Official Review: Beyond Despair by Shirley Hoisington

[Frank Mutuma]

Not really into romance books but the review made this one really sound interesting. I will check it out.

[Alexander Getahun]

Sadly, there were too many punctuation and grammatical errors in the book. They were not very distracting but were too many not to take off for. This was my least favorite part of the novel.

[Valerie Garza 1]

I'm honestly wondering why any guy would ask to date the woman he is seeing twin's sister, and never telling what ends up being his future wife about it? I like Miranda's heart, but I honestly wish she would grow a pair and stop being the stepping stone for her sister. I will probably buy this and finish it.

[Aan Granados]

I hope in the end Miranda found her happiness. I cannot wait to read this. Thanks for your review!

[Jorge Leon Salazar]

This love story seems to have a simple and uncomplicated plot. However, it is tough for a woman to give up her love for her sister's happiness. It sounds ideal for lovers of the romance genre.

[Elruach]

Being the strong one takes a lot of courage and requires sacrificing a lot. But to what extent?
Great review. I may read this one.

[Rachael Oluborode]

I think I’m going to enjoy this. The amount of love Miranda has for her sister and Rojer to the extent of sacrificing her love for them both to be happy already intrigued me.. I’ll love to see how she moves on and finds someone that truly loves her. Thanks for the intriguing review.

[Odala J Phiri]

It is necessary to be open on issues that may hurt your feelings f not taken care of. This was being unfair to one's self. It's hard to let this go. Miranda made a big mistake and can't blame anyone. Thanks for the interesting review.

[TusharJoshi]

This concept of love and betrayal amongst twin sisters is captivating. The storyline is quite gripping. Great job!

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

I enjoyed the author’s ability to get the reader to appreciate the passion in the story without erotic sex. All too frequently, authors seem to equate pornography with love. That is not the case here. The reader can practically feel the electricity without being inundated with explicit sex. However, scenes are described that are suggestive; an example is, “Miranda had no way of knowing that the moonlight surrounded her, making a silhouette of her nude body through the thin material of her nightgown . . . Her hair floated around her like a shimmering curtain of gold, sometimes revealing glimpses of her lovely form. As she finally turned to leave, he could see her beautiful breasts outlined against the material of her gown.” Her descriptive ability represents my favorite aspect of the novel.

You are completely right. The line between romance and erotica is blurry. I can enjoy both of them but if I'm reading a romance novel, I expect the sex scenes to be focused on feelings rather than explicit descriptions. So, I applaud that the author achieved this. And that's a great quote!
Thank you for your review!

[Sou Hi]

Thanks for your review. However, the love triangle between Miranda, Cindy, and Roger is not very special or unique, so I don't think I'm keen on this book.

[Brenda Creech]

I love romance stories that forego erotic sexual content. I enjoy the subtlety of a relationship far more than the graphic details! This sounds like that type of book. My heart already goes out to Miranda for the sacrifices she made. Thanks for the excellent review!

[Kabeer Ahmed]

Oh my god! I thought this reviewer had spoiled everything in the book. My heart was beating so loud for this romantic review. I love these types of novels very much. Interesting plot.

[Radhika Nair]

This sounds like a beautiful book! Romance with casually elegant prose and an emphasis on emotions is very tempting, even if you're not much into romance. Plus the premise...my, oh my!

[AntonelaMaria]

I hope Miranda finds someone worthy of her and who truly loves her but Roger seems awful. Great review and this book seem like one I would enjoy.