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Something To Be Thankful For
Randi Meyers is at a crossroads in her life. She’s got no girlfriend, bad knees, and her fill of loneliness. The one thing she does have in her favor is a veterinarian job in Fort Worth, Texas, but even that isn’t going as well as she hoped. Her supervisor is cold-hearted and dumps long hours of work on her. Even if she did want a girlfriend, she has little time to look. When a distant uncle dies, Randi returns to her hometown of Woodbridge, Texas, to attend the funeral. During the graveside services, she wanders away from the crowd and is beseeched by a young boy to follow him into the woods to help his injured sister. After coming upon an unconscious woman, the boy disappears. Randi brings the woman to the hospital and finds out that her name is Kay Newcombe. Randi is intrigued by Kay. Who is this unusual woman? Where did her little brother disappear to? And why does Randi feel compelled to help her? Despite living in different cities, a tentative friendship forms, but Randi is hesitant. Can she trust her newfound friend? How much of her life and feelings can Randi reveal? And what secrets is Kay keeping from her? Together, Randi and Kay must unravel these questions, trust one another, and find the answers in order to protect themselves from outside threats – and discover what they mean to one another.
352 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2002
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About the author
Carrie L. Carr
16 books95 followersCarrie is a native Texan, born in the Lone Star State in the early sixties. Currently a resident of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, she lives with her partner of 25+ years, Jan, whom she legally married in Toronto in September 2003.
Carrie loves to geocache, as well as volunteer her time with a local animal shelter and rescue group. While she enjoys traveling, she likes to spend most of her time at home with her wife and dogs.
She has written ten books in the Somerville series, and has revised and rereleased them as an independent writer.
Carrie has also written four stand-alone romances and has several more planned.
Carrie’s website - www.CarrieCarr.com
Email - cbzeer@gmail.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carrie.carr
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Carrie loves to geocache, as well as volunteer her time with a local animal shelter and rescue group. While she enjoys traveling, she likes to spend most of her time at home with her wife and dogs.
She has written ten books in the Somerville series, and has revised and rereleased them as an independent writer.
Carrie has also written four stand-alone romances and has several more planned.
Carrie’s website - www.CarrieCarr.com
Email - cbzeer@gmail.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carrie.carr
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carrielcarr...
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January 26, 2018
In this very well told and heartwarming story author delivers two real to life main characters with real to life problems. They are nice people who you want to see happy and together.
A good book, definitely worth reading.
A good book, definitely worth reading.
February 28, 2020
We read this for book club. It started out pretty good, and I was quite contentedly breezing along for the first 100-ish pages. If it had ended there, it would have been a fine cozy romance. But there was just entirely too much drama. Both of these seemingly wonderful women had exes from hell, stereotypically determined to ruin the new lovers' relationship. (Also, and it's been several weeks since I read it, I seem to remember that both exes were bi. Which made it feel like she was demonizing bisexual folks while making lesbians the first-class citizens. Not so PC, too much generalizing.) And both had work drama. And one had family drama. Another irritation for myself and several other club members was her continued reference to "the vet" or "the blonde" or "the redhead." Way to make characters two dimensional.
I think this was the first book club book that we've read in my 10 years with the club that was unanimously disliked. It's especially crazy considering the club is entirely lesbian with the exception of me, and normally every lesbian romance gets a glowing review or the equivalent of a pat on the head from most members. (I'm usually a head-patter, because most romance novels—gay, straight, or otherwise—usually make me roll my eyes.) And the book started so well. Bummer.
I think this was the first book club book that we've read in my 10 years with the club that was unanimously disliked. It's especially crazy considering the club is entirely lesbian with the exception of me, and normally every lesbian romance gets a glowing review or the equivalent of a pat on the head from most members. (I'm usually a head-patter, because most romance novels—gay, straight, or otherwise—usually make me roll my eyes.) And the book started so well. Bummer.
October 16, 2023
Handpicked and Thankful For It!
