What Readers Are Saying About
"My Enemy, My Love" and "Secrets and Sacrifices"
These are some of the best letters that I have received!
Some are short and sweet, others are longer, but just as sweet. ~Diane
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Diane,
I bought and read Secrets and Sacrifices a month or two ago. You are
amazing!! It really swept me into the story.
Thanks,
Jen
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Diane,
Received the book Saturday and finished “My Enemy,
My Love” last night [Wednesday]. Such a tease with Jack and Lila….now I will have to wait to hear their
story. Caught me off guard with ________ [spoiler removed]. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Can’t wait for
the next one.
Thanks,
Amanda
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Hi Diane,
I wanted to let you know that I read this book [MY ENEMY,
MY LOVE] in one day. I couldn't put it down! When I was reading Jenny and David's story, I thought this would
make a wonderful movie with Reese Witherspoon as the strong and beautiful Southern belle and Jake Gyllenhaal as David. I wish the networks would make more historic romances made for tv or the big screen.
Thanks again for a wonderful book and keep up the wonderful writing.
Happy Hollidays!
Mary
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Hi Diane;
I met you a few weeks ago at Steppingstone and bought your
book. I wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed every page of it! I can't wait to find and read your
other books as well! I think I remember you telling me that I could find them at the bookstore on Washington St.?
Congratulations on a job well done!
Louise Finn
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Well, thanks a lot, Diane. I am losing sleep again because
of you . . . or more accurately because of Daniel and Charlie [Secrets and Sacrifices]! I think I like this one even
more than the first one [My Enemy, My Love], and I loved the first one.
So, thanks a lot!
Kathy {{{yawning}}}
:-)
Anchor and Storm by Kate Poole; www.ellorascave.com
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E-mail: katepoole06@comcast.net
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Good Morning Diane. Just wanted to thank you so
much for the wonderful book. After reading your first book [My Enemy, My Love] I couldn't wait to read this one
[Secrets and Sacrifices]. It was absolutely wonderful! I told Elaine this morning that I only had one bad thing to say about
it and that's that it had an ending. I didn't want it to end! What a wonderful story.
Not only did I enjoy the story itself but it really sparked my enthusiasm to learn more about the civil war. Is the prison
in Delaware real? Is it still there? I find myself wanting to jump in the car and start visiting these areas.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I think you are a tremendous writer. I enjoyed both books so much that I can't
wait until you have another one. The book itself will always be special to me. I'm going to tell everyone that I know to buy
it!
Barbara
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Readers out there, you gotta read Diane Wylie's MY ENEMY, MY
LOVE. It's one of the best historical romances I have ever read. And her Civil War-based story in the LOVE Anthology is wonderful.
I don't read a lot of historical romances, but Diane's really captured me.
...I consider its skillful and moving writing to
be on a par with Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain...
Cordially,
Marsha Briscoe
www.marshabriscoe.com
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LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
I don't do reviews, and usually don't post my feelings on books
because I read so many. I do share when I find a book that pulls me into another world, and I get lost in the story.
Diane mentioned her book the other day on this list. I had
already purchased, read it, and put it into my "A" (Always) files. The books that I save in this file are books that I know
I'll want to reread, and will never tire of the characters or plot. I just read this book for the second time, and was overwhelmed
with the emotions it once again stirred in me.
My Enemy, My Love is her first published book. WOW! This is
an incredible book for her first, and I can't wait to read more of her work. Diane pulls you into the story, and makes
you immediately care for the characters. I felt as if I was right there on the battlefields, and in the slave quarters
with David and Jenny. I was sad when this book ended. I wanted to be a voyeur and watch David and Jenny as they moved forward
with their relationship. I canšt imagine the adjustments that Jenny would have to face...
The reader hates to leave the family of characters when an
author brings them to life like Diane did in My Enemy, My Love. What can I say? I WANT MORE!!!
Deborah A. Hymon
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Dear Diane,
I just finished "My Enemy, My
Love," last night. I never make comments on a book but since I feel I know you through Ed, I thought I would let you know
how much I enjoyed reading your first novel.
Each evening I couldn't wait to get back to Jenny and David to find out
what was happening with them. I felt like I was right there with them in battle and emotional turmoil. "My Enemy, My Love"
held me captive in their struggles and romance. I don't read many romance novels but the historical background and suspense
kept me very interested.
Congratulations on a wonderful first novel. I look forward to reading your next book.
Sincerely,
Bonnie
Homa
Jarretsville, MD
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Hi Diane,
I just finished your book last night! I couldn't
put it down, and when I had to, I couldn't wait to pick it back up. You have a wonderful talent, and your book, well....It
was one of the best books I've ever read. You see I love romance books...
You are a fantastic writer, and I can't thank you
enough for writing this book. I can see it on the Best Sellers List, for that is where it belongs.
I look forward to more books from you, for I'll
be right there ready to buy one.
Much luck to you Diane!
Beth Smith
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Diane,
I finished your book and wanted to drop you a line to say how
much I enjoyed it. I think you've got a career here, babe!
Like you, I love anything about the Civil War, but I think
you have an especially nice touch with dialogue and I like how you tie up all the loose ends, everything the characters do
makes sense.
...WATCH OUT NORA ROBERTS! When you're a famous author I want
to be invited to the fancy launch parties...
Judy Palmitessa
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Hi Diane,
I finally found some time over the long 4th of July weekend
to pick up your novel. Picking it up was easy...putting it down was impossible! It was wonderful! You really make us know
and care about the characters from beginning to end. I haven't read a romance novel since I started with DuPont in the steno
pool 30 years ago, but I think you've brought me back to them.
Can't wait to read your next novel! I'm very impressed.
Thanks,
Cathy Palopoli
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Hi Diane,
Your book, MY ENEMY, MY LOVE, is set in one of my
favorite time periods in history. Since I was named for my Great-Great Grandmother who lived during the Civil War, I have
always had an interest in reading books set in this time period. I know many of my first historicals were Civil War books,
and I want to thank you for writing a book about this time in history. Your characters of Jenny and David are so endearing,
and their story in one that will stay in my heart and thoughts.
Fondly,
Amelia Richard
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