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"2 men. 1 woman. You've heard this before but this one is different. You'll have to read it to believe it." ~ Victim of Love
"Dreamer of Destiny is a Saga, and boy did it truly earn the title. The story stretches across time, place, and even dimensions of reality to chart Christina’s journey of struggle and loss, of growth and ultimately of love with the soul mate who has watched over her in her dreams. All while demonstrating that Destiny will have its way even against seeming overwhelming odds. I found the author’s voice authentic and engaging, especially the time spent in the heart and words of her native characters. At the beginning of the book I found myself peeking ahead to see when we would get to see Baying Wolf again, (there was just something about the man!) I loved the fact that romance was secondary to the general arc of adventure and drama, and yet the ultimate reward for both the characters and readers patient enough to see the story to its end. The writer’s attention to detail in recreating the world of the 1800s (a few inconsistencies notwithstanding) did much to help immerse the reader into the world of the story. A solid, enjoyable read all round!" ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"The characters in this book were well-developed, intense and honestly unpredictable. Parts of this book are more dark, disturbing even. Not your typical romance! The ending was not what I was expecting!" ~ Victim of Love
"I absolutely adored this book. I can honestly say to you it has been a long time coming since I have read such a complete book. It had it all for me so if I could give it 10 stars I would do it in a heartbeat. I will be looking at your other novels and would love a sequel to "Dreamer of Destiny", now a favourite of mine so thank you for writing this novel and bringing so much pleasure to those fortunate enough to come across your novel and read it." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"Dreamer of Destiny is quite a good read. The characters are well developed and believable. The story line is very interesting and well written. The protagonist, Christina, is a strong central figure who dealt with many circumstances to arrive at her destination. I thoroughly enjoyed the book!" ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"I absolutely love books that make me don't see the end coming. I won't spoiler [sic] it, but it is a very engaging story and gorgeous writing style. When I was reading, I just wanted to keep moving forward to see what was happening next! I highly recommend it. PS. I adored Cara..." ~ Victim of Love
"Victim of Love is a historical romance with a strong-willed, beautiful heroine who is the object of two men obsessing over her. The opening chapter will grab you and never let you go, mainly because Cara is an incredibly watchable heroine. We care about Cara through all the plot twists and obsessing by the men in her life. The story is fantastic and the main character is so fascinating, I wanted to follow her from book to book." ~ Victim of Love
"Though not my typical style of reading, it was a good read. It was engaging, thoughtful, and realistic. I would definitely recommend reading this book." ~ Victim of Love
"This is an interesting historical fiction, with a deep and fascinating, almost spiritual romance between a wealthy white young woman and the son of a Native American chief. In her dreams, she sees him as a spirit animals, and we learn that Christina, our main character, is highly gifted as an intuitive, potential shaman. I really enjoyed this piece, as it lifted it out of the ordinary with regard to romantic plot. There are many twists and turns to this story and we are treated to several genres: the best of the Western genre, plus Romance, Drama, Historical Drama, and even Humor, as the dialogue between Christina and Baying Wolf is often mildly comic. Christina is feisty, independent, tenacious, and courageous and we find ourselves rooting for her throughout her series of challenges and tragedies." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This novel is an atypical romance, featuring a very strong, independent, even fiery heroine, who is captured by members of the Arapaho tribe. Her fiancé moves heaven and earth to rescue her, but in the meantime the chief of the tribe, her captor, has decided to make her his wife. The ending is a surprise and yet realistic." ~ Victim of Love
"I really enjoyed the book. The book is very real, the language the characters are real and very well crafted. cara has a really nice and a strong personality. Overall I enjoyed the book." ~ Victim of Love
"Great book. Was a page turner, just to see what's going to happen. The story was well written and has some strong characters. The style and storyline wasn't normally my kind of read but this book was worth my time. Look forward to reading more from this author. Great Read." ~ Victim of Love
"This is wonderful and interesting story,with lot of adventure to make you laugh and cry." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"Really enjoyed the characters, an enjoyable reading experience. Would recommend." ~ Victim of Love
"This book will slowly but surely sweep you away into an historic romance between two cultures. It will keep you engaged and looking to read more as you sink deeper into the author's vivid and elegantly realized tale. Overall, a great read..." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"If you're looking for a bumpy ride, then pick this book up! This is a great romance novel with memorable characters and fantastic writing!" ~ Victim of Love
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"Victim of Love by Barbara Woster is the perfect two-men-obsessing-over-one-woman historical romance. The triangle takes place between a woman, Cara, and two men of polar opposite cultures--one being Native American. The story is engrossing from the start because of the intriguing way the author sets up characters, conflict, and plot development. This story could be classified as a romantic drama but has a suspenseful edge that makes it genre-bending, which is great for a change. I love stories and writers that go outside the box for entertainment purposes. One thing I like about this book is that although you think it's predictable, it behaves in unpredictable ways, and has some unexpected twists that will have you biting your nails. The settings are believable, the details are realistic and add a lot to the story.
