that comes with being involved with a famous rock star and last but not least can she handle the stigma that comes with being involved in an interracial relationship?
We see Leah trying to juggle her life, work, family, friends, past and former love. Although she has come to terms with how she felt about Sean she was somewhat guarded. I am not sure it was a case of being cautious, but there were times I found her actions quite frustrating. The story moves smoothly between past and present. We see Leah having flashbacks about her life prior to and after relocating. The story was told from Leah’s POV. Every event is seen through her eyes. The pacing was balanced, which is perfect for this type of story.
After completing this story I somehow understood the reason for the negative reviews. I guess most readers went into this story thinking they would be getting a hot sexy romance, but the story did not live up to their expectations. I could understand why they would believe that based on how the book was marketed. However, if you are willing to move past that initial let down, then you will find yourself enjoying Frost on my Window. With that being said, if you are the type of reader who is only interested in hot sexy romance then this book is not for you. However, if you are looking for a light read with romantic elements and a strong female character, then this book is for you.
First of all I must say I don’t consider this to be a romance. There are romantic elements, but the way in which it was portrayed would put it more in the category of women’s fiction. I say this because most of the focus was placed on the female protagonist and the struggles she faced in her everyday life. The author’s writing style made for a compelling read, which pulls you into the story and holds your attention to the end. The characters who are faced with real life issues are likable and easy to relate to. I thought the characters were well developed, however I would have loved it if the main characters were given equal exposure. It would have been great to learn more about the male protagonist. The little that was mentioned indicated that he was an interesting character.
The story is about a young college graduate, Leah, who was in love with her best friend, Lance, however her feelings were not reciprocated. When he chose to marry her nemesis from college instead of facing him and telling him the truth, she ran away and started a new life in a new city. While there she met Scott a handsome Scottish rocker. A friendship developed between them and before Leah knew what hit her feelings for Scott evolved into more than just a mere friendship. Will Leah be able to move past her feelings for Lance and cease what Sean has to offer? Will she be able to handle the exposure that comes with being involved with a famous rock star and last but not least can she handle the stigma that comes with being involved in an interracial relationship?
We see Leah trying to juggle her life, work, family, friends, past and former love. Although she has come to terms with how she felt about Sean she was somewhat guarded. I am not sure it was a case of being cautious, but there were times I found her actions quite frustrating. The story moves smoothly between past and present. We see Leah having flashbacks about her life prior to and after relocating. The story was told from Leah’s POV. Every event is seen through her eyes. The pacing was balanced, which is perfect for this type of story.
After completing this story I somehow understood the reason for the negative reviews. I guess most readers went into this story thinking they would be getting a hot sexy romance, but the story did not live up to their expectations. I could understand why they would believe that based on how the book was marketed. However, if you are willing to move past that initial let down, then you will find yourself enjoying Frost on my Window. With that being said, if you are the type of reader who is only interested in hot sexy romance then this book is not for you. However, if you are looking for a light read with romantic elements and a strong female character, then this book is for you.
March 6, 2010
An African American career woman and a Scottish rocker? Wow! Sign me up!
The blurb sounded awesome, the cover was great and I've read and enjoyed the author before so I was ready to dive into this one.
Unfortunately, this book is another case of prepackaging gone wrong.
Frost on My Window had the potential to be a wonderful love story. The first person narrative was a tip off along with the feedback that this was definitely not a romance and the second is the developing relationship mostly told in flashbacks and memories.
The narrative focuses on Leah explaining her day to day living . She still has the hots for her former best friend Lance and she is moving on with her life, trying to find her footing. In particularly engaging flashback, she tells about how she met the handsome Scottish rocker outside a villa for a big star studded party (for what, we're never really told other than its a music party). Sean is a memorable character as he talks about his mother and Scottish myths but after this scene he drops off as if he never existed. Leah doesn't talk about her feelings for him, aside from a short blip after this scene that says how she doesn't want to get involved with a rocker, until the book is halfway through.
The publisher knows it's audience I'm sure. Based on this particular line and the 'Contemporary Romance' tag on the side of the book, this was for IR readers so I'm not really sure why it's written as a chick lit or women's fiction book which is essentially what it is. The hero is pretty non-existent for most of the book as the heroine deals with her feelings for another guy and the first person narrative only gives us Leah's POV. I would have loved to know more about Sean and his life. The little bits of story he gave the reader were nice moments of down time between the Drama that was Leah.
