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Brilliance Audio (2012), Edition: Unabridged Audiobook, 7 CDs, 8 hrs 14 mins
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Lucy Marinn is stunned and blindsided when her fiancé Kevin leaves her. His new lover is Lucy's own sister. Facing the severe disapproval of Lucy's parents, Kevin asks his friend, Sam Nolan to "romance" Lucy and hopefully loosen her up and get her over her anger. Compications ensue when Sam and Lucy begin to fall in love.
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LibraryThing member Conkie
I have to admit to being disappointed with this 2nd in Ms. Kleypas' "Friday Harbor" series. The story is bland; NOTHING like her earlier contemporary romances revolving around Texas.
LibraryThing member dgmlrhodes
This book is a great beach read. With engaging characters and just a touch of magic, the story is an easy to read and relaxing adventure.
The story begins with the main characters boyfriend breaking up with her to be with her sister Although she starts a flirtation with a handsome stranger, it
Without giving away the story, this begins our story. Overall a book you will want to keep reading for fun and romance.
Reader received a complimentary copy from Good Reads First Reads
The story begins with the main characters boyfriend breaking up with her to be with her sister Although she starts a flirtation with a handsome stranger, it
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turns out to be a small world with her ex trying to set her up with said stranger so that she will be happy and the parents will pay for the wedding. Without giving away the story, this begins our story. Overall a book you will want to keep reading for fun and romance.
Reader received a complimentary copy from Good Reads First Reads
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LibraryThing member ReginaR
3.5 stars. This is definitely not as good or compelling as Kleypas's other series such as the Wallflowers, the Hathaways, or the Travises. However, it still has that pull and well written format that defines Lisa Kleypas's books. I was disappointed with the first in the Friday Harbor series,
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disappointed in that it was not a typical Lisa Kleypas book. Rainshadow Road is better than Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, but it won't knock you over with amazement. The magical realism element was not particularly well done and the story would have been fine without it. I am not sure why it was included in the story. Rainshadow Road is, however, pleasant and fun. And I recommend it for fans of contemporary romance and Lisa Kleypas. Show Less
LibraryThing member Deb_Mac
This book put the first one to shame. Long and filled with all the beauty and detail that was missing from #1. I fell in love with all the new characters, while still loving the old ones! It felt like my home town, the descriptions were so wonderful. Amazing plot, beautiful writing, the book just
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LibraryThing member blueshelled
What do you do when the two people you thought you could trust both turn on you at the same time in the same act? If you are Lucy Marinn, you discard both of them and move on. In Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas, which was a free offering from Goodreads for me to review, I was given the chance to
Lucy’s not having a great time lately.
Kevin attempts to do damage control and asks his friend Sam to woo Lucy so that the family can have peace because he is serious about being with Lucy’s sister. What he doesn’t realize is that Sam already knows Lucy, likes Lucy and, though he’s a confirmed bachelor, is having some interesting thoughts about Lucy.
In this tale of romance, there are some mystical elements that enhance the story as well as enough humor to make it move quickly. I never had any doubt as to how it might end, but there were enough twists to make me wonder how it might get there. It is a wonderful beach read and I am excited that it is a series. The men in the story are handsome and solid and the women are delightful and people I might like to have for friends. Kleypas knows how to write for women.
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see how one author thought a person might respond in this situation. Lucy and Kevin are the ideal couple. They might even be too ideal and fall into the realm of boring; Kevin is almost too perfect for Lucy. As this thought becomes overwhelming to her, Kevin tells her it’s over and, not only that, but he’s in love with the sister with which she’s always had difficulty connecting. Lucy feels that she can’t even count on her parents, who baby her sister, to be on her side. It is when this happens that an automobile hits her while she is bicycling and she is literally thrown off her feet.Lucy’s not having a great time lately.
Kevin attempts to do damage control and asks his friend Sam to woo Lucy so that the family can have peace because he is serious about being with Lucy’s sister. What he doesn’t realize is that Sam already knows Lucy, likes Lucy and, though he’s a confirmed bachelor, is having some interesting thoughts about Lucy.
In this tale of romance, there are some mystical elements that enhance the story as well as enough humor to make it move quickly. I never had any doubt as to how it might end, but there were enough twists to make me wonder how it might get there. It is a wonderful beach read and I am excited that it is a series. The men in the story are handsome and solid and the women are delightful and people I might like to have for friends. Kleypas knows how to write for women.
