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How We Started
Two original stories featuring characters from "The Silver Boat" and "Little Night."
In these stories, bestselling author Luanne Rice gives her readers two tales of early love and longing. "Paul and Clare" introduces the heroine of her upcoming novel, "Little Night," and offers a glimpse into how she met the love of her life--and the beginning of her life-long passion for birds and nature, even in New York City. "Miss Martha's Vineyard" is a snapshot of the quirky, unconditional friendship with larger-than-life blueblood Harrison Thaxter that has kept Rory McCarthy from "The Silver Boat" afloat even in rough romantic seas.
In these stories, bestselling author Luanne Rice gives her readers two tales of early love and longing. "Paul and Clare" introduces the heroine of her upcoming novel, "Little Night," and offers a glimpse into how she met the love of her life--and the beginning of her life-long passion for birds and nature, even in New York City. "Miss Martha's Vineyard" is a snapshot of the quirky, unconditional friendship with larger-than-life blueblood Harrison Thaxter that has kept Rory McCarthy from "The Silver Boat" afloat even in rough romantic seas.
68 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2012
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About the author
Luanne Rice
110 books3,153 followersLuanne Rice is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty-eight novels, translated into thirty languages. Rice often writes about love, family, nature, and the sea. Most recently she has written thrillers, including one based on a murder that affected her family. She received the 2014 Connecticut Governor’s Arts Award for excellence and lifetime achievement in the Literary Arts category.
Connecticut College awarded Rice an honorary degree and invited her to donate her papers to the College’s Special Collections Library. They are archived in the Luanne Rice Collection.
Rice has also received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from St. Joseph University in West Hartford, Conn.
Several of Rice's novels have been adapted for television. Her monologue for the play Motherhood Out Loud premiered at Hartford Stage and has been performed Off-Broadway in NYC and at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
Rice is a Creative Affiliate of the Safina Center. She lives in southeastern Connecticut.
Connecticut College awarded Rice an honorary degree and invited her to donate her papers to the College’s Special Collections Library. They are archived in the Luanne Rice Collection.
Rice has also received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from St. Joseph University in West Hartford, Conn.
Several of Rice's novels have been adapted for television. Her monologue for the play Motherhood Out Loud premiered at Hartford Stage and has been performed Off-Broadway in NYC and at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
Rice is a Creative Affiliate of the Safina Center. She lives in southeastern Connecticut.
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June 25, 2016
Thank you to Penguin for a copy of How It Started by Luanne Rice. This copy was given in exchange for an honest review. She is a new author for me. I have become a recent fan of her work. It is a short story that is a prequel to her to two of her other novels Silver Boat and Little Night.
Synopsis:
Paul and Clare meet one day in a park. She has found a bird that fell from a nest. Paul offers to help and save it. So begins a long friendship. Will the friendship become more? What could separate them? Rory and Harrison have had an on and off again relationship. Why is it important that he stay connected with Rory? Will she learn to appreciate him or let him go? How are the two sisters so different but yet the same?
My Thoughts:
I liked this short story. It is actually two stories in one. This novel contains an interesting story. The writing style keeps the reader interested in finding out more. I had a little trouble keeping track of the sisters when Ms. Rice switches to the other story. I thought that maybe the two novels that go on to tell their stories are related. This story is a prequel to Nights and the Silver Boat. I am definitely interested in reading more!
Synopsis:
Paul and Clare meet one day in a park. She has found a bird that fell from a nest. Paul offers to help and save it. So begins a long friendship. Will the friendship become more? What could separate them? Rory and Harrison have had an on and off again relationship. Why is it important that he stay connected with Rory? Will she learn to appreciate him or let him go? How are the two sisters so different but yet the same?
My Thoughts:
I liked this short story. It is actually two stories in one. This novel contains an interesting story. The writing style keeps the reader interested in finding out more. I had a little trouble keeping track of the sisters when Ms. Rice switches to the other story. I thought that maybe the two novels that go on to tell their stories are related. This story is a prequel to Nights and the Silver Boat. I am definitely interested in reading more!
February 6, 2019
Two short stories, introductions to her new novels which I want to read too if I can find them.
May 9, 2012
In these stories, bestselling author Luanne Rice gives her readers two tales of early love and longing. "Paul and Clare" introduces the heroine of her upcoming novel, Little Night, and offers a glimpse into how she met the love of her life—and the beginning of her life-long passion for birds and nature, even in New York City. "Miss Martha's Vineyard" is a snapshot of the quirky, unconditional friendship with larger-than-life blueblood Harrison Thaxter that has kept Rory McCarthy from The Silver Boat afloat even in rough romantic seas.