Although the explicit parts are strong and depicted frankly, this is what you would expect in the category of romantic thriller. I do like that Cara is caught between cultures, as this seems very plausible given the times and situations of the day. Even though some of the situations are violent, they are used to illustrate points made in the story, and the author does give fair warning. There are lots of character types and events you'll find to like and dislike, and the great dialogue helps move the story along in a most entertaining way. if you're looking for a sage to take you into a new world of contrasts, conflict, and life-changing events--all wrapped up in an unconventional romance--Victim of Love by Barbara Woster is one novel you can lose yourself in." |
"I had not read anything by this author before, but I loved this book - the story kept me reading and riveted to the very end. I will be looking out for more books from Barbara Woster." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This story has a beautiful love story but it has also spiked my need to explore my own spirit. Thank you for a great read." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"Barbara Woster has a style of writing that blends reality and grit with romance. The pace is never dull and I enjoyed the interweaving of two cultures, especially with Shaman prophesy and dreaming. As a love story it truly delivered." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"Wow what a dream...a good story I had a hard time putting this one down. A New look at an old idea." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"The plot moved at a nice pace, with believable characterisation, with lots of little sprinkles of humour. In fact I loved Christina, and the whole internal dialogue she had going on. That girl was definitely one tough cookie. It did leave me wanting more, and this author is now on my list of "good story tellers. Be brave and give it a go." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"I liked the story. It wasn't predictable which made the story realistic. Because the story was realistic, it didn't have the proverbial happy ending..." ~ Victim of Love
"Set in the late 1800’s this is a story that captures your heart and makes you crave for more making you unsure whether to cry or laugh with the strength of the story. A strong female lead in that era is made believable due to the talented writing of Ms Woster. ..." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"Very good book. Thought it very real and anxious to move on. Felt connected to Christina and her family. Well wrote and thought out. Loved it." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This was a wonderful story. I would recommend to anyone who loves a true Western but understands Native American ways. It's a love that crosses those lines and wins in the end. A must read." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This was a great book! It started out good and ended perfect. I didn't like the fact that her whole family was murdered,but she and Baying Wolf found each other and I really loved his character in this book. I would recommend this book to everyone who admires a great love story." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This was a spectacular read. Difficult to put down. The trials that the main character, Christina, went through...well, there were times I laughed, cheered, cried, and wanted to strangle those trying to harm her. Highly recommended." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"Holy cow! I almost didn't get past chapter one because I thought, "oh this is like so many other mindless romance books", but I did get to the end of chapter one and then couldn't stop reading. The twist at the end of chapter one snared my attention, but then...holy cow! Poor Cara! What she endures is unimaginable, but though it seems at times that she's ready to give up, she fights on, surviving unbelievable torment. The ending was most astounding of all, and not at all what I expected. What an incredible story!" ~ Victim of Love
"Great story of strength and courage. Trusting your heart and standing strong no matter what. Christina's never gave up and loved her family even after they disappointed her as they did." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"The book started out a bit confusing, but once I got going I was hooked and could not easily pull myself away. Will have to find more of her books." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"I appreciated the time period and the demographics in this book. It read well and kept a nice pace. Also had a satisfying ending." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"the author holds you on the edge of your seat and never lets your mind rest with imagination i would recommend this book to anyone" ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"A good story that kept my interest. It also showed it does not matter the color of your skin. There is good and bad in all colors." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This was a very interesting book. I enjoyed the make up of this book and the story was very good." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"I enjoyed this book even though I almost didn't finish the first chapter because of the Alice in Wonderland dream at the beginning. After I realized what was happening though I enjoyed it the rest of the way." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"I absolutely loved this book. One of my favorites from this author. It's closer to being realistic than most romance novels and I couldn't put it down. I felt for the characters, hated them, questioned their actions and just overall couldn't wait to see how it ended. LOVED IT!" ~ Victim of Love
