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Ready to Take a Chance by Alice Wootson

Ready to Take a Chance by Alice Wootson

January 21, 2007 | 2 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Contemporary

Eh, this one feels like it had been written by a completely different author!

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Kindred Spirits by Alice Wootson

Kindred Spirits by Alice Wootson

July 21, 2004 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Crime & Suspense

This one isn’t sure whether it wants to be a family drama or romantic suspense, tries to be both, and ends up squat in the square.

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To Love Again by Alice Wootson

To Love Again by Alice Wootson

November 21, 2002 | 2 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Contemporary

The characters seem to lose all ability to communicate once they hook up. Sad.

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Home for Christmas by Alice Wootson

Home for Christmas by Alice Wootson

November 21, 2001 | 2 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Contemporary

The pace is excruciatingly slow. Why is it like that?

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Dream Wedding by Alice Wootson

Dream Wedding by Alice Wootson

May 21, 2001 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Contemporary

I want to hate this one, but I can’t. It’s too adorable!

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Snowbound with Love by Alice Wootson

Snowbound with Love by Alice Wootson

August 21, 2000 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Contemporary

The first half is a snooze, but the second half is hot rocket on takeoff.

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