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AN UNFULFILLED HEART -- Joanna Wingate knows something is missing from her life, something she never dreamed she'd find in a handsome stranger's children -- mischievous six-year-old twin sisters who look up at her adoringly ... and call her "Mama."
AN UNSPOKEN NEED -- Since his wife's accidental death, Michael Ashton has struggled with his many responsibilities as a single parent to twin daughters who, though they clearly love him, refuse to speak to him. Then he meets Rose and Lily's new teacher, and his emotions spin out of control. For Joanna Wingate is the mirror image of his late wife.
MARIAH'S MAGIC -- Bizarre coincidence, a strange destiny... or something althogether different has joined these four lives. The twins believe Mariah -- a magical fortune-teller in a crystal ball -- has the answers. But only Joanna and Michael's willingness to confront long-buried secrets can guide their families back to wholeness ... and unite them in a love that seems meant to be.
AN UNSPOKEN NEED -- Since his wife's accidental death, Michael Ashton has struggled with his many responsibilities as a single parent to twin daughters who, though they clearly love him, refuse to speak to him. Then he meets Rose and Lily's new teacher, and his emotions spin out of control. For Joanna Wingate is the mirror image of his late wife.
MARIAH'S MAGIC -- Bizarre coincidence, a strange destiny... or something althogether different has joined these four lives. The twins believe Mariah -- a magical fortune-teller in a crystal ball -- has the answers. But only Joanna and Michael's willingness to confront long-buried secrets can guide their families back to wholeness ... and unite them in a love that seems meant to be.
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First published May 1, 1997
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Barbara Freethy
153 books2,694 followersBarbara's love of writing developed out of a love of reading. Growing up in an all-boy neighborhood, she spent quite a bit of time reading through her mother's large library, many of which were romantic novels. After graduating from the University of California at Santa Barbara, she went into Public Relations, but soon discovered that writing was her true passion.
Barbara was traditionally published for many years, then formed her own publishing company FOG CITY PUBLISHING in 2011 and has since sold over 10 million books! She has published 75 novels ranging from mystery thrillers to romantic suspense and contemporary romance.
Her book SUMMER SECRETS was a #1 New York Times bestseller! And twenty-five other novels have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Lists. She is currently writing two ongoing series, a contemporary romance series set in Whisper Lake and a romantic suspense series: Off The Grid: FBI Series. She is also known for her bestselling Callaway Family Series, which offers up fourteen books and two novellas.
When Barbara isn't writing or publishing, which isn't very often these days, she is playing tennis, hanging out with friends and family in beautiful Lake Tahoe or reading books!
For a complete list of her books, visit her website!
Barbara was traditionally published for many years, then formed her own publishing company FOG CITY PUBLISHING in 2011 and has since sold over 10 million books! She has published 75 novels ranging from mystery thrillers to romantic suspense and contemporary romance.
Her book SUMMER SECRETS was a #1 New York Times bestseller! And twenty-five other novels have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Lists. She is currently writing two ongoing series, a contemporary romance series set in Whisper Lake and a romantic suspense series: Off The Grid: FBI Series. She is also known for her bestselling Callaway Family Series, which offers up fourteen books and two novellas.
When Barbara isn't writing or publishing, which isn't very often these days, she is playing tennis, hanging out with friends and family in beautiful Lake Tahoe or reading books!
For a complete list of her books, visit her website!
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October 13, 2016
3.5 stars
Michael Ashton was having a bad day. His 6-year-old twindevils darlings had inadvertently set the kitchen on fire. They had made a rash attempt to 'cook' for their tea party. That was after the girls had painted their nanny's chair in her bedroom green. Needless-to-say, Mrs. Polking -their caregiver- had given her notice but offered him a list of summer schools that might have two openings for new students.
