There’s a whole other layer here, and this is what makes it more than the average teen romance.... If you didn’t like Twilight, you’ll like this one. And if you did like Twilight, you’ll like this better. And if you’ve never heard of Twilight—forget it: just read If Only I Knew. You’ll love it.
John Bowen, director of the Institute of Evangelism
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If Only You Knew is filled with personal insights into the conflicting emotions of a young woman trying find her bearings in life. At times it is humorous, and other times you just want to slap some sense into her. One of the absolute best things about this book is Mags Storey's ability to make you feel your way through.
David Brollier, The Christian Mystery Writer's Forum
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With well-paced humor, action, and suspense, the author draws the readers into this character-driven novel. It has all the ingredients for a page-turner. I like the way she doles out information in small bites, making us want to know more, keeping us a little off-kilter and hungry for the rest. You know there is more to each character and event than first meets the eye, and for me, anyway, half the fun is trying to guess what's coming.
Cathi's Chatter
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A GREAT STORY!!! I loved it, I wasn't so sure, when I requested to review it, but then I started reading! and boy did I get sucked in! I ended up reading it in 2 days...(had to take breaks...I had to clean my room :)
Caffeine & Romance
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I was both relieved and overjoyed to find that the Christians in the story were human, as well. In fact, some of them were downright dislikable...
Sherry Simons, age 15
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Fun, Vibrant and Candid...
If Only You Knew is a perfect summer read: light, straightforward, non-threatening – and yet with plenty of depth and complexity to chew on.
Joanna Mallory, author and writer
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Christian Fiction Review Blog
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