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LibraryThing member delphimo
I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series, Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, set in the state of Washington. This latest book utilizes some of the past characters, but the story is not as dynamic. This became a book that I struggled to complete. The story was very predictable and sugar
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LibraryThing member erinhill01
Another heartwarming read from Lisa Kleypas. After Lucy’s boyfriend breaks up with her for her sister she is injured in a bicycling accident and forced to accept the help of Sam. Their relationship starts out a little rocky but eventually turns into something beautiful. This book had just the
I loved how well-developed and likable the characters were, especially Sam and Lucy. Their background and family situations really played into who they have become and how they handled situation throughout the novel.
Great read, great chick-lit, thanks goodread’s first-reads!
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right amount of friendship, family, sensual romance, and even a small bit of magic. I loved how well-developed and likable the characters were, especially Sam and Lucy. Their background and family situations really played into who they have become and how they handled situation throughout the novel.
Great read, great chick-lit, thanks goodread’s first-reads!
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LibraryThing member boipayn
I thought this book was a romance book about a woman with a broken heart whos going to find herself and regain her own personal strength. Well, in a way it kind of is... but it's alot more.. and its the more that just didnt sit well with me. Sadly, i didnt finish this book.
**I received a free copy
**I received a free copy
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LibraryThing member Sable677
Rainshadow Road is the first book that I have read by Kleypas so I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. What I got was a heartwarming tale of finding love when you least expected it. Lucy had just had her heart broken by having her boyfriend of two years dump her for her own sister. Sam was as
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commitment shy as you can get because of his family's past. Somehow these two found in each other their soulmate. I loved how Kleypas slowly built this relationship between two strangers thrust together by circumstance and built a strong friendship that healed them both. Rainshadow Road was a moving story that has humor, romance, a strong sense of family, drama, and magic. I also really enjoyed the secondary characters who only added to the story. Overall this was an amazing read that proved hard to put down. I am definitely looking forward to reading another book by Kleypas. Show Less
LibraryThing member akmargie
Oh hey, forgot I read this. Anywho it was good. I just started reading Kleypas last year and I really like her stuff. Decent main characters, fleshed-out, trope-free, not annoying which I appreciate. Also the romance isn't too contrived. And I liked the modern setting. I didn't read the first one
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but now I think I'll go back. The only nitpick is the magic element felt somewhat unnecessary to me. I didn't mind it but I almost felt it would have been a stronger story without it. Just me though. Show Less
LibraryThing member kcoleman428
This was a great book! The story is about Lucy, who goes through a TON of emotional upheaval both in the book and as she was growing up, and Sam, who dealt with similar upheaval. They are wonderful characters with their insecurities and their beautiful gifts. This book was honest and funny and
I was impressed that the author didn't create drama in the typical way: woman gets hurt, finds new man, ex talks to new man, the new man doesn't tell woman, woman freaks out. I just hate stories that follow that script! This book created it's drama in a completely different way that was refreshing and interesting. All the while taking you deeper into Lucy's life. I will definitely be recommending this book to my friends.
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heart wrenching, and a little Magical! Great book! I can't wait to read the next one in the series!I was impressed that the author didn't create drama in the typical way: woman gets hurt, finds new man, ex talks to new man, the new man doesn't tell woman, woman freaks out. I just hate stories that follow that script! This book created it's drama in a completely different way that was refreshing and interesting. All the while taking you deeper into Lucy's life. I will definitely be recommending this book to my friends.
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LibraryThing member Caj828
Lisa Kleypas is one of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint me. I fell in love with the characters. I found Lucy very relatable. Just when I thought this book was going to take a predictable path, Lisa would take that possibility away or go in a completely different direction. I
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LibraryThing member Jyl22075
*I won this book in the Goodreads First Reads Giveaway*
I love, love, LOVED this book! I have to say going in to it that I was a little unsure because of the role of magic in the book, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked for me. The author used a light touch with it that I
Lucy was extremely likable. She gets dumped for her sister, and she's hurt and upset, but she doesn't wallow in self-pity. As for Sam, I liked him from the moment he and his dog showed up. Then I grew to love him when I discovered what a geek he is. The dynamic between Lucy and Sam was delightful and their banter kept me grinning.
