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With This Ring
A Love for All Time...
They came from different worlds. She was a Texas beauty who'd known privilege and luxury all her life. He was a photo-journalist who'd spent a lonely childhood in foster homes, battling for his very survival. Yet from the moment Amy Carpenter and Sam Robbins met, they knew they were meant to be together. Nothing could come between them, not even Sam's doubts that he wasn't good enough for Amy...until Sam's job takes him away from her -- to far-off Nepal...
Desperately lonely without the man she loves, Amy is devastated when news arrives that Sam has had a fatal accident. Then Sam's best friend Justin Malone enters the picture. Rocked by grief and loss, Amy and Justin turn to each other for comfort and companionship. As their friendship flames into something more, Amy must decide whether to accept the quiet happiness that Justin offers -- even though she can't forget the man whose passion still burns in her heart...
They came from different worlds. She was a Texas beauty who'd known privilege and luxury all her life. He was a photo-journalist who'd spent a lonely childhood in foster homes, battling for his very survival. Yet from the moment Amy Carpenter and Sam Robbins met, they knew they were meant to be together. Nothing could come between them, not even Sam's doubts that he wasn't good enough for Amy...until Sam's job takes him away from her -- to far-off Nepal...
Desperately lonely without the man she loves, Amy is devastated when news arrives that Sam has had a fatal accident. Then Sam's best friend Justin Malone enters the picture. Rocked by grief and loss, Amy and Justin turn to each other for comfort and companionship. As their friendship flames into something more, Amy must decide whether to accept the quiet happiness that Justin offers -- even though she can't forget the man whose passion still burns in her heart...
309 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 1996
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About the author
Trisha Alexander
43 books5 followersPatricia Ann Kay (born March 7, 1937), also known as Trisha Alexander and Ann Patrick, is an American bestselling author of romance novels and women's fiction. She has authored more than 50 books, with four million copies published in 18 countries
Patricia Ann Kay was born on 7 March 1937 in a small town in northeastern Ohio, USA, where she raised along with three younger sisters. She considers herself a very lucky woman. The family didn’t have a lot of money, but she says that didn’t matter, because what they did have was worth more than money — a happy home. Her parents had a good marriage and they doted on their four daughters. That upbringing is reflected in the stories she writes. As readers all over the world have discovered, her books are filled with warmth and love of family.
Pat has lived in upstate New York, Northern Alabama, Southern California, and Stockholm (Sweden), and since 1969, in Houston, Texas with her husband. She says that no matter where she’s lived, she’s found that people everywhere are the same and want the same things: love and committed relationships. The marriage has three terrific grown children. They currently share their home with two longhaired cats, and a backyard filled with squirrels, birds, and other critters. Her hobbies and other interests include reading, walking for exercise, going to the movies and the theater, swimming, and traveling.
In 1990, Pat sold her first romance novel to Silhouette. Since then, more than four million copies of her novels have been published in eighteen different countries.
Patricia Ann Kay was born on 7 March 1937 in a small town in northeastern Ohio, USA, where she raised along with three younger sisters. She considers herself a very lucky woman. The family didn’t have a lot of money, but she says that didn’t matter, because what they did have was worth more than money — a happy home. Her parents had a good marriage and they doted on their four daughters. That upbringing is reflected in the stories she writes. As readers all over the world have discovered, her books are filled with warmth and love of family.
Pat has lived in upstate New York, Northern Alabama, Southern California, and Stockholm (Sweden), and since 1969, in Houston, Texas with her husband. She says that no matter where she’s lived, she’s found that people everywhere are the same and want the same things: love and committed relationships. The marriage has three terrific grown children. They currently share their home with two longhaired cats, and a backyard filled with squirrels, birds, and other critters. Her hobbies and other interests include reading, walking for exercise, going to the movies and the theater, swimming, and traveling.
In 1990, Pat sold her first romance novel to Silhouette. Since then, more than four million copies of her novels have been published in eighteen different countries.
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April 9, 2018
I just didn't like the heroine. The H was considered dead for two years, she moved on with his friend, slept with him and got engaged to him and then when the H came back she was confused. I just didn't like her or her Mother because they were both downers. Justin was okay but I thought he was an opportunist. I know the H was supposed to be dead but her not being celibate was a dealbreaker for me. I was disappointed in her and I just couldn't get past it. There was an HEA but I feel that the hero could have done better. I did like the epilogue. It was touching. Just because I liked the H so much.
