Reviews

A professional review:

Life and literature are filled with stories missed connections, painful mistakes, ad long walks down the wrong paths. Love is a challenge game; the ones we marry may not be the ones we are destined to be with. In Peggy W. Fellouris’ debut novel, Dancing in the Rain, Michael and Lily barely brush paths during most of their separate lives, both of which are filled with marriage, children, satisfying careers, and strong ties to extended families. But when circumstances change, they are brought together by what feels to them like fate.

Born into an established family with plenty of resources, Lily never wants for anything. Even a brutal attack in a dark parking garage doesn’t keep her down for too long and later, when she experiences heartbreaking loss on an intimate level, she recovers and eventually thrives. The support of her family is a vital part of her life; without her parents and siblings life would be much harder.

Michael may not have the financially easy existence that Lily enjoys, but that only spurs him to work harder. He studies diligently, maintains a constant level of respect for the people around him, and gives his best to whatever job he’s performing, whether it’s clearing the dishes at a diner or managing a business. His marriage may not have been built on a traditional foundation, but he works hard at that too.

As the years go by and life changes, Michael and Lily manage to find each other, but learning to trust is a harder task. With good manners and gracious optimism, they seek to satisfy their most basic desires: to love, and to be loved.

Fellouris should be commended for attempting to explore several different plot lines covering a span of many decades. This is a difficult task and Fellouris approaches it with confidence and vigor.

Fellouris, a long-time therapist, displays a good deal of courage by writing a novel packed with so many plot lines. Lily and Michael have unenviable task of finding each other, but perhaps true love is worth the wait.

Andi Diehb, Forward Clarion Reviews

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Reviews from readers:

“It is a great book, kept me reading for the conclusion. It was fiction, and yet you could feel real lives through the family relationships. It finished very nicely, as if a true story.” – Ronald Slingerland

“It held my interest. The parents cared for the family. The religion was there in our accustomed way. I didn’t want to put it down, enjoyed it very much.” – Molly Margaret Hyre

“Great book, the author must have been a family therapist to have such great insight. She has talent.” – Guy Sacco

“It was wonderful … and I’m in love with Michael (a character). The characters were so vivid. Their education was depicted in a subtle way.” – Lillian Henriksen

“A good summer read. Not just another romance novel. Yes, the right book for the beach or beside a cozy fire on a snowy evening.” – Joanne Humphries

“The story may be a factious. It is not simply a romance novel, but a tremendous story of family relations and strength of character. I loved it all, the story and the cover.” – Paula Doherty

“I’m reading your book the second time and enjoying it twice as much. It has the body, mind and spirit of genuine family structure.” – Norma Oliver

“I’ve enjoyed Danielle Steel’s writing for some time. I think of her books are simply romance. Your story goes beyond that. I’m ready for your next book.” – Peggy Soares

“Your characters are great. The story line is just enough truth, fantasy, romance and glamour. I found your book to be very enjoyable.” – Colleen Wentworth

“The author should be commended for attempting to explore several different plot lines covering the span of many decades. This is a difficult task and she approaches it with confidence and vigor.” – The ForeWord Clarion Review