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Moses Lake #2
Blue Moon Bay
Every Once in a Blue Moon Your Heart Waits at a Crossroads
For Seattle architect Heather Hampton, a trip back to tiny Moses Lake, Texas, is hardly in the plan. Yet because a promotion hinges on the sale of the family farmland, Heather heads to the last place she ever wanted to go. She's determined to return home, signed contract in hand, the next day.
But the currents of Moses Lake take visitors on unexpected journeys. As Heather's stay lengthens, she discovers a family steeped in secrets and an unexpected connection to local banker Blaine Underhill, despite his opposition to Heather's project. With each new revelation and question, Heather can't help but wonder if the handsome banker--and the family she has come to know again--are crooks or crusaders. Somehow she must find out the truth before she loses everything she has worked for and everything she's found on the shores of Moses Lake.
For Seattle architect Heather Hampton, a trip back to tiny Moses Lake, Texas, is hardly in the plan. Yet because a promotion hinges on the sale of the family farmland, Heather heads to the last place she ever wanted to go. She's determined to return home, signed contract in hand, the next day.
But the currents of Moses Lake take visitors on unexpected journeys. As Heather's stay lengthens, she discovers a family steeped in secrets and an unexpected connection to local banker Blaine Underhill, despite his opposition to Heather's project. With each new revelation and question, Heather can't help but wonder if the handsome banker--and the family she has come to know again--are crooks or crusaders. Somehow she must find out the truth before she loses everything she has worked for and everything she's found on the shores of Moses Lake.
387 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2012
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Lisa Wingate
57 books13.4k followersLisa Wingate is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Before We Were Yours, which remained on the bestseller list for over two years. Her award-winning works have been selected for state and community One Book reads, have been published in over forty languages, and have appeared on bestseller lists worldwide. The group Americans for More Civility, a kindness watchdog organization, selected Lisa and six others as recipients of the National Civics Award, which celebrates public figures who work to promote greater kindness and civility in American life. She lives in Texas and Colorado with her family and her deceptively cute little teddy bear of a dog, Huckleberry. Find her at www.lisawingate.com, on Facebook at LisaWingateAuthorPage, or on Instagram @author_lisa_wingate
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June 25, 2012
I really love Lisa Wingate's books ... that's why I was surprised when I didn't like this one. The main character, Heather, drove me crazy. With all her questions and jumping to conclusions ... she got on my nerves really quickly. I was under the impression that this was a "romance" but that part of the book was too understated. Disappointing. :(
March 21, 2012
I can not say enough good things about Lisa Wingate's ability to write. She has an innate ability to draw the reader into her world and impress upon you the very heart and essence of her story. Her words carried me straight into the lives of her characters and made me feel as if I were experiencing the entire adventure from behind their eyes, and not just as a bystander watching. If her writing wasn't so notably beautiful, it would be easy to forget you were even reading. I have never read such a lyrical style as hers. In addition to being brilliantly written, "Blue Moon Bay" was an excellent story. The plot was strong and the characters utterly captivating.
I selected this novel based on a positive first impression of the author's writing in an excerpt, but I truthfully expected the story to be slow and likely a little boring as the back cover did nothing to captivate my attention. I was correct on one account: the book was very well written. However, I was pleasantly mistaken about the story - it was very enjoyable.
"Blue Moon Bay" was my first time reading anything by Lisa, but it certainly will not be my last. I would happily recommend this author and her books to any reader.
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"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group"
I selected this novel based on a positive first impression of the author's writing in an excerpt, but I truthfully expected the story to be slow and likely a little boring as the back cover did nothing to captivate my attention. I was correct on one account: the book was very well written. However, I was pleasantly mistaken about the story - it was very enjoyable.
"Blue Moon Bay" was my first time reading anything by Lisa, but it certainly will not be my last. I would happily recommend this author and her books to any reader.
Read more reviews at: http://cozywritersden.blogspot.ca/
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group"
August 30, 2012
Heather is negotiating the sale of her family's business/buildings, etc. in Moses Lake. She hasn't lived there for years and has no thoughts of returning. Just as the deal was being finalized, her mother is hesitating and won't sell. This requires Heather to return to the town to see what's going on. What's going on involves her brother, mystery, lies and a large corporation.
The author tries to build up suspense by keeping Heather (and the reader) from the truth about the sale of the property. However, the suspense soon turns to boredom because nothing is revealed until the very end. The middle of the book dragged out for me and I found it implausible that nobody would be able to get some of the most basic of information from their family after repeated attempts.
