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Never Let Go / A Soldier's Secret
HEALING HANDS As a psychologist, Mallory Blake knew there were times when one had to let go. She also knew just how much it hurt. After her husband's death, she'd packed up her belongings and moved to San Francisco, wishing it was as easy to box up her memories and seal away her regrets. But she had her patients at the hospital who helped her move forward, patients like six-year-old Davey. The broken little boy needed Mallory-not that his doctor agreed.
Mallory had heard the rumors about neurosurgeon Justin Whitmore. She had experienced firsthand his temper, his impossible standards and his undeniable charm. But beneath all of that, Mallory discovered Justin hid an old pain, one she wasn't sure she could heal. And yet she couldn't walk away from him. Because there were times when it was right to move on...and times when you took someone's hand and never let go.
Mallory had heard the rumors about neurosurgeon Justin Whitmore. She had experienced firsthand his temper, his impossible standards and his undeniable charm. But beneath all of that, Mallory discovered Justin hid an old pain, one she wasn't sure she could heal. And yet she couldn't walk away from him. Because there were times when it was right to move on...and times when you took someone's hand and never let go.
464 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 30, 2013
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Sherryl Woods
555 books4,526 followersWith two other careers to her credit before becoming a novelist and four states in which she's lived for extended periods of time, Sherryl Woods has collected friends and memories, along with way too much unnecessary junk.
"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."
The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.
Author of more than 100 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. Over the years she had lived in Ohio and Florida, as well as California. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers.
A graduate of Ohio State University School of Journalism, Sherryl spent more than ten years as a journalist, most of them as a television critic for newspapers in Ohio and Florida. For several years she also coordinated a motivational program for the more than 8,000 employees at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Her first book, RESTORING LOVE, was published in 1982 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy under the pseudonym of Suzanne Sherrill. Her second book, SAND CASTLES, under the pseudonym of Alexandra Kirk, was published later that same year by Bantam. She began using her own name when she moved to the Second Chance at Love line at Berkley Publishing. In 1986, she began writing full-time and also began her long career at Silhouette Books with the Desire title NOT AT EIGHT, DARLING, set in the world of television which she covered for so many years.
In addition to her more than 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries — nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series.
When she's not writing or reading, Sherryl loves to garden, though she's not at her best on a riding lawn mower. She also loves tennis, theater, and ballet, even though her top spin has long since vanished, she's never set foot on a stage, and she's way too uncoordinated to dance. She also loves baseball and claims anyone who's ever seen Kevin Costner in "Bull Durham" can understand why.
"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."
The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.
Author of more than 100 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. Over the years she had lived in Ohio and Florida, as well as California. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers.
A graduate of Ohio State University School of Journalism, Sherryl spent more than ten years as a journalist, most of them as a television critic for newspapers in Ohio and Florida. For several years she also coordinated a motivational program for the more than 8,000 employees at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Her first book, RESTORING LOVE, was published in 1982 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy under the pseudonym of Suzanne Sherrill. Her second book, SAND CASTLES, under the pseudonym of Alexandra Kirk, was published later that same year by Bantam. She began using her own name when she moved to the Second Chance at Love line at Berkley Publishing. In 1986, she began writing full-time and also began her long career at Silhouette Books with the Desire title NOT AT EIGHT, DARLING, set in the world of television which she covered for so many years.
In addition to her more than 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries — nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series.
When she's not writing or reading, Sherryl loves to garden, though she's not at her best on a riding lawn mower. She also loves tennis, theater, and ballet, even though her top spin has long since vanished, she's never set foot on a stage, and she's way too uncoordinated to dance. She also loves baseball and claims anyone who's ever seen Kevin Costner in "Bull Durham" can understand why.