The plot was uncomplicated and lovely. Basically it was about two people learning how to love each other. Watching them come together and realize their feelings (Sam, in particular) was a real treat.
5 big stars and I will definitely be reading more about the Nolan family in the future.
I love, love, LOVED this book! I have to say going in to it that I was a little unsure because of the role of magic in the book, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked for me. The author used a light touch with it that I
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appreciated. Lucy was extremely likable. She gets dumped for her sister, and she's hurt and upset, but she doesn't wallow in self-pity. As for Sam, I liked him from the moment he and his dog showed up. Then I grew to love him when I discovered what a geek he is. The dynamic between Lucy and Sam was delightful and their banter kept me grinning.
The plot was uncomplicated and lovely. Basically it was about two people learning how to love each other. Watching them come together and realize their feelings (Sam, in particular) was a real treat.
5 big stars and I will definitely be reading more about the Nolan family in the future.
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LibraryThing member darkand27
This is the first book I have read by this author and I can tell you, it will not be my last! The imagery that this author conjures up is breathtaking. If I could only use one word to describe this book, I would have to break out one of my ten dollar words and use "mellifluous". Lucy's story just
FTC Advisory: I received a copy of this book through the GoodReads First Reads program.
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seemed to flow and her descriptions gave life to Lucy's relationships as well as giving her surroundings an almost lyrical quality. (Lucy's sister? Wow, what a piece of work!) I especially enjoyed the tiny pinch of paranormal abilities the author gave to Lucy and Sam. It was just the right touch for this lovestory. I can't wait to see what happens next in Friday Harbor!FTC Advisory: I received a copy of this book through the GoodReads First Reads program.
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LibraryThing member cranberrytarts
This is a sweet, magical story. It took a small suspension of disbelief to buy into the paranormal element, but in the end I think Kleypas made it work.
Speaking of the paranormal element - which is really more mystical than paranormal - I have to say it took me by surprise at first. after thinning
There was something very real about the characters. Though its fun to read about the uber-alpha hero, I enjoyed how *normal* Sam was. Here was a man who wanted sex without complications, but was willing to offer friendship as well. There was no dark brooding if he was denied her bed, no emo-like sulking of she didn't call or fall in line with what he wanted. There were only two mature adults dealing with life and learning each other.
It was refreshing that they had interests outside each other. Lucy was passionate about her glass making and Sam about his wine making. Sam had his brothers and niece, and Lucy her friends. Too often in contemporary romance the hero and heroine find themselves wrapped up in each other, or meshing their lives completely. I'm glad that didn't happen here.
The shadow comes from Lucy's sister Alice, and her relationship with her parents. While I understood the reason Lucy thought she needed to forgive her, I wasn't at all impressed with the way Kleypas handled that story-line. I was also annoyed at the POV hopping as sequel bait. I didn't need to read things from Alice's perspective, nor from Alex or Zoe (Sam's brother and one of Lucy's best friends, who will be featured in the next book).
Overall this was an enjoyable read. I'm looking forward to the third book in August.
Speaking of the paranormal element - which is really more mystical than paranormal - I have to say it took me by surprise at first. after thinning
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about it, however, it shouldn't have. The theme of the first book was magic, and that carried over here. By adding a touch of whimsy, Kleypas have the story some much needed air. Otherwise I think it would have been bogged down by both Lucy and Sam's past disappointments.There was something very real about the characters. Though its fun to read about the uber-alpha hero, I enjoyed how *normal* Sam was. Here was a man who wanted sex without complications, but was willing to offer friendship as well. There was no dark brooding if he was denied her bed, no emo-like sulking of she didn't call or fall in line with what he wanted. There were only two mature adults dealing with life and learning each other.
It was refreshing that they had interests outside each other. Lucy was passionate about her glass making and Sam about his wine making. Sam had his brothers and niece, and Lucy her friends. Too often in contemporary romance the hero and heroine find themselves wrapped up in each other, or meshing their lives completely. I'm glad that didn't happen here.
The shadow comes from Lucy's sister Alice, and her relationship with her parents. While I understood the reason Lucy thought she needed to forgive her, I wasn't at all impressed with the way Kleypas handled that story-line. I was also annoyed at the POV hopping as sequel bait. I didn't need to read things from Alice's perspective, nor from Alex or Zoe (Sam's brother and one of Lucy's best friends, who will be featured in the next book).
