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Where the Light Glows
Izzy Calabrese wants to make her restaurant a success. She has a passion for cooking and life in general. Romance is the furthest thing from her mind when she finds Mel Thomas crying after being abandoned by her husband…again. She tries to distance herself from Mel, but she keeps showing up.
Clients know Mel Thomas as the CEO of her own consulting firm. She’s smart, engaging, and successful. Anyone who knows her would never think she’s insecure, but she’s more fragile than anyone knows. Her marriage on shaky ground, she doesn’t know how, or if, it can be salvaged. All she’s ever wanted in a relationship is someone’s attention. She thinks she may have found the person who can give that to her. Never in her wildest dreams did she expect it to be Izzy.
Genres: Contemporary / Romance
Clients know Mel Thomas as the CEO of her own consulting firm. She’s smart, engaging, and successful. Anyone who knows her would never think she’s insecure, but she’s more fragile than anyone knows. Her marriage on shaky ground, she doesn’t know how, or if, it can be salvaged. All she’s ever wanted in a relationship is someone’s attention. She thinks she may have found the person who can give that to her. Never in her wildest dreams did she expect it to be Izzy.
Genres: Contemporary / Romance
240 pages, Paperback
First published May 16, 2017
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Dena Blake
15 books73 followersDena Blake grew up in a small town just north of San Francisco where she learned to play softball, ride motorcycles, and grow vegetables. She eventually moved with her family to the Southwest where she began creating vivid characters in her mind and bringing them to life on paper.
Dena’s first novel, Where the Light Glows, is a Rainbow Award winner for Best Lesbian Debut and A Country Girl's Heart is a Goldie Finalist.
Dena’s first novel, Where the Light Glows, is a Rainbow Award winner for Best Lesbian Debut and A Country Girl's Heart is a Goldie Finalist.
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April 8, 2019
'Netgalley ARC provided by The Publisher in exchange for a honest review'
Fantastic debut!
Most adults experience at least one great romantic love in their lifetime. Outcomes obviously vary but not the initial devotion and desire. Well in Ms.Blake's debut book,one of the main leading ladies found her soul mate unexpectedly after being married for umpteen years. Its fast-paced but is also a storyline about bonds between people: family,friends,lovers,ex-lovers etc.. The author's writing style is gritty and descriptive with no subject considered taboo with nice depth,good chemistry and a great ending. Highly recommended to everyone!
Fantastic debut!
Most adults experience at least one great romantic love in their lifetime. Outcomes obviously vary but not the initial devotion and desire. Well in Ms.Blake's debut book,one of the main leading ladies found her soul mate unexpectedly after being married for umpteen years. Its fast-paced but is also a storyline about bonds between people: family,friends,lovers,ex-lovers etc.. The author's writing style is gritty and descriptive with no subject considered taboo with nice depth,good chemistry and a great ending. Highly recommended to everyone!
April 13, 2020
This started off so good. I liked Izzy and Mel's dynamic but then Mel suddenly seemed to have a personality transplant and was nice..? Plus the crazy ex-girlfriend *Eye roll intensifies* I didn't enjoy the angst and near the end it just got bad. This could've bee a great read if not for the needless drama.
April 25, 2017
Where the Light Glows, is a debut novel for Blake. I thought the book started out with some promise, but the more I read, the more I had issues. Unfortunately, towards the end of the book, I found myself wishing it would just end. This was not a bad book, but I did not think it was any better than just okay. My finale rating is hovering somewhere between 2 1/2 to 3 Stars.
The story is about a woman in a very unhappy marriage named Mel. Mel spends many nights going to a family run Italian restaurant, owned by Izzy. The more time Mel and Izzy spend together, feelings start to develop. With Mel's marriage failing, will she take a chance on Izzy, or is there too many issues keeping them apart?
I liked the premise of the story. Izzy running her family restaurant and how they where dealing with a tough but loyal customer. However, I was surprised to find the customer they often referred to as "bitch" ended up being the other main character Mel. It seemed odd that Izzy would have this little crush on Mel, when she was rumored to treat her staff poorly. I don't mind a colder character, but when we get to know Mel, she is far from a bitch. To me, it just seemed an odd choice to make her appear awful in the beginning, when the so called "bitch" behavior never returned in the rest of the book.
