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THE REGION OF THE HEART IS HER TERRITORY.
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
LACED WITH MAGIC
Laced with Magic has a well-rounded cast of characters, an enchanting story line, and the surprise ending will leave readers eager for another visit to Sugar Maple.
Darque Reviews
Theres no such thing as an easy choice in this poignant, magical story of love and sacrifice. Bretton spins an incredible tale. The next book in this series cant come fast enough.
Booklist(starred review)
A lighthearted satirical blending of a knitting cozy with a paranormal romance... Never serious except for knitting tips, fans will enjoy Barbara Brettons fine tale Laced with Magic.
Midwest Book Review
Best known for excellent contemporary romance, Bretton has created a paranormal series that is both engaging and timely; for those who like their fantasy with a down-home flair.
Library Journal
Another light, frothy tale... plenty of amusing touches of supernatural humor (via the townsfolk) and a nice progression of Chloe and Lukes romance.
BookLoons.com
I was expecting a light revisit to Sugar Maple. What I was not expecting is a story that is witty, enchanting, exciting, and at times totally heart-wrenching.
TalesofWhimsy.com (5 stars)
CASTING SPELLS
Bretton spins an imaginative and charming tale.
Booklist(starred review)
Tongue-in-cheek humor lifts this weird but fun hybrid, part knitting cozy, part paranormal romance, from romance veteran Bretton.
Publishers Weekly
Whimsical and satirical... Barbara Bretton casts a spell on readers with a charming urban fantasy romantic police procedural.
Midwest Book Review
JUST DESSERTS
A real treat.
A Romance Review
Good pacing and dialogue make this warm-hearted story one that readers are sure to relish.
Romance Reviews Today
There are surprising, funny twists to this story and a lot of touching episodes to pique the emotional side... Highly entertaining, cleverly written, and hard to put down.
Fresh Fiction
A fun, romantic read. I enjoyed it and recommend it for all those who like a great story filled with humor and romance.
Midwest Book Review
JUST LIKE HEAVEN
I laughed, I cried, I cheered... Bravo, Barbara Bretton... another winner!
Contemporary Romance Writers
Just Like Heaven... is exactly that.
Romance Reader at Heart
This one will keep you reading past your bedtime.
BellaOnline
SOMEONE LIKE YOU
Bretton, a master storyteller, superbly dramatizes a great range of emotions in this compelling tale.
Booklist(starred review)
Readers who appreciate a powerful character study that digs deep into cause and effect will want to read Barbara Brettons fine convincing tale.
Midwest Book Review
CHANCES ARE
Alternately poignant and humorous, this contemporary romance gracefully illuminates lifes highs and lows.
Publishers Weekly
Ms. Bretton provides a fine return to the Jersey shore with this warm family drama.
Midwest Book Review
GIRLS OF SUMMER
Barbara Bretton is a master at touching readers hearts. Grab this one when it hits the shelves! A perfect ten!
Romance Reviews Today
A moving romance... Barbara Bretton provides a deep tale of individuals struggling with caring connections of the heart.
Midwest Book Review
A book readers will want to savor.
Publishers Weekly
Bretton excels at womens fiction that engages the emotions without manipulating them... I highly recommend that discriminating readers pay a visit to these Girls of Summer.
The Romance Reader
SHORE LIGHTS
An engrossing tale of hope, promise, heartache, and misplaced dreams.
Publishers Weekly
[A] warm, wonderful book.
Booklist
Powerful.
The Romance Reader
A lovely book... Its an uplifting story, warm and cozy, and easily recommended.
All About Romance
An absolute wonder of creative writing that comes right from Barbara Brettons heart. A perfect ten.
Romance Reviews Today
And acclaim for the other novels
of Barbara Bretton...
Brettons characters are always real and their conflicts believable.
Chicago Sun-Times
One of todays best womens fiction authors.
The Romance Reader
Honest, witty... absolutely unforgettable.
Rendezvous
A classic adult fairy tale.
Affaire de Cur
Dialogue flows easily and characters spring quickly to life.
Rocky Mountain News
Titles by Barbara Bretton
SPUN BY SORCERY
LACED WITH MAGIC
CASTING SPELLS
JUST DESSERTS
JUST LIKE HEAVEN
SOMEONE LIKE YOU
CHANCES ARE
GIRLS OF SUMMER
SHORE LIGHTS
A SOFT PLACE TO FALL
AT LAST
THE DAY WE MET
ONCE AROUND
SLEEPING ALONE
MAYBE THIS TIME
ONE AND ONLY
Anthologies
THE CHRISTMAS CAT (with Julie Beard, Jo Beverly, and Lynn Kurland)
For Alaskan Sass, Moonshh, Anna92, Lemonsong, Wagsmeows,
Twoszee, Treklady, Kristyh1981, Tishkits, Miaknit,
Ria19, and all the wonderful knitters at Ravelrys Read
and Knit/Crochet Swap! who are more fun than a sale-priced
bag of DK-weight cashmere.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
A big thanks to all of my pals at Romancing the Yarn including Fran Baker, Maura Anderson, Devon Monk, Dallas Schulze (who taught me spinnerese), Nancy Herkness, Mary Ann Mohanraj, Caroline Leavitt, Janet Spaeth, Elizabeth Delisi, Terri DuLong, Rachael Herron, Jean Brashear, Laura Phillips, Flo Moyer, Cindi Myers, both Nicoles, Kim H, Shirley, Mandy, Penny, Adrienne, Monica, Sharon, Cathy, Jill, New Zealand Kim, Kat, Sara, Rho, Renna, Lynda, Leslie, Rusty, Tanya, Michelle, Linda, Pat, Ellen, Carol N, Holly, Anne, Mary, Grandma Moo, The Georg, Lynda, Laura, Turtle, Susan, Anonymous 1-2-and-3, and everyone else who has taken time to visit over the last few years.
Much love to Jeremy Bredeson, who gave me a refresher course in believing when I needed it most.
Thanks to Dawn Brocco for the magical spice cookies and the friendship!
A shout-out to the knitters at Fiber Fiction on Ravelry who make it fun to check for messages every day. (Okay, twice a day.)
A knitterly welcome to our niece Tricia who has been lured over to the dark side of fiber obsession.
And, most of all, to my husband, Roy, who has shared more road trips with me than I can count. I love you, BDH.