Safe Haven, by Nicholas Sparks, was one of the worst novels that I've read in two years. This is my thoughtful critical review of the book, with the hopes the author might read it.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D) Weight: .7 Pounds Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up Number of Pages: 416 Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres Sub-Genre: Women Publisher: Avon Books Format: Paperback Author: Shelley Noble Language: English Street Date: May 3, 2022 TCIN: 84212074 UPC: 9780063118423 Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-9121 Origin: Made in the USA or Imported If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it. Report incorrect product info.
New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble pens a heartwarming story of a mother-daughter road trip to the beach and to self-discovery.When reporter Phoebe Adams loses her job and her fiancé on the same day, it never occurs to her that she'll also have to support her mother, Ruth, through her divorce from Phoebe's father after thirty-five years of marriage. They both need a safe haven, and Phoebe knows just the place--Summer Island where Grandma Alice still rules the roost from the big New England beach house Phoebe and Ruth once called home.But \"home\" has changed. There's a trendy new look downtown. Large beach houses are replacing the old; the Harken house next door is in disrepair.Phoebe's plan for a peaceful retreat is quickly hijacked when globe-trotting Great Aunt Vera makes an unannounced pit stop. With Vera around, no one can stay morose for long, not even Lars, the grumpy widower next door, or his son Ty, formerly geeky middle child all grown up into a handsome and enigmatic man. Soon they're all enjoying things they used to do and discovering new ones. Each adventure opens a part of themselves they've neglected for too long and brings them closer together.But when an accident threatens to destroy the tenuous tie between them, Phoebe realizes how fragile life can be, and that she has some serious choices to make about her own life. It will take the support of her newly awakened family and the magic of Summer Island for Phoebe to embrace the challenge of an unexpected future and to trust her own heart.In Summer Island, Shelley Noble once again creates a thought-provoking and life-affirming beach read that will stay with you long after the last tan of summer fades.
Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series… Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a violent criminal. Though tough and courageous, she has some fears she can't escape. LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela was badly wounded in the line of duty. When he agrees to become Virgin River's first cop, he does so knowing it's time he settled down. Twice divorced and the lover of too many women, he secretly longs for the kind of commitment and happiness his marine buddies have found—a woman who can tie up his heart forever. Mike will do anything to help Brie free herself from painful memories. Passionate, strong and gentle, he vows to give back to her what she's so selflessly given him—her heart, and with it, a new beginning. Don't miss Robyn Carr's next uplifting novel, The Friendship Club, where four women come together at a tumultuous time in their lives, forging an unbreakable bond that will leave them all forever changed—available January 2024! Virgin River Novels: Book 1: Virgin River Book 2: Shelter Mountain Book 3: Whispering Rock Book 4: A Virgin River Christmas Book 5: Second Chance Pass Book 6: Temptation Ridge Book 7: Paradise Valley Book 8: Forbidden Falls Book 9: Angel's Peak Book 10: Moonlight Road Book 11: Promise Canyon Book 12: Wild Man Creek Book 13: Harvest Moon Book 14: Bring Me Home for Christmas Book 15: Hidden Summit Book 16: Redwood Bend Book 17: Sunrise Point Book 18: My Kind of Christmas Book 19: Return to Virgin River
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I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t read enough classics. I can’t seem to get around to reading travel staples like Out of Africa, 7 Years in Tibet and Travels with Charley, yet when Brandi Glanville, my favorite Real Housewife, comes out with a new book it’s on my tablet in a week. Priorities
The strength of the human spirit weaves a magical spell in The Puppet Maker’s Daughter, a mesmerizing work of historical fiction by Karla M. Jay. It’s March of 1944 and like most Hungarian Jews, nineteen-year-old Marika Tausig and her family don’t seem overly concerned that the Germans have officially arrived in Budapest. Although they’ve been stripped of many of their rights, they still believe that their proud country won’t bow to the force of the German army. And yet Budapest quickly becomes terrorized by the vicious Germans and the fanatical Arrow Cross Party as they begin their steady annihilation of the Jews from Budapest. Marika and her family fear for their lives as Christians begin turning against Jews, and neighbors against neighbors. Families don’t know who they can trust anymore. Marika fears for her family’s safety and will do everything she can to keep them safe – even if it means joining the Resistance and putting her own life in peril. There have been many books written about the annihilation of the Jews during the Second World War. All are filled with disturbing images and descriptions of the horrors inflicted by man on his fellow man in the name of hate and ethnic cleansing. While The Puppet Maker’s Daughter is also filled with vivid descriptions of death, destruction, despair and suffering on a large scale, Jay does it in such a way that reading about it is bearable. This is due in part to her main protagonist, Marika Tausig, a brave young woman who only wants to help others and keep her family safe. She places herself in constant danger as she tirelessly helps orphans and forges documents. Her loyalty to her fiancé, Gellert, and those she loves is admirable – even when she realizes that she can’t help everyone. She’s truly a character of substance, making her an irresistible part of the story. The Puppet Maker’s Daughter also has little clever twists and turns that add a sense of intrigue to an otherwise difficult read, due to its subject matter. From a father with a propensity for telling riddles and making puppets with secrets to strangers whose bravery in helping others risks putting their own lives in jeopardy; all help in tempering the scenes of brutality and abject horror. To read Karla M. Jay’s story is inevitable if you’re a lover of wartime sagas but to put it down is nigh near impossible. Every page demands to be read, every word felt. In all its ugliness, there is beauty and, at the end of the day, The Puppet Maker’s Daughter will restore your faith in the human spirit.