This is my first book by this author. I was truly blown away. The storytelling took you in to a whole different level. Randi is a veterinarian, in her forties, single now but not by choice since her ex Melissa left her with nothing and since her parents are out of town, forced to go to her Uncle’s funeral less she wants to hear from her Grandmother. As she is standing by grave sight and knowing her grandmother is scrutinizing her attire, a young boy dressed in a suit is standing next to her. As she looks down at him and he stares at her with questioning eyes, he grabs her hand and tells her she has to help him, she is hurt and needs help. Not knowing this boy or what he is talking about, hesitant to follow, he grabs her and leads her into the woods. He points to where “his sister” is and seeing someone laying in the brush, he says go and she does but when she turns around he is gone. As she approaches a young women who is obviously hurt, she tells her name and finds out that the women is Kay and she wants to help her. Kay who lives near the embankment where she slipped and fell, appreciates the help and is taken in by this older women’s eyes. Randi insists that she needs to go to a hospital and Kay tells her where she lives and her car is there. At the hospital they start to learn things about each other. Especially since said little boy, Kay’s brother, died many years ago. Bringing Kay home and seeing that she is ok, Randi needs to go back and deal with her Grandmother for leaving the service. After walking back the way she came, her car battery is dead. She walks back to Kay’s. From here the story does it’s thing. Your can tell they are both interested. They are both from disaster relationships. Kay talks about her ex Beth who she found in bed with a friend and Randi talks about her ex Melissa who left with all their stuff and went with a man. This book has so many twists and turns which keep pulling you in until it’s conclusion. There is angst but it is needed. There is something to be said for a love you can feel all through your soul and that’s what this book has. A must read!
This is my first book by this author. I was truly blown away. The storytelling took you in to a whole different level. Randi is a veterinarian, in her forties, single now but not by choice since her ex Melissa left her with nothing and since her parents are out of town, forced to go to her Uncle’s funeral less she wants to hear from her Grandmother. As she is standing by grave sight and knowing her grandmother is scrutinizing her attire, a young boy dressed in a suit is standing next to her. As she looks down at him and he stares at her with questioning eyes, he grabs her hand and tells her she has to help him, she is hurt and needs help. Not knowing this boy or what he is talking about, hesitant to follow, he grabs her and leads her into the woods. He points to where “his sister” is and seeing someone laying in the brush, he says go and she does but when she turns around he is gone. As she approaches a young women who is obviously hurt, she tells her name and finds out that the women is Kay and she wants to help her. Kay who lives near the embankment where she slipped and fell, appreciates the help and is taken in by this older women’s eyes. Randi insists that she needs to go to a hospital and Kay tells her where she lives and her car is there. At the hospital they start to learn things about each other. Especially since said little boy, Kay’s brother, died many years ago. Bringing Kay home and seeing that she is ok, Randi needs to go back and deal with her Grandmother for leaving the service. After walking back the way she came, her car battery is dead. She walks back to Kay’s. From here the story does it’s thing. Your can tell they are both interested. They are both from disaster relationships. Kay talks about her ex Beth who she found in bed with a friend and Randi talks about her ex Melissa who left with all their stuff and went with a man. This book has so many twists and turns which keep pulling you in until it’s conclusion. There is angst but it is needed. There is something to be said for a love you can feel all through your soul and that’s what this book has. A must read!
February 3, 2024
Must Read
I did not think I would like the story as much I did. Carrie L Carr had me hooked that I did not want the book to end. The story had everything and definitely recommend. I can't wait to read more from this author.
I did not think I would like the story as much I did. Carrie L Carr had me hooked that I did not want the book to end. The story had everything and definitely recommend. I can't wait to read more from this author.
November 27, 2023
very nice read
This was a very cozy story. Everything flowed so well I almost forgot there was an age gap. All of the characters was fitting but I adored Randi.
This was a very cozy story. Everything flowed so well I almost forgot there was an age gap. All of the characters was fitting but I adored Randi.
January 26, 2024
cbird
Such an awesome story. I was so enthralled in the book I could not put it down. The 2 bad characters were so bad you wanted to punch them yourself. Good job
Such an awesome story. I was so enthralled in the book I could not put it down. The 2 bad characters were so bad you wanted to punch them yourself. Good job
November 13, 2016
I loved this book.
I loved Something to be Thankful for. A very enjoyable read. I loved the character of Randi, the veterinarian. I loved her caring compassionate way with animals and people. Kay is a great character. A woman with a strong backbone and lots of spirit is always welcome. Great book.
I loved Something to be Thankful for. A very enjoyable read. I loved the character of Randi, the veterinarian. I loved her caring compassionate way with animals and people. Kay is a great character. A woman with a strong backbone and lots of spirit is always welcome. Great book.
September 22, 2023
It was great. I read books in this genre constantly and this one is definitely in the top 10% (if not higher.) The prose flows delightfully. The story is interesting. The plot is solid. It's unpredictable and constantly fresh. It's highly plausible with real characters, who have depth, flaws, and needs while being very likable. There was romance and wit to create a wonderful reading experience.
October 28, 2016
Good solid read. Well written, not full of surprises, but nice. Also reread often.
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