Lyn Gardner (2)

Four-year-old Diana's Christmas wish gets lost in the lining of Santa's sack where it sits forgotten and unfulfilled for thirty years. When it comes to light, Santa sends one of his elves out into the world on a mission to grant the overlooked wish.

It sounds like the setup for a family Christmas movie, and for the most part that's what this book is, and it would make for a great one, though it would be a shame to experience this story without the deliciously steamy sex in later chapters.

I smiled my way through this tale and if you like feel-good holiday movies there's a good chance you will too.… (meer)

This book left us overwhelmed. The huge number of emotions that this book evokes is unbelievable. It is long, but unputdownable. It draws you in immediately and keeps you firmly engaged.

Gardner has created a complex and complexed MC in Toni with a devastating past leaving her with an extreme case of PTSD. In Laura, she has created a deep and sensitive MC. The two together are so awesome that their relationship practically jumps out of the pages and takes firm residence in our hearts.

Read the full review @https://www.bestlesficreviews.com/2019/01/give-me-reason-by-lyn-gardner.html… (meer)

I never ever post about a book twice, even ones I cherish as much as I do Give Me A Reason. I just had to write again, though, about how absolutely special and splendid this book is and that it is even more lovely and heartbreaking and deeply affecting the second time you read it.

Whenever I go searching for new lesfic titles on sites like Amazon I sometimes find myself just so saddened and offended by a majority of what is offered as lesbian romance. Lurid covers with descriptions that sound more like a late night Cinemax movie than a sincere and moving love story do not make for a strong read nor reflect the lives of gay women who struggle with homophobia and are looking for genuine love and characters in the stories we seek.

Books like Give Me a Reason are rare and not to be taken lightly by those of us who like (and really need) well-written lesfic that reflects our beliefs and values and what is in our hearts.… (meer)

The author's frequent use of dangling modifiers in the beginning distracted me, but once that got under control and the compelling plot, lovely characters and excellent dialogue took over, I found myself falling into this beautifully sad story.

Very sweet, though often emotionally exhausting (I had to put it down at various times and watch Golden Girls), Give Me A Reason is well worth the read. The very last part of the epilogue seems like a small slap in the face and quite unnecessary, but the heart of the love story (plus great character development) keeps everything together.

Lyn Gardner creates a very convincing atmosphere (through the torment and phobias Toni suffers from and the amazing mutual love she finds with Laura) and situations that make you experience everything from tears to laughter to intense sympathy.

But just when you think you can relax and enjoy all the hard-won happiness and love, you're left hanging...luckily the hope that is infused throughout gives you reason to believe it will all work out okay.… (meer)