| Title | : | Unforgettable |
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| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1931513635 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781931513630 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 218 |
| Publication | : | First published June 4, 2000 |
Old Passions… Handsome singer Loretta ” Rett” Jamison has built herself a successful career and a repertoire filled with romantic ballads and hot jazz. But her failing relationship with lover/manager Trisha York has left a growing emptiness in her heart. Trisha seems to have found what she needs in the arms of younger women. Can Rett find it on the lips of the classmate who gave her the first real taste of passion?
Old Secrets… Former Head Cheerleader Cinny Keilor is an All-American girl… with an all-consuming secret. Still blond and beautiful, leggy Cinny is looking forward to reliving those idyllic days of proms and pep rallies. But has she forgotten those steamy nights in the back seat of another girl’s car?
Old Pain… National Science Award winner Dr. Angelica Martinetta is being honored by the reunion committee for her victories in the war against ovarian cancer. But the former outsider had returned to face a different challenge – can she win the heart of the one woman she has pined for all these years?
From Karin Kallmaker’s unmistakable pen comes this unforgettable lesbian romance of looking back and moving on, set to a sultry jazz ballad.
Unforgettable Reviews
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I'm not going to spend too many words on this review. Safe to say, you can’t go wrong with a Karin Kallmaker classic and Unforgettable - published 20 years ago – fits the bill.
A messy break-up, a singing career that needs saving, a one-night stand with consequences, coming home for a high school reunion, a lingering unfulfilled passion, a loveless mother, finding love at 40. Trust Kallmaker to blend all this in a very entertaining read. The tech dates it somewhat, but the story itself is timeless. I had fun with it!
f/f
Themes: an ex-girlfriend to hate, a misplaced napkin, mommy dearest, Angel’s big Italian family, Kallmaker writes showbiz like no other.
4 Stars -
If you are a fan of 2nd chance romances and like insta-lust to insta-love, this one might be for you!
Pros: likeable leads, Rhett's arc is nice to see (getting rid of those self-loathing inner voices and coming to terms with her unloving mom); it's always good to see smart girls get portrayed positively. There was a positive message about coming out (even in your 40s). Great title! I love stories about singers and musicians; I loved the way Kallmaker wrapped up the loose ends; I loved the grand gesture at the very end.
Cons: insta-lust/insta-love (just not my thing ... I'm not sure why I can suspend disbelief in so many areas but this one tends to irritate me -- suffice it to say that I have not experienced this personally or I would surely feel differently).
I was bothered by the idea that Angel staying in love with Rhett all those years but maybe Kallmaker didn't really say that. We are told the story from Rhett's point of view through the narrator, but now that I'm thinking about it more, I think I was mis-reading in.
So I originally gave this 3 stars but now I keep thinking about things I liked. Go figure! So, let's go for 4! -
Excellent book from the totally reliable KK. She writes so well, holding the story and characters in her hands so I feel no jepodary. Recommended.
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4 stars. I loved how quiet of a read this was. It had a lot of heart to it but it was a really easy breezy type of read for me which I love. I really am a big fan of the way Kallmaker writes and the way she writes romance is always so swoon worthy for me. This was a second chance in a way romance but it also dealt with letting go of the past as Rett had some trauma from her childhood and issues with her mother that she had to confront. I liked the way that was handled and how honest it felt. The romance between Rett and Angel was really sweet and I liked their chemistry. Not too much to say about this one honestly but it was a lovely read.
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I've loved this book since I first read it, and its one that I've always enjoyed going back to read over and over again. I like how the characters react to each other, especially angel. I also really love how they don't do whats expected, and lucky cuts out a lot of drama that could very well end up in a book like this.
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This is on my list of all time favorite books. I have read it 10 times. Karin Kallmaker is someone who really gets to the heart of the story. This is one of the best love stories that I have ever read.
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A sweet romance story.
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This was a hot novel. I definitely recommend it.
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I loved this novel
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Unforgettable...need I say more?
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Rett Jamison's career as a jazz singer is slowing being tanked by her girlfriend/manager. Her agent, Naomi, gives her an ultimatum: her or the girlfriend. At 40, Rett realises that her girlfriend has done her no favours and decides to focus on her career. A messy break-up ensues followed by an invitation to her high school reunion. The prospect of a reunion brings up far too many memories of a crappy childhood, unrequited love and a mother she hasn't seen for 23 years.
While participating in a charity function, Rett meets and hooks up with a woman named Angel. After a fantastic night she finds herself alone with a note and a phone number.
I've enjoyed all the books I've read by Karin Kallmaker to varying degrees and I'd put this one somewhere in the middle of those. It was an enjoyable read with a slightly different twist on the high school reunion theme. Initially I felt that the story had climaxed too soon but by the time I got to the end I had revised my opinion.
I liked the characters and my heart broke for Rett with regards to her relationship with her mother. Angel was a little flat and could have done with a bit more depth. I also think that if you're going to give a character a photographic memory, evidence of it should be woven into the story. -
I enjoyed this story a lot. I laughed and cried. I loved the character interaction
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This book was good but I wish Karin had written more about the romance that was kindling between Cinny and Natalie.
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A lovely romantic novel that leaves you wanting more.
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I really loved this novel.
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This just didn't thrill me like other books by this author. I love the ending but the storyline bored me on many occasions and I had to flip pages.
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another good romance by Karin Kallmaker.
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3.5? Not bad, I just didn't find it very compelling.
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2.7
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I decided to read this book for a bit of escapism and a bit of self editing knowhow. I had read something previously that was simply terrible and wanted a comparison. So far the book reads very smoothly with none of the amateurish mistakes of the other thing I read. Looking forward to my continued read.
Well, there was a bit of cheesiness towards the end but not that bad. At least it didn't end with one of them dying in a horrible car crash or running off with a man! Nor was it full of mills and boon cliche.
Overall a decent read, easily got through in an afternoon if you've got a few hours to put your feet up and close the door on the world. -
Me encanta, me encanta, me encanta,....
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2.5
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Spineless heroine.