"Not my normal type of book but I really did enjoy it. I like how a piece of history is in with the story line and found that I just had to keep reading to see what happened. An enjoyable book." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This is wonderful story of a girl with a strange gift and a Destiny to be a saviour to a dying people..." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This is wonderful story of a girl with a strange gift and a Destiny to be a saviour to a dying people. This book accurately depict s the plight of women in the pre civil war era. It is an exciting adventure with a happy ending." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This is an amazing book, love the characters, the story, everything...." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"A wonderful novella (not a novella) about a journey of a beautiful lady becoming a woman. Her Dreams will help her find the way to battle her obstacles with strength & courage..Highly recommended for those who love a story with a difference and totally unpredictable.. Impressive Plot with strong characters." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"Dreamer of Destiny was a great book. The characters were believable and well rounded. The story was well thought out and executed. The main character Christina, was amazingly strong considering all she went through to find her place in life. I laughed, cried and feared for her life on more than one occasion during this story. I thoroughly enjoyed this read." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"Christina never thought that her dreams speak the truth.. The man who comes from a different culture knew her more from her own relatives.. It's a wonderful story about the journey of this young beautiful lady that sees herself transformed into a woman that will lead her new loved ones into a new life far away from fear.." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"I loved reading this book. I enjoyed the challenge of trying to understand the dreams. I found myself not wanting to lay it down to do other things, I wanted to keep reading to the end...." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This book was AMAZING!!!! I loved it, best book I've read!!! I loved how it was written, and what happened in the story, even though I cried.(XD) it fit together perfectly, love it!!! Definitely would recommend!" ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"I thought this book was great! At times I could not put it down. I would recommend this to my friends and family." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"....Don't expect a fast paced story. The heroine doesn't meet the hero until chapter 46. Then the story morphs into a love story about a white woman and an Indian. But the time is taken to develop the characters and allows the reader to connect with them. The characters are complex, with good and evil on both sides. There are definitely a few surprises." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"....Cara was a strong heroine and her tenacity was to be commended. This book serves a strong dose of the reminder of the plight of women in early colonial times and how far we have come." ~ Victim of Love
"....I so missed reading my loved Native American historical novels and although this storyline featured so much more, I sure was not disappointed and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who loves a good book with a great storyline" ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"I am of Indian decent and completely enjoyed the story! " ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"This isn't your typical romance book, whereas it doesn't follow typical romantic expectations in which as a reader I didn't see it coming. I like the plot because it is more realistic than most romance novels." ~ Victim of Love
"Cara is a lady with a strong personality, which I really admired. The style of the book makes it seem like the story is realistic. If so, in my opinion, the personal characters of Cara is what really made her a captive by the obsessive love of Running River and Casey." ~ Victim of Love
"This romance wasn't a hallmark route map one. The characters are more realistic as there is their world, problems, etc. The ending was very good. I can see the author had a good time writing this book." ~ Victim of Love
"I love this book! It is the perfect beach read! It's adventurous and the characters are very well developed. They are likable, but with their flaws." ~ Dreamer of Destiny
"I was provided a free copy of the book for an honest review. It's a well written and engaging book which I enjoyed reading. It's a romantic drama although it is in the romance genre. It also does not follow typical romantic expectations, including the climax. Recommended!" ~ Victim of Love