The author tries to build up suspense by keeping Heather (and the reader) from the truth about the sale of the property. However, the suspense soon turns to boredom because nothing is revealed until the very end. The middle of the book dragged out for me and I found it implausible that nobody would be able to get some of the most basic of information from their family after repeated attempts.
September 22, 2013
This book was great! Loved the mystery and I really loved Heather (don't understand some negative feedback on her) what I did not love was how her family kept so much from her and clearly did not trust her. That really bothered me! I'm so looking forward to the third book set in Moses Lake. I'm going to be sad to say bye.
September 5, 2017
Whipped through this one today .. not as engaging for me as LC.
Plot a bit thin and unbelievable.
But nice bits here too.
Plot a bit thin and unbelievable.
But nice bits here too.
July 24, 2025
Blue Moon Bay is the second novel is Lisa Wingate’s Shores of Moses Lake series, contemporary fiction set in a small town in Texas. The first was Larkspur Cove.
In Blue Moon Bay, Heather Hampton is an architect working in Seattle. Her father was from Moses Lake, but the family only lived there a short time when Heather was in her teens. She felt like an outcast at school and protested the family’s presence in Moses Lake by dressing somewhat Goth-style. Her mother wasn’t very popular in Moses Lake, either, since she stole away a hometown guy.
When Heather’s father died, Heather, her mother, and brother moved away as soon as they could. Heather never wanted to look back.
Now her firm is about to negotiate a big deal for an industrial plant in Moses Lake, with the sale of the family’s land as part of the deal. Heather’s two older great uncles (called the “Uncs”), have plans to move to live with one of their sons. Heather thinks this is the ideal solution to provide for the family, settle the land, and close the door to Moses Lake forever–as well as look good to her boss.
Everything is set, only awaiting her mother’s signature on the documents.
But her mother doesn’t show up for the appointment.
When Heather calls her mother, she gets vague references about considering another offer, which is total news to Heather. And what’s weirder is that her mom is actually in Moses Lake with Heather’s brother, Clay.
Since Heather can’t get any clear details on the phone, she decides to fly to Moses Lake. After a series of mishaps, she finally gets there. But she still can’t get any answers from anyone. And, mysteriously, Blaine Underwood, the handsome football hero of her high school days, is somehow involved.
I know a story needs conflict to have any kind of plot. But the kind of conflict here frustrated me. It’s supposed to, though–the main character is frustrated as well. Heather is more like her father, and her mother and brother are like each other. Her free-spirited mother gives ambiguous answers, getting Heather nowhere in figuring out what’s going on. The Uncs and Clay and Blaine are not much help, either.
Nevertheless, the story wraps up nicely in the end, including some edge-of-your-seat action. Then the reason for the lack of details becomes clear.
A subplot involves the Uncs’ former housekeeper, Ruth, the one person whom Heather had loved when she lived in Moses Lake. Ruth now has cancer, and Heather visits her several times, learning more of her Mennonite history and how she came to the US from Germany as a child. I had thought this was just an interesting side trail, but it ties into the main plot.
Like the first book in the series, this one opens each chapter with “Wall of Wisdom” quotes left by visitors at the Waterbird Bait and Grocery. Some characters from the first book show up there as well as in the story.
Even though I didn’t enjoy this book quite as much as the first, I did like how it came together in the end.
In Blue Moon Bay, Heather Hampton is an architect working in Seattle. Her father was from Moses Lake, but the family only lived there a short time when Heather was in her teens. She felt like an outcast at school and protested the family’s presence in Moses Lake by dressing somewhat Goth-style. Her mother wasn’t very popular in Moses Lake, either, since she stole away a hometown guy.
When Heather’s father died, Heather, her mother, and brother moved away as soon as they could. Heather never wanted to look back.
Now her firm is about to negotiate a big deal for an industrial plant in Moses Lake, with the sale of the family’s land as part of the deal. Heather’s two older great uncles (called the “Uncs”), have plans to move to live with one of their sons. Heather thinks this is the ideal solution to provide for the family, settle the land, and close the door to Moses Lake forever–as well as look good to her boss.
Everything is set, only awaiting her mother’s signature on the documents.
But her mother doesn’t show up for the appointment.
When Heather calls her mother, she gets vague references about considering another offer, which is total news to Heather. And what’s weirder is that her mom is actually in Moses Lake with Heather’s brother, Clay.