As I mentioned above, this is a debut novel, and for me it showed. While I do think Blake has some talent and should keep honing her craft, I had some issues with the writing. The writing for me, felt choppy in places. I also felt there needed to be more character tags. Because the POV switches between both characters often, I had trouble knowing who was speaking when. I would have to stop and read back, to try to find out for sure which character spoke. I hate having to do that as it takes me out of the flow of the book. I hope this is something Blake will correct in her future books.
Another issue I had, was too much angst. I love some good angst and drama that pushes a good storyline, but this was too much. And it became a bit exhausting to where I just wanted the book to end. Also, what was up with the crazy ex-girlfriend? It is called a restraining order. The ex caused so much havoc, then she just disappears. This book had enough angst, it did not need such a disturbed person in it.
This was an okay read. It has some good, like the chemistry between the mains, but It had plenty of issues. I can not personally recommend this, but others might like it more than I did. I would be willing to give Blake another chance, in the future.
An ARC was given to me by BSB, for a honest review.
The story is about a woman in a very unhappy marriage named Mel. Mel spends many nights going to a family run Italian restaurant, owned by Izzy. The more time Mel and Izzy spend together, feelings start to develop. With Mel's marriage failing, will she take a chance on Izzy, or is there too many issues keeping them apart?
I liked the premise of the story. Izzy running her family restaurant and how they where dealing with a tough but loyal customer. However, I was surprised to find the customer they often referred to as "bitch" ended up being the other main character Mel. It seemed odd that Izzy would have this little crush on Mel, when she was rumored to treat her staff poorly. I don't mind a colder character, but when we get to know Mel, she is far from a bitch. To me, it just seemed an odd choice to make her appear awful in the beginning, when the so called "bitch" behavior never returned in the rest of the book.
As I mentioned above, this is a debut novel, and for me it showed. While I do think Blake has some talent and should keep honing her craft, I had some issues with the writing. The writing for me, felt choppy in places. I also felt there needed to be more character tags. Because the POV switches between both characters often, I had trouble knowing who was speaking when. I would have to stop and read back, to try to find out for sure which character spoke. I hate having to do that as it takes me out of the flow of the book. I hope this is something Blake will correct in her future books.
Another issue I had, was too much angst. I love some good angst and drama that pushes a good storyline, but this was too much. And it became a bit exhausting to where I just wanted the book to end. Also, what was up with the crazy ex-girlfriend? It is called a restraining order. The ex caused so much havoc, then she just disappears. This book had enough angst, it did not need such a disturbed person in it.
This was an okay read. It has some good, like the chemistry between the mains, but It had plenty of issues. I can not personally recommend this, but others might like it more than I did. I would be willing to give Blake another chance, in the future.
An ARC was given to me by BSB, for a honest review.
May 5, 2017
The story starts off when a hard to please repeat customer gives Chef Izzy Calabrese’s wait staff a hard time. Literally no one want to serve her, but she is a good tipper, so a double edged sword. Mel Thomas, is the tough customer. As the story unfolds, we find out the Mel is in a loveless marriage and is just going through the motions, wanting a divorce but not wanting to admit to the world it didn’t work. Somehow she ends up crying in the arms of her favorite restaurant’s chef.
So when the book started I was intrigued. Bad marriage, chef wanting to be one lending tissues, but it all kind of got muddled with A LOT of moving pieces. I liked when Mel was the bitch on wheels. That all dissolved almost instantly and she became this soft friendly woman. Where is the cold hard character that everyone feared? I was confused as the character literally became someone else.
Then throw in Izzy’s crazy-ex with some severe mental instability. We had enough going on without this added drama. To me it was distracting and exhausting to keep up with it. Too many moving pieces is not at all helpful to a cohesive story. I felt towards the end of the story everything and the kitchen sink had be thrown at me. 2.5 stars
So when the book started I was intrigued. Bad marriage, chef wanting to be one lending tissues, but it all kind of got muddled with A LOT of moving pieces. I liked when Mel was the bitch on wheels. That all dissolved almost instantly and she became this soft friendly woman. Where is the cold hard character that everyone feared? I was confused as the character literally became someone else.
Then throw in Izzy’s crazy-ex with some severe mental instability. We had enough going on without this added drama. To me it was distracting and exhausting to keep up with it. Too many moving pieces is not at all helpful to a cohesive story. I felt towards the end of the story everything and the kitchen sink had be thrown at me. 2.5 stars
April 13, 2017
3.5 stars
This is a wonderful debut novel, well written and edited. It's told from both main characters point-of-views which allows the reader to really get to know them. Although, with that said, I felt I knew Mel slightly better than Izzy.