Since Michael's wife had passed away a year ago, his scamps refused to talk to him. Immediately prior to her death and in their confusion, the twins had made their mother this promise. Michael had explained that she was in heaven now but they continued their silent treatment. Even visiting several medical professionals hadn't helped with the matter. They spoke to everyone else, just not to him. His job as an architect was foreseeable; he was always in control. Unfortunately, he found himself floundering with fatherhood.
'Mariah' referred to a lady inside a crystal ball that 'answered' questions. Rose and Lily had been given the gift from their maternal grandmother, Sophia. Thinking it was harmless, Michael let them keep it.
Joanna Wingate had recently lost her dad to lung cancer. She had been pursuing her PhD in American history when her father had become ill. As an only child, she set aside her life to assist her mother with his care. Among things that she lost, she was dumped by her then-current boyfriend.
Two months had passed since her dad's death and she found herself restless. She needed something new to motivate herself and help her mother to move on. Lo and behold, a close friend suggested a six-week job teaching a group of young children. "First grade is an adorable age" were a few words on the subject before accepting the position and hearing bloodcurdling screams. A man was dropping off his daughters. When the three of them first saw her, there was silence. Then, "Mama! You came back."
Call it fate, kismet or serendipity but Joanna was the living image of the girls' mother.
Yes, the story was mildly predictable and contained a few cheesy moments. There was an abundant amount of melodrama but without it there would have been no plot. I thought Ms. Freethy could have summarized the romance with 100 less pages. Ask Mariah also embraced some funny, precious instances that were superb. I appreciated that the author included enough tension to make the romance believable. The author gave me an accomplished view of grief and how it soaked the lives of people that were left behind.
Michael Ashton was having a bad day. His 6-year-old twin
Since Michael's wife had passed away a year ago, his scamps refused to talk to him. Immediately prior to her death and in their confusion, the twins had made their mother this promise. Michael had explained that she was in heaven now but they continued their silent treatment. Even visiting several medical professionals hadn't helped with the matter. They spoke to everyone else, just not to him. His job as an architect was foreseeable; he was always in control. Unfortunately, he found himself floundering with fatherhood.
'Mariah' referred to a lady inside a crystal ball that 'answered' questions. Rose and Lily had been given the gift from their maternal grandmother, Sophia. Thinking it was harmless, Michael let them keep it.
Joanna Wingate had recently lost her dad to lung cancer. She had been pursuing her PhD in American history when her father had become ill. As an only child, she set aside her life to assist her mother with his care. Among things that she lost, she was dumped by her then-current boyfriend.
Two months had passed since her dad's death and she found herself restless. She needed something new to motivate herself and help her mother to move on. Lo and behold, a close friend suggested a six-week job teaching a group of young children. "First grade is an adorable age" were a few words on the subject before accepting the position and hearing bloodcurdling screams. A man was dropping off his daughters. When the three of them first saw her, there was silence. Then, "Mama! You came back."
Call it fate, kismet or serendipity but Joanna was the living image of the girls' mother.
Yes, the story was mildly predictable and contained a few cheesy moments. There was an abundant amount of melodrama but without it there would have been no plot. I thought Ms. Freethy could have summarized the romance with 100 less pages. Ask Mariah also embraced some funny, precious instances that were superb. I appreciated that the author included enough tension to make the romance believable. The author gave me an accomplished view of grief and how it soaked the lives of people that were left behind.
February 13, 2018
You can find this review in English below.
2.5 stars.
Ha sido todo demasiado improbable.
Lo mejor de la historia ha sido la pareja protagonista. Con el resto de personajes he tenido algún problema de credibilidad. Y la trama es, como ya dije anteriormente, realmente difícil de creer. No consigo hacerme a la idea de que eso pueda ocurrir en la vida real.
Es lo que ha hecho que me descuelgue de la historia. La pareja protagonista es encantadora. Los secundarios no han estado mal. Las gemelas han sido los típicos personajes irreales creados a medida de la trama. Y el romance, que ha sido lo mejor, también sufre por culpa de la improbabilidad de las circunstancias.