Since Heather can’t get any clear details on the phone, she decides to fly to Moses Lake. After a series of mishaps, she finally gets there. But she still can’t get any answers from anyone. And, mysteriously, Blaine Underwood, the handsome football hero of her high school days, is somehow involved.
I know a story needs conflict to have any kind of plot. But the kind of conflict here frustrated me. It’s supposed to, though–the main character is frustrated as well. Heather is more like her father, and her mother and brother are like each other. Her free-spirited mother gives ambiguous answers, getting Heather nowhere in figuring out what’s going on. The Uncs and Clay and Blaine are not much help, either.
Nevertheless, the story wraps up nicely in the end, including some edge-of-your-seat action. Then the reason for the lack of details becomes clear.
A subplot involves the Uncs’ former housekeeper, Ruth, the one person whom Heather had loved when she lived in Moses Lake. Ruth now has cancer, and Heather visits her several times, learning more of her Mennonite history and how she came to the US from Germany as a child. I had thought this was just an interesting side trail, but it ties into the main plot.
Like the first book in the series, this one opens each chapter with “Wall of Wisdom” quotes left by visitors at the Waterbird Bait and Grocery. Some characters from the first book show up there as well as in the story.
Even though I didn’t enjoy this book quite as much as the first, I did like how it came together in the end.
March 14, 2023
Another great read. This author writes a lot like Kristen Hannah in the way she uses character development and life relationships to develop the plot. There were a lot of profound quotes that helped me think through the choices I have made in my life. The main character is a very successful architectural designer who goes back to the "family homestead" to iron out a business deal. As she is there she realizes the deep connection of family, learning details about the time in her life in which she lived there and lost her father. She learns to know family in a different way than she did as a teenager who was picking up pieces that she was not ready to handle. A prayer meeting at the end of the book helps bring it all into focus. "we sometimes don't see God because we are so busy looking for something more complicated than frost on glass. If God could put that much effort into something that only lasts a few hours in this world, think about how much He pondered you."
August 12, 2021
This was the second in the Moses Lake inspirational series. It was a pretty predictable and easy read which was nice for listening to while driving and getting ready for camp. The main character did grow and learn. She is an architect who’s a workaholic come back to a place she lived for a few years in high school.
August 13, 2019
Painful to read. As in a pain in the side. Main character, Heather, whined and complained through most of the book. I hate when an author keeps the reader in the dark instead of allowing them to enjoy insights that even the characters are not aware of. If you enjoy characters that are angry, judge-mental, assume the worst and arrogant, this book is for you. Sadly, as much as I love Wingate’s writing, this book won’t see the light of day again. Hope the next book in this series is one I can enjoy reading.
February 25, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. I got a bit frustrated in the middle because the lady didn't press hard enough at times for answers, especially when she thought her brother was deep into trouble, but in the. End you know why no one would answer her questions. So it was an enjoyable read except that I wanted the heroine to get way more assertive in her questioning. Highly recommend this read!
March 26, 2021
This is the third book I've read in the series, (I read them out of order) and it's my favorite so far. The writing is wonderful, and there's a bit of mystery to keep the pages turning. I love the growth journey that the heroine takes.
August 29, 2021
This is second in the Moses Lake series
I read the first in this series Larkspur Cove and really liked it; I just ‘Loved’ the characters. Although this is second in the series it doesn’t have the recurring characters that I hope to see again but Birdie and her granddad make a short appears.
In this story Heather Hampton returns to Moses Lake, a place she said she never wanted to see again. She is an architect now with a large Seattle firm and is helping her family with the sale of the family property.
This story was difficult to get into as Heather, the main character is so annoying. In fact, is unlikeable. She is forever jumping to conclusions that have only one option ~ her way of thinking.
When Clay’s dog, Roger was scratching her door at 4:00am; she goes through a long thought process that the dog wanted to play and her brother was sleeping and forgot that he had left his dog out in the cold. She goes on and on. I am screaming at her ~ “GO see what the dog wants ~ something is probably wrong with Clay!
Most of the story was slow and me getting more upset with Heather.
However, I have faith in Lisa Wingate and was sure she would come through for me!
This is my fifth novel and the other four were all great!
Aww . . . Thankfully the ending was good!
I read the first in this series Larkspur Cove and really liked it; I just ‘Loved’ the characters. Although this is second in the series it doesn’t have the recurring characters that I hope to see again but Birdie and her granddad make a short appears.
In this story Heather Hampton returns to Moses Lake, a place she said she never wanted to see again. She is an architect now with a large Seattle firm and is helping her family with the sale of the family property.
