A Silent Ocean Away: Colette's Dominion (Colette, 1)

I was in a book store and I just stumbled across this book, literally!!! (a child accidently knocked it off the table and I picked it up to put it back) After I read the back, I was interested. After I read the first chapter, I was hooked. A Silent Ocean Away is absolutely one of the most captivating books I have read in a long time. From the way the authors describe the locations to the dynamic characters, these two sisters (the authors) have done an amazing job of placing you on Charmantes with Charmaine and the Duvoisins wishing to be apart of their world. I promise you, you will not be let down by this book. I cried and laughed and was angry and the whole time I couldn't tear myself away. I read it ~ 3 weeks ago and I still can't get it out of my head. The only bad part was not realizing it was only part 1 of a trilogy until I got to end, now I have to wait until the 2nd book comes out in April 2009!! So readers be warned, but it is worth the wait.

When I first picked up this book and read the blurb it got me hooked! I read it for hours on end, reading it in my spare time. The thing I enjoyed most in A Silent Ocean Away is how each important character has their own little secret to hide. This is what I think makes the novel most appealing. It feels as if you are watching each scene. I cannot wait for the 2nd in april '09. I hope it is just as good!

An intriguing story that moves along at a nice clip, with very memorable characters. The historical and geographic settings are fascinating and add to the story. A "must read" not only for romance readers, but for anyone interested in historical fiction.

I'm so glad Deva Gantt has brought back a novel with substance, a novel where the reader is truly swept up in a timeless adventure. A lush tropical setting, complex and flawed characters and a plot that will keep the reader longing for more time in La Charmantes. Laura K. Chester, NY