***
2.5 stars
It has been so improbable.
The best about the story have been the MC´s. I have had credulity concerns with the rest of the cast and like I said above, the plot is so hard to believe. I can´t get my head around the idea something like that could happen in real life.
That´s what kept me from enjoying the story. The Mc´s are lovely people. The secondary characters have not been too bad. The twins were the customary characters developed for the plot´s sake. And the romance, which was the best about the story, suffers too because of the plot´s unlikelihood.
2.5 stars.
Ha sido todo demasiado improbable.
Lo mejor de la historia ha sido la pareja protagonista. Con el resto de personajes he tenido algún problema de credibilidad. Y la trama es, como ya dije anteriormente, realmente difícil de creer. No consigo hacerme a la idea de que eso pueda ocurrir en la vida real.
Es lo que ha hecho que me descuelgue de la historia. La pareja protagonista es encantadora. Los secundarios no han estado mal. Las gemelas han sido los típicos personajes irreales creados a medida de la trama. Y el romance, que ha sido lo mejor, también sufre por culpa de la improbabilidad de las circunstancias.
***
2.5 stars
It has been so improbable.
The best about the story have been the MC´s. I have had credulity concerns with the rest of the cast and like I said above, the plot is so hard to believe. I can´t get my head around the idea something like that could happen in real life.
That´s what kept me from enjoying the story. The Mc´s are lovely people. The secondary characters have not been too bad. The twins were the customary characters developed for the plot´s sake. And the romance, which was the best about the story, suffers too because of the plot´s unlikelihood.
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July 25, 2014
I don't often say this (I almost never say this), but the book would have been so much better without the supernatural element - the lady in the crystal ball. It's nothing more than a handy plot device which saves the author from actually having to come up with reasons for why certain things happen, and it's also completely unnecessary. The plot would have been just the same without it, and placed firmly in our world. As it is now the book flounders between being a very good realistic romance and a very disappointing supernatural one.
December 13, 2018
This story had a lot of elements I liked. Michael is struggling to pick up the pieces after his wife's death, half-believing that their unhappy relationship was the ultimate cause of her demise, and wondering why his twin daughters will speak to everyone but him. The family he married into always seemed to have it all together--long, happy marriages, successful family restaurant, close relationships. But when he meets someone who looks almost exactly like his dead wife--someone his daughters call "Mama"--suddenly the family's perfection begins to look like a veneer. Meanwhile Joanna, who has been a lifelong lover of history and family heritage, begins to question everything she believes to be true. So we've got themes of identity and family and duty and loyalty, which were interesting to explore.
The things I didn't like were the insta-love (I can believe there would be intrigue--though likely of an uncomfortable sort--if you see someone who looks just like your former spouse, but the whole, "I feel like I've known you forever" business is just a bit over-the-top) and the sprinkling of magic, which was really weird in an otherwise realistic story that really didn't need a magical element.
The things I didn't like were the insta-love (I can believe there would be intrigue--though likely of an uncomfortable sort--if you see someone who looks just like your former spouse, but the whole, "I feel like I've known you forever" business is just a bit over-the-top) and the sprinkling of magic, which was really weird in an otherwise realistic story that really didn't need a magical element.
February 6, 2019
Phenomenal book!!!
I love Barbara’s books, she is one of my favourite authors.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
I love Barbara’s books, she is one of my favourite authors.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
February 21, 2019
I started this review a few times and was going to say I enjoyed several aspects of this book. But, as I started to list them, I realized they were all things that bothered me.
So, I will say that I liked the idea of the story. I still have not been able to put my finger on why I didn't dislike the book when I disliked so many aspects of it.
A. I had to wonder why Joanne, after hearing Michael's daughters talking about the secret Mommy told them to keep, didn't feel the need to share that information with him.
B. I wondered about the DeLuca's, who were supposed to be this wonderful family, were really kind of unhappy and unlikeable.
