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| The Rainbow Cedar | 
 enlarge | Author: Gerri Hill
Publisher: Bella Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 32108
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 228
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 1594931240
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781594931246
ASIN: 1594931240
Publication Date: April 15, 2008
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Product Description
As interior designer Jay Burns watches her long-term relationship slowly unravel, she runs into--literally--landscape designer Drew Montgomery. As their paths cross, both professionally and personally, a friendship develops, one they each try to maintain despite the obvious attraction between them. But still, Jay is not willing to throw away an eight-year relationship, even when it becomes painfully obvious the end is near. The Rainbow Cedar is the journey of one woman struggling with the loss of love and commitment from one, and the possibility of finding it all again with someone new.
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This is more like the Gerri Hill books I know and love April 20, 2008
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
Gerri Hill's latest book, "The Rainbow Cedar," is reminiscent of her earlier novels, and that is a good thing.
I wasn't overly thrilled with her last two books--"The Cottage" and the Hunter sequel, "In the Name of the Father"--but this book has much going for it.
Jay meets Drew literally by accident in Austin, Texas. They are attracted to one another, but Jay's in the midst of an eight-year relationship, and Drew won't be the one to break up that relationship.
Jay's partner Katharine is a high-powered attorney, bucking to make partner and then strike out on her own. As a result of Katherine's ambition and workaholic ways, their relationship is on the rocks. And when a former lover of Katherine's comes in the picture, Jay can either stay and fight for what she has, or follow her heart.
My only dislike? Ah, the habit of authors ending their books too soon! That knocked one star off my rating.
A light read, a fun read, with enough sexual tension to keep you flipping to the next chapter.
Welcome back, Gerri! You've been missed.
 Enjoyable read April 22, 2008
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
With her latest book, Gerri Hill seems to be getting back on track. She had, IMO, some misses lately (esp. Killing Room, Target and Cottage), so this was a nice surprise.
The story has a bit of a twist to it as one of the main characters, Jay, is in a relationship, albeit an unhappy one, when she meets Drew by driving into her truck. The dialog at the start of the book shows how well Hill can write fun dialog that feels decidedly real. The two women are instantly attracted to each other and start spending a lot of time together.
What I like about the story is that unlike in other books by Hill, Jay and Drew actually communicate and talk about what's happening with them. The attraction between them is felt and you feel for both of them. By spending time with Drew, Jay realizes how unhappy she is in her relationship with Katherine and how unappreciated she is.
Towards the end the story falls into cliches and a bit of a ludicrous storyline that had me shaking my head a couple of times, but it didn't really detract from the reading enjoyment. The ending was way too sudden as there still was stuff to sort out.
Back on track May 7, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
As other reviewers have said -- Gerri is back with this book. I loved Hunter's Way and was disappointed with In the Name of Father. I expected much more from it than I got. The Cottage was just okay. Killing Room was suspenseful, but just didn't do it for me.
I loved the development of the characters and her structure of the story in Cedar. Drew and Jay actually getting to know each other so well prior to sex was fun and led to great sexual tension and flirting. OMG, Katherine was vile and don't we all know (shutter) at least one person as reprehensible and self-centered as her.
Agree also with an earlier reviewer -- it ended too soon. It should have gone back to Austin to address follow up (which had to happen) with Katherine.
Thanks, Gerri, looking forward to the next one which looks to be due out in the fall.
Back to the tried and true formula May 10, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I agree that Gerri Hill seems to be returning to her tried and true formula with this novel. After several disappointments, it's a relief to have enjoyed this book.
Jay and Drew meet as a result of a traffic accident and sparks fly instantly. Jay is in a long term relationship that is stale and she is neglected by her ambitious partner. Her dilemma is at the center of this story. Will she leave her partner and follow her heart or settle for second best?
There is nothing new or original in this plot, but Ms. Hill is an experienced author who makes sure her characters are interesting and sympathetic. I liked them enough to accept an ending that was a letdown, and writing that is jammed with cliches. Some of Ms. Hill's romances are pretty good but despite the hype, you can't depend on a high quality read every time unfortunately. The Rainbow Cedar is average, but it's a step up from The Cottage, so I'm giving it three stars.
 Rainbow Cedar May 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
One of my favorite authors. Gerri Hill has captured my attention again with her unique writing styles. What a great story.
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