Annie's Song

And if you give it a read, you will know why ;)

I'm not usually a Historical Romance person, but recently I have come to like the author Catherine Anderson. I got hooked on a series of books that continue a family from book to book. When I saw Annies Song and read what it was about, I new I would like it. It was based in the 1800's, and for me it was an emotional story. I actually forgot it was a historical unless they mentioned traveling by horse verses car, and that didn't happen to often. I would re-read this book again anytime.

Oh how Anderson always pulls at my heartstrings. She has made a very touching love story about a deaf woman and the man that loves her more than life itself. There is nothing and I mean nothing that Alex won't do for his Annie. This book is pure love. She has portrayed Alex in the best possible light. Handsome, Sweet, Caring, Loving and most of all Understanding. And then there is sweet Annie with her untouched heart and sweet soul. No two people deserve each other more than these two. I loved the scene in the attic when Annies trying to hold her cries in so she does'nt make any noise and Alex finally getting through to her that nothing she does would ever upset him, that was the start of Annies trust for Alex and it was done beautifully. The love scene with her being pregnant was written so well and loving. Mrs. Anderson has outdone herself. Other reviewers said there was no romance - this book is about love, its not loaded with sex or romantic wooing, its about love in its best form. Five stars for me and if you have not read it yet, run out and get it you will not be disappointed.

I normally don't write reviews for romance novels ~~ but I really enjoyed this one. It was predictable though ~~ like a lot of other romance novels ~~ but it was so sweet and so refreshing compared to a lot of other books. It has an uplifting beat throughout the whole book and it did explored what it is like to be deaf.Annie's parents hid Annie ever since a fever left her "slightly touched" since she couldn't talk or hear ... they assumed that Annie was mentally ill. When Annie was raped by Douglas Montgomery, Douglas' big brother Alex steps in to marry her and raise her child ~~ giving her the protection of his name. What Alex didn't expect was to fall in love with Annie ~~ and this is a book detailing the sweet romance between Alex and Annie.If you're looking for a lighter read to take to the beach or on vacation ~~ I highly recommend this book! It's a good read and quick one too!!!4-5-02

This was my first Catherine Anderson book, and I must say, why haven't I heard of her before? The quality and originality of this story is far above some of even the more popular romance authors today. Ms. Anderson takes a difficult premise (the heroine can't TALK to the hero) and manages to make us forget her "disability".We get to witness Alex's gradual shift from guilt and self-absorption regarding Annie, to his eventual admiration, loyalty and love for her.I felt the author's handling of Annie's complete naivete was right on. There was no way she could have known many of the basic things we have come to understand, because no one taught her! She was treated as a half-wit, ostracized from the community, and, to a certain extent, by her family.I laughed, giggled, cried, and sighed over this book. And I LOVED that there was no "Big Misunderstanding", a plot device I feel authors use too frequently to come up with a form of conflict.All in all, I felt this to be a prime example of romance writing at its best. Please, read this book and recommend it to anyone who will appreciate a heart-warming, positive read.

"Annie's Song" was the first Catherine Anderson novel I ever read. Since then, I have bought almost all of her books. She is an incredibly talented lady who refuses to let you go until you have gone through a handful of tissue paper! Alex, the hero of "Annie's Song", is one of the sweetest, most loving, and most wonderful romance novel heroes I have ever come across. The scene when he realizes that Annie is only deaf, not the "idiot" that people have thought her for years, is written so well that I could even imagine the dust floating in the attic. His growing love for his wife and his unselfish decision to give her a chance to experience the world clearly showed what an unbelievable man he was. Annie was a delightful heroine. Her tragic life did not strip her of her sense of humor, allowing readers to experience everything from her unique perspective. For anyone who loves good romance, "Annie's Song" is a must read.