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Falls Chance Ranch

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Short story about how Paul came to Falls Chance Ranch

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First published December 24, 2011

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550 reviews43 followers
August 6, 2016
This is a gorgeous story of Paul's first arrival at the ranch, and will push a lot of buttons if, like me, you've already read the Falls Ranch books and are familiar with the characters. We get to see a young and pretty Paul who takes a temporary housekeeping job at the ranch in December, as they're short-staffed for a few weeks before Christmas. At the ranch are Philip, David, Roger, Gerry and Bear (yep, just Philip managing four brats!) and Paul's introduction to the ranch is a rich, heartwarming story that at the same time made me a little teary eyed .

Approx. 25,000 words.
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1,252 reviews159 followers
August 6, 2024
Paul is probably my favourite FCR character, as well as one of my favourite characters of all time, so naturally the story of how he arrived to the ranch and became such an integral part of the family is one of my most well loved ones <3

It's great to see him in his late teens compared to the usual middle-age, more guarded but no less sure of himself and already so much PAUL. I loved seeing him interact with David and it breaks my heart to know they don't have much time left together.
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1,078 reviews250 followers
June 2, 2013
I loved this one. So great to see not only Paul when he was younger, and see him in a different light, but to see him from a new perspective, especially Phillip's and David's when he's not totally put together and still finding his place. Plus, I love hearing him talk about Maine, his grandmother and the boarding house and tenants :)
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359 reviews34 followers
October 27, 2012
The sniffles, which started somewhere around the 70% mark, ended in what Oprah calls 'a big ol' ugly cry' at the end.

Another puzzle piece added, revealing just a little bit more of Phillip, David and sweet, sweet Paul.

Beautifully written.
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639 reviews90 followers
May 14, 2014
These shorts are actually quite long, and so good.
Paul was my least favourite character from the family in this series. I just couldn't understand or relate to him. I couldn't visualise him.
This story set me straight and now I love him. Great big weeping session at the end. Loved it.
So great to see Phillip and David in context, and the infamous Gerry and Bear as youngsters. Also sad to see Roger reading his books knowing what his outcome is to be.
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