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Freya’s Bower’s new One Touch, One Glance: A Sweet Anthology has been reviewed by Cocktail Reviews. Here’s what Cocktail had to say about Kensana Darnell’s Whispers in the Wind.  

Ali is excited that her new horse is arriving. While out in the stables, Ali meets Mitch, a guy who is helping out for a while. They strike up a friendship, but Ali soon has to attend university, and Mitch seems reluctant to take their friendship further. What has happened to him in the past to make him act the way he does? And can Ali show him that she isn’t like other girls?

This week's 5 Heart Sweetheart...

"This is only a small sampling of the tales in the book. Each one features different people, varying times and circumstances with the simple theme that true love can happen anywhere, anytime. There are stories that will remind you of your first date, first love, first kiss. It may remind you why you married the man who sits across from you at breakfast just in case your memory has worn thin over the years of marriage. The writers remind up of things we may have forgotten. They give us hope for new beginnings. But, most of all they give us some excellent romance in a book that you will hate to put down. " - Dee Dailey

The emotions in Whispers in the Wind are well explored, and by the time the tale ended, I felt I knew Ali and Mitch as though they were my friends.

                                                                                                                                                                  ~ Nutty Nana, Cocktail Reviews~

The entire anthology receives a full bottle of champagne.  If you aren’t familiar with Cocktail Reviews, they have a drink theme for their reviewers and they rate according to flutes of champagne such as 1 for the worst and 5 for wonderful and a whole bottle of Champagne (two bottles and sometimes an extra glass or two) for those that are considered stellar or better.

One Touch, One Glance is a collection of sweet romances that is sure to lift your spirits this holiday. The official release date is December 8th, 2008, but I got a sneak peek at this and just had to share. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and there was enough different styles to please everyone. I am not going to grade every story individually but I will tell you a little about all of them and give the entire book an average grade.

This anthology really touched my heart, which is why I am giving it a four star rating. It was an above average read, focusing on the emotion and romance not the physical side of love. So it was very satisfying to read.. Not only do I recommend you buy this for yourself, but also for your loved ones. It’s a romance book that won’t make you blush when you hand it to your mother-in-law. The book is sure to leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside after you are through reading.

Whispers in the Wind by Kensana Darnell
I always love a good cowboy story. Mitch has a painful past he wants to forget. Allison still has a little growing up to do. Love takes patience, trust, and time to build, but it doesn’t hurt to be on a ranch, under the stars, or taking a horse ride out into the country together.

Coffee Time Romance and More
To read the entire review click Coffee Time.

Rating: 5 Cups

This compilation is an outstanding mixture of all the various ways love will find a way. I was enthralled from the very beginning and read all of the stories in one sitting. All of the authors should be proud of the magical stories they wrote. The wonderful combination of the various stories makes them a complete dossier on the subject of love.

Kensana Darnell pens a fascinating tale about how money has nothing to do with whom someone falls in love with. I adored Mitch for not only sacrificing to help a friend but for not being bitter when the friend betrays him. It is a delightful story for the exuberant spirits of both Allison and Mitch.

Delane ~ Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance and More

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