Dollycas's Thoughts
I really enjoyed both short stories but Paul and Clare's story really has me anxious for my copy of Little Night. Two families each with their own problems. Paul and Clare come together returning a baby bird to the nest as kids and their love continued to bloom through high school. They are preparing to be apart as Paul goes away to college. Pledging to be together forever no matter how far apart they will be for a few years, but it is not the distance between colleges that threatens their "forever."
Rice leaves us hanging and counting the days to her new release. An excellent marketing tool!
Dollycas's Thoughts
I really enjoyed both short stories but Paul and Clare's story really has me anxious for my copy of Little Night. Two families each with their own problems. Paul and Clare come together returning a baby bird to the nest as kids and their love continued to bloom through high school. They are preparing to be apart as Paul goes away to college. Pledging to be together forever no matter how far apart they will be for a few years, but it is not the distance between colleges that threatens their "forever."
Rice leaves us hanging and counting the days to her new release. An excellent marketing tool!
May 22, 2012
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I loved loved loved the short story Paul and Clare, which is being published at a later date as a full length novel, and I have to say, I can't wait. They meet as young adults, each of them with a troubled family at home. Their courtship includes bird watching, a passion that began when they saved the life of a baby bird. This story was lovely and ended on quite the cliffhanger!!
The second story Miss Martha's Vineyard was good, but not as good as the first in my opinion. The main character, Harrison, was mentioned in Paul and Clare, as a lovesick teenager who ruins his life for the love of Clare's sister. It made me long for a life on the east coast though, a life of boats and summers on the water.
I enjoyed this book, and I definitely looking forward to the full length story of Paul and Clare, titled Little Night.
I loved loved loved the short story Paul and Clare, which is being published at a later date as a full length novel, and I have to say, I can't wait. They meet as young adults, each of them with a troubled family at home. Their courtship includes bird watching, a passion that began when they saved the life of a baby bird. This story was lovely and ended on quite the cliffhanger!!
The second story Miss Martha's Vineyard was good, but not as good as the first in my opinion. The main character, Harrison, was mentioned in Paul and Clare, as a lovesick teenager who ruins his life for the love of Clare's sister. It made me long for a life on the east coast though, a life of boats and summers on the water.
I enjoyed this book, and I definitely looking forward to the full length story of Paul and Clare, titled Little Night.
January 21, 2015
3 STARS
(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review).
"Two new stories featuring characters from The Silver Boat and Little Night. In these never-before-published stories, Luanne Rice gives her readers two tales of early love and longing. “Paul and Clare” introduces the heroine of her upcoming novel, Little Night, and offers a glimpse into how she met the love of her life — and the beginning of her life-long passion for birds and nature, even in New York City. “Miss Martha’s Vineyard” is a snapshot of the quirky, unconditional friendship with larger-than-life blueblood Harrison Thaxter that has kept Rory McCarthy from The Silver Boat afloat even in rough romantic seas." (From Luanne Rice's Website)
A great introduction to two of Rice's new novels. They leave you wanting to know more!
(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review).
"Two new stories featuring characters from The Silver Boat and Little Night. In these never-before-published stories, Luanne Rice gives her readers two tales of early love and longing. “Paul and Clare” introduces the heroine of her upcoming novel, Little Night, and offers a glimpse into how she met the love of her life — and the beginning of her life-long passion for birds and nature, even in New York City. “Miss Martha’s Vineyard” is a snapshot of the quirky, unconditional friendship with larger-than-life blueblood Harrison Thaxter that has kept Rory McCarthy from The Silver Boat afloat even in rough romantic seas." (From Luanne Rice's Website)
A great introduction to two of Rice's new novels. They leave you wanting to know more!
November 4, 2013
In this book, Luanne Rice presents two short stories that will both eventually be released as stand alone books. I am really looking forward to the book about Paul and Clair. Promises to be great. The other, which eventually became, "the Silver Boat" is one I have already read and loved. This author is one I really enjoy but I found these stories to be too short and wishing for more. Maybe I am just not a real short-story person?
August 18, 2012
I thoroughly enjoy Luanne Rice books and was quite disappointed with this one. Of course since both stories are short, that may account for the lack of depth I found here. Just skip past these and go straight to the novels. One of the novels is Little Night and it is fabulous.
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May 30, 2012so interesting
November 17, 2014
Just wished the short stories were longer
abandoned
January 29, 2016Not a book but an introduction to a book.
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