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All That Matters
All the money in the world won’t bring you happiness if the strings attached are pulled so tight you can’t breathe. FAITH MORGAN couldn’t breathe. Controlled all her life by a dominating father whose wealth influenced his actions and prejudices, Faith spent her teen years defying every rule Lionel Morgan made.
BUDDY LEE WALKER is Boyd Walker’s son and mad as hell about it. He hasn’t been anybody’s boy since his mama died when he was six. When his no-account daddy went to prison for a bungled bank robbery and armed assault, sixteen-year-old Buddy Lee shouted “Hallelujah!” and set about working hard to overcome his reputation as Boyd’s boy.
The first time Buddy Lee took the blame for one of Faith’s escapades to save her from her daddy’s wrath, she knew she had a friend forever. Buddy Lee knew he’d have alligators snapping at his heels from that night on, but he didn’t care. Being Faith’s friend was the only good thing going on in his life right then. The worst thing was falling in love with her.
Buddy Lee Walker loves his Mustang - the 1965 red one, that is! He's no cowboy, but he's a Texan with a heart as big as the Lone Star State. Keep that in mind as you read about the favor Faith Morgan asks of him. The one that messes with his emotions and challenges his honor...and his heart. ALL THAT MATTERS - Contemporary Romance - Sept. 2011 - Tell-Tale Publishing Group.
BUDDY LEE WALKER is Boyd Walker’s son and mad as hell about it. He hasn’t been anybody’s boy since his mama died when he was six. When his no-account daddy went to prison for a bungled bank robbery and armed assault, sixteen-year-old Buddy Lee shouted “Hallelujah!” and set about working hard to overcome his reputation as Boyd’s boy.
The first time Buddy Lee took the blame for one of Faith’s escapades to save her from her daddy’s wrath, she knew she had a friend forever. Buddy Lee knew he’d have alligators snapping at his heels from that night on, but he didn’t care. Being Faith’s friend was the only good thing going on in his life right then. The worst thing was falling in love with her.
Buddy Lee Walker loves his Mustang - the 1965 red one, that is! He's no cowboy, but he's a Texan with a heart as big as the Lone Star State. Keep that in mind as you read about the favor Faith Morgan asks of him. The one that messes with his emotions and challenges his honor...and his heart. ALL THAT MATTERS - Contemporary Romance - Sept. 2011 - Tell-Tale Publishing Group.
- GenresContemporary Romance
260 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2011
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August 21, 2019
Heartwarming is the word a would use to describe this book
Faith Morgan is from a wealthy family. She was a rebellious teenager always pulling stunts trying to get her parents loves.
Buddy Lee Walker had a rough life growing up. Buddy’s father is in prison so the town people treats Buddy like he’s no good too.
Buddy always took the blame for Faith’s stunts in High School. Years after High School Faith is in trouble again and runs to Buddy for help. Will Buddy help her? Are Faith troubles to much for Buddy to deal with?
This story has some twists to it. Find out if Faith and Buddy friendship survives through everything that happens to them. This story makes you believe in miracles.
Faith Morgan is from a wealthy family. She was a rebellious teenager always pulling stunts trying to get her parents loves.
Buddy Lee Walker had a rough life growing up. Buddy’s father is in prison so the town people treats Buddy like he’s no good too.
Buddy always took the blame for Faith’s stunts in High School. Years after High School Faith is in trouble again and runs to Buddy for help. Will Buddy help her? Are Faith troubles to much for Buddy to deal with?
This story has some twists to it. Find out if Faith and Buddy friendship survives through everything that happens to them. This story makes you believe in miracles.
March 17, 2012
I love reading romance, but have always had a soft spot for contemporary romance since that is what I started out reading. I admit that my time lately has been limited (and I know I'm not the only one!), so when I pick up a book to read for pleasure, I'm expecting a lot.