I liked that the restaurant was a family business. The story gave just enough page-time to the topic without overwhelming the reader with culinary jargon.
The romance is a long, slow burn, and just when I thought these two had it sorted, the obligatory 'now lets see what we can put them through before they HEA' set in. Their time apart went on a little too long for my liking. However, readers who love a lot of angst are bound to lap it up.
Copy provided by the publisher, Bold Strokes Books, via NetGalley
This is a wonderful debut novel, well written and edited. It's told from both main characters point-of-views which allows the reader to really get to know them. Although, with that said, I felt I knew Mel slightly better than Izzy.
I liked that the restaurant was a family business. The story gave just enough page-time to the topic without overwhelming the reader with culinary jargon.
The romance is a long, slow burn, and just when I thought these two had it sorted, the obligatory 'now lets see what we can put them through before they HEA' set in. Their time apart went on a little too long for my liking. However, readers who love a lot of angst are bound to lap it up.
Copy provided by the publisher, Bold Strokes Books, via NetGalley
May 25, 2017
Initially, I really liked this book, but that decreased slightly as I kept reading. I liked Mel and Izzy, but there was a bit too much angst for me. I started just wishing for the end as I got further. There also seemed to be a few inconsistencies in regards to descriptions and minor plot points that threw me a bit. I am interested to see what this author has next though.
ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for honest review
ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for honest review
June 25, 2017
Very good book!
What really surprised me was that this was a debut book for this author. The characters were very well developed. Mel and Izzy were going through a lot of angst at the start while developing their love relationship. The character of Dana was a selfish self absorbed b....! The other supporting characters were also very endearing. Particularly Mel's mother and of course, Izzy's adorable mother, Bella. Overall, a very good first novel!
What really surprised me was that this was a debut book for this author. The characters were very well developed. Mel and Izzy were going through a lot of angst at the start while developing their love relationship. The character of Dana was a selfish self absorbed b....! The other supporting characters were also very endearing. Particularly Mel's mother and of course, Izzy's adorable mother, Bella. Overall, a very good first novel!
May 19, 2017
An honest review thanks to NetGalley. This book started out great; there is a lot of chemistry between Mel and Izzy that jumped off of every page. The restaurant business was a great concept especially as it was family owned. I had trouble with Mel deciding when she was married, she could kiss Izzy whenever she wanted, but anytime it got too far she remembered she had a husband. The divorce and marriage aspect went on too long as did Mel needing to decide if she had feelings for Izzy or not. The different decisions Mel made, and her motivations behind that made this read into an ok one instead of a great one.
April 14, 2017
So this book started off well for me. I liked the characters thought the story was interesting and had me pulled in from the start. As the book continued I found the star rating slowly started to drop in my mind. I am all for some angst but this is one of those books that is all about the drama and angst with the characters second. I just found it all too over the top with a crazy ex and just found both characters acting out for the sake of adding drama and angst. I was getting towards the end of the book and just found myself rolling my eyes at some of the stuff both characters we doing. Mel started to annoy me after a while where I felt she had double standards.
So this is a funny one for me where I started off really liking it but by 70% I found myself ready for it to end. If you love lots of drama and angst then this is definitely the book for you. However if you are like me and prefer some drama and angst but to have the characters being adults and level headed then you may find it too much like I did.
I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review.
So this is a funny one for me where I started off really liking it but by 70% I found myself ready for it to end. If you love lots of drama and angst then this is definitely the book for you. However if you are like me and prefer some drama and angst but to have the characters being adults and level headed then you may find it too much like I did.
I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review.
April 13, 2017
Food, wine, coffee and women. Mix in ex-partners, misunderstandings, heartache, family and a very slow burn romance, and you have a beautiful and entertaining story. Enjoyed Izzy's interaction with her mother Bella. Mel Thomas is successful, confident, stylish, and dissatisfied with her life at home. Isabel Calabrese is a player who may be looking for the one. This is a read where secondary characters play an important role in shaping the story. Her sister Angie was quite the intriguing supportive character with her sharp attitude and care for her sister. I also enjoyed the dynamics between Mel and her mother Cecelia. There are some wonderful self talk lines for Mel and Izzy as well as between the main characters. If you like slow burn romance; between two likeable characters, this is the story for you.
Received with thanks from BoldStroke books via NetGalley.
Received with thanks from BoldStroke books via NetGalley.
July 8, 2023
3,25/5
This was such a rollercoaster.I have no idea how to identify these feelings.
