Reece is asked by one his closest friends to check on the man's daughter. Reece agrees. However, once meeting Amber, Reece has a hard time remembering that she is his friends daughter and that he is fourteen years older than her. Amber, on the other hand, has no problem with the age difference and finds herself attracted to Reece. Reece and Amber develop a very deep friendship that turns into a lot more. But, What happens when Ambers father finds out that the friend he sent to check on is little girl has fallen in love with her? What happens when Amber finds out that Reece lied to her? He never told her that he was there to check up on her at her fathers request. This love story is not just about the difference in age, but about the problems that rise from both of their families. It is interesting to read about all the different angles of problems that are involved. True love, however, always wins out in the end. (At least it does in a romance novel)

I spent a day with Marney years ago, and his book Priest to Each Other began to help heal my "religion" wounds. He goes to the heart of what "Christ" can be when seen though the eyes of compassion. This book made "Christ" and "Church" a verb to me, and helped me form my "personal church" were encounters with people and all of life, each, create moments of "service and love."

For those lost in the hurt, hatred, and betrayal of Christian religion, especially Baptist, this book is a bright light of love and healing, as well as looking the destructive Christianity right in the eye. Marney was a "look in the eye" kind of guy, who was able to tell people what he truthfully saw in them, and they end up hugging him. He had a huge ego, he smoked a pipe, and gave me one of my first adult lessons: "Never get in a place, where they got something, you have to have. If you do, you lose your integrity. And, what more does one have anyway, but their word."

Marney to me was a Saint. A fierece Saint. This book makes you laugh, cry, and can open a vision of life, that is both hopeful and healing----and, then read the Bible, and a new voice will emerge from those old words.

Most of the established Baptists spoke badly of him and his message when he was alive. Now, I continually here him quoted by the same group, and their children. He just has a way with people, to get them to look at their own selves, and what is really behind their "crusades" in their lives--and helps them choose to grow, mature, and let go of that speck in their own eye.

Give this book, and a "Marney eye view" a try...

Carlyle is thought of these days, if anyone bothers to think of him at all, as a dyspeptic scholar, a scarifying husband and a Dry-as-Dust historian. This view of him is wrong on all counts.

His "Reminiscences" show Carlyle as he was in his heart of hearts. His childhood was repressive, his early career a disappointment and his marriage to the witty Jane Welsh a mismatch if ever there was one. But nothing could stop this man who felt that he had something to tell and would tell it at no matter what cost to himself and others.

Readers of his wonderful "French Revolution" and stirring "On Heroes and Hero Worship" know that Carlyle did find his public voice and made it heard loud and clear. But the "Reminiscences" let us hear, for almost the first time, his private voice. His memories of his parents, his anguished cry of guilt and longing sent after the, now dead, Jane Welsh Carlyle are deeply moving sometimes painful exposures of the soul of this man who was not used to public displays of affection.

If you miss this book you can never learn to love and respect Carlyle nor even understand him as he deserves to be understood.

Since the coming out of the second generation of Rolemaster, the companions seem a bit over the age.. but in my opinion, these classical and excellent written companions, esp. Companion II, are a valuable and needful supplement a GM should own. Companion II has 13 new professions, 65 new spells and over 100 new optional skills. Also MasterTables are included. Because of the new professions, the companion is very valuable, including Scholar, Beastmaster, Paladin, Warrior-Mage, Necromancer, Witch, Sage, Shaman, Dancer, Trader, Dervish, Warlock, Conjuror and Runemaster. Additionally the base lists of these new professions. Very valuable to the users of Channeling and Essence companions also, because of the nice informations, backgrounds and spells.

An almost unclassifiable work, Sartor Resartus is at once inaccessible and irresitable. Repeated readings always bring new illumination and unearth previously hidden lessons. Carlyle wrote this book to instruct, entertain and, most importantly, to challenge. Its message appears more timely now than ever. Sic vos non vobis!

Sir Thomas Carlyle has woven deep meaning into each phrase and footnote of SARTOR RESARTUS. The Philosophy of Clothes remains a living garmet for the laystall of our day. This manuscript bears wisdom for generations that read the struggles of Diogenes Teufelsdrockh or the indulgences of Philip Zaehdarm. It has been described as everything from a brilliant metaphorical adaptation of German idealism, to Calvinism, to a thinly disguised autobiography of the Professor himself. The Tailor Re-tailored deals with a conception of the world described by the Psalmist "As a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed." Philosophy that trancends time.

Carlyle's 'Sartor Resartus' is the greatest neglected book in cultural history, endlessly complex, subtle, always self-critical, ironic, mysterious, beautiful and powerful. Not a book to read through from beginning to end, but one to dip into, explore, examine from different angles. As in the book itself, the so-called Editor attempts to piece together the shards of the philosopher-hero Teufelsdrockh's identity, so the reader needs to plunge into, striking into its magical maze of ideas

I really wanted to love this book. I enjoyed reading Goethe's Italian Journey and I've read so many flattering things about Young Werther that I've looked forward for some time to the experience of finally reading it. Unfortunately, it just didn't grab me.