This story was difficult to get into as Heather, the main character is so annoying. In fact, is unlikeable. She is forever jumping to conclusions that have only one option ~ her way of thinking.
When Clay’s dog, Roger was scratching her door at 4:00am; she goes through a long thought process that the dog wanted to play and her brother was sleeping and forgot that he had left his dog out in the cold. She goes on and on. I am screaming at her ~ “GO see what the dog wants ~ something is probably wrong with Clay!
Most of the story was slow and me getting more upset with Heather.
However, I have faith in Lisa Wingate and was sure she would come through for me!
This is my fifth novel and the other four were all great!
Aww . . . Thankfully the ending was good!
April 9, 2024
1. Wieso hat das Buch ein so sommerliches Cover, wenn darin durchgehend kältester Winter herrscht?
2. Am Anfang hat mich die ganze Familie von Heather so aufgeregt, besonders der Hund Roger, und ich konnte Heathers Frust total nachempfinden. Mit der Zeit hat sich dann manches geklärt und man konnte Sympathien entwickeln, aber ich sehe es trotzdem nicht ein, dass ihre Familie ihr einfach nie die Wahrheit gesagt hatte. Sondern bis zum Schluss gewartet hat.
3. Ich fand die Entwicklung zwischen Heather und Blaine total unerwartet und die Aufeinanderfolge ihres Dates und ihres Kusses war für mich komplett aus heiterem Himmel. Und die Beziehungsentwicklung der beiden ist ein wenig untergegangen.
Aber dennoch wurde ich in die Geschichte reingezogen und sie ist sehr gut geschrieben.
2. Am Anfang hat mich die ganze Familie von Heather so aufgeregt, besonders der Hund Roger, und ich konnte Heathers Frust total nachempfinden. Mit der Zeit hat sich dann manches geklärt und man konnte Sympathien entwickeln, aber ich sehe es trotzdem nicht ein, dass ihre Familie ihr einfach nie die Wahrheit gesagt hatte. Sondern bis zum Schluss gewartet hat.
3. Ich fand die Entwicklung zwischen Heather und Blaine total unerwartet und die Aufeinanderfolge ihres Dates und ihres Kusses war für mich komplett aus heiterem Himmel. Und die Beziehungsentwicklung der beiden ist ein wenig untergegangen.
Aber dennoch wurde ich in die Geschichte reingezogen und sie ist sehr gut geschrieben.
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October 6, 2020
I finished it but the story was without a ton of imagination and the dialogue was utterly bland and saccharine. It was based in a typical romance story using lessons and the Bible to pave the way. Ugh.
November 15, 2019
Nice, easy-listening, clean story.
Lisa Wingate has a gift.
Lisa Wingate has a gift.
January 10, 2022
Second in the Moses Lake series, this was a predictable mystery romance; but Lisa Wingate always makes things interesting.
February 1, 2024
I had a hard time getting engaged at the very start, but then it was easy reading. Well done with many plot twists.
October 24, 2025
I have read several Lisa Wingate and really enjoyed them. This one didn’t seem to be quite at the same level. The main character, Heather, seems to go in circles trying to figure out her family and what they are up to. This made the story drag for me. I also found the plot very close to a Hallmark movie and quite predictable.
December 20, 2021
This was not as good as the first in the series. I struggle with women that don’t know who they are thinking that falling in love will fix all the problems n their lives. Not a bad story, it just bugged me.
July 10, 2020
Being a women of faith i sometimes fall short Its amazing to see what God can do if we just trust in him He brought heather full circle to her future. We get so wrapped up in work that it takes over our lives and we miss out on the important stuff the people that mean the most
October 31, 2012
Heather Hampton is an architect working for a big firm in Seattle when she finds herself reluctantly going back to her hometown of Moses Lake to find out why her family suddenly decided not to sell their farmland. Everyone is keeping secrets from her, from her mother to her brother, her uncles and also her once high-school crush Blaine Underhill. Something is going on and Heather is determined to find out and then skedaddle back to her high-powered job where she doesn't have to face her painful past.
Heather has big issues with the death of her father when she was a teenager and her estranged relationship with her mother. She is angry, frustrated and hurting because her family is keeping things from her. I was kept guessing until the end about what was going on with Heather's family. There were times when I thought they should have trusted Heather and told her rather than lie to her and string her along. I was frustrated with their behaviour too!
