Paint Paperback – July 17, 2017

This is an interesting story line, that could have been developed into a very engaging novel, which fell horribly short. The author obviously has some knowledge of Florence and the Catholic nunnery, BUT, it ends there. This is a very, very, short book where, throughout, people constantly "smirk" at each other and "chew", 'bite" or "drag their tongue over," their bottom lip. The author's misuse of grammar is maddening (please review the difference between "bring" and "take"!) as well as other glaring inconsistencies. Simona's eyes (described on page 7) are, "...eyes the color of jade", yet they are (page 37) "In her vibrant blue eyes - sapphire," however (page 3) they are again, "...her jade eyes losing their glimmer." The gown given to Simona, in which she is painted, goes from (pg.53) "the sapphire blue velvet gown" to, "My hand reached out and seized a fistful of Emerald velvet." (Pg. 90). How difficult can it possibly be to keep such simple facts straight in a book that's a mere 124 pages?

Kelsey Brickl is such an imaginative writer that she catapults you into the pages and makes you feel like you are actually there, living out the romance for yourself! The way that she describes the intensity between the two main characters has you yearning for more! This book is definitely a page turner that you won't want to put down!

I truly enjoyed reading Kelsey Brickl's historic romance Paint. It's a quick read with an ending that keeps a smirk on your face for the rest of the day. The historical details and well written character development really make this novella something special. I can't wait to read Mrs. Brickl's next story! Keep them coming please!

This book started off well and I liked it until it neared the end, which I did not like. I was quite disappointed. Otherwise, the story was good.

Paint by Kelsey Brickl undeniably earns a coveted spot on my bookshelf. This story does a masterful job drawing you in and keeping you glued!

It had a good plot but it wasn't fleshed out enough to make it a super read.

I was immediately drawn into the story. It had me thinking the whole time.

Didn't like this one either.