Whispers of the Heart

Reviews and Awards
 
Here's what reviewers and readers have to say about Whispers of the Heart:

Highly Recommended   
Lori Paris, author of Follow Your Heart
Paso Robles, California  (4/21/2004)

       Laurie Larsen has penned a wonderful novel that is about love lost, and love found. Whispers of the Heart, is the story of Cass, a woman who has it all, only to lose the love of her life to a devastating disease. It is only from her own inner courage and strength, along with the help of her loving family, that Cass is able to withstand the cruel fate of being widowed. The healing process takes an interesting twist when she becomes friends with Trevor, a long distance friend. Their friendship deepens as time goes on, and Cass must ask herself if she is ready to open her heart to another man. Whispers of the Heart is about relationships, and it is about making choices. Larsen writes such believable prose, that the reader experiences what Cass experiences, and we can’t wait to find out what she decides, for it will truly change her life. I highly recommend this heartwarming novel.
 

 

Five Stars!   
Christine, Mainstream Fiction Reviews
  (4/26/2002)

       At 28, successful computer consultant Cassandra Sloan has already experienced a great love and a wonderful marriage. When her husband Danny dies of cancer, she knows she must go on living.

Cass meets a friend of the family and future doctor, Trevor McMillan, over the phone. For weeks, their friendship grows, but neither expects anything more than good conversation. The last thing Cass wants is a new love, and with his career ahead of him, Trevor feels there is no room in his life for romance.

But it isn't long before they develop deeper feelings toward each other. Unfortunately, things aren't that simple. Trevor has a job waiting for him in Mexico and Cass is climbing the corporate ladder in Denver. Furthermore, she feels guilty about falling in love so soon after Danny's death.

Laurie Larsen's novel is a sweet romance between two compassionate, intelligent, deserving people. The fact that Trevor and Cass come to love each other before they meet fact-to-face reassures us that romance is not all about physical attraction. From beginning to end, this one will make you feel good.

(Published by same reviewer in Romantic Times magazine, 6/2001 issue with 3 stars)

Readers' reviews on Amazon.com:

5 of 5 stars "Whispers" is a MUST read!, March 13, 2001
Reviewer: Pam Nagle from Wilmington, DE USA
I really enjoyed reading Whispers of the Heart and I just could not put it down. I have recommended it to several friends who also enjoy love stories. The first chapter of the book captures your interest as the story unfolds. The characters have depth and are true to life. As I completed each chapter, I eagerly wanted to keep reading so I could enjoy the rest of the story. I hope the author's second novel is as good as Whispers of the Heart!

5 of 5 stars Vivid And Believable Romance, March 5, 2001
Reviewer: Jill McLaughlin from Charlottesville, VA USA
The story opens in a way that makes the reader anticipate how the character got to where she is. The story is very believable. It is an everyday life romance that could happen to anyone. It makes you laugh and cry. Laurie Larsen proves to be an excellent new writer. I hope that she writes another book soon. I would like to read a sequel to Whispers of the Heart.

4 of 5 stars Review of Whispers, March 3, 2001
Reviewer: Linda Reaser from Bethlehem, PA USA
This book is not what I usually read. It is a a women's struggle to regain her life after her husband's death. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes love stories. It was well written and the story was easy to follow. It was overall an easy book to read. I enjoy adventure, horror and sci-fi books so it took me a long time to finish this book---not enough adventure. I read books to take me to a world where I can get away from my own world.

5 of 5 starsWhispers of the Heart, March 2, 2001
Reviewer: Carol Parlette from Bloomington, Illinois
I could not put Whispers down when I started to read it. Cass and Danny are so happily married. Then tragedy strikes and Cass is left alone. The courage that Cass shows keeps the reader in suspense. The experiences that Cass goes through show the reader what a strong young woman Cass is. Each chapter is heartwarming. One MUST go on with the book. The emotions run from tears to laughter to relief and finally heart felt happiness for Cass. It is a must read!

Awards and Other Honors:

Golden Quill Award   

  (10/19/2001)
       Special congratulations are in order for Laurie Larsen, whose book, Whispers Of The Heart has qualified as a finalist for the national Golden Quill Award's Best First Book category, a contest sponsored by the Phoenix Desert Rose Chapter of Romance Writers of America.

   (11/1/2000)

Whispers of the Heart was honored by its publisher, Publishamerica, by being selected as the publisher's featured "Book of the Month" in November, 2000.

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