Sequestered Hearts

by Erin Dutton

Book Overview

At the peak of her career, painter Cori Saxton's life changes irrevocably. With her future suddenly uncertain, she seeks refuge at her country home in upstate New York. But when the charming reporter... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933110783
• ISBN13: 9781933110783
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Sequestered Heart by Erin Dutton

Excellent story. Well written. Kept my attention. Am happy to have purchased another of her books and will buy more.

Lovely story set in upstate New York and NYC

I really enjoyed this story set on 50 pastoral acres in rural NY state and the artistic and historical Upper East Side of NYC. I was intrigued from the first chapter to read more about 29 year old heiress-turned-artist Cori. Bennett 'Ben' McClain was even more interesting. The 31 year old is a first-rate journalist and has her pick of stories to cover as a features writer for magazines. Both have huge family issues to deal with but Cori is compelling drawn to the beautiful Ben and Ben to Cori. Their coming together is romantic, passionate and very sexy. My only question at the end of the book is, with gas prices what they are now, was the Hummer the right choice?

Good Writing, Questionable Plot

"Sequestered Hearts" masterfully describes the inner turmoil of a woman with a serious emotional problem. Cori Saxton (or sometimes Cory, like on page 23) was a bed-hopping playgirl when she thought she was flawless. But when a flaw appeared, she totally withdrew from life (kind of the opposite of people like Christopher Reeve or Michael J. Fox, whose bravery provides hope and inspiration). Cori wonders how anyone can love her if she is not perfect. We're talking angst here. If you get the feeling that I don't have a lot of affection for Cori, you're right. But there are lessons of love and tolerance to be learned, and this book provides them quite effectively via Bennett McClain, the other protagonist, who struggles with her own problems related to past tragedies. The book doesn't merit five stars because the story is not fully developed. But it definitely deserves more than three stars because the writing is good. Given a less preachy and more realistic plot line, this author could most likely do much better. I will probably give her next book a try.

Solid story, good characters

I don't usually read lesbian romances, but I thought I'd give them a whirl during my recent vacation. This was one of the best of the bunch that I read. I especially enjoyed the way the author took her time in developing the relationship between the main characters. All in all, an entertaining story with well developed characters who you care about. Jennifer Parello, author of Dateland

There Are No Guarantees In Love

Erin Dutton has delivered a real winner with SEQUESTERED HEARTS. Artist Cori Saxton has seemingly dropped off the planet. Many reporters have tried to find out why, but none have succeeded. That is, until Bennett McClain makes an attempt. The unrelenting Bennett finds her way into Cori's personal space by agreeing to do all sorts of crazy things - like following her on a semi-primitive camping adventure - to prove how badly she wants the story. Neither woman expects what they discover about the other. In fact, the more Bennet finds out about Cori, the less she wants to fulfill her assignment and the more she wants to protect the artist. Cori fears she's shared too much and refuses to let her heart out of its cage. Dutton delivers a great story with an unexpected twist. The character development is confined between the book's cover, but it's done so well this reader can't complain. The author takes the reader on a true roller coaster ride as the protagonists experience emotional highs and lows, the scenery is great, and many questions are left unanswered until the last few pages - effectively keeping the reader on the edge of her proverbial seat. Nice job.