Product Description: No Law Against Love 16 Writers offer 27 stories straight from the Heart. No Law Against Love Anthology is the launch book for Highland Press. All net profits from this project are being donated to Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention through the American Cancer Society. Writers from around the world - from published to debut authors - donated their stories to show love happens in some of the funniest places. 24 stories from Historicals, Paranormals, Contemporaries and even Futuristic Romance. Has received the endorsement from the Maria Keating Foundation for Breast Cancer(Ireland) and Breast Cancer Australia Foundation.
I've only got one more to read! I might be the only man to leave a review here so I hope you find what I have to say helpful. The stories were fun! So, yes, you're helping a good cause and you'll get to enjoy it at the same time.
My only prior experience with reading romance novels was in college for a class and I hated the story we read. There were so many things wrong with it as a story. Not so with this collection. I thought about just reading the two stories that Kemberlee Shortland wrote since she told me about the book but then after reading hers I started at the beginning of the book and tore through the rest of the it as well. I've got one more story to read before I'm done with it but I didn't want to wait any longer to write a review.
So you need not be into romances to enjoy this book because the stories are still good as stories.
The only word of caution I have for you parents is that some of the stories are too "hot" for my nine year old niece. Read for yourself which ones those are.
Corruption of Power While this anthology does not answer the basic question of who the heck makes a law about the bouncability of pickles, I had a blast reading every single story in here.
The underlying theme of this anthology is a collection of ridiculous laws. Each story is unique and most genres are represented. It was interesting to see how the various lovers reacted to the bizarre laws. Some characters merely deride the laws and then ignore them. Some manipulate them to their advantage to capture their sweetheart's interest. Some actively protest them with the authorities.
My favorite stories were "Bad Cat", "Double Dare", and "A Love to Remember". But frankly, I liked almost all of them. Really there were only 2 that I might possibly have given a mediocre review on their own. And out of a collection of 24, this is still hands-down the best anthology of romantic short stories I have ever read.
Last thing I'll say is that I think it's wonderful Highland Press is donating the profits from this book to breast cancer research. As if it wasn't enough to know that you're getting a fantastic product, you can also feel good knowing that your money is going to good use. Great theme, great book, great cause! Five enthusiastic stars!
Really Good Value I bought this book based on the reviews, and I was not sorry. All of the stories were good, but I especially loved Sadie, the Shady Angel that kept me laughing. I also really enjoyed Bad Cat and No Laughing Matter. I was impressed, not only with the variety of the stories, but the quality as well. An excellent way to spend an afternoon and contribute to Breast Cancer Research at the same time.
Double Dare and I Swear I must say, what a great selection of stories! And for all the sales profits going for such a great cause! I am very impressed with the stories by a Michelle Scaplen. A new name to keep a watch for! All of these stories were unique in themselves. Superb job, Ms. Burroughs! I'm anxiously awaiting for the delivery of my Blue Moon books!
Tutti-Frutti Blues I picked up No Law Against Love becuase of a writer local to my home town of Carmel by-the-sea, California. Kemberlee Shortland's story, "Tutti-Frutti Blues", brought back memories of the small town I grew up in. Shortland's style of writing is both fun and creative; I look forward to reading more of this authors work in the future!
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