C. I figured out pretty early on why Joanne's mother was so unattractively possessive.
D. The whole Mariah part of the book was unnecessary. If the paranormal piece had been left out, I doubt it would have mattered.
E. There were so many life altering secrets being kept it was ridiculous. There was a lot of selfishness to go around.
F. Let's not forget that Michael and Joanne knew each other for ONE WEEK. The instalove was a bit much. The chemistry was not quite there.
G. It ran on a bit too long. The sub plots (I guess that's what you call them) with the siblings was to introduce future books.
Taking all of the things listed above, it still wasn't a bad book. I enjoy Barbara Freethy books. Whatever was o of about this one still eludes me. I am glad I was able to read it via Kindle Unlimited.
So, I will say that I liked the idea of the story. I still have not been able to put my finger on why I didn't dislike the book when I disliked so many aspects of it.
A. I had to wonder why Joanne, after hearing Michael's daughters talking about the secret Mommy told them to keep, didn't feel the need to share that information with him.
B. I wondered about the DeLuca's, who were supposed to be this wonderful family, were really kind of unhappy and unlikeable.
C. I figured out pretty early on why Joanne's mother was so unattractively possessive.
D. The whole Mariah part of the book was unnecessary. If the paranormal piece had been left out, I doubt it would have mattered.
E. There were so many life altering secrets being kept it was ridiculous. There was a lot of selfishness to go around.
F. Let's not forget that Michael and Joanne knew each other for ONE WEEK. The instalove was a bit much. The chemistry was not quite there.
G. It ran on a bit too long. The sub plots (I guess that's what you call them) with the siblings was to introduce future books.
Taking all of the things listed above, it still wasn't a bad book. I enjoy Barbara Freethy books. Whatever was o of about this one still eludes me. I am glad I was able to read it via Kindle Unlimited.
November 10, 2012
Michael Ashton is a widower with twin 6 year old daughters; girls who take a page from the Von Trapp children terrorizing nannies and sending them packing. Lily and Rose think their mother is coming back and haven't spoken to their father since their mother's death.
He enrolls the kids in summer school and discovers the teacher Joanne is the spitting image of his dead wife. The twins think their mother has returned.
The book is predictable, with a few twists, but I never doubted the outcome. I didn't mind that I knew what was coming. The characters were Joanne and Michael were a bit too perfect, although the other characters were more well rounded. The twins' antics were unrealistic, but neither too cutesy or two hellion to become annoying.
I enjoyed this book. I cried at the end, ever though I saw it coming. This would be a great beach read or a good book to peruse if you're feeling down.
He enrolls the kids in summer school and discovers the teacher Joanne is the spitting image of his dead wife. The twins think their mother has returned.
The book is predictable, with a few twists, but I never doubted the outcome. I didn't mind that I knew what was coming. The characters were Joanne and Michael were a bit too perfect, although the other characters were more well rounded. The twins' antics were unrealistic, but neither too cutesy or two hellion to become annoying.
I enjoyed this book. I cried at the end, ever though I saw it coming. This would be a great beach read or a good book to peruse if you're feeling down.
October 21, 2019
This is a wonderful book about two little twin girls that think their mother is going to be home "just anytime". Even though their mother is deceased, she had told them she would be back, and she never broke a promise. They are very ornery and won't speak to their father. If you read the book, you will find out why.
The summer school teacher was the splitting image of their mother, and they thought she had come back and couldn't understand why she had a different name and why she didn't come home to live.
Mariah is a crystal ball that the girls would ask questions to and she would answer them.
Their mothers side of the family was a large important family in the community. As you read the book you will meet the rest of them, and find out more about them, and the girls mother.
The book is rather predictable, but there are so many more things than that in this book. There is romance, love and mystery in the book, along with two headstrong little girls. I thought it was a great book to read.
The author of this book must have young children or is around small children a lot. Some of the thing I read, was just too cute. I enjoyed this book completely. I hope you will also.