Overall this was an enjoyable read. I'm looking forward to the third book in August.
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LibraryThing member scoutmomskf
Very good book. The beginning lays the groundwork of the strained relationship between Lucy and her sister Alice. Alice's childhood illness caused her to be catered to and spoiled and as an adult she can be manipulative. As a child Lucy became interested in glasswork and as an adult it offers her
Sam and his siblings are the children of two alcoholics. The childhood that they had affected the way that they look at love and relationships. Sam doesn't feel that he is a good bet for anything long term so he keeps his relationships short, simple and light. The only people who get close to him are his family members, especially his niece. When he meets Lucy he is attracted to her but senses that she is not the type of woman he is usually involved with. I loved the way that he seemed to know just what she needed at any given time. He could be sweet, funny, or sarcastic at any given time. I loved the way that he took care of Lucy after her accident. That was the beginning of her getting under his skin and showing him that maybe he had more to give to a relationship than he thought he did. I loved seeing how close he is to the land of his vineyard and how his own bit of magic has affected his career choice. It also gave him another connection with Lucy.
All the secondary characters were also well done. Alice was especially important in her role. I really didn't like her through most of the book. She had no clue and did not care about the consequences of any of her actions. It wasn't until the end that I started to see how the past had affected her also. Sam's niece Holly was a sweetheart and seeing Sam with her showed just how much love he had to give if he could just break free of his fears.
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an escape from her troubles. I really loved seeing her creative process. The work she did on the window for Sam was amazing. I also liked the touch of magic that is involved with her glasswork and how it affects her stay with Sam. When Lucy's boyfriend dumps her for her sister she is bitter about what happened and vows to stay away from men. She meets Sam, who she is attracted to, but refuses to enter a relationship with since he is anti-commitment. When she gets hurt in an accident he offers her a place to stay where he can care for her. They are honest with each other about their feelings about relationships and find themselves in an unusual friendship. I loved the way that they were able to talk about anything with each other. This comfortable feeling Lucy feels with Sam starts to change and she realizes that she's on the way to getting her heart broken again. Sam and his siblings are the children of two alcoholics. The childhood that they had affected the way that they look at love and relationships. Sam doesn't feel that he is a good bet for anything long term so he keeps his relationships short, simple and light. The only people who get close to him are his family members, especially his niece. When he meets Lucy he is attracted to her but senses that she is not the type of woman he is usually involved with. I loved the way that he seemed to know just what she needed at any given time. He could be sweet, funny, or sarcastic at any given time. I loved the way that he took care of Lucy after her accident. That was the beginning of her getting under his skin and showing him that maybe he had more to give to a relationship than he thought he did. I loved seeing how close he is to the land of his vineyard and how his own bit of magic has affected his career choice. It also gave him another connection with Lucy.
All the secondary characters were also well done. Alice was especially important in her role. I really didn't like her through most of the book. She had no clue and did not care about the consequences of any of her actions. It wasn't until the end that I started to see how the past had affected her also. Sam's niece Holly was a sweetheart and seeing Sam with her showed just how much love he had to give if he could just break free of his fears.
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LibraryThing member Blakelybennett
I enjoyed this story but at first had a hard time getting into it. Fell in love with Sam!
LibraryThing member Draak
Lucy Marinn thought her boyfriend loved her until he announces that she needs to move out so that her sister can move in. Wounded she retreats to her studio where she makes things out of glass. While out walking she runs into Sam Nolan who helps her get over Kevin.
I'm not one for romance but won
I'm not one for romance but won
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this on Goodreads. I enjoyed it very much. There is a touch of magic for both Sam and Lucy. The ending was predictable but nice none the less. This is a good read. Show Less
LibraryThing member mrsdanaalbasha
[November 10, 2011] I loved Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, I can't wait to read about Sam... the story line seems great. False love turns true!
[Friday, July 06, 2012] Yay!! I got my copy today!!
[Saturday, August 04, 2012] Yesterday I finished this book and all I could
[Friday, July 06, 2012] Yay!! I got my copy today!!
