A great choice for anyone who enjoys smart romances novels. Riese has done his homework on the history of Montreal and weaves it through this steamy romance. - Meghan Ryanon
The dialogue is realistic and the settings are so visual that I often felt I was there too. This narrative has a tone of suspense and it is difficult to put the book down. There is a complex and poignant quality to the writing style that keeps the story alive long after the book is finished. - Rhoada Wald
Seldom do I pick up a book in the romance category, but this one was a winner. The author does a terrific job of putting you under the skin of this young woman who has fallen in love and then the heartache she suffers at the whim of a family who feels she isn't a good fit. Great book for beach/vacation reading. - Maureen Barstow
A realistic story of love, hope and the fight to gain acceptance and independence. A working class girl and an upper class young man just want to be together--but the social differences are simply too much for his family. The dialogue makes you feel like you are listening in on a conversation. . .flowing, not stilted. This book speaks volumes and really touched my heart. - Linda Marie Marsh
It's a love story, a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and how the pattern of one's life can change dramatically in just a blink of an eye. For Rebecca, this dramatic change was almost her undoing, as she came to realize that, "One cannot escape life. Whatever happens, one must endure." Author Dave Riese has written a very moving romantic tragedy. . .The story is well paced as it grips the reader right from the beginning. A well-crafted story. - Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers' Favorite
[Echo from Mount Royal] portrayed how delicious and exciting romantic love can be; the extreme desire to be together all the time, the nagging ache of separation no matter how temporary and the constant torment of sexual needs. . .As I got deeper into the story, it began to be difficult to put it down. I wanted to know what was going to happen next. The author wrote an absorbing romantic book spiced with family secrets and shocking revelations. He successfully developed relatable characters. Rebecca was strong minded while Sol was naïve. . .Ezra Gottesman was the perfect antagonist, rude and cruel. The storytelling was casual and easy-to-read. . .I recommend it to those who enjoy stories about romantic love and family. - Kimmy Schemy, Online Book Club.org
Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese is a sweeping saga about young Rebecca who finds herself head over heels in love with Sol, a boy from a wealthy family. . .Her tale is a reminder of the exhilarating joy first love can bring, and the deep scars it can leave behind.
Rebecca is a very likable character [who] thinks that love is more than enough to conquer complex issues such as class and religion. . .From the opening pages, I was hooked on her narrative. Sol is a very complicated character. . .He is mistrusting and has a very complicated relationship with his family. When disturbing family conflicts come to the surface, Rebecca tries her hardest to make him believe that her love and support is all he needs.
Full of vivid descriptions, crisp dialogue and a headstrong female protagonist at its center, this book left me emotionally exhausted but equally sad to see it end. - Malka Ahmed, Contemporary-Books.com