The positives include Goethe's poetic descriptions of nature and the powerful imagery they evoke and the frequently beautiful language with which Werther depicted his obsession with Lotte.

The primary problems I had with the work were the repetitiveness of Werther's self-pitying missives and a certain incredulity I could not shake relative to the foundations of his compulsion. In the final analysis, a persistent feeling that Werther was silly and unjustified in his fixation and self-indulgent in wallowing in his misery dulled the impact of his fate on my senses substantially.

I am hoping for better things from Faust...

There is no doubt about the literary poignancy of this book, or for that matter the masterful mind of its author. But it must be said that the undeniably strong sorrows of young Werther came from an all-consuming love of himself-not from love of another. Or rather he seemed in love with the idea of having someone to consume his idle days and, what he imagined, his large and thoughtful mind. His precipice, from which he condescended to view his every move, thought and encounter, was lofty indeed.

The pastoral atmosphere of the book is what captivated this reader. It's a pity Werther couldn't heed Albert and Lotte's sound advice about retuning his strong emotions...or at least spend more time under Linden trees with his Homer (this would have been my suggestion to him). Perhaps it was the poetry of the equally love-torn Ossian, which came to replace his classic text, that helped spur on his emotional demise. Whatever the case, it was painful to read of his self-indulgent romance with his ideas of love and devotion. He was kidding himself in the grandest and noblest fashion imaginable.

Please don't think me a heartless soul, or someone who couldn't possible understand such an intense love; I just didn't see it that way. However much frustration I felt at Werther's extreme pathos, I remained in awe of the beauty of Goethe's emotive and descriptive writing. Am I contradicting myself here...with talk of emotion? You be the judge.

OK, young fool falls in love with married girl. Becomes friend of the couple. Husband starts to get annoyed. Hero declares his love and then commits suicide. You can read that in the paper once in a while. So, why is this a great novel and a landmark of Romantic literature? Because it has a lot to make us think. A famous fact related to this book is that, short after it was published, a series of suicides took place in Europe, mostly by young guys in the same situation as Werther. That should set clear the influence and strenght of the novel. It is extremely well written; the scenery is gorgeous -rural, upper class Germany in the Eighteenth century. The book is written as a secret diary addressed to a trusted friend, and to any readers, young or old, it will strike a chord in their hearts. Tell me, who is there that never experienced dreams of punishing that insensible beloved from school by committing suicide and then have her cry and repent at the funeral? But most of us are still here, with her or, most likely, with someone else or alone. We survived love's infatuation; Werther did not, and he is now a prototype of unlimited love (or lack of maturity, depending on your point of view). I prefer to see it as a great story written, at an early stage, by one of the greatest geniuses of all time. "Werther"

Don't be fooled by the devil-may-care undertone of Liz Carlyle's latest romantic hero Bentley "Hell-Bent" Rutledge who thrives on risk and hedonistic pleasures. Why should we find ourselves falling for the egregious rake who recklessly engages in a night of passion with Frederica d'Avillez which she initiates after being spurned by her longtime beau Johnny?

Many reasons as you plunge into this sweeping romance by sensual mistress Liz Carlyle. He immediately proposes through a note that was unfortunately gone with the wind and hastily marries Frederica, leading her to believe this marriage was strictly out of honor. Their love spawns from passion but, alas not intimacy as Bentley buries a deep humiliation that threatens to fester the relationship between his brother Cam and demolish any hope of conjugal bliss.

This is not the typical 'open-the-bedroom-door' romance. It evolves from a light-hearted mismatch to a great love story of unflinching power where Bentley grapples with his shame of incest afflicted upon him. You will feel for this fallen angel as he prays for redemption and forgiveness from his brother and Frederica. He shoulders an emotional turmoil that will choke you in its sheer ugliness, heaved upon by his own father and Cam's malicious ex-wife.

And cried I certainly did. Liz Carlyle's latest is an emotional rollercoaster with deft touches of lively brio from her supporting ensemble like Lord Rannoch, Helene and gritty intrigue from the Signora Castelli with her damningly accurate tarot-card predictions. The happy ending is a heartfelt triumph well deserving for the weathered couple. Why, The Devil You know might be the best romance this year!

