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Tag:Sandra Steffen

Just Between Friends by Sandra Steffen

Just Between Friends by Sandra Steffen

February 28, 2005 | 4 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Contemporary

This is a beautiful and moving example of how the “three friends” thing can still play out very well.

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Come Summer by Sandra Steffen

Come Summer by Sandra Steffen

May 28, 2004 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Contemporary

This one is tad too sentimental and even icky for my liking.

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317 Beulah Street by Sandra Steffen

317 Beulah Street by Sandra Steffen

July 28, 2003 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Contemporary

Too much padding dilutes this otherwise pleasant small town romance.

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The Only Thing Better Than Chocolate by Janet Dailey, Sandra Steffen, and Kylie Adams

The Only Thing Better Than Chocolate by Janet Dailey, Sandra Steffen, and Kylie Adams

January 1, 2002 | 4 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Contemporary

One great story, one good, one awful.

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The Cottage by Sandra Steffen

The Cottage by Sandra Steffen

August 28, 2001 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Contemporary

This one makes for a lovely lazy vicarious trip, but it’s not a very interesting story.

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