Hold Close the Memory (Candlelight Ecstasy, No. 335)

By Heather Graham

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440136962
• ISBN13: 9780440136965
• Release Date: May 1985
• Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Intense and riveting.

Kim Trent had struggled to live after her beloved husband was missing in Viet Nam for the sake of her twin sons. After Brian is declared dead and a body is returned for burial, Kim rebuilds her life. With her sons' encouragement, she dates and, after 12 years without Brian, has found love again with Keith Norman. Then Brian appears on her doorstep, alive and ready to continue with his life and his marriage. Kim is a different person, can she choose between her new life and her first love, father of her children?Engrossing, an emotional storm that tears into your heart. Extremely deep for a series romance. However, Brian was at times a very unlikeable hero. He came back and spent months with his parents, writing a book, without calling his wife. He spent time before that in military hospitals being checked physically and mentally, again refusing to contact his wife or allowing the military to call her. He slept with other women, while knowing he was still married, yet condemns Kim for moving into a new relationship while believing she was a widow. He talks and writes about his experiences with strangers, but refuses to talk to his wife. Brian is a bit immature, but this does not detract from the story. If you want deep, heartwrenching stories that make you think, try this one.

Great Read For a Rainy Day!

This book was fantastic! It is definitely one of the better romance novels. The storyline is very realistic, considering that many women have had loved ones disappear only to have them come home again. When Kim's husband comes home, after she thinks that's he's been dead for 12 years, you feel the anger, pain, and confusion of the leading lady. There are many tender words, steamy love scenes, and heartbreaking moments. I recommend this book to anyone who loves romances, but hate when they are long and drawn out. This one is short enough to read in one day; I know I did!