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September 30, 2013
Two interesting stories - one by Sherryl Woods and the other by Raeanne Thayne. Never Let Go by Sherryl Woods deals with a young boy hospitalized from child abuse injuries, a psychologist dealing with her own grief and a doctor dealing with his own inner demons. It's a good storyline and the action moves along quite nicely. A Soldier's Secret written by Raeanne Thayne is also good. The only disappointment was that it seems to be a part of a trilogy or series. The storyline deals a young woman (one of three friends) who has inherited a house (along with two other young women) from a woman who befriended them). The young woman is dealing with a trial of a man who worked for her and has committed a crime which the young woman feels has affected her adversely. The soldier is the nephew of the now deceased woman and has come to find out what happened that made his aunt leave the three women the house instead of him. The soldier who has been gravely injured in the middle east war does not let on that he is the nephew of the deceased woman. This storyline too moved along nicely and is softly romantic.
May 19, 2014
As a psychologist, Mallory Blake knew there were times when one had to let go. She also knew just how much it hurt. After her husband's death, she'd packed up her belongings and moved to San Francisco, wishing it was as easy to box up her memories and seal away her regrets. But she had her patients at the hospital who helped her move forward, patients like six-year-old Davey. The broken little boy needed Mallory—not that his doctor agreed.
Mallory had heard the rumors about neurosurgeon Justin Whitmore. She had experienced firsthand his temper, his impossible standards and his undeniable charm. But beneath all of that, Mallory discovered Justin hid an old pain, one she wasn't sure she could heal. And yet she couldn't walk away from him. Because there were times when it was right to move on…and times when you took someone's hand and never let go.
This was one refreshing book. I hated to see it end. Love love loved it! 5 stars.
Mallory had heard the rumors about neurosurgeon Justin Whitmore. She had experienced firsthand his temper, his impossible standards and his undeniable charm. But beneath all of that, Mallory discovered Justin hid an old pain, one she wasn't sure she could heal. And yet she couldn't walk away from him. Because there were times when it was right to move on…and times when you took someone's hand and never let go.
This was one refreshing book. I hated to see it end. Love love loved it! 5 stars.
September 30, 2014
A Soldier's Secret was a great book.
Max makes his return to Brambleberry House to try and figure out why is aunt did not leave her great big house to him in her will. He was her only living relative and could not figure out what she was thinking. HE decides to do some undercover investigating and returns to Brambleberry as a temporary tenant.
Anna is just grateful that the third floor apartment got rented. This way she can afford to pay for more of the repairs to the old house. Her professional life is a mess and she is just trying to keep er head above waters.
Once Anna met Max both their worlds seem to shatter. The could not deny the strong attraction towards each other. Max tries to keep her at a distance, but soon realises that he is lost without her.
This is a great book to read on the beach or if you are just looking for a great heartwarming love story.
Max makes his return to Brambleberry House to try and figure out why is aunt did not leave her great big house to him in her will. He was her only living relative and could not figure out what she was thinking. HE decides to do some undercover investigating and returns to Brambleberry as a temporary tenant.
Anna is just grateful that the third floor apartment got rented. This way she can afford to pay for more of the repairs to the old house. Her professional life is a mess and she is just trying to keep er head above waters.
Once Anna met Max both their worlds seem to shatter. The could not deny the strong attraction towards each other. Max tries to keep her at a distance, but soon realises that he is lost without her.
This is a great book to read on the beach or if you are just looking for a great heartwarming love story.
October 6, 2013
Predictable but good story
January 11, 2014
2 great books by 2 great authors. The kind of book you cant put down. =)
November 1, 2023
Great book with 2 stories🙂
September 15, 2017
I got the book for the Sherryl Woods story, but enjoyed the second story more. Raeanne Thayne's "A Soldier's Secret" kept me wanting more. Solider Max returns to his childhood refuge, but doesn't let his landlady Anna know he's previously been there. I especially enjoyed the "ghostly" help of Abigail and her dog Conan in bringing these two together.
October 25, 2024
Mallory was a psychologist and Justin was the neurosurgeon who operated on Davey. Davey was brought in beaten and broken and after surgery he was depressed, alone and in need. Ma,lory convinced Justin he needed love and attention. Together they reached Davey and with loving him they began to love each other. Justin needed love as much as Davey
May 10, 2022
The first story was OK but the second one is by far the best I have read all year I think. With the second book I really hope she writes another one so we know what happens with the gift that he was given
March 30, 2018
Never Let Go
Full of surprises and action. Love conquers all!!! The characters prove that love isn't all that a successful marriage needs!!