Well, let me tell you when I finished the first few sentences of ALL THAT MATTERS, it became all that mattered. I couldn't put this story down. From the first page Buddy Lee and Faith's story captured my heart. By the end of chapter one, I admit I had more than a slight crush on Buddy Lee. This charming man was pure in heart and the more I learned about him the more I rooted for him to get what he wanted. Faith's love.
Without giving away too much, because I want you to enjoy the story the way I did, feel the emotions and the triumphs and the frustration, I will share a little bit.
Buddy Lee showed his courage in overcoming a shame-filled past brought on him by his father. He worked hard and lived by a moral code of ethics, though not everybody realized this. As for Faith, I was instantly drawn to her for all that she'd gone through. Her plight in dealing with an overbearing father and how she was made to feel she needed to act a certain way because she belonged to the upper class of their small town...it broke my heart. Together this pair formed an unlikely friendship...good girl meets town bad boy. But Buddy Lee proves he isn't a bad boy when he rescues Faith time and time again from the situations she finds herself in. He takes the blame with no thought to how it makes him appear to others, his only concern is his friend. Faith.
Loralee Lillibridge is an amazing author and wove her words in a manner that made me feel like I was there with Buddy Lee and Faith, in every room listening to their conversations, but with one added bonus, I knew what they were thinking and feeling. I curled up into the soft cushions of my couch with no plans to put this story down. Loralee's turn of phrase, her characterization, her subtle humor, made this book smooth and flowing and before I knew it--before I was ready for it--I was reading the last chapter. When I finished the last sentence I was torn. Saddened that my mini vacation in a small Texastown with two new friends--Buddy Lee and Faith--had ended, but I also had that little niggle in the pit of my stomach--you know the one--the one you get when you've finished a truly good read!
Well, let me tell you when I finished the first few sentences of ALL THAT MATTERS, it became all that mattered. I couldn't put this story down. From the first page Buddy Lee and Faith's story captured my heart. By the end of chapter one, I admit I had more than a slight crush on Buddy Lee. This charming man was pure in heart and the more I learned about him the more I rooted for him to get what he wanted. Faith's love.
Without giving away too much, because I want you to enjoy the story the way I did, feel the emotions and the triumphs and the frustration, I will share a little bit.
Buddy Lee showed his courage in overcoming a shame-filled past brought on him by his father. He worked hard and lived by a moral code of ethics, though not everybody realized this. As for Faith, I was instantly drawn to her for all that she'd gone through. Her plight in dealing with an overbearing father and how she was made to feel she needed to act a certain way because she belonged to the upper class of their small town...it broke my heart. Together this pair formed an unlikely friendship...good girl meets town bad boy. But Buddy Lee proves he isn't a bad boy when he rescues Faith time and time again from the situations she finds herself in. He takes the blame with no thought to how it makes him appear to others, his only concern is his friend. Faith.
Loralee Lillibridge is an amazing author and wove her words in a manner that made me feel like I was there with Buddy Lee and Faith, in every room listening to their conversations, but with one added bonus, I knew what they were thinking and feeling. I curled up into the soft cushions of my couch with no plans to put this story down. Loralee's turn of phrase, her characterization, her subtle humor, made this book smooth and flowing and before I knew it--before I was ready for it--I was reading the last chapter. When I finished the last sentence I was torn. Saddened that my mini vacation in a small Texastown with two new friends--Buddy Lee and Faith--had ended, but I also had that little niggle in the pit of my stomach--you know the one--the one you get when you've finished a truly good read!
June 2, 2013
TITLE - ALL THAT MATTERS
AUTHOR - LORALEE LILLIBRIDGE
STARS - 5
REVIEWER - WENDE SHEETS
Buddy Lee Walker and Faith Morgan were friends in high school. Faith was the one getting into trouble and Buddy getting her out of those jams. They have not spoken to each other in 6 years, then a night like any other, Buddy finds Faith on his door step. Again, Faith needs help getting out of trouble.