Talking about the main relationship will make my head hurt,so Instead I'm going to talk about how I wanted both with the same person (Nancy)
Nancy😍the only character that didn't annoyed me,I want her to have a book soo bad😔,she needs me I swear we soulmates 🙏
But you see ,it seems that Mel and Izzy have no capacity when it comes to communicating,and even less abilities at solving their problems without unnecessary drama.
But the side characters made this book,the side characters >>>>
This was such a rollercoaster.I have no idea how to identify these feelings.
Talking about the main relationship will make my head hurt,so Instead I'm going to talk about how I wanted both with the same person (Nancy)
Nancy😍the only character that didn't annoyed me,I want her to have a book soo bad😔,she needs me I swear we soulmates 🙏
But you see ,it seems that Mel and Izzy have no capacity when it comes to communicating,and even less abilities at solving their problems without unnecessary drama.
But the side characters made this book,the side characters >>>>
September 24, 2022
Another great one by the author. I highly recommend this book and this author.
April 24, 2017
This book is a mix of humorous supportive characters (Nancy, Angie) and overall kind hearted main characters in Mel and Izzy that at times just beautifully blended together. The story has a nice setup, but after the first 20 pages the pace slows. Midway through the book the pace begins to pick up. *I know some of the reviewers felt differently, but I enjoyed the back half in terms of pacing.
I really enjoyed the kindness and warmth that Izzy offered to Mel. I felt Mel was responsive and giving, especially while still keeping her boundaries within her marriage. However there are times (a little to often) that Izzy would snap and become angry. It almost seemed unbalanced, rather than plot driven. Mel had explained to Izzy the relationship with Rick enough that Izzy shouldn't of just lost her mind.
The drama with the ex girlfriend didn't quite gel plot wise. However Dana was well written and given a lot of depth.
Nancy was a great character as well. She is funny, outrageous, but I never could understand why Izzy or Mel would think Nancy would be available for romance? It was pretty clear that Mel and Izzy had eyes for each other.
The writer spends a lot of time developing the emotional and physical chemistry between Izzy & Mel. She crafts a beautiful romance between two different characters with authenticity and genuineness. She is a talented writer. My slight suggestion is to tweak pacing a story a bit and think through where to insert supporting characters to advance the plot and pacing.
This is a great read. I enjoyed it. It's well written with heart and humor. The sex scenes are very well done.
ARC Provided an advance reader copy for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the kindness and warmth that Izzy offered to Mel. I felt Mel was responsive and giving, especially while still keeping her boundaries within her marriage. However there are times (a little to often) that Izzy would snap and become angry. It almost seemed unbalanced, rather than plot driven. Mel had explained to Izzy the relationship with Rick enough that Izzy shouldn't of just lost her mind.
The drama with the ex girlfriend didn't quite gel plot wise. However Dana was well written and given a lot of depth.
Nancy was a great character as well. She is funny, outrageous, but I never could understand why Izzy or Mel would think Nancy would be available for romance? It was pretty clear that Mel and Izzy had eyes for each other.
The writer spends a lot of time developing the emotional and physical chemistry between Izzy & Mel. She crafts a beautiful romance between two different characters with authenticity and genuineness. She is a talented writer. My slight suggestion is to tweak pacing a story a bit and think through where to insert supporting characters to advance the plot and pacing.
This is a great read. I enjoyed it. It's well written with heart and humor. The sex scenes are very well done.
ARC Provided an advance reader copy for an honest review.
April 30, 2017
This novel begins with all kinds of promise. I was impressed with the smooth writing style and how well the scenes came to life filled with interesting characters I wanted to get to know. I could almost understand Mel’s transformation from horrible restaurant patron to wounded wife falling into Izzy’s arms when we learn about her loveless marriage to Jack.
Somewhere along the way the story lost it’s appeal and began to feel repetitive and contrived. The drama llama reared its ugly head and both Mel and Izzy lost theirs. Mel’s attraction to Izzy wars with her need to remind herself that she is still married.
Between Izzy’s ex and Mel’s soon to be ex there is drama enough for two books. Then poof, all is resolved, cue the HEA. Sometimes less is more. Less drama and this could have been a sweet romance. I do think Ms Blake shows real potential as an author and hope she continues writing.
2.5 stars
ARC received from publisher via NetGalley for review.
Somewhere along the way the story lost it’s appeal and began to feel repetitive and contrived. The drama llama reared its ugly head and both Mel and Izzy lost theirs. Mel’s attraction to Izzy wars with her need to remind herself that she is still married.