Overall, I enjoyed Blue Moon Bay, although I found I couldn't seem to get into it at the beginning. It dragged in some spots, and finally picked up toward the end and came to an action-packed ending. Heather gets to grow as a character and she begins to appreciate her past memories as not being all bad. She reconnects with Ruth, the Mennonite woman who took care of their household when she was a child. Through conversations with Ruth about family and God, Heather gets to thinking of her own life and if she is really happy with her life.
Wingate reveals her characters slowly and the picture of their lives is like a jigsaw puzzle that slowly comes to life, so you need to be patient as a reader. In this way this is more of a character-driven novel. The romance was under-developed though, and after such a long story, the ending seemed a little abrupt. If you like contemporary stories of small-town folks, Southern characters, with a little bit of mystery, you will enjoy Lisa Wingate's latest novel.
Heather has big issues with the death of her father when she was a teenager and her estranged relationship with her mother. She is angry, frustrated and hurting because her family is keeping things from her. I was kept guessing until the end about what was going on with Heather's family. There were times when I thought they should have trusted Heather and told her rather than lie to her and string her along. I was frustrated with their behaviour too!
Overall, I enjoyed Blue Moon Bay, although I found I couldn't seem to get into it at the beginning. It dragged in some spots, and finally picked up toward the end and came to an action-packed ending. Heather gets to grow as a character and she begins to appreciate her past memories as not being all bad. She reconnects with Ruth, the Mennonite woman who took care of their household when she was a child. Through conversations with Ruth about family and God, Heather gets to thinking of her own life and if she is really happy with her life.
Wingate reveals her characters slowly and the picture of their lives is like a jigsaw puzzle that slowly comes to life, so you need to be patient as a reader. In this way this is more of a character-driven novel. The romance was under-developed though, and after such a long story, the ending seemed a little abrupt. If you like contemporary stories of small-town folks, Southern characters, with a little bit of mystery, you will enjoy Lisa Wingate's latest novel.
April 23, 2012
Two words: Utterly Fantastic. Really the only way to describe this book. Let's start with the writing itself. Lisa Wingate has, without a doubt, the most beautiful writing style I've ever seen. Now I know what people mean when they say someone has "lyrical writing." Not only is it beautiful, but I thought it conveyed character voice amazingly as well.
Plot and character wise, very interesting. Heather is a girl whose more or less estranged from her family, but is forced to reconnect due to her mother interfering with the land sale of Heather's uncles in Moses Lake. The problem? Everyone seems to be against her. None of the family is being entirely cooperative, but the longer Heather is forced to stick around the place she hated growing up, the more she realizes her family isn't telling her everything. The question is, what are they hiding? Add in a highschool crush she never really got over, and there's one interesting mix going on in this book.
The other thing I really liked about this book was the emotion. I felt super connected to Heather, whether is was during a time when she was super frustrated over her family, or giddy over Blaine (said highschool crush). Lisa Wingate managed to pull me along on a fantastic ride of a book, keeping me hooked and pulling me in deeper the further I went. Recommended without any hesitation! I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for this review. These opinions are my own; I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated for this review.
Plot and character wise, very interesting. Heather is a girl whose more or less estranged from her family, but is forced to reconnect due to her mother interfering with the land sale of Heather's uncles in Moses Lake. The problem? Everyone seems to be against her. None of the family is being entirely cooperative, but the longer Heather is forced to stick around the place she hated growing up, the more she realizes her family isn't telling her everything. The question is, what are they hiding? Add in a highschool crush she never really got over, and there's one interesting mix going on in this book.
The other thing I really liked about this book was the emotion. I felt super connected to Heather, whether is was during a time when she was super frustrated over her family, or giddy over Blaine (said highschool crush). Lisa Wingate managed to pull me along on a fantastic ride of a book, keeping me hooked and pulling me in deeper the further I went. Recommended without any hesitation! I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for this review. These opinions are my own; I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated for this review.
February 13, 2012
Lisa Wingate has taken the mess that often makes up families, mixed in misunderstandings and complicated relationships and bits of humour, and birthed a moving story of hope and reconciliation and new beginnings. Her characters breathe with life, inviting you into their hearts and their dreams, their pasts and their futures. The writing is beautiful and filled with grace, accompanied by a mystery I wasn't even expecting, along with twists and turns in the story. I love the wit sprinkled throughout the novel, such as when the author describes Heather's homecoming where Heather contemplates to herself "I was conscious of everyone surreptitiously watching me and maintaining their positions, in the way members of the bomb squad might gather around a suspicious package".
