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Heartstrings and Diamond Rings
Jane Graves

Forever / Hatchette Book Group
October 1, 2011 / ISBN 978-0446568487
Contemporary Romance
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Reviewed by Linda Morelli

Alison Carter has a great career, but the worst luck in men. When her best friend urges her to see a matchmaker, she heads over to Rochelle’s and discovers the owner is a man. Brandon Scott is a real estate developer who has fallen on hard times due to the economy. He has inherited his grandmother’s matchmaking service and the use of her home, and decides to continue her business in order to raise enough money for his next real estate investment. Though a born optimist, Alison believes men don’t understand women and doubts Brandon’s abilities to find her a good match. Judging from the few dates he arranges for her, she’s right. Each match is a dreadful flop, but along the way, Brandon learns more about people’s needs and, with Alison’s help, the business earns money. He soon raises enough funds to return to real estate, but has a career decision to make when he realizes he’s the right man for Alison.

This story is wonderful! The main characters are successful in their own right, yet must face the obstacles that prevent happiness. For Brandon, it’s the downturn in the housing industry, and his desire to get back into real estate. For Alison, it’s her inability to find love, and her desire to have a husband, house and kids.

Jane Graves has written an endearing romantic plot that is sensitive to present day economic hurdles and the difficulties in developing sustainable relationships in our modern, hectic world. The story sparkles with humor, great characters, sensitivity and an engrossing storyline. The main characters were drawn with heartfelt emotion and realism, qualities that have made Jane Graves one of my favorite romance authors. I loved this story and can’t wait for the next offering from this terrific author.

Reviewer's Note: Brandon·s neighbor is blind and asks him to find her a match.

Reviewer Linda Morelli is the award winning author of three published romance novels.
Reviewed 2012
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