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July 2, 2023
With This Ring
Amy wanted a relationship like her parents had. But at twenty-seven she hadn't found her other half. Sam was a rolling stone. He went places others just dreamed about. When they met she thought she had found her other half. But he had doubts. He didn't think he was good enough. On his last trip abroad he was lost presumed dead. His best friend Justin became her rock. They grew close. But what happens when Sam finds his way back to her. Will she stay with the stable home loving Justin or the wondering stone Sam?
Amy wanted a relationship like her parents had. But at twenty-seven she hadn't found her other half. Sam was a rolling stone. He went places others just dreamed about. When they met she thought she had found her other half. But he had doubts. He didn't think he was good enough. On his last trip abroad he was lost presumed dead. His best friend Justin became her rock. They grew close. But what happens when Sam finds his way back to her. Will she stay with the stable home loving Justin or the wondering stone Sam?
October 9, 2016
Sam and Amy
I thought the story was good; however, I lost interest in Amy. I didn't like her and Justin together and I didn't like the fact she couldn't make up her mind. She never loved Justin the way she loved Sam so it shouldn't have been such a h hard decision to make.
I thought the story was good; however, I lost interest in Amy. I didn't like her and Justin together and I didn't like the fact she couldn't make up her mind. She never loved Justin the way she loved Sam so it shouldn't have been such a h hard decision to make.
August 21, 2013
This was a seriosly depressing book. I didn't even finish it. Everyone was in love with everyone else and everyone was heartbroken. No fun at all!
May 25, 2014
Sam Robbins is a nature photographer for World of Nature, and travels all over the globe to capture images of wildlife most of us never see. He's an adventurer and a risk taker, and figures he'll never settle down. He likes his nomadic life, and after surviving a difficult childhood he likes his freedom and being able to pick up girls wherever his travels take him. After taking some unnecessary risks on his last assignment, his boss orders him to take a vacation, which is the last thing he wants - he'd rather move on to his next assignment.
Amy Carpenter is an art teacher who came from a privileged upbringing and she's not a one-night-stand kind of girl (although her best friend is telling her she needs a good f***.) When she's not teaching, she volunteers are the local animal shelter. She meets Sam, after he finds a kitten and brings it in to the shelter. And, even though their lifestyles are very different, attraction doesn't discriminate and they end up going out, falling in love and getting engaged. Sam is offered an assignment in the Himalayas and he promises Amy that after this one he'll slow down his travelling. Tragically, Sam again takes a risk that causes him to fall off a cliff-face into a gorge. It takes days to get word out for searchers, but Sam can't be found and is assumed dead.
Somewhat predictably, Sam had asked his best friend Justin to take care of Amy in his absence. And Justin is in love with Amy. Oh, and Justin's sister is in love with Sam. Oh, and Amy's best friend Lark is in love with Justin. Sigh......this is where the story lost me.
Amy Carpenter is an art teacher who came from a privileged upbringing and she's not a one-night-stand kind of girl (although her best friend is telling her she needs a good f***.) When she's not teaching, she volunteers are the local animal shelter. She meets Sam, after he finds a kitten and brings it in to the shelter. And, even though their lifestyles are very different, attraction doesn't discriminate and they end up going out, falling in love and getting engaged. Sam is offered an assignment in the Himalayas and he promises Amy that after this one he'll slow down his travelling. Tragically, Sam again takes a risk that causes him to fall off a cliff-face into a gorge. It takes days to get word out for searchers, but Sam can't be found and is assumed dead.
Somewhat predictably, Sam had asked his best friend Justin to take care of Amy in his absence. And Justin is in love with Amy. Oh, and Justin's sister is in love with Sam. Oh, and Amy's best friend Lark is in love with Justin. Sigh......this is where the story lost me.
April 28, 2017
2 loves one right man
Amy knew from the moment she met Sam he was for her. Even though it was a whirlwind and even though it took Sam time to catch up with his own heart, they were meant for each other.
Then life took a tragic turn. Now she had her soft calming love from Justin all while Lark loved him passionately.
In the end I'm so glad where it finished, i felt for the characters that one got hurt no matter what.
I just wish I knew what happened between Lark and who she ends up with. What happened to the other man?
I had tears about this book a couple of times. I felt bad for the party that got hurt but in the end I agreed with the pairing.
Amy knew from the moment she met Sam he was for her. Even though it was a whirlwind and even though it took Sam time to catch up with his own heart, they were meant for each other.
Then life took a tragic turn. Now she had her soft calming love from Justin all while Lark loved him passionately.
In the end I'm so glad where it finished, i felt for the characters that one got hurt no matter what.
I just wish I knew what happened between Lark and who she ends up with. What happened to the other man?
I had tears about this book a couple of times. I felt bad for the party that got hurt but in the end I agreed with the pairing.