The summer school teacher was the splitting image of their mother, and they thought she had come back and couldn't understand why she had a different name and why she didn't come home to live.
Mariah is a crystal ball that the girls would ask questions to and she would answer them.
Their mothers side of the family was a large important family in the community. As you read the book you will meet the rest of them, and find out more about them, and the girls mother.
The book is rather predictable, but there are so many more things than that in this book. There is romance, love and mystery in the book, along with two headstrong little girls. I thought it was a great book to read.
The author of this book must have young children or is around small children a lot. Some of the thing I read, was just too cute. I enjoyed this book completely. I hope you will also.
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March 1, 2019
I became a fan of Barbara Freethy a few years ago when I read my first book by this talented author. Since that time I have read every new Barbara Freethy book that is published. I recently picked up Ask Mariah. It was published in 2011 before I started reading Ms. Freethy’s books. This book is amazing! Now I want to purchase every book in her backlist.
Ms. Freethy has a real talent for weaving suspense, romance and wonderful characters into compelling stories that pull a reader into the story and don’t let go until the end of the book. Every time I thought I had this one figured out, the story line took another unexpected twist. I couldn’t put it down! I have several favorite authors whose books I purchase as soon as they are available. Ms. Freethy is definitely one of my favorites. I recommend Ask Mariah to anyone who loves, Romance, Suspense and Women’s Fiction.
Ms. Freethy has a real talent for weaving suspense, romance and wonderful characters into compelling stories that pull a reader into the story and don’t let go until the end of the book. Every time I thought I had this one figured out, the story line took another unexpected twist. I couldn’t put it down! I have several favorite authors whose books I purchase as soon as they are available. Ms. Freethy is definitely one of my favorites. I recommend Ask Mariah to anyone who loves, Romance, Suspense and Women’s Fiction.
June 10, 2019
His girls had terrorized everyone in the family. Maybe the summer school
camp would work till he found another nanny
For Joanna she had lost everything, her job, boyfriend, to help her mother tend to her father for nine months, and now her father was gone. She needed something, and when offered to help with the six year olds at the camp she accepted. She was a teacher, and the plans had already been done, to just follow. First day and hearing the screams, and the twins seemed to be the loudest. Of course those two would be in her class. Going to help the father, the girls ran to her, crying Mama. She looked just like their Mother. The girls insisted that Mariah who lived in a crystal ball had told them, about their mama returning,
A tender story of a mother that was taken and the girls acting out and searching for answers,
camp would work till he found another nanny
For Joanna she had lost everything, her job, boyfriend, to help her mother tend to her father for nine months, and now her father was gone. She needed something, and when offered to help with the six year olds at the camp she accepted. She was a teacher, and the plans had already been done, to just follow. First day and hearing the screams, and the twins seemed to be the loudest. Of course those two would be in her class. Going to help the father, the girls ran to her, crying Mama. She looked just like their Mother. The girls insisted that Mariah who lived in a crystal ball had told them, about their mama returning,
A tender story of a mother that was taken and the girls acting out and searching for answers,
March 25, 2022
library ebook
she was a teacher, he was a single dad to twin girls after his wife disappeared off a boat
the girls were not talking to him as they promised their mom they wouldnt talk to him till she came back
the teacher looked exactly like their mom, turned out they were half sisters. the mom had a affair and her husband made her give the baby to the man who she had the one night affair with , his wife couldnt have kids and wanted one desperatly
they never told her she was adopted but she found out and confronted her birth mom at her 50 th wedding anniversary
the twins went missing, everyone banded together and found them, they started talking to their dad again. he was in love with the teacher and tehy decided to get a house together and make a family
i would read more of these!
she was a teacher, he was a single dad to twin girls after his wife disappeared off a boat
the girls were not talking to him as they promised their mom they wouldnt talk to him till she came back
the teacher looked exactly like their mom, turned out they were half sisters. the mom had a affair and her husband made her give the baby to the man who she had the one night affair with , his wife couldnt have kids and wanted one desperatly
they never told her she was adopted but she found out and confronted her birth mom at her 50 th wedding anniversary
the twins went missing, everyone banded together and found them, they started talking to their dad again. he was in love with the teacher and tehy decided to get a house together and make a family
i would read more of these!