When I realized that Liz Carlyle had a new book coming out, I couldn't wait! As an avid romance reader, I've read hundreds of books over the years in the romance genre and Liz has definitely got to be one the best! There's something about her books...The humor, the snappy dialogue, the emotions, the tortured characters, the passion, the SEX. Her books just have it all! I must admit that I was dying to read what Liz had in store for the "love him and hate him" Hell-Bent Rutledge. After reading about his scandalous escapades in her other novels, I was always left wondering what would happen to the old boy. I'm about 3/4 of the way through Bentley's story right now. And while it is not my favorite of her novels (A Woman of Virtue is my fav), I still give it 5 stars because it is a cut above most other novels of that time and genre. I bought the book yesterday and I'm trying not to finish it too soon because I know it will be a while 'til Liz can churn out another story. I won't go into details and ruin the book for you, but the characters are great and you just can't help but love Bentley despite his faults. Run to the store and buy this one!

I have read every book that Liz Carlyle has written (which is not NEAR enough) and LOVED them all. THis book was no exception. If you haven't read her books then run don't walk to buy them...you are in for a treat. Liz Carlyle has a elegant, earthy style of writing that makes you want to in turn not put the book down and savor every single word written. This book combines some of my favorite secondary characters from Beauty Like The Night, Bently Rutledge and Fredrica, the precious young girl from My False Heart. If you haven't read both books then I suggest you do so before reading this one. They give depth and richness to the characters. Fredrica is hurt because the man she's sure is going to marry her announces he is marrying a cousin to please his father and to assuage hurt and anger she turns to Bently. When she is left with a permanant reminder of their night together, Bently finds out and insists on marriage. To get Fredrica to agree to the marriage, Bently suggest a 6 month trial period to see if the marriage can work and after that if it doesn't work he will set her free. It doesn't take Bently long to see he wants Freddie alot longer than 6 months.

While in the country searching for his mistress in order to sever their relationship, Elliott Armstrong, the much feared marquis of Rannoch, finds himself at a lovely country home. Mistaken for someone else, Elliott does not correct them. When he meets the lady of the house, Evangeline Stone, he is immediately taken with her beauty and charm and realizes that he wants to spend more time with her. Not giving his accurate name he moves his way into the Stone's charming life and into Evangeline's heart.

Evangeline has secrets of her own. An aristocratic background and a step-grandmother who wants to take her brother keeps Evangeline from telling Elliott who she really is. As the two fall deeper and deeper in love neither realize the trap they've set for themselves when the truth does come out. And eventually it does.

Liz Carlyle has written a wonderful love story between two unconventional characters. Elliott begins the story as a mean spirited man and Evangeline a woman with secrets. As the two open up and fall in love their shields fall away and the true characters come out. Not only is Elliott and Evangeline wonderful characters all the secondary characters will charm your heart. I highly recommdend this book and look forward to Liz Carlyle's second book, A Woman Scorned.

Once in while when you're reading a book, you feel along the way that the book you're reading is truly special. My False Heart, a debut from Liz Carlyle, is one of those special books.

The story, as describe in the book description, is wonderfully written and filled with powerful characters that will surely steal your heart. Believable in every aspect because the story build up, the emotions of the lead characters and the motivation of Elliot to reform are all well told.

I enjoyed this book because it was told from the viewpoint of Elliot. I laughed and suffered with him. Also, the way the writer described everything so splendidly I could really it feel it, touch it and see it.

As for the characters Elliot and Evie, they were perfectly matched for each other! Elliot is a "to die for" hero. He shows his vulnerability to the readers but never loses his masculinity. Evie is a temperamental painter and on the outside she's so confident but deep inside a woman with doubts and insecurity.

The secondary characters are delightful, giving the story something extra and let the readers long for a story of their own.

My False Heart is also a book filled with favourite scenes. Like the pond scene and the balcony "vase throwing" scene. I love to re-read those scenes. Not everyone will agree with me, but I thought they were wonderful, touching and funny. Especially the pond scene!

Anyway, My False Heart is a truly special book, a keeper! It will leave behind a feeling of longing, a feeling of romance and hope that soon Liz Carlyle will write a sequel.

Enjoy and savour My False Heart, for this is what romance is about!

I've had Liz Carlyle's books in my TBR pile for some time and have just finished My False Heart. I found the plot to be well developed (if perhaps leisurely) and the characters rounded and believeable - people about whom I could care. The peripheral members of the cast, most especially the children and young people, were memorable and added great value to the overall story. Rannoch's gay valet, Kemble, was a real delight and an excellent foil to his master and his dissolute, overtly masculine circle of friends.

If every woman loves a rake, then Elliot Armstrong, the Marquis of Ranoch, is truly delicious. His reformation and redemption make for a read full of angst and tension. Perhaps Evie is not quite as well drawn for sometimes I wanted to shake her and remind her that for such an intelligent woman she easily allowed herself to head down the wrong track where Rannoch was concerned.

I particularly appreciated the evocative descriptions of every day life (for example the family meals and lively discussions) and the healing effects of a happy domesticity on the Marquis. It was a demonstration of true healing through the little things of life. Sometimes the author's word pictures reminded me a bit of the tranquility of a Vermeer painting.

I now look forward to reading the rest of her books. I'm going on holiday soon and two of them will be in the luggage!