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LK
Hunsaker's novels can best be described as mainstream romance,
a mix of literary fiction and genre romance. Emphasizing relationships
between couples and friends and family, she surrounds her
characters with the arts, be it fine art in Finishing
Touches or music and dance in the Rehearsal
series. Her readers have mentioned being quite surprised at
the depth of her characters, how well they know them and understand
their actions.
"I
felt Jenna's deep love towards Aaron from just feeding him,
touching him, and little things she does for him. I was sad
and happy with Jenna the whole time. My life has no resemblance
with Jenna's life, but somehow I felt as if it is mine."
K. Kikuchi
The novel
settings resemble historical fiction, combining real places
such as Peoria, Chicago, Boston, Gloucester, Savannah, and
Greenville PA with fictional cities in surrounding areas.
Moving with her military spouse and a love of travel provide
Hunsaker with specific detail of many cities and states and
general details that ground the reader in the fictional reality
of each story.
"The
scenery descriptions paint a clear picture in the reader's
mind, making you feel you are witnessing the scenes, rather
than reading about them."
Dorothy
" You struggle with them as they prepare for the tour,
you're with them on the bus, at rehearsal, backstage, on stage,
it's as though you are actually there. You can practically
hear the music. You also relate to the characters and their
hopes and dreams. You'll laugh with them, cry with them, and
at times, even breathe with them!"
Tanya
Intertwined
with captivating characters and stories that attract teens
and adults alike are psychological elements that may be overlooked
upon following the action but reveal themselves to readers
at appropriate times, even after the story has finished. Hunsaker's
psychological and cultural studies mesh seamlessly with a
casual style and readability that lead mothers to hand the
books to their young teens upon finishing. The romance is
pure romance, with nothing elicit to alarm parents, but with
situations that provide thought as to what real love is and
isn't.
"Towards
the end of the story, realizing how her window in her appartment
is the blockage between the outside world and her internal
world or the connection of hers to the world depending on
the situation and her mental status, the readers will want
to go back to the first page. As the readers read the novel
the second time, the story seems familiar yet new; and they
will bask themselves in different perspective and interpretations
along with endless pondering on love and self-fulfillment."
Alex
The above
quotes are not from book reviewers. They are unsolicited remarks
from readers who provided their thoughts about the novels
on the publisher's site: www.buybooksontheweb.com.
Find the complete reviews there, as well as on Amazon.com.
(Note: The correct writing of the author's name does not include
punctuation or extra space. It is LK Hunsaker, as inspired
by EE Cummings, the author's favorite poet.)
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