As a romance, it's a string of happenings with no real cohesive storyline to tie it together. There are little moments that I enjoyed, like the first Sean flashback and the moments that Sean and Leah did share with each other, but overall this offering fell a bit flat. As a chicklit, it works. The story is about Leah and her life in trying to juggle everything from work, friends, family, a former crush marred by reality and a potential love interest who she keeps herself guarded. The little moments we got into Leah's emotions were interesting but the trope has worn its welcome. Most IRs today focus on a sassy Strong Black Woman who keeps fending off the hero's advances and the hero continues to fawn over the heroine as if she were the last woman on Earth. I would love to see this cliche die out which just feels gimmicky unless it's used a complex character growth. Leah had no real reason for denying Sean and if she were written more complex, it would have been believable to keep herself from exploring a relationship with Sean. As she is written, she seems to have too many hangups and if this were real life, I don't think Sean would have stuck around nipping at her heels.
I hope GP gets back on the ball. They had a nice, if not rough, run in the early 90s and they were the premiere go-to place for IR romance (at least, for me they were). It'd be great if they can get back in the game with more great books especially since their recent distribution deal allowed them to now reach more readers.
If you're looking for a light chick lit read with a stubborn heroine and a sweet romantic love interest, this book is for you. If you're looking for a sweet contemporary IR romance, you may want to pass this one up to avoid disappointment.
The blurb sounded awesome, the cover was great and I've read and enjoyed the author before so I was ready to dive into this one.
Unfortunately, this book is another case of prepackaging gone wrong.
Frost on My Window had the potential to be a wonderful love story. The first person narrative was a tip off along with the feedback that this was definitely not a romance and the second is the developing relationship mostly told in flashbacks and memories.
The narrative focuses on Leah explaining her day to day living . She still has the hots for her former best friend Lance and she is moving on with her life, trying to find her footing. In particularly engaging flashback, she tells about how she met the handsome Scottish rocker outside a villa for a big star studded party (for what, we're never really told other than its a music party). Sean is a memorable character as he talks about his mother and Scottish myths but after this scene he drops off as if he never existed. Leah doesn't talk about her feelings for him, aside from a short blip after this scene that says how she doesn't want to get involved with a rocker, until the book is halfway through.
The publisher knows it's audience I'm sure. Based on this particular line and the 'Contemporary Romance' tag on the side of the book, this was for IR readers so I'm not really sure why it's written as a chick lit or women's fiction book which is essentially what it is. The hero is pretty non-existent for most of the book as the heroine deals with her feelings for another guy and the first person narrative only gives us Leah's POV. I would have loved to know more about Sean and his life. The little bits of story he gave the reader were nice moments of down time between the Drama that was Leah.
As a romance, it's a string of happenings with no real cohesive storyline to tie it together. There are little moments that I enjoyed, like the first Sean flashback and the moments that Sean and Leah did share with each other, but overall this offering fell a bit flat. As a chicklit, it works. The story is about Leah and her life in trying to juggle everything from work, friends, family, a former crush marred by reality and a potential love interest who she keeps herself guarded. The little moments we got into Leah's emotions were interesting but the trope has worn its welcome. Most IRs today focus on a sassy Strong Black Woman who keeps fending off the hero's advances and the hero continues to fawn over the heroine as if she were the last woman on Earth. I would love to see this cliche die out which just feels gimmicky unless it's used a complex character growth. Leah had no real reason for denying Sean and if she were written more complex, it would have been believable to keep herself from exploring a relationship with Sean. As she is written, she seems to have too many hangups and if this were real life, I don't think Sean would have stuck around nipping at her heels.
I hope GP gets back on the ball. They had a nice, if not rough, run in the early 90s and they were the premiere go-to place for IR romance (at least, for me they were). It'd be great if they can get back in the game with more great books especially since their recent distribution deal allowed them to now reach more readers.
If you're looking for a light chick lit read with a stubborn heroine and a sweet romantic love interest, this book is for you. If you're looking for a sweet contemporary IR romance, you may want to pass this one up to avoid disappointment.
