Harmony

A great read for fans of romance set in an Americana setting. It's for readers who enjoy a true love story between two grown-ups. Surpisingly, the romance between the two lead characters stayed with me long after I put the book down. If you like a lot of physical intimacy in your romance novels, this book is not for you. But you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not reading it. The interaction between the two lead characters keeps you captivated. Stef Ann's storytelling abilities shine in this book. She makes you feel like you've lived in Harmony all your life. I normally don't save my books, let alone read them a second time around, but this one is staying on my bookshelf!

This has been one of my favorite books. The characters were likeable and very real. I laughed aloud some many times, my husband said that he wants to read it. Are all of Ms. Holm's books this good? When is the second one due out?

This is a book you will never want to end. A real pageturner. Loaded with humor and totally realistic characters. Can't wait for the next in the series.

I love that book. The heros were so natural and real. She had her flaws, he had his and they worked with it. She weren't no virgin, no pure as white lady but a simple girl who liked to dance, to drink beer, to have fun. Loved it!

After spending some time as a joyful and liberated woman, Edwinna Huntington returns to her home town of Harmony to open up a finishing school for young girls in order to pay off her parentsís medical bills. Because of her good time in Chicago, Edwinna believes herself to be a fallen woman, never destined to marry. Due to a deceased con man, she is forced to share her storefront with Tom Wolcott, owner of a hunting and sporting goods store. Though they start off poorly, Tom proves to be kind and handsome, tempting Edwinna, who is trying to act with discretion and above board in front of the town's matrons, beyond reason. Their business closeness leads to intimacy and a secret affair. Marriage enters both their minds, but Tom does not want his spouse to work and Edwinna refuses to be dependent on any person. It appears that this couple is at an impasse unless somehow one or both of them can compromise their deep rooted convictions. When Stef Ann Holm is on, no one has a more lyrical, beautiful and unique voice than she does. Ms. Holm is one the best at writing an emotional intense historical romance that leaves nary a dry readers's eye anywhere. However, HARMONY is a comedic novel that is fun to read because of the antics of Edwinna and Tom, but fails to achieve the level of fervor and passion normally associated with a Ms. Holm novel. Still, this is a very good Americana romance that fans of the sub-genre, especially that of Ms. Holm, will enjoy. Harriet Klausner