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January 27, 2019
Ask Mariah is a wonderful story about what constitutes family. Is it nurturing or bloodlines or both? Joanna Wingate who recently lost her father takes a summer job as a teacher. Her very first morning six year old twins throw themselves at her, calling her Mama and telling her they always knew she would come back for them...just as she had promised. The girls father is stunned! Joanna looks almost identical to his late wife. In Barbara Freethy’s capable hands readers will have a hard time putting this book aside. The author weaves a complex tale of lies and love and a little magic from Mariah. I loved everything about this book. Most highly recommend.
September 3, 2021
Joanna Wingate decides to take a teaching position for a few months while waiting to start her further education. Michael Ashton is having trouble keeping nanny's for his twin daughters, Lily and Rose, since they lost their mother. The twins are mischievous and little trouble makers. Lily and Rose consult the magical fortune-teller in a crystal bell. She has the answers or so the twins believe. When he enrolls them in this school and they come face to face with the new teacher and call her Mama. A new set of problems arise. A nice little romance story, with a lot of love, but also, lies, secrets, affairs, pregnancy, and an adoption that wasn't.. A good read!
November 12, 2019
Ask Mariah
This story revolves around a man, his twin daughters, and a woman who looks like his dead wife. Oh and a crystal ball. In this story not all is as it seems. The girls promised their mom not to talk to their dad till she returned home. But she died. So a year later they still haven't talked to him. Heartbreaking. He doesn't understand why. In comes their new teacher. And she looks just like the mom. There are are many twists and turns in this book. The one thing I enjoyed most was Mariah. Read and find out why.
This story revolves around a man, his twin daughters, and a woman who looks like his dead wife. Oh and a crystal ball. In this story not all is as it seems. The girls promised their mom not to talk to their dad till she returned home. But she died. So a year later they still haven't talked to him. Heartbreaking. He doesn't understand why. In comes their new teacher. And she looks just like the mom. There are are many twists and turns in this book. The one thing I enjoyed most was Mariah. Read and find out why.
December 26, 2021
This was a great story with a very different twist. Joanna Wingate could not understand why she did not look like anyone in her family but she could not find the answer to her questions. Through a stream of individual actions, Michael Ashton and his twin six year old daughters ran into Joanna who looked identical to his late wife and his girl’s mother who had died unexpectedly. Every action from that point on was exciting and very interesting to read. I did not want this book to end but could not put the book down either.
September 30, 2019
Wow, what a story. Joanna lived a good life, but with secrets that she knew nothing about until she met Michael and his precious twins Lily and Rose. In an instant Joanna's world was turned upside down. However, somewhere along the way, she found love in Lily and Rose and in their widowed father. Although she has a lot to sort out, she has a ready made family to help her through it all. Loved this story.
September 26, 2020
Enjoyable family mix up
Joanna Wingate needed a change so she is teaching summer classes for 6 year olds. Michael Ashton enrolls his twins in the school because they ran off another nanny. Michael is shocked when he meets Joanna because she looks just like his dead wife. Could Joanna be a DeLuxe and if so who is her real mother. Can they unravel the past, find love, or will the past destroy their growing love? Another great story from Barbara
Joanna Wingate needed a change so she is teaching summer classes for 6 year olds. Michael Ashton enrolls his twins in the school because they ran off another nanny. Michael is shocked when he meets Joanna because she looks just like his dead wife. Could Joanna be a DeLuxe and if so who is her real mother. Can they unravel the past, find love, or will the past destroy their growing love? Another great story from Barbara
October 7, 2018
Story about mistakes and love!
