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The Look of Love
The Look Of Love by Monica Jackson released on Nov 24, 1999 is available now for purchase.
- GenresRomance
251 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 1999
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About the author
Monica Jackson
30 books49 followersMonica Jackson lives on the Land of Oz side of Kansas. She fully embraces diversity (including Wicked Witches, Munchkins, and that goody-two-shoes Glenda, the Good Witch) since she resides on the far edge of the diverse divide too. Monica Jackson’s books, known for quirky humor and attitude, often wander from well-trod plot pathways. She spends far too much time online, and loves bubble baths and avoiding both productive activity and moderation.
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August 9, 2015
This book is def a very very, interacting READ. I had an awesome time reading this keeper. I must say i fell n love with the heroes father..He was rib cracking Let me speak my mind funne ooh but our heroine was time enough for him!!Several times with the Read I laughed out loud. The heroine in this story was a full size gal I adore how it neverrrrrrrrrr matter at all to this gorgeous hero..hmmmm i truly belive that the hero Tuly thought n his mind that the Lord is my Shepard &Knows What i WANT.;D!Definiely an acquired READ an aphrodisiac remedy 2Cure also wash away Cabin Fever or any funky Blue Funk u may b having ...loved it& i guarantee U will to.
January 27, 2012
Carmel Matthews meets Dr. Steve Reynolds on the job, while she’s providing at-home care for his ornery father. Being on the fluffy side, Carmel has difficulty believing Steve is attracted to her. She battles Steve’s ex, his awful mother, her need for comfort food and low self image.
I liked the pace of The Look of Love. I read the story in less than a day and think the writer is a talented storyteller. I fell in love with Steve’s father Marvin. Now there’s a character. He’s difficult to deal with at first, but is caring and has some laugh-out-loud-funny lines.
The relationships were done well. Marcel and her friend Jasmine have several disagreements and there are some tense moments between Marcel and her mother. Marcel also goes through some tough scenes with her daughter. Relationships like these keep the reader close to reality.
Marcel’s weight challenge was the reason I bought this book, though I was scoping out another sample. I haven’t ever read a romance novel with this kind of issue. The writer kept things real by not writing in any miraculous solutions and by having the character take a close look at herself and her reasons for overeating. Good stuff.
I could have lived without some of the glitches I found in the text. The formatting was fine, but there were a few things that should have been caught, but weren’t. These speed bumps didn’t take away from my reading pleasure.
While I enjoyed the story, somehow I wasn’t convinced that the couple had an immediate, blood-warming reaction to each other. There was interest, yes, but I can’t say exactly what kept me from feeling the chemistry.
I also had a little niggle with Steve. I didn’t see him as this hot, to-die-for guy, though he was portrayed as such. Dunno if it’s because he’s so nice, though he did prove he could be firm. At times, I found him wishy-washy and even to the end didn’t feel his emotions deeply.
Despite some issues with this story, based on the pacing, the relationships and the realistic handing of Marcel's weight problems, I think The Look of Love is a truly awesome read.
See full review at http://www.readerssuite.blogspot.com/...
I liked the pace of The Look of Love. I read the story in less than a day and think the writer is a talented storyteller. I fell in love with Steve’s father Marvin. Now there’s a character. He’s difficult to deal with at first, but is caring and has some laugh-out-loud-funny lines.
The relationships were done well. Marcel and her friend Jasmine have several disagreements and there are some tense moments between Marcel and her mother. Marcel also goes through some tough scenes with her daughter. Relationships like these keep the reader close to reality.
Marcel’s weight challenge was the reason I bought this book, though I was scoping out another sample. I haven’t ever read a romance novel with this kind of issue. The writer kept things real by not writing in any miraculous solutions and by having the character take a close look at herself and her reasons for overeating. Good stuff.
I could have lived without some of the glitches I found in the text. The formatting was fine, but there were a few things that should have been caught, but weren’t. These speed bumps didn’t take away from my reading pleasure.
While I enjoyed the story, somehow I wasn’t convinced that the couple had an immediate, blood-warming reaction to each other. There was interest, yes, but I can’t say exactly what kept me from feeling the chemistry.
I also had a little niggle with Steve. I didn’t see him as this hot, to-die-for guy, though he was portrayed as such. Dunno if it’s because he’s so nice, though he did prove he could be firm. At times, I found him wishy-washy and even to the end didn’t feel his emotions deeply.
Despite some issues with this story, based on the pacing, the relationships and the realistic handing of Marcel's weight problems, I think The Look of Love is a truly awesome read.
See full review at http://www.readerssuite.blogspot.com/...
December 16, 2023
Plus Size Representation
I read this book years ago, and that was when I snuck it off of my older sister’s bookshelf. I love the plus size representation in this book and how it addresses, eating disorders like bulimia and binge eating. The way that Steve supported Caramel in this book was nice it was beautiful the ending not so nice because I don’t think Steve had much development in terms of his feelings towards Caramel. You can tell that there is a sexual attraction but when the question came of whether or not Steve actually loved her or could show her off in the public… I feel like that was not thoroughly explored
Overall, this was a good book .
3.5/4 🌟
I read this book years ago, and that was when I snuck it off of my older sister’s bookshelf. I love the plus size representation in this book and how it addresses, eating disorders like bulimia and binge eating. The way that Steve supported Caramel in this book was nice it was beautiful the ending not so nice because I don’t think Steve had much development in terms of his feelings towards Caramel. You can tell that there is a sexual attraction but when the question came of whether or not Steve actually loved her or could show her off in the public… I feel like that was not thoroughly explored
Overall, this was a good book .
3.5/4 🌟
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