Heart on Fire

There are lots of novels that promise a story of love discovered, but so few deliver it as well as this one. Jody thinks it's just a momentary diversion on an unexpected layover. Grace allows it to happen as a part of her self-exploration. Neither of them believes that love is even in the picture and yet the reader knows it, with every kiss and every caress. Both of them are so certain that their encounter will lead to nothing that they leave themselves vulnerable to feelings that demand a future. The Australian setting of the novel is wonderfully conveyed, and the music that surrounds Jody a compelling part of her story. But the centerpiece of this novel is the unexpected love and the way these two women pursue their chance at happiness.

Great romance novel. It compares to other great lesbian romances. I loved the way it was written, you get caught up in the struggle between the two women to become lovers. The author takes you into the heart and soul of the women and the beauty of the area that surrounds them. Makes it a special place. One I would like to visit.

I couldn't put this book down.I read in one night and loved it. She really made me feel the story. I'm looking forword to reading more of her work.

This is definately a great book. One of the best romances I've read. Looking forward to more books by Diana Simmonds. This is my fave of hers so far. [email protected] has great suggestions. Also try Karen Kallmaker's Painted Moon and Wild Things.

Diana Simmonds is a great storyteller. I really like books where you don't so much read the story as live it. The characters are real and have depth. 'Heart on Fire' was so good I ordered an extra copy -- because I don't know when I'll get the first copy back from friends! I also just read 'Forty Love' and I can't really say which one I liked best (I ordered an extra copy of this book too). If you like Diana Simmonds' 'Heart on Fire' and 'Forty Love', you might want to try 'Under the Southern Cross' and 'Silent Heart' by Claire McNab, and of course 'Curious Wine' by Katherine Forrest