Between Izzy’s ex and Mel’s soon to be ex there is drama enough for two books. Then poof, all is resolved, cue the HEA. Sometimes less is more. Less drama and this could have been a sweet romance. I do think Ms Blake shows real potential as an author and hope she continues writing.
2.5 stars
ARC received from publisher via NetGalley for review.
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June 29, 2017
This is Blake's debut novel and it is pretty good. It's very well written and her writing style if very free flowing. The two main characters Mel and Izzy are realistic and seem to have some sort of chemistry.
Izzy runs her families Italian restaurant and seems to be excellent at her job. Mel runs some sort of promotional agency. The two meet because Mel frequents Izzy's restaurant often. Mel is apparently straight and married to Jack for ten years. Izzy is the play girl. Mel did have a brief relationship with her best friend Nancy while in college.
The book I feel spends a lot of time with Mel. We learn a lot about Mel her likes and dislikes. But we are told very little about Izzy, she seems to spend her life at the restaurant and visiting her mother for breakfast. The down side I thought there was too much angst and apart from Izzy's ex it seemed to be all Mel.
Yes I would recommend this book and someone interested in angst will definitely love it. Me? I'm all for a quieter life. Excellent debut and my rating is 3.5. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley*
Izzy runs her families Italian restaurant and seems to be excellent at her job. Mel runs some sort of promotional agency. The two meet because Mel frequents Izzy's restaurant often. Mel is apparently straight and married to Jack for ten years. Izzy is the play girl. Mel did have a brief relationship with her best friend Nancy while in college.
The book I feel spends a lot of time with Mel. We learn a lot about Mel her likes and dislikes. But we are told very little about Izzy, she seems to spend her life at the restaurant and visiting her mother for breakfast. The down side I thought there was too much angst and apart from Izzy's ex it seemed to be all Mel.
Yes I would recommend this book and someone interested in angst will definitely love it. Me? I'm all for a quieter life. Excellent debut and my rating is 3.5. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley*
July 9, 2018
Oh what a surprise... A very good book, characters with whom we click right away. Some events a little predictable, but congratulations! To read absolutely!
May 7, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. I liked both main characters and most side characters except the once you were not supposed to like, like Dana. It was very well written and add it hard to put the book down.
There were just a few things that were a little confusing like what happened with Dana? It's kind of strange that sh e would stalk Izzy constantly and then just leave. The other thing was with Bella, I wished there would have been more of a "oh you are the one who visits her all the time" and more of a reaction from her mom after she would have realized that they knew each other. I think that was a part of the story that could have been a little more build up.
All in all I really enjoyed this book!
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There were just a few things that were a little confusing like what happened with Dana? It's kind of strange that sh e would stalk Izzy constantly and then just leave. The other thing was with Bella, I wished there would have been more of a "oh you are the one who visits her all the time" and more of a reaction from her mom after she would have realized that they knew each other. I think that was a part of the story that could have been a little more build up.
All in all I really enjoyed this book!
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May 2, 2017
I was shocked that this was Dena Blake’s debut novel. It was written extremely well and more than once I wondered if this was a true account of someone close to the author because it was really raw and realistic. It seemed to flow very naturally and I am truly surprised that this is the authors first novel as it reads like a seasoned writer.
There was good solid foundation in the first half of the book to pull your focus onto wanting these characters to succeed in their relationship. Izzy and Mel have an amazing chemistry from the get go. Even when they didn’t like each other I could feel the intensity ooze from the page.
The build up to the relationship felt very natural as did the angst. I felt there wasn't too much or too little angst which I like especially when the author details the feelings around the issues for both partners. There was a few moments that I think, with better communication Izzy and Mel could have avoided a few mishaps and that got to me a little.
The epilogue wasn't long enough and not far enough into the future for me. I felt like it should have been more than just a few paragraphs and at least a few months down the line but thank god there was a epilogue because I normally feel lost without one.
In conclusion, a phenomenal first book by Dena Blake and I am really excited with what comes next from her. She has definitely made it to my 'Must Watch' list because I see great things ahead.
4.5 Stars
There was good solid foundation in the first half of the book to pull your focus onto wanting these characters to succeed in their relationship. Izzy and Mel have an amazing chemistry from the get go. Even when they didn’t like each other I could feel the intensity ooze from the page.
The build up to the relationship felt very natural as did the angst. I felt there wasn't too much or too little angst which I like especially when the author details the feelings around the issues for both partners. There was a few moments that I think, with better communication Izzy and Mel could have avoided a few mishaps and that got to me a little.
