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F LOW
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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (2020), 320 pages
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From the bestselling author of Lulu's Café Josie Slater has allowed the circumstances anchoring her in Sunset Cove to become a life sentence. Since her mother's death years before, she's spent most of her waking hours helping her dad run the Driftwood Diner. As her best friends, Opal and Sophia, make their dreams come true, Josie watches her own art school aspirations drift on by. But when a French-speaking Southern gentleman from her past moves back from Europe, Josie is launched into a tizzy of what-ifs and I-sure-do-hope-sos. August Bradford left Sunset Cove six years ago to sow some life oats and conquer his ambitious career goals. Finally ready to lay down some roots, the successful artist is back in town and determined to win Josie's heart. When he enlists Josie's help in the preparations for a children's art camp, Josie finds herself unleashing her artistic side in a way she hasn't since before her mother's death. August hopes to convince Josie to paint a life with him, but the problem is convincing her to let go of her apprehensions and give him-and her dreams-a fair chanc… (more)
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LibraryThing member hes7
Josie Slater is committed to helping her father run Driftwood Diner, no matter her own dreams. August Bradford left Sunset Cove to pursue his dreams, but now that he is back in town, perhaps it is time for him to help Josie rediscover her love for art and creating—and give the possibility of love
T.I. Lowe’s Driftwood Dreams is exactly the story I hoped it would be (hopes based primarily on the cover, ha!). With a charming setting, undeniable chemistry between the main characters, and a story full of heart, it proves to be an engaging and sweet book. It is perfect for summer reading, and I just loved it; I cannot wait to read more from Lowe now.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
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the space to grow.T.I. Lowe’s Driftwood Dreams is exactly the story I hoped it would be (hopes based primarily on the cover, ha!). With a charming setting, undeniable chemistry between the main characters, and a story full of heart, it proves to be an engaging and sweet book. It is perfect for summer reading, and I just loved it; I cannot wait to read more from Lowe now.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
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LibraryThing member Harley0326
Oh my ! This is a wonderful story not just about love but allowing yourself to dream. I’m sure each of us had a dream of becoming something or doing something as we grew up. My dream was to be a teacher and a librarian. I loved being around children and I loved to show children how fun learning
It was hard for both Josie and her dad when her mother died. That void was hard to fill. I’m not sure she let herself grieve because she was so focused on making sure her dad was okay. They have a great relationship as father and daughter but Josie senses something is off with her dad. I loved reading how much Josie’s dad wanted her to fulfill her dream but he needed to tell her that he would be fine . I kept hoping that Josie would open up to her dad. Maybe she was afraid she wouldn’t be needed or loved.
August is one of those guys you just instantly like. He is charming, sincere and has a gift that he wants to share with others. I loved reading about the camp and how much August was devoted to helping it achieve. He made me think of my husband in so many ways. My husband is a very talented artist. He has air brushed murals for churches and homes. He always wanted to be an artist, but let his dream slip away when his parents didn’t support him. August sees the gift in Josie and wants her to allow herself to dream and see it happen.
I was very impressed with the writing and how easy it was to fall in love with these characters. The author delivers a touching story of following your dreams and never giving up. As for me, I did become a teacher but not the kind I though I would be. I was the Children’s Pastor of our church for many years. I also was a librarian for fifteen years. My husband continues his dream today as he is often asked to do murals for churches and other things like design T-shirts or paint a mural for a nursery. The story for me was personal because August like my husband supported Josie and never gave up. He encouraged her and rejoiced with her as she allowed herself to let go and trust God.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
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was. Josie reminds me a bit of myself. She has always had a special dream but things always got in the way. There was always someone who needed her help, so she pushed her dreams aside. I discovered while reading the story that part of Josie was afraid to let others down. She felt needed when helping at her dads place, or helping an elderly lady with chores or just sitting and talking with her. It was hard for both Josie and her dad when her mother died. That void was hard to fill. I’m not sure she let herself grieve because she was so focused on making sure her dad was okay. They have a great relationship as father and daughter but Josie senses something is off with her dad. I loved reading how much Josie’s dad wanted her to fulfill her dream but he needed to tell her that he would be fine . I kept hoping that Josie would open up to her dad. Maybe she was afraid she wouldn’t be needed or loved.
August is one of those guys you just instantly like. He is charming, sincere and has a gift that he wants to share with others. I loved reading about the camp and how much August was devoted to helping it achieve. He made me think of my husband in so many ways. My husband is a very talented artist. He has air brushed murals for churches and homes. He always wanted to be an artist, but let his dream slip away when his parents didn’t support him. August sees the gift in Josie and wants her to allow herself to dream and see it happen.
I was very impressed with the writing and how easy it was to fall in love with these characters. The author delivers a touching story of following your dreams and never giving up. As for me, I did become a teacher but not the kind I though I would be. I was the Children’s Pastor of our church for many years. I also was a librarian for fifteen years. My husband continues his dream today as he is often asked to do murals for churches and other things like design T-shirts or paint a mural for a nursery. The story for me was personal because August like my husband supported Josie and never gave up. He encouraged her and rejoiced with her as she allowed herself to let go and trust God.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
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LibraryThing member eccl
Driftwood Dreams, by T. I. Lowe is book 2 in the Carolina Coast Series. This is an easy to read story perfect for a lazy afternoon. Josie Slater has spent her life helping others. She helps her father in the diner as well as watching out for elderly and less fortunate. August Bradford moves back to
I enjoyed this story so much. It is a great story to read to just escape for a while. The story does reference characters from the first book in the series, so reading them in order is recommended. However, the author does a wonderful job of introducing characters and places that is is also a nice stand alone story. I liked how after six years Josie and August are able to quickly rekindle their friendship. And I also enjoyed that Josie's father realized she put his needs before hers.
I received an e-book copy of this story from the publisher through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
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help with the children's art camp. He has his eyes set on Josie and involves her in his art work projects.I enjoyed this story so much. It is a great story to read to just escape for a while. The story does reference characters from the first book in the series, so reading them in order is recommended. However, the author does a wonderful job of introducing characters and places that is is also a nice stand alone story. I liked how after six years Josie and August are able to quickly rekindle their friendship. And I also enjoyed that Josie's father realized she put his needs before hers.
I received an e-book copy of this story from the publisher through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
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6.8 inches
ISBN
1496440455 / 9781496440457