This book is really a charming collection of short stories about the adventures of Louise, a fun and creative Kindergartner. It is a great bedtime read. Since each chapter is a complete story and a natural stopping place. My girls 6 and 7 loved them all. [...].

I loved this book! The main character, Louise, is such a real little girl and her stories are so much fun. Very hilarious!! I recommend this book for all young children and their parents!!

Ms. Dark has done it again.... I'm looking forward to reading more from this talented writer. ~ Romance Communications

...The best historical romance I've read this year ..." ~ Crescent Blues Magazine

Strong characters, good story, plenty of romance & a believable Regency setting make for an enjoyable book. I picked it up at my local used book store based on the plot summary & strong recommendation left by bookjunkiereviews. I won't repeat the details since she has done a better job than I could.

Lately, I have been reading or re-reading books where there are more than one romances. Among those read were many of Georgette Heyer's classics (some of which feature at least two romances) and Fiona Hill's The Stanbroke Girls. I must have read The Loving Seasons a long time ago, because the plot (or elements of it) seemed very slightly familiar. That did not stop me from enjoying a brilliantly constructed book.

The Loving Seasons is the story of three young schoolgirls in a Kensington seminary for young women, who are expecting to make their debuts. One of them - Maggie - has been betrothed from the seminary itself by her father - as the winner of a wager into which he tricked a somewhat callow and insecure young baron. The other two - Anne (daughter of a marquess) and Emma (niece of a lady of society but somewhat sticky reputation) - try and support Maggie as she marries almost literally from the seminary. Emma is the boldest, and Maggie the shyest and most insecure. Anne, with her large portion and her rank and connections, is expected to make a brilliant match, of course.

In the first season, we watch Maggie try to make the best of her marriage to young Lord Greenwood, even as her friend Emma nearly stumbles into social disaster by emulating her (married) aunt's manner of behavior. Anne, the third friend, is slightly confused by the fact that she finds a man of no particular fortune or position and very moderate wealth rather attractive.

In the second season, Maggie begins to achieve some happiness in her marriage, even as her husband starts to mature and realize life is different for a married man (compare his behavior, by the way, with that of the newly-married Sherry in Heyer's Friday's Child). In the meantime, Emma questions not only her thinking and previous mode of behavior, but also the motives of two of her apparent suitors. During the second season, the focus is however on Anne and her friendships, as Maggie and Emma remain outside London.

In the third season, we see Maggie having achieved some happiness as a matron. Anne makes a marriage for love and character, rather than for position and wealth. And Emma? Well, Emma makes some interesting decisions. We also see relationships developing between a young artist and a man she has been observing across the street, and between Emma's aunt and her long-estranged husband.

I would have liked to have seen a bit more of Emma's aunt and her husband, and a bit more explained about Emma's position (compared to her aunt who apparently had a large dowry or portion). But otherwise, this book was very nearly perfect. It was not really a book filled with humor, and not light reading (coming in at nearly 400 closely-filled pages). But if you like serious Regency romances, and you value the development of character and the changes that come about as a young woman matures and reassesses her thinking, you might like this book. For lovers of multiple romances, this is potentially a great read.

In short, if you find some of the more recent Regency romances to be somewhat lacking in character development, try this book. Elizabeth Neff Walker also published under Laura Matthews; her style is not to everyone's taste. For me, however, this book is a keeper.

My mother read this book to me when it first came out. I thought it was good then and now I am reading it to my children. I LOVE Joy Buba's illistrations. She really makes the book come alive for me. I will always cherish my memories of her and I will pass on the love of this book to the rest of my family.

I never had any intrest in horses or the west and i despise western music...which has nothing to do with the book, i thought it would stink but once i read it , it was way better than i predicted it to be..dont be pessimistic! read it!

I am really shocked. I have tried book after book to help my 4 year old daughter get over the fear of monsters in her room. I decided to give Maggie and the Monster a try. It looked cute and sounded helpful. This book is an unbelievable tool. I can't believe it. We have had the book a week and my daughter hasn't not cried or complained that their are monsters in her room since. She loves the story and says it is her favorite book. She carries it with her everywhere. What a delightful story that shows the child with a little encouragement from mom, she can solve her own problems and feel good about it in the end. Very empowering for children. I am so thankful for this story. I still can't get over the confidence it helped my daughter gain. I HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone but especially for children with nightime fears. My seven year old son even thought the story was funny and entertaining. He wants to borrow it to share with his class.

This book, hands down, has been all three of my childrens favorite! It tremendously helped calm the inevitable fear of monsters in the bedroom. Maggie showed no fear in telling that monster to get out of her room, yet had no trouble rolling over and going to sleep when it refused to leave. She handled the problem on her own,with reassurance from her mother. This book was the best help I could have had when each of my kids reached the stage when they needed to learn that they had the power!(It also inspired me to name my third child Maggie!!)

I thought this book had a great story line to it. As soon as i read the back of this book i knew i had to read it. It kept me interested and took me only 3 days to finish. Although i felt this book could have been a bit longer and had a bit more to it..I still recommend it for anyone to read.

'Mrs Evan McGregor.' The mere sound of it sent chills up Elizabeth's spine, for the knowledge of her marriage to Evan was a dangerous secret, one she hadn't enjoyed keeping over the last five years. And now he was back to claim her as his wife! But that could never be, for she could not risk losing her son to the father he had never met... Damn Elizabeth Murray-McGregor! It had taken Evan years to summon the confidence to right his youthful blunder,and return for the only woman he'd ever loved. And now, his beautiful wife was refusing to see him. And determined to ignore the undeniable passion that raged between them still.!

The next edition of this book is due out 6/2002 with a publication date of 2003. There are 2 new chapters including one on complimentary and alternative therapies.
The credentials for Judith Smith Harmon are listed incorrectly and should be: MS, RN, C-FNP.

Outstanding quick reference for those involved with prenatal patients and deliveries. Covers the major problems in high risk pregnancies and their management. Students and practitioners will find this book helpful in clinical practice.

This is the kind of novel that makes one forget to breathe, it's so compelling. From the first sentence to the last, every word of Dewberry's novel feels vital and necessary; at times I felt I was reading an extended poem. Told in the haunting first-person voice of a young wife, Many Things Have Happened Since He Died recounts her struggles with an abusive husband and an emotionally tangled family. Often beautiful, often disturbing, often sad, this book kept me riveted. By far the best novel I've read this year.

I read this book 5 years ago. It always comes to mind when I think about great books I've read. The author's use of language and voice is unparralleled .

There is great imagination and whimsy in this sweet piece of magic. I love reading this to the various children in my family and they love it too!

There is something so magical about this book. Not only are the illustrations lovely but the story is perfectly rhythmic and imaginative. I would highly recommend it -- your child will not be disappointed!

This is an excelent book. When I was growing up, I hated to read; but when I came accross this book in the school library and got started reading it, I just couldn't put it down. I have been a fan of book reading ever since. I highly recommend this book.

First of all, this is the very book that fostered my love of reading. I read this book in second grade...my first "real" novel. I fell in love on the spot. I cannot count the number of times I checked out this book from my school library...but each time I read it was more rewarding than the next. Elizabeth Starr Hill takes the reader on a fantastical journey through the exciting life of a young girl and her uncle. Their adventures weave an entertaining tale of comedy, warmth and excitement. I recommend this book to anyone, especially children just embarking on the lifelong voyage of reading enjoyment. MASTER MIKE AND THE MIRACLE MAID is Fantasy Fiction at its best, and it is such a pity it is out of print. I can only hope to one day own a copy of my own.