[Saturday, August 04, 2012] Yesterday I finished this book and all I could
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think was WOW... I LOVED it! The story and characters really were very real to me and very close to what I'm going through, not the events but more of how things are rolling... I loved Lucy and I related to her deeply. Sam is amazing, I just wish that when a girl loves a boy she doesn't have to go through hell for him to love her back. I mean love should be the sweetest, easiest thing to do in life. Show Less
LibraryThing member fueledbycoffee
This is so overdue! I’ve been bad.
~hangs head in shame~
This is my first ever book I won on a book social media site. I was sent this in lieu of an honest review in return. Did that happen? Nooo. I could say that that I was distracted with being so sick with the flu that the dog ate half of it in
But you’d get the idea that I may have, perhaps, concocted such a crazy fabrication. You would be right. Always go with the truth, that’s what my 4th cousin’s husband always says.
I found this book buried in my bookshelf behind shelved books. (how lame is that?). This is what happens when you remodel/redecorate and move your bookshelf around and then go to college leaving your thorough dusting of bookshelves till the end of the quarter…or year.
College is haaaard and I dust the book tops, so put away the white gloves.
I do have a point, bear with me, no snoring.
I felt it was important to finish my review and keep my word despite book-eating dogs and dusty shelves. I am still utterly thankful to St. Martin’s Press for sending this to me garble-farble months ago.
I had not read a contemporary story by this author before now. I enjoy her writing and read this in one afternoon. There’s plenty in this book: heartbreak, betrayal, regaining trust, love, siblings, and some magical business thrown in. I didn’t feel that magical aspects contributed or took away from the story. I just wish there was more of it and more in depth (al la, Sarah Addision Allen) but still, this made for a decent beach read. The author writes compelling characters and I was happy that she avoids writing this as a typical boy meets girl and they fall in love, marry and follow it up with 2.4 kids, white picket fence, and proverbial dog
…blah, blah, blah ~glaze over~…and that’s how to make a proper souffle.
In a nutshell, Lucy is a glass artist who is dumped by her boyfriend, Kevin. Even worse, Kevin left Lucy for her cow of a sister, Alice. Lucy is bitter, so yeah, we hate Alice and Kevin already. I wanted to strangle them both. Kevin is a toad, of course and we hope that Lucy will hurdle the bitterness and move on. She was a likeable character, although it took me a bit to warm up to her.
Enter geeky, hot albeit, commitment-phobe, vineyard owner.
He’s easy going and everything perfect but has also sworn off marriage and commitment. Sparks start…teeny tiny sparks…slow and steady until they can no longer deny they have something together. And something magical and I'm not just talking about feelers. There is lots more to this but I’m not going to spoiler it for you.
I will add that I even though this is book 2 in the Friday Harbor series, I haven’t read any of the others. Maybe I would be a bit more vested in the characters if I read them in order? Regardless, I’m certain I'll read more of her stories.
And again, thank you St. Martin’s Press for generously providing this copy in exchange for an honest review...from the bottom of my newly painted bookshelves.
~hangs head in shame~
This is my first ever book I won on a book social media site. I was sent this in lieu of an honest review in return. Did that happen? Nooo. I could say that that I was distracted with being so sick with the flu that the dog ate half of it in
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the car while I was late changing a flat tire on the way to my 4th cousin’s husband’s funeral. But you’d get the idea that I may have, perhaps, concocted such a crazy fabrication. You would be right. Always go with the truth, that’s what my 4th cousin’s husband always says.
I found this book buried in my bookshelf behind shelved books. (how lame is that?). This is what happens when you remodel/redecorate and move your bookshelf around and then go to college leaving your thorough dusting of bookshelves till the end of the quarter…or year.
College is haaaard and I dust the book tops, so put away the white gloves.
I do have a point, bear with me, no snoring.
I felt it was important to finish my review and keep my word despite book-eating dogs and dusty shelves. I am still utterly thankful to St. Martin’s Press for sending this to me garble-farble months ago.
I had not read a contemporary story by this author before now. I enjoy her writing and read this in one afternoon. There’s plenty in this book: heartbreak, betrayal, regaining trust, love, siblings, and some magical business thrown in. I didn’t feel that magical aspects contributed or took away from the story. I just wish there was more of it and more in depth (al la, Sarah Addision Allen) but still, this made for a decent beach read. The author writes compelling characters and I was happy that she avoids writing this as a typical boy meets girl and they fall in love, marry and follow it up with 2.4 kids, white picket fence, and proverbial dog
…blah, blah, blah ~glaze over~…and that’s how to make a proper souffle.
