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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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}}}  :-)

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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.

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 can¹t 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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