[Thayne] engages the reader's heart and emotions, inspiring hope and the belief that miracles are possible. --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author For fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs, an emotional story of starting over and reclaiming happiness. When Meredith Collins was a child, the little beach town of Cape Sanctuary lived up to its name. Spending summers there with her grandmother, Meredith finally felt safe and loved. Now she's returning in disgrace. Her late ex-husband swindled investors out of millions of dollars and made Meredith a figure of scorn--though she knew nothing about his scheme. But she still has the beach cottage she inherited from her grandmother and half ownership of the local café. It's a place to work and earn a little money. That's if her cousin, Tori, will let her through the door. Once, Tori and Meredith were as close as sisters--until Meredith chose her neglectful parents' expectations over their bond. Now widowed with a teenage daughter, Tori isn't setting out a welcome mat for the woman who let her down so badly. While Meredith tries to make a fresh start, she is drawn to a mysterious writer renting the cottage next door. Liam Byrne's kindness is a balm, though she worries he might not be so friendly if he knew who she was. But Liam has his own secret and a mission that will help Meredith confront her past--and maybe, claim a surprising future... | Author: Raeanne Thayne | Publisher: Canary Street Press | Publication Date: Jun 13, 2023 | Number of Pages: 320 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 1335652833 | ISBN-13: 9781335652836
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Everyone but Sophia and Cyrus were going to die. They were all goners well before they knew it. And they certainly thought whatever was happening, they were helping others and saving the world doing it. Samantha was only fourteen and looking for what every fourteen-year-old looks for-- freedom. She wanted to be as far away from her substance-riddled mother and abusive home as possible, but she never asked for anything like this. It always starts with just one person and one fucked up idea. This is the story about Samantha and the cult called Freedom House.A psychological horror thriller, this book will frustrate you, scare you, disturb you, and at times, it will make you want to be ill. Are you ready to learn what's going on behind the doors of Freedom House?"You're not going to want to miss this one. It's dark, creepy, disgusting, emotional, and I couldn't put it down. An amazing debut that I'll be thinking about for a long time." - Matt Redmon, Team Redmon Reads and Nightworms Reviewer"I'm now going to go bundle myself in a cozy blanket, hug my pets, and rock myself to sleep." - Steve Gomzi, Horror Reviewer | Author: Stephanie Evelyn | Publisher: Independently Published | Publication Date: November 14, 2019 | Number of Pages: 251 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 170827362X | ISBN-13: 9781708273620
The brand new novel from top 5 bestseller Louise Douglas. A notebook full of secrets, two untimely deaths - something sinister is stirring in the perfect seaside town of Morranez... It's summer and holidaymakers are flocking to the idyllic Brittany coast. But when first an old traveller woman dies in suspicious circumstances, and then a campaign of hate seemingly drives another victim to take his own life, events take a very dark turn. Mila Shepherd has come to France to look after her niece, Ani, following the accident in which both Ani's parents were lost at sea. Mila has moved into their family holiday home, as well as taken her sister Sophie's place in an agency which specialises in tracking down missing people, until new recruit Carter Jackson starts. It's clear that malevolent forces are at work in Morranez, but the local police are choosing to look the other way. Only Mila and Carter can uncover the truth about what's really going on in this beautiful, but mysterious place before anyone else suffers. But someone is desperate to protect a terrible truth, at any cost... Praise for Louise Douglas: 'I loved The Lost Notebook so much! From the opening lines, I was drawn in to a gripping story, beautifully written and so cleverly orchestrated. I rooted for the main character, I held my breath at the denouement and as for the climax of the book - just wow. Highly recommended.' Judy Leigh 'Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book.' Milly Johnson 'A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read.' Kim Nash on The Scarlet Dress 'Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.' Nicola Cornick on The Scarlet Dress 'A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read'Rachel Hore on The House by the Sea 'The perfect combination of page-turning thriller and deeply emotional family story. Superb' Nicola Cornick on The House by the Sea 'Kept me guessing until the last few pages and the explosive ending took my breath away.' C.L. Taylor, author of The Accident on Your Beautiful Lies | Author: Louise Douglas | Publisher: BOLDWOOD BOOKS LTD | Publication Date: Sep 05, 2022 | Number of Pages: 504 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback/Fiction | ISBN-10: 1804833908 | ISBN-13: 9781804833902
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