tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969537881245393509.post2853499970394729716..comments2023-11-02T16:07:50.865+02:00Comments on A LITERARY LABOUR OF LOVE: REVIEW: HARVEST OF RUBIES ~ TESSA AFSHARNastassjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15340777453456294751noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969537881245393509.post-30828112131687275712012-11-06T09:53:09.533+02:002012-11-06T09:53:09.533+02:00Thank you Tessa! I agree, Darius is a wonderful m...Thank you Tessa! I agree, Darius is a wonderful man, despite his stubborn streak :) You're right; we can learn a lot from characters in books. Your using Darius to illustrate emotionally distant men is very cleverly done, and as you say, realistic for many women. Understanding and patience can go a long way towards helping to heal someone. I noticed you mentioned on Facebook that Harvest of Gold is more romantic than Harvest of Rubies, and I can't wait. Thank you for the sequel! I understand the separation and reserve we had to deal with in Harvest of Rubies, so I'm really looking forward to seeing more of Sarah and Darius together in a loving relationship. Perhaps he'll finally let his guard down enough to offer Sarah (and us) a declaration of love. Here's hoping :) Good luck with the final touches! May God richly bless all your future endeavours. Nastassjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340777453456294751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3969537881245393509.post-10972999192493340002012-11-06T06:34:59.268+02:002012-11-06T06:34:59.268+02:00Thanks for your insights, Natassja. I am delighted...Thanks for your insights, Natassja. I am delighted that you enjoyed Harvest of Gold. That darn Darius sure was ornery! We'll have to see if he'll settle down and get it right in the sequel.<br /><br />On a more serious note, a lot of women in real life have to deal with the fact that their husbands are emotionally distant and unable to express love. What are we to do with these wonderful men who seem to have gotten disconnected from their emotions at some point? Perhaps Darius can help give us patience, hope, and a tiny tiny insight? I sure hope so. I really like the guy in spite of his stubborn streak.<br /><br />Rich blessings,<br /><br />TessaTessa Afsharhttp://www.tessaafshar.com/?page_id=2noreply@blogger.com