January 7, 2010
I fell in love with the hero of this book, Sean. I wish there were more detail about him in the story. The heroine, Leah, is likable, but a bit timid. The Rena character was a bit of a distraction from the overall story.
January 29, 2014
I tend to get a little lost coming back from the past to the future of the story line. Other than that, I enjoyed the book from the beginning to the end. Never read a character so stubborn and naive than Leah. Very well developed characters, fun to get to know.
January 25, 2011
This is the first book that I read by Angela Weaver. I liked the author's storyline and writing style.
It was nice to see that the female main character was a career woman. She was a strong woman when it came to knowing her professional self as a black woman, and was not stuck up on her looks. What did bother me about Leah was that she allowed her pining for one man (Lance) to affect her life to the point that she was not really living her life to the fullest.
I liked the character of Sean Andrews. I do wish the author would have made the first meeting of Leah and Sean more than just a flashback memory in the book. He seemed to be a tortured soul (because of his mother) but that is what endeared me to him. I like that he was not afraid to express his feelings, but it didn’t take away from him as a man.
I liked the fact that Leah and Sean started off as friends. It was nice seeing the characters fall in love, or should I say one of the characters realize that she actually liked her friend all the time. It was also nice to see that the friends and families of Leah and Sean were not concerned with them being different races.
The part of the story I didn’t understand was Leah’s and Lance. Leah didn’t go to Lance’s wedding because she was hurt that he married someone else, however, she never revealed her feelings to Lance. She hasn’t had too many relationships because no one; in her opinion measures up to Lance. But, when we finally meet Lance, we the reader are given nothing to show why Lance is so special. As a matter of fact what occurs in Lance’s life when Leah reunites with Lance makes us wonder what in the world Leah saw in him in the first place. I think this part of the story would have been better if the character of Lance never actually came back, but was just a flashback in the story.
Overall, I think the book was a good read, and I would read other books by Ms. Weaver.
It was nice to see that the female main character was a career woman. She was a strong woman when it came to knowing her professional self as a black woman, and was not stuck up on her looks. What did bother me about Leah was that she allowed her pining for one man (Lance) to affect her life to the point that she was not really living her life to the fullest.
I liked the character of Sean Andrews. I do wish the author would have made the first meeting of Leah and Sean more than just a flashback memory in the book. He seemed to be a tortured soul (because of his mother) but that is what endeared me to him. I like that he was not afraid to express his feelings, but it didn’t take away from him as a man.
I liked the fact that Leah and Sean started off as friends. It was nice seeing the characters fall in love, or should I say one of the characters realize that she actually liked her friend all the time. It was also nice to see that the friends and families of Leah and Sean were not concerned with them being different races.
The part of the story I didn’t understand was Leah’s and Lance. Leah didn’t go to Lance’s wedding because she was hurt that he married someone else, however, she never revealed her feelings to Lance. She hasn’t had too many relationships because no one; in her opinion measures up to Lance. But, when we finally meet Lance, we the reader are given nothing to show why Lance is so special. As a matter of fact what occurs in Lance’s life when Leah reunites with Lance makes us wonder what in the world Leah saw in him in the first place. I think this part of the story would have been better if the character of Lance never actually came back, but was just a flashback in the story.
Overall, I think the book was a good read, and I would read other books by Ms. Weaver.
August 28, 2012
After having a baby i needed something light to read, and this was really great for that. The story line was good, i enjoyed the characters etc, the only downside to the book was i expected more of a love triangle between the main character, Lance and Sean. And then i expected more of a presence from Lance's ex-wife. More into the love blossoming between Rena and Trey. More into the Nina and Nine sub-plot. I even expected more of an ending. To me this book fell short of what it could've been. It was kind of disappointing but it's not one of those books i regret reading...
July 2, 2010
It started out a little fast with fast backs than the story was sweet with Sean and leah how the become close. The ending was rushed with nothing but guestions.
April 11, 2011
Very Good! Loved Sean's love for Leah! She was extremely stubborn though. Sometimes it made me want to toss it but I made it through and I love it!
August 14, 2011
I liked this book. Loved the characters, but I believe that the author should have developed the characters more.
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