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How Still My Love: A Contemporary Romance Kindle Edition

by Diane Marina (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 207
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"Diane Marina has written an enjoyable first novel for fans of this genre – there’s humour and wit, laughter and joy, sadness and tears, and just the right amount of heat in the sex scenes to keep it ‘interesting’ for all!" - Curve Magazine
Beth Anders is just fine with her single life. Why mess with the heart when it isn't broken? Being alone means never dealing with hurtful ex-girlfriends, or parents who have shunned her for being gay. Being alone has its perks - she's just fine on her own. Or so she thinks until the young, vivacious and sexy Toni Vincent enters her life. In one moment, Toni quickly unlocks Beth’s heart and the two women plan a future together. But when Beth learns that Toni may not want the same type of happy ending she had in mind, fate steps in yet again to steal her happily-ever-after. Toni wants things that Beth might not be able to provide. When an interested new woman steps into the picture, chaos erupts.Can Beth fix things before it’s too late, or will she lose Toni forever? Travel with Beth on this funny and heartbreaking journey to true love.
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    15 June 2014
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This book took my breath away
Byavid readeron April 9, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
I ve read hundreds of lesfic novels but none have moved me so completely. What an excellently thorough novel from start to finish. The first part of the book was nice and I figured the author was following the typical lesfic recipe, however I couldn t have been more thrilled to be proven wrong. I literally cried almost the entire second half of the book. I read page after page with tears in my eyes. What a cathartic moving story. Simply amazing!!! --Amazon

Emotional rollercoaster!
ByTimothy Hundton April 8, 2017
Format: Kindle Edition
I loved this story! Wow! This is the first time I've read anything that has touched me with every emotion there is. --Amazon

of 5 starsEnjoyable
ByKelli Mon October 16, 2017
Format: Kindle Edition
I'm not a writer...I'm a reader, I really enjoyed this book. I don't need to tell you what the book is about because you have read the many reviews that explained that already, but I will tell you that this story made me FEEL....it actually had me in tears at one point and I could feel the pain of heartbreak. Good book! --Amazon

About the Author

Diane Marina bides her time in the Washington, DC metro area while plotting her move to a warmer climate. She s an avid runner, traveler, and craft gin aficionado. When not writing, she spends her waking hours visiting nearby microbreweries and distilleries, hanging out with her wife and dogs, and tearing into good books. When she's not traveling, she's dreaming of all of the places she'd like to visit.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KNYSNRU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aspen Palms Press (15 June 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 387 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 259 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 207

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Diane Marina bides her time in the Washington, DC metro area while plotting her move to a warmer climate. She’s an avid runner, traveler, and craft gin aficionado. When not writing, she spends her waking hours visiting nearby microbreweries and distilleries, hanging out with her wife and dogs, and tearing into good books. When she's not traveling, she's dreaming of all of the places she'd like to visit.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in Australia on 19 February 2019
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This is a good read.
If you want a book you cannot put down this is it.
The characters are good. Beth bestfriend tries to set her up with a hot date.
There is humor and romance and sadness but will love conquer all.
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Racinglobo
5.0 out of 5 stars Roller Coater Central
Reviewed in the United States on 19 April 2020
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Wow, just wow. That was an emotional roller coaster that I could not put down. I read it in one sitting, which doesn’t happen very often. Although, I’m not sure if it’s one I’d be able to read again, considering I was in tears for half of it. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if you can bring out that kind of emotion in me, that’s a solid 5 stars! Frustration mounted between the two mains, just talk to each other!! However, sometimes that’s easier said than done when you are both scared. I don’t want to go into more, for fear I’ll spoil it, but it is clear these two were destined for each other, even with a painful detour.
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wow
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in Germany on 12 June 2020
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My first from this author but not my last. I felt for Beth. Felt her agony. At the same time I wanted to shake some senses into her.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous - what Sundays were made for
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2014
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I had read a number of Dianes books leading upto this full length novel so I was expecting great things and wasn't disappointed. This is a lovely book to read, whose believable characters draw you into their love story with a mixture of sassy humour (the restaurant scene is such fun), real life insecurities, the difficulties in starting a new relationship (I was looking to accesorise with a lesbian from ebay) and committing to it (the estrangement) but ultimately how love conquers all and is something to treasure (the ending)
Up until this, all of Dianes books I had read had either been short novellas or contributions to anthologies with other authors. It's lovely to see her take the opportunity to expand into a longer format, which allows taking the time to describe lovely scenes, create fantastic characters that you'll care about and add little nuance of detail that keeps you wanting to turn that next page.If you're new to the lesfic genre or even Diane Marina as a novelist this is a worthwhile addition to your kindle collection and one that you'll come back to regularly on those lazy Sundays. Personally, I can't wait for more of the same from this talented author, but if this is your first, be sure to check out her others. Imperial hotel is perfect for those commutes into work !!!
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Tristan
4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable, but a little tight
Reviewed in the United States on 13 October 2014
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How Still My Love is an engaging debut novel for Diane Marina, but suspect Ms. Marina has been writing for some time. I like this author. The story itself is not too unusual except for actually meeting that special someone on a blind date. Her writing style is engaging, written in first person, and flows from one scene to the next. I liked both protagonists (Beth and Toni) and the ancillary characters (Laural, Will, Bryce). While I think the topic of infidelity is almost off-limits to discuss in lesfic, I appreciated Ms. Marina shining a light.
[slight spoilers]
My only issue is that this story is not all-in. I can almost feel the brakes engage at certain points. This is a straight up story where all the characters are consistent in their roles 99% of the time. Even the seductress (Ricki) held no surprises. Truthfully, I kept expecting two things: (1) for Toni to turn out to be too good to be true and (2) for Beth to cross a line at some point with her best friend [Laural] who she’s crushed out on. Especially considering how vulnerable Beth was for most of the book. When Beth did kinda sorta halfway cross that line with Ricki, it seemed a bit odd, awkward, and felt not what Beth would have done no matter how inebriated. She was pissed at Toni @ the time, but she wouldn’t have been susceptible to Ricki without having an emotional connect to her (that would have been interesting to develop).
Anyway, I still think it was a treat to read. I’ll be looking for much more from Ms. Marina --hopefully spinning downhill with no brakes next time.
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Ms bell
5.0 out of 5 stars I love 1st person narratives
Reviewed in the United States on 16 June 2018
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I love 1st person narratives. The way it captures all thoughts that go on in the person`s mind good, bad, funny, sexy! This book has it all and it kept me entertained from the start! Who doesn't love when the main characters first fall for one another? Beth and Toni meet thru their mutual friend Laurel (kind of a blind date) and fall immediately. Its great to read and see thru Beth's eyes how their love develops. However when Toni wants a baby and it seems to be her only focus. Beth becomes overwhelmed, scared and a little jealous of the yet-to-be-conceived-child. They lose each other and then..? I can't give away the whole plot of this great story! Gotta read ladies! I highly recommend this book and I can't wait for more from this author!
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