In a nutshell, Lucy is a glass artist who is dumped by her boyfriend, Kevin. Even worse, Kevin left Lucy for her cow of a sister, Alice. Lucy is bitter, so yeah, we hate Alice and Kevin already. I wanted to strangle them both. Kevin is a toad, of course and we hope that Lucy will hurdle the bitterness and move on. She was a likeable character, although it took me a bit to warm up to her.
Enter geeky, hot albeit, commitment-phobe, vineyard owner.
He’s easy going and everything perfect but has also sworn off marriage and commitment. Sparks start…teeny tiny sparks…slow and steady until they can no longer deny they have something together. And something magical and I'm not just talking about feelers. There is lots more to this but I’m not going to spoiler it for you.
I will add that I even though this is book 2 in the Friday Harbor series, I haven’t read any of the others. Maybe I would be a bit more vested in the characters if I read them in order? Regardless, I’m certain I'll read more of her stories.
And again, thank you St. Martin’s Press for generously providing this copy in exchange for an honest review...from the bottom of my newly painted bookshelves.
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LibraryThing member kybunnies
This book was a goodreads.com first read contest win.
I have not read the first book in this series but I have to say wow. I am going to have to get it to read so I can understand this book more. This was such a great read.
Lucy and Kevin were such wonderful characters. I have to admit that I like
This is the first modern book I have read by this author. I usually stick with her historical romance book. I will be looking at the other modern romance books by this great author.
I have not read the first book in this series but I have to say wow. I am going to have to get it to read so I can understand this book more. This was such a great read.
Lucy and Kevin were such wonderful characters. I have to admit that I like
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the part where there was a little magic in the book. It gives it something different and make's it wonderful. This is the first modern book I have read by this author. I usually stick with her historical romance book. I will be looking at the other modern romance books by this great author.
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LibraryThing member JudithDCollins
"Awesome Author! Romantic! First novel in the Friday Harbor Trilogy - a story of love, loss, and the powerful possibility of magic! Looking forward to Lisa's new book "Dream Lake" coming August 2012! Will most definitely read more of her works - superior writer! "
LibraryThing member Dawn772
I really liked this story about glass worker Lucy and vineyard owner Sam. The plot emotionally worked through Lucy's boyfriend betrayal rather then wallowing in it and Sam's commitment phobia panned out different than the norm. I did enjoy the growth of this relationship.
LibraryThing member BONS
Magical realism not overdone is a true art form that was mastered in this modern chick lit. Lucy works with glass. It has provided something special since her childhood. Lucy can't control it but she can learn from her special skill if she will. I'll go get the rest in the series now.
LibraryThing member cmlloyd67
A likable romance. Better written than 50 Shades, although that admittedly isn't hard to do, yet oddly not quite as entertaining. (Kleypas lacks James's dry wit.) This isn't erotica though, few sex scenes. Actually there's really just one or two. Most of the focus is on what the characters do for a
While there are quite a few great lines here and there, nothing that standouts. A quick read. Likable characters. Learned quite a bit about glass making and winegrowing, actually made me want to go and take a course on stained glass. And a nice change of pace from the erotica kick that I'd been on. Here, the hero is down-to-earth, not a multimillionaire, and not controlling or possessive or jealous. It does fall into established formula, or cliche in places - but no more so than most of these books do.
Similar in some respects to Jennifer Cruisie and Nora Roberts.
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living, a welcome change. And there's a hint of magical surrealism - Lucy has the ability to turn glass objects into living creatures, and Sam can make things grow. The writer does get a bit maudlin in places, and preachy - there's quite a few "quotable" lines about how one should live one's life and what true love is, which felt like overkill and unnecessary. While there are quite a few great lines here and there, nothing that standouts. A quick read. Likable characters. Learned quite a bit about glass making and winegrowing, actually made me want to go and take a course on stained glass. And a nice change of pace from the erotica kick that I'd been on. Here, the hero is down-to-earth, not a multimillionaire, and not controlling or possessive or jealous. It does fall into established formula, or cliche in places - but no more so than most of these books do.
Similar in some respects to Jennifer Cruisie and Nora Roberts.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2012-02-28
ISBN
1441847669 / 9781441847669