Crossroads MP3 CD – Unabridged, May 17, 2016

I think Radclyffe is one of the very best, if not the best, current lesbian author. However, her latest books in my opinion have been formulaic with one dimensional characters. Therefore, I was at a "crossroad" with this author in terms of reading additional works.I am pleased to state that Crossroads took me back to much of what I have always loved about a Radclyffe book. I will not repeat the plot lines that others have included, but I will say the plot is believable especially given the medical setting and the author's background. I also thought time was taken to introduce the characters and then show development as the story unfolded. The bringing in of old characters from previous novels is something that I have always enjoyed, sort of like revisiting old friends.I am giving this 4 stars instead of 5 only because of the ending. The plot was evenly paced throughout the book and then the ending was done at warp speed. I think a couple more chapters would have allowed for an ending that kept pace with the book. It was almost as if the publishing deadline was looming and this overtook appropriate writing. As a result of the abrupt ending, there were a couple of story lines left hanging that would have added to the success of the book if they were also closed.Again I am pleased to say that I am no longer at a crossroad with this author. Well done!

There was a time that I could not get enough of Radclyffe's books. I have to admit, although she introduced two new love interests, this book is no different than dozens of others that she has written.I was hoping for something new and different, a stand alone with all new characters, but this was not it. New protagonists Dr. Hollis Monroe and Annie Colfax are, unfortunately, not much different than the older characters that are a part of this book. The two meet under stressful issues, four years pass and they meet again, despite all of the issues their attraction draws them together, etc., etc., etc.!! That same old formula is not worth much and is definitely getting old. Rad has brought us up to date with older characters from previous novels, Quinn and Honor and their children, as well as Robin and Linda and their children in this book.Come on Rad, you have no NEW ideas for romance novels? As L.L. Rand you have developed something new and different. It is time to give your fans of lesfic romances a change. New characters, no references to older ones, a truly stand alone story or hopefully multiple stories!! Series are not necessary and sometimes come up short of expectation or, with each book, lose the readers interest.Also, some of us do not like or love stories of werewolves and vampires. As a consequence, you are beginning to lose us to other authors who have better stories to tell. Not what we want, but it is what it is!I'll hold out hope that this review will mean something to you and you will respond favorably.

the book follows Annie (a midwife) and Hollis (an OB surgeon) 4 years after Hollis made a drastic medical decision while delivering Annie's only child. This decision seems unforgiven by Annie when the two are appointed by the medical Board to determine how to integrate the services of a midwife and surgeon to expand offerings to prospective patients. what ultimately has a chance to ensue: a romantic relationship between the two women if they ever can bury the past and forgive the guilt they carry beyond the pain caused by each other.the pace was timed nicely and the writing well done... until the end. it simply abruptly ended... almost as if Radclyffe had the book deadline the same day she arrived to the final word on the page... unfortunately, the story seems rushed by the final two chapters and we never get a chance to bask in the merging of the two women's lives and hearts... and that frankly is unfortunate. the positive: Honor, Quinn, Linda, Robin and Arly from Radclyffe's book "Fated Love" are prominent characters in this story.

Radclyffe continues to write with the same passion and flow of the first two books. Each story building on the previous one but can stand alone.

Five stars to Radclyffe for writing another beautiful love story set against a medical background. Finding yourself and finding love, though common themes, make for great stories and no one word those stories better than Radclyffe.I loved the main characters, though I had a hard time picturing them, I know they were described but it just didn't stick. At some point the story seemed to move a little slowly and there was a lot of medical jargon but then it picked back up. It did seem a little too reminiscent of her other novels occasionally but nothing too repetitive. It's a sweet, heart touching romance that leaves the reader feeling all gooey and warm inside.My favourite part of the whole thing was getting another dose of Quinn and Honor and crew. I loved them the first time around and I was thrilled to see them again.If you're a Radclyffe fan or a lesbian fiction fan, this book is for you...as is every book Radclyffe has written. Seriously, read them all, you won't be disappointed.

I have read all of what I affectionately call the "PMC" series of novels by Radclyffe. Each story builds up to the next in a very effective manner. This story was equally as effective as the previous two. The story of Hollis and Annie is a compelling one which builds up to the final culmination of their story. Very well done. It would be nice to have another PMC story to find out how all the characters are doing these days, particularly Honor and Quinn. Perhaps a story about Linda and Robin and how they came to be the loving couple that make their presence known in all the stories.Like usual, very well done!

I don't think anyone writes sensuousness and suppressed passion better than Radclyffe.. She's a very talented wordsmith and the sheer 'longing' she conveys in her writing is masterful. Somehow she does it again and again in nearly every book she writes without it seeming too repetitive.Hollis and Annie have their own personal demons to overcome over the 229 pages of their story, so there is sensuousness and suppressed passion in spades here. I don't want that all the time but it's reassuring to know that's exactly what you're going to get in a Radclyffe book. Great also to see Honor & Quinn (and Linda & Robin) from "Fated Love" again here (and not just as a complete afterthought)My only personal bugbear with Radclyffe is the occasional (in my view, completely unnecessary) machismo that she has a tendency to bring in to her writing (both in so many of her characters having ambiguous, man-like names and in the content). In respect of the content, she only does it once here but I'm afraid "Hollis shifted, stretching her legs, her trousers suddenly feeling too tight" just annoys me. I'm no femme but I want books to celebrate a woman's femininity, even if the woman is a butch. Women are physiologically different to men (thank god!) and 'aping' men's responses to sexual stimuli just leaves me cold.Don't get me wrong however; all in all, I did really enjoy this.

Well Radclyffe has done it again. Kept me hooked from the first to the last word. I think this is turning into another series like Honor and Justice series but medical. It's nice to read a new plot but the way Radclyffe involves previous characters makes it more complete. You feel you really know the characters and get an insight into their lives. It's like a continuing saga. The introduction of new characters being the focal point but also carrying on with previous characters making for a very well rounded story. However the book is just as good as a stand-alone novel as its entertaining, funny and compelling. Thanks look forward to the next one.

I am a fan of Radclyffe but have to say for me this book was disappointing. Although the general story line was ok I felt the characters lacked substance and the book felt "rushed". On a positive note I did like the intermingling of previous characters from her other books. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this as a "Good Radclyffe Read".

Radclyffe's books are always readable, this one is no exception. I like her hospital based stories and the romance is delicious

Loved this book, would certainly read more of this Author, whisked me away in thoughts, whilst reading, hard to put down.