The epilogue wasn't long enough and not far enough into the future for me. I felt like it should have been more than just a few paragraphs and at least a few months down the line but thank god there was a epilogue because I normally feel lost without one.
In conclusion, a phenomenal first book by Dena Blake and I am really excited with what comes next from her. She has definitely made it to my 'Must Watch' list because I see great things ahead.
4.5 Stars
May 12, 2017
*The copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
I was surprised to find out that this was a debut novel. This a well written story, and the editing was brilliant. I loved the plot, I loved the characters, the angst and romance were a spot-on. The only thing I didn't like is that their time apart should've been shorter, in favor of more chemistry and interaction between Mel and Izzy.
I was surprised to find out that this was a debut novel. This a well written story, and the editing was brilliant. I loved the plot, I loved the characters, the angst and romance were a spot-on. The only thing I didn't like is that their time apart should've been shorter, in favor of more chemistry and interaction between Mel and Izzy.
March 13, 2018
A delightful story of love abd destiny. When the two right people meet, there is nothing that can stop them from being together.
June 2, 2017
NOTE: I received this book as a free ebook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
• You do not call your mum momma every two seconds, in exchange with her name in the descriptions. That just doesn't work folk.
• Characters we're just no. All felt similar, the sister was Annoying™ as hell, our MC felt like she was trying to be miss do good, was overdramatic at times. But also? The customers? l m ao no.
• Action? What action. More like 'here is a list of everything the main character does thanks for reading xoxo'.
• Writing was just Meh.
• I picked up this book a couple of times but each time after a few sentences I thought to myself that there were much more important/better/more interesting books to be reading and put it aside, which says a lot about a book imo.
DNF
• You do not call your mum momma every two seconds, in exchange with her name in the descriptions. That just doesn't work folk.
• Characters we're just no. All felt similar, the sister was Annoying™ as hell, our MC felt like she was trying to be miss do good, was overdramatic at times. But also? The customers? l m ao no.
• Action? What action. More like 'here is a list of everything the main character does thanks for reading xoxo'.
• Writing was just Meh.
• I picked up this book a couple of times but each time after a few sentences I thought to myself that there were much more important/better/more interesting books to be reading and put it aside, which says a lot about a book imo.
DNF
June 26, 2019
Really good first book. I think the one thing that stands out to me was the writing showing the vulnerabilities of each woman. It is not something we normally put out in the world, but we all have the insecurities and much of the time use our blustery selves to protect our hearts. When if we could all just learn to listen and communicate, the misunderstandings and pain would never manifest itself. Such is life...
May 9, 2017
I actually really enjoyed this book. The story was kinda simple, but it was well written and I looked forward to each new page, so it ended up being a quick read. Not bad for a debut. the characters were well drawn and interesting. And the story itself was quick and interesting. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a quick fun summer read.
December 4, 2017
2017 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Where The Light Glows Dena Blake
1) Good book. Maybe I could have enjoyed a bit more if there were not so many misanderstandings between the two protagonists, mostly due to the fact that they are two adult women. But otherwise solid book and interesting enough that I will keep an eye out for this author next book.
1) Good book. Maybe I could have enjoyed a bit more if there were not so many misanderstandings between the two protagonists, mostly due to the fact that they are two adult women. But otherwise solid book and interesting enough that I will keep an eye out for this author next book.
November 3, 2017
I couldn't finish this book. Though it has some interesting characters, the progression of the narrative is very confusing and the motivations and actions of the protagonists make absolutely no sense.
August 14, 2018
First, I usually dislike romance novels. However, I found this book hard to put down. I liked the twists and turns in the novel, the building up of each character and the mix of food and family (that's what real life is about). I look forward to Dena Blake's future novels.
January 26, 2018
Great story I liked the characters and the storyline held my interest
January 30, 2018
a friend's mother is the author so I had to read her first book. Beautiful ladies and food are a nice combo!
June 1, 2020
I hated Izzy. Thought she was too straight forward and this book was so confusing to me. so many unnecessary drama. I did not fish it. but I was so far in the book " almost at the end"
February 4, 2021
The author has written Izzy and Mel as emotional, passionate women with their own flaws. They have issues of jealousy, of jumping to conclusions about each other, of not hearing the other…many of the typical new-relationship issues that are so common. But with all their imperfections, misunderstandings and being deaf to the other, the reader wants them to be together and roots for them all through…without getting frustrated with them. That is quite the skill of the writing.
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