Faith is engaged to Royce Webb and the wedding is just a few days away. There is just one problem Faith does not want to marry Royce. To many things have happened and Faith is afraid. With no one else to run to she turns to Buddy Lee for help.
Buddy Lee's mother died when he was 6 and his father failed at raising him. Buddy spends most of his time at his shop and stays to himself. He likes his quiet life then Faith shows up. She ask for his help and Buddy has no idea what he is in for ! After agreeing to help Faith his life is anything but quiet. He finds himself married and once again with the ugly title of "Boyd's Boy".
This was an excellent read ! I feel in love with Faith and Buddy right away. This book reminded me of the Robyn Carr's books. A good love story with lots of little twist !
AUTHOR - LORALEE LILLIBRIDGE
STARS - 5
REVIEWER - WENDE SHEETS
Buddy Lee Walker and Faith Morgan were friends in high school. Faith was the one getting into trouble and Buddy getting her out of those jams. They have not spoken to each other in 6 years, then a night like any other, Buddy finds Faith on his door step. Again, Faith needs help getting out of trouble.
Faith is engaged to Royce Webb and the wedding is just a few days away. There is just one problem Faith does not want to marry Royce. To many things have happened and Faith is afraid. With no one else to run to she turns to Buddy Lee for help.
Buddy Lee's mother died when he was 6 and his father failed at raising him. Buddy spends most of his time at his shop and stays to himself. He likes his quiet life then Faith shows up. She ask for his help and Buddy has no idea what he is in for ! After agreeing to help Faith his life is anything but quiet. He finds himself married and once again with the ugly title of "Boyd's Boy".
This was an excellent read ! I feel in love with Faith and Buddy right away. This book reminded me of the Robyn Carr's books. A good love story with lots of little twist !
September 12, 2011
I finished "All that Matters" over the weekend and really enjoyed it. I was hooked by the gorgeous body on the front standing beside a bright red Mustang!
You could not help but fall in love with Buddy Lee Walker. I worried about him not being able to say no to Faith and her pleas for help. And that girl definitely has some problems to solve. Thank goodness love wins out and overcomes evil! Besides the main characters, I adored Scooter, Buddy Lee's best friend. That guy made me laugh-out-loud.
A great romance, a little suspense, Buddy's "label" bestowed by a no-account convict father, a fiance' that needs to go, a surprise package, Faith's prejudiced and uppity parental combo, a best friend who can't keep his mouth shut, and a little trip to Mexico are just a small part of what makes this a very fun and captivating story. Set in Smalltown, America, where folks know everybody else's business and are always willing jump in the middle of it.
You could not help but fall in love with Buddy Lee Walker. I worried about him not being able to say no to Faith and her pleas for help. And that girl definitely has some problems to solve. Thank goodness love wins out and overcomes evil! Besides the main characters, I adored Scooter, Buddy Lee's best friend. That guy made me laugh-out-loud.
A great romance, a little suspense, Buddy's "label" bestowed by a no-account convict father, a fiance' that needs to go, a surprise package, Faith's prejudiced and uppity parental combo, a best friend who can't keep his mouth shut, and a little trip to Mexico are just a small part of what makes this a very fun and captivating story. Set in Smalltown, America, where folks know everybody else's business and are always willing jump in the middle of it.
January 21, 2013
It was a nice story of a nice couple. I expected a little more in the way of suspense - it really was a straight love story. Best part was Faith's gradual realization of how Buddy Lee had always been there for her, how she had taken it for granted but how she made up for it. Sweet story.
August 22, 2013
Another book by my Aunt!
June 4, 2012
Written by my friend Loralee Lillibridge.
July 27, 2017
This is a story of two people from opposite sides of the tracks. Buddy Lee Walker has worked hard to convince people he’s nothing like his no-good father. Faith Morgan is the daughter of the town banker. But despite their differences, they’ve had a close connection for years. So when Faith comes to Buddy for help, he can’t help but give it, no matter the cost to him—or his heart. Loved this book!
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