reviews

"Obviously, we can expect wonderful stories from Ms. DeSantis, so had better keep a close eye on her. Or you will miss out on a fantastic story teller."

2 August, 2007
by: Pamela Jenewein, a dedicated reader and
reviewer for Romance at Heart Publications

"A dramatic, at times sad story, She Cries in the Dark, self-published through Lulu, beautifully portrays the living sequence of a young woman’s existence, facing life’s moments of harmony and anguish, that eventually leads up to the horror that every parent fears. Stout characters support this smooth, tangible plot, providing a fantastic and engaging read. Grab tissues and a carton of your favorite ice cream as this genuine contemporary will tug at your emotions, making your eyes water."

"In She Cries In The Dark, DeSantis does a great job of presenting a touching testament to the resiliency of the human spirit, and, in so doing, she gives inspiration to any and everyone who may find themselves in situations just like Maci's: tears may fall in the temporary darkness that surrounds us, but the light of dawn brings joy and new hope for permanently brighter days."

"She Cries In The Dark reads like the biblical book of Job: no matter how bad things in Maci's life keep getting, you find yourself cringing anew every time something worse happens - and you can't help wondering why. Maci is not an evil, selfish person, and she goes out of her way to be as accommodating to others as she can, so to witness her suffer heartbreak after heartbreak sometimes makes you wonder what the point of being good is after all."

"The strength of DeSantis.s tale, though, lies in reassuring the reader that, no matter how bad things get, blessings still eventually come - and often when we least expect them. As Maci begins to turn her life around, the right people and events always seem to come into it at just the right time, giving her just enough strength to make it time after time, and warming your heart along the way."

"Ms. DeSantis’ story is amazingly realistic. She weaves the story along as though she is watching it all instead of writing it. Her details about Maci’s feelings and actions are what you would expect in real life. I was so sad while reading I had to take breaks. Her book gives hope to those who have gone through major life changes, that they can get through with faith and not to give up. Readers looking for a contemporary that is not full of comedy have to check out this incredible book!"

Feb. 7, 2009
THE OTHER SIDE OF YOU

Contemporary Romance
Rating: 5 Cups

"The author took a unique path in writing this story because the romance really takes second place to the relationship between the mistress and the wife. Although an unusual twist on a love story, it made the book all the more interesting to read. I commend the author on her ability to detail the pain of everyone involved and show that not all women become bitter from betrayal. The Other Side of You is a moving experience and should not be missed."

Morgan Whitley unknowingly became the other woman when she fell in love with Jason Moore. She met Jason in a London hotel and for the next four years loved him deeply until his untimely death. Through it all, Jason’s best friend, Jack, has stood by her and supported her in her grieving process.
Jack Turner is secretly in love with Morgan and is unsure how to handle his feelings. He has always hated that Jason was too much of a coward to leave his wife and become a true husband to Morgan. Now, he must help two women deal with the aftermath of Jason’s death.
Morgan and Jack will face more than just the fallout of Jason’s death because Morgan soon finds that she is carrying the only hope Jason’s son Keegan has of surviving leukemia. Morgan and Bree, Jason's widow, learn to come to terms with Jason’s deceit and under the watchful eye of Jack, become friends joined by their children from Jason. Jack is patient but soon he must reveal his feelings for Morgan as they are becoming stronger every day.

Delane
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance and More

The Other Side of You - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

Every emotion has an opposite - love/hate, happy/sad, pleasure/pain, honest/dishonest - and there is a fine line that separates each of these emotions. In 'The Other Side of You' Debi DeSantis brings all of these emotions together in one heart warming story.

Morgan is an interior designer who has her dreams and future in her hands. She has the perfect world - so she thinks. Bree is the country club mother of two who also has the perfect world - so she thinks. And Jason is an airline pilot that travels to the most beautiful cities in the world and has the perfect world - so he thinks. But when these three perfect worlds come together they start to crumble as the emotions of hate, sadness, pain and dishonesty enter into their lives. There is only one way to put these lives back together and that is through a miracle provided by God.

As you follow their lives, ask yourself a question... "Would I have done the anything different?" This is a book that you will not only enjoy but remember for a long time.