Full of surprises and action. Love conquers all!!! The characters prove that love isn't all that a successful marriage needs!!
April 8, 2018
I enjoyed reading both stories and can’t wait to read more by both authors
April 10, 2020
Both stories in this book made for good reading. #1 Healing Hands and #2 A Soldier's Secret.
March 12, 2017
I started on Never Let Go but wasn't into it but I really enjoyed A Soldier's Secret. Another fantastic book by Raeanne Thanye
September 15, 2016
HEALING HANDS As a psychologist, Mallory Blake knew there were times when one had to let go. She also knew just how much it hurt. After her husband's death, she'd packed up her belongings and moved to San Francisco, wishing it was as easy to box up her memories and seal away her regrets. But she had her patients at the hospital who helped her move forward, patients like six-year-old Davey. The broken little boy needed Mallory-not that his doctor agreed.
Mallory had heard the rumors about neurosurgeon Justin Whitmore. She had experienced firsthand his temper, his impossible standards and his undeniable charm. But beneath all of that, Mallory discovered Justin hid an old pain, one she wasn't sure she could heal. And yet she couldn't walk away from him. Because there were times when it was right to move on...and times when you took someone's hand and never let go
Mallory had heard the rumors about neurosurgeon Justin Whitmore. She had experienced firsthand his temper, his impossible standards and his undeniable charm. But beneath all of that, Mallory discovered Justin hid an old pain, one she wasn't sure she could heal. And yet she couldn't walk away from him. Because there were times when it was right to move on...and times when you took someone's hand and never let go
August 24, 2013
This review is based only on Never Let Go by Sherryl Woods.
I could tell that this was an older book, it had a hard time holding my attention. I didn't get what all the fuss was about Justin, to me he was arrogant, not sure I would have wanted him to be my dr. Mallory was meh for me. I was more interested in what was happening with Davey, I actually wished there was more with the boy.
I could tell that this was an older book, it had a hard time holding my attention. I didn't get what all the fuss was about Justin, to me he was arrogant, not sure I would have wanted him to be my dr. Mallory was meh for me. I was more interested in what was happening with Davey, I actually wished there was more with the boy.
August 29, 2016
I have never met a Sherryl Woods novel that I didn't like. She knows how to tell a romantic story - there is always conflict and issues, but the reader is sure that there will be a HEA.
My only reason for giving two instead of three stars is the second story. Somehow Thayne's story did not live up to my expectations. It was good, just not as interesting as Woods.
My only reason for giving two instead of three stars is the second story. Somehow Thayne's story did not live up to my expectations. It was good, just not as interesting as Woods.
December 22, 2013
This review is for Never Let go. I really enjoyed this story. Mallory and Justin both had some things to work thru, Justin more than Mallory. I am glad he was able to finally accept he could give and receive love and he would be a great dad.
January 24, 2014
I was very disappointed in this book. I love Sherryl Woods and this book showed it was released in December 2013 when in fact it its original release was 1988. Felt that the characters were one demential and story was lacking the depth she normally brings.
May 16, 2014
Sherry Woods is a great story teller.
Sherry Woods is a great story teller.
This was a wonderful story,made me cry and laugh. I gave it 5 stars because I couldn't put the book down.
Sherry Woods is a great story teller.
This was a wonderful story,made me cry and laugh. I gave it 5 stars because I couldn't put the book down.
November 9, 2013
Easy reading book - just the kind I need after working hard all day long
March 30, 2014
My ebook only contained Never Let Go. I thought it was a good story, a quick read.
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June 25, 2014Read the first half...just a quick almost short story. I do wish threre had been some closure on the little boys story.
March 27, 2015
Both stories were excellent. :)
June 28, 2018
Good Contemporary Romance
September 26, 2013
Loved both books. Both are good reads and would recommend both.
December 31, 2013
Not one of her better books. It was okay, not great. The main male character was a jerk.
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