Expect to be entertained, but also expect to re-examine your own priorities in life and be reminded of what really matters, that God has a far richer plan than what you might be striving after.
I highly recommend this engaging book, and give it 5 out of 5 stars.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Expect to be entertained, but also expect to re-examine your own priorities in life and be reminded of what really matters, that God has a far richer plan than what you might be striving after.
I highly recommend this engaging book, and give it 5 out of 5 stars.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
February 27, 2012
Riveting drama told in first person. This book is layer-deep in plot and character development. Complicated and moving with an unexpected thread of suspense that had me skimming ahead in my urgent need to find out what happened.
Rich in life lessons, I found myself as moved by wonderful pieces of wisdom as Heather was. In fact, I struggled even as she struggled through her emotionally skewed past. I marked passages that had a profound effect on me so that I can find them again and take some time to absorb them. This book left me thinking -- stretching both emotionally and spiritually. There's a wonderful Mennonite thread in its pages as well and I definitely profited from Ruth's plain truths.
In short, this book has it all -- emotional depth, inspirational hope, page-turning drama and a budding romance. What more can you ask of a book?
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group"
Rich in life lessons, I found myself as moved by wonderful pieces of wisdom as Heather was. In fact, I struggled even as she struggled through her emotionally skewed past. I marked passages that had a profound effect on me so that I can find them again and take some time to absorb them. This book left me thinking -- stretching both emotionally and spiritually. There's a wonderful Mennonite thread in its pages as well and I definitely profited from Ruth's plain truths.
In short, this book has it all -- emotional depth, inspirational hope, page-turning drama and a budding romance. What more can you ask of a book?
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group"
November 10, 2012
I liked that I saw all of the protagonist's character. The grief, the mistrust, the pain, the insecurity...all of it. I knew whose story I was reading, and it was amazing to see her come to realizations, debunk myths, all while growing into a truer recognition of herself, her family and the town she's in.
I LOVED that the love interest/love story wasn't the center of the book. That was an added bit. Wingate tells incredible stories, describing details that had me laughing out loud, and real characters that came out off the page.
I LOVED that the love interest/love story wasn't the center of the book. That was an added bit. Wingate tells incredible stories, describing details that had me laughing out loud, and real characters that came out off the page.
October 29, 2013
Fabulous, as always. I love Lisa Wingate's insight into life. Her analogies, tidbits, and words of wisdom combined with a compelling story always leave me feeling inspired and anxious to read more.
One of my favorite lines was about families and how we all fit together. It read, "God had knit us together like plantings in a garden-wild and unique above ground, blooming in different ways at different times, the roots intertwined deep beneath the soil."
So thought provoking. I just can't get enough. Loved it!
One of my favorite lines was about families and how we all fit together. It read, "God had knit us together like plantings in a garden-wild and unique above ground, blooming in different ways at different times, the roots intertwined deep beneath the soil."
So thought provoking. I just can't get enough. Loved it!
March 24, 2015
I didn't enjoy this second book of the Moses Lake series as much as the first. While I enjoyed the character growth of Heather very much, I found the romance between her and Blaine difficult to buy into and I wasn't terribly into the mystery portion of the story.
What I enjoyed in addition to Heather's character development was the quotes at the beginning of each chapter and Ruth (would love to hear Ruth's story).
There are two more novels in the series and I look forward to returning to Moses Lake soon.
What I enjoyed in addition to Heather's character development was the quotes at the beginning of each chapter and Ruth (would love to hear Ruth's story).
There are two more novels in the series and I look forward to returning to Moses Lake soon.
June 8, 2020
Oh my goodness I have whiplash trying to figure out this story- Heather’s chaotic internal monologue, strangely inserted family history memories, and family members that never actually talk to each other... drove me crazy! For a character that supposedly works in the high corporate world, she certainly didn’t appear that way around her family and I found myself wanting to kick them all in the shins! Good grief... I expected better writing from Lisa, as I have thoroughly enjoyed her other books.
August 9, 2016
Another great read by Lisa. She has a great mix of mystery and romance in her books. They aren't make you crazy trying to figure out whodunit. They are the perfect amount of mystery to keep you wondering what is going to happen. Wonderful characters. Beautiful descriptions of people, places and surroundings.
May 3, 2016
This book took me a while to get into...like over halfway through the book. The story wasn't bad. I was interested enough to keep reading, but I wasn't involved in the story until the half way point. Then, I couldn't put it down.
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