October 11, 2013
If you're looking for comedy, this is not for you. If you want light hearted, this is not for you. If you can handle sad and depressing content with the hope of happily ever after, then give this book a shot.
Warning. This book is kind of depressing, with everyone in love with someone who loves them but isn't in love with them. Tough it out, and you may just get your happy ending.
Warning. This book is kind of depressing, with everyone in love with someone who loves them but isn't in love with them. Tough it out, and you may just get your happy ending.
October 16, 2016
Ok book. Man and woman fall in love. Man goes overseas to do his job and falls off a cliff and presumed dead. Woman and man's best friend get engaged. Man is alive and had amnesia that he recovered from. Comes back to find woman and best friend engaged.
It was ok. For me it lacked chemistry and drama. Just very lackluster.
It was ok. For me it lacked chemistry and drama. Just very lackluster.
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May 29, 2018
Ok story
I liked the beginning and the end but the middle kind of drove me crazy and there were some loose ends. What about the sister who loved him? Did Justin move on? This story needed a little less stuff in the middle and a stronger end.
I liked the beginning and the end but the middle kind of drove me crazy and there were some loose ends. What about the sister who loved him? Did Justin move on? This story needed a little less stuff in the middle and a stronger end.
November 17, 2015
3.5 stars. Quick read. Not a light hearted book, most of it is a bit depressing. Then it isn't... The ending wraps things up - maybe too quickly.
October 10, 2016
Excellent
Great writing! This was one of those can't put it down stories, I am going to give a full five star rating
Great writing! This was one of those can't put it down stories, I am going to give a full five star rating
November 1, 2017
This was a bit uncomfortable at times as the plot twisted and turned. But not much sexual descriptions and characters you care about so that is good.
March 24, 2024
just NO
I’ll be putting this authours name on my list of authours not to read.
This book, or rather the few pages that I read was riddled with blasphemy used as an expletive. It was awful and as I took a look further only increased. Frankly from the introduction chapter it was easy to see how the story would unfold, with the obvious angst thrown in. So not interested.
I’ll be putting this authours name on my list of authours not to read.
This book, or rather the few pages that I read was riddled with blasphemy used as an expletive. It was awful and as I took a look further only increased. Frankly from the introduction chapter it was easy to see how the story would unfold, with the obvious angst thrown in. So not interested.
July 13, 2017
With this ring
Interesting book. Always something different happening. Exciting, adventurous and ready for love. Real love. Finally coming to an understanding of the inportance of life.
Interesting book. Always something different happening. Exciting, adventurous and ready for love. Real love. Finally coming to an understanding of the inportance of life.
February 19, 2020
4 Stars
4 stars for With This Ring which is the story of Amy, Sam and Justin. What would you do if you loved two different men? Any is about to find out what is really important in life.
4 stars for With This Ring which is the story of Amy, Sam and Justin. What would you do if you loved two different men? Any is about to find out what is really important in life.
January 3, 2020
Twists and Turns
Easy HEA read with a few twists and turns to keep Ron your toes.
I recommend this book for all who enjoy romantic novels.
Easy HEA read with a few twists and turns to keep Ron your toes.
I recommend this book for all who enjoy romantic novels.
September 30, 2022
good romance novel
The characters has well defined personalities and the story was good enough to hold my attention. I think the ending was good.
The characters has well defined personalities and the story was good enough to hold my attention. I think the ending was good.
November 12, 2016
Wow! What a romance!
Amy waits for a man who makes her heart zip but, she loses him all too soon. Will she accept the love of his best friend? What a out her best friend and her feelings? Quite a
puzzle.
Amy waits for a man who makes her heart zip but, she loses him all too soon. Will she accept the love of his best friend? What a out her best friend and her feelings? Quite a
puzzle.
October 26, 2013
Nada.....Didnt feel anything for this book, i am sorry to say this is my first bad review, i was disappointed.
September 12, 2014
Good
the story is one that has you see how things that happen during a relationships can go in so many directions.the way love works is the book.
the story is one that has you see how things that happen during a relationships can go in so many directions.the way love works is the book.
November 22, 2016
Not for me at all, total disappointment
The girl was stupid. The guy was selfish and Justin was the victim. I don't like the way this book played out
The girl was stupid. The guy was selfish and Justin was the victim. I don't like the way this book played out
July 5, 2017
Ebook
She's working at the pet adoption place, he brings in a kitten he found. It's instant attraction. But it will be a very difficult journey to happiness.
She's working at the pet adoption place, he brings in a kitten he found. It's instant attraction. But it will be a very difficult journey to happiness.
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