Barbara Freethy always makes the characters come alive in all her books! It wasn't long before I fell in love with Joanna and Michael and Lily and Rose. Then she introduced the De Lucas and Caroline Wingate and !are me love them to. I even loved Mariah!!
Barbara Freethy always makes the characters come alive in all her books! It wasn't long before I fell in love with Joanna and Michael and Lily and Rose. Then she introduced the De Lucas and Caroline Wingate and !are me love them to. I even loved Mariah!!
February 13, 2019
The twins. Urghh...Such spoilt brat. I know I know they were meant to be that way for plot’s sake but they annoyed me throughout the whole book.
And I actually didn’t feel the “love” between Michael & Joanna. Sorry not sorry.
And I actually didn’t feel the “love” between Michael & Joanna. Sorry not sorry.
October 7, 2019
Ebook
He’s a widower with twin daughters that don’t talk to him. She doing some summer school teaching. She looks like their dead mother. They think she’s their dead mother, it leads to such confusion and a huge secret that can destroy a family.
He’s a widower with twin daughters that don’t talk to him. She doing some summer school teaching. She looks like their dead mother. They think she’s their dead mother, it leads to such confusion and a huge secret that can destroy a family.
October 18, 2019
Sweet story with some magic
This was a very sweet story with magic thrown in. There were some unexpected turns and it had me trying to guess the ending but I was completely surprised. A easy read especially for a weekend get away!
This was a very sweet story with magic thrown in. There were some unexpected turns and it had me trying to guess the ending but I was completely surprised. A easy read especially for a weekend get away!
October 27, 2019
Wonderful!
Of the book is by Barbara Freethy, get it! Time after time she writes a "winner". Compelling, captivating,memorable characters and heartwarming happy endings. Makes you sigh and smile at the end.
Of the book is by Barbara Freethy, get it! Time after time she writes a "winner". Compelling, captivating,memorable characters and heartwarming happy endings. Makes you sigh and smile at the end.
December 25, 2019
I loved this book! It will tug at your heart strings. It is a story about loosing, hurt and happiness. You will cry and smile. I highly recommend this book. The characters are so real. Please take time to read it.
March 5, 2020
Never disappointed
Quick read that I was unable to put down. The suspense was building with every turned page. I really hope future books are based off of Tony; a great character worth exploring more.
Quick read that I was unable to put down. The suspense was building with every turned page. I really hope future books are based off of Tony; a great character worth exploring more.
September 10, 2020
3.5 ⭐️
Ok this was a little strange. I couldn’t let go of how totally cruel this 30 year old woman was to her adopted mother. The author told a good story and the writing was done well.
Ok this was a little strange. I couldn’t let go of how totally cruel this 30 year old woman was to her adopted mother. The author told a good story and the writing was done well.
February 6, 2021
Great book
I loved this book from the very beginning! The characters were wonderful and funny. The storyline kept me interested from the very first page! I have read quite a few of Harvard's books and this was was a winner! I look forward to reading more.
I loved this book from the very beginning! The characters were wonderful and funny. The storyline kept me interested from the very first page! I have read quite a few of Harvard's books and this was was a winner! I look forward to reading more.
June 1, 2021
Must read!
What a beautiful story! Affairs, baby, adoption, reunites, forgiveness...not to much missing from this suspenseful story. Barbara Freethy does it over and over again with unique storiex!
What a beautiful story! Affairs, baby, adoption, reunites, forgiveness...not to much missing from this suspenseful story. Barbara Freethy does it over and over again with unique storiex!
October 8, 2021
An intriguing story about romance and family drama all mixed up together. There is an element of a magic crystal ball mixed in the storyline. Good writing, light romance dealing with families and secrets as well.
June 16, 2022
Ann oldie but a goody
I read this book when it first came out. It's been so many years, and I have run out of new books that I read it again. I enjoyed it the second time as much as I did the first.
I read this book when it first came out. It's been so many years, and I have run out of new books that I read it again. I enjoyed it the second time as much as I did the first.
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