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Cedar Key #3
Slow Moon Rising
Cedar Key has long been a place of rest, healing, and release in the Claybourne family. But it might also be the birthplace of a lie that is poisoning the family from within. Join the strong Claybourne women-Anise, Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather, and Ami-as they each confront the truth. Their unique paths will lead them through heartbreak, misunderstandings, and pain. But their journeys will also bring reconciliation with each other and renewed love in their own lives.
In her lyrical, evocative fashion, Eva Marie Everson weaves a tapestry of complicated relationships that, when complete, reveals the most beautiful work of art there is-family.
In her lyrical, evocative fashion, Eva Marie Everson weaves a tapestry of complicated relationships that, when complete, reveals the most beautiful work of art there is-family.
384 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2013
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Eva Marie Everson
63 books363 followersEva Marie Everson is a best-selling, multiple award-winning author of both fiction and nonfiction. She is the CEO of Word Weavers International and the director of Florida Christian Writers Conference. She enjoys teaching and speaking at writers events across the US. Eva Marie was the 2022 recipient of the Yvonne Lehman Legacy Award and the 2022 recipient of the AWSA Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2023 her book, The Third Path, won the Golden Scroll Book of the Year.
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June 24, 2013
What a fantastic book, I enjoyed reading every word! This is the third and final book in the Cedar Key series. It's been fun getting to know the residents and seeing their lives in action but all good things must come to an end.
This is story of four sisters, their relationships, their pain, and the secrets each has been carrying. Every family has at at least one secret, this family seems to have more than it's share and there are those that could tear the family apart. Told from each of the women's perspectives as well as that of their stepmother who happens to be much younger than their father.
Everson is one of my favorite authors, her books are emotional and very well written. A beautiful story of love and healing.
I received a copy of this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
This is story of four sisters, their relationships, their pain, and the secrets each has been carrying. Every family has at at least one secret, this family seems to have more than it's share and there are those that could tear the family apart. Told from each of the women's perspectives as well as that of their stepmother who happens to be much younger than their father.
Everson is one of my favorite authors, her books are emotional and very well written. A beautiful story of love and healing.
I received a copy of this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
January 28, 2020
I wanted to like this more. There are moments where it was compelling and well-done. Unfortunately, there were cringe-worthy moments, as well that dragged the overall story down. One character is so overdone, I couldn't relate to her at all and felt annoyed when her chapters appeared. Having it written in first person and changing characters is a bit jarring. It's a decent story, though. You can read it w/o reading the first two, because the author rehashes the past bits - if you've read the first two, you'll be able to skim past those parts. Three stars is fair, I think.
February 24, 2021
Slow Moon Rising is the third and last book in the Cedar Key series. It can stand alone, but you will find more depth in the story, if you read all three books in order. I love all three books, but this one is my favorite. It’s about family—four adult sisters and their father with some great secondary characters—a compelling story. Hard to put down. This book and series is definitely a favorite for me.
May 1, 2023
I would give this a 3.5 and rank it with the first book in the series although at times I felt it was out of order. Having completed the book, I see where it truly belonged third and last. If anyone else reads the 2nd book and is contemplating whether to read the 3rd, I say read it if you enjoyed the first one. This one did not lag like #2 in the series. Glad I decided to see the series through.
August 30, 2023
I liked how this book was written from the different characters’ viewpoints, but I was frustrated that none of the main characters seemed to be able to keep their marriage vows. It seemed a little overkill on the trying to show people aren’t perfect front.
Also, the reusing of the same chapter from a previous book in this one seemed lazy. It’s a series so a summary of what happened in the previous book would’ve sufficed.
Also, the reusing of the same chapter from a previous book in this one seemed lazy. It’s a series so a summary of what happened in the previous book would’ve sufficed.
July 5, 2020
Slow Moon Rising rating
My first book by this author. Although #3 in a series, it certainly can stand alone with no cliffhanger, but a willingness to hear what happens next. All characters well developed and decidedly human. Interesting setting in FL. Writing very fine, well edited.
My first book by this author. Although #3 in a series, it certainly can stand alone with no cliffhanger, but a willingness to hear what happens next. All characters well developed and decidedly human. Interesting setting in FL. Writing very fine, well edited.
August 1, 2024
When a series this good ends..
...It's like moving away from a great community.
Eva Marie Everson brings the powerful stories of Cedar Key full circle, knitting the family ties into an even tighter circle. The characters and the setting will linger with a wish to follow them once again. Highly recommended reading.
...It's like moving away from a great community.
Eva Marie Everson brings the powerful stories of Cedar Key full circle, knitting the family ties into an even tighter circle. The characters and the setting will linger with a wish to follow them once again. Highly recommended reading.
August 24, 2017
I've been trying slowly to read some of the books that have been on my Kindle unread for varying lengths of time. I was pleasantly surprised by this series. The family dynamics were interesting, and the inspirational tone free of sermonizing.
May 12, 2017
Written in all the places I love in Florida, I wasn't sure I liked the book for the setting, but no, I am now broken-hearted that I have to let the characters go.
August 9, 2017
3rd in the series. Great relaxing fiction. She develops her characters and has many twists and turns.
December 2, 2017
Was swept away by the characters from the beginning. Great story.
June 28, 2020
Real Life
Everton writes about gritty life but makes it a glorious melody through the Savior. The book resonates with real life characters overcoming sin and temptation.
Everton writes about gritty life but makes it a glorious melody through the Savior. The book resonates with real life characters overcoming sin and temptation.
March 26, 2022
Too much sadness! Won't read this author again!
April 16, 2023
Hoopla ebook very good series book 2 should have been 1.
June 24, 2023
Good story of starting over and how new family members fit into the mix. And secrets!
June 24, 2013
Cedar Key has long been a place of rest, healing and release for the Claybourne family. But it's also the birthplace of a dark secret that's tearing their family apart from within. Everyone in this family had unique struggles and secrets that they keep and each have a journey they must go through to conquer their secrets and be released from the darkness haunting their lives, but the journey to that point is long, hard, and filled with many tear along the way.
Join the strong Claybourne women - Anise, Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather, and Ami as they face heartbreak, misunderstandings, and pain to bring reconciliation with each other and renewed love into their lives. Cedar Key had long been a place to turn to in times of confusion, loss, and hurt. They go their to get their spirits renewed and their hearts restored. Cedar Key is part of their journey and not all of it is easy.
As these women start down their journey, none could have anticipated how hard it would be or how much yet would lean on their family to help them through their times of trial. No one could've anticipated how hat those trials would've been or how much healing would happen along the way, but one thing thy do know is that a family isn't made up of the secrets but how you survive them.
Can Anise win over her new family or will she be forever shunned? Can Kimberly overcome her husband's choices or will she forever be scarred by her husband's choices? Will Jayme-Leigh recover from a life altering disease and decision or will she be resentful about it forever? Will Heather's journey help her heal from a problem or will she end up similar to her mother? Will Ami be able to forgive her dad and herself or will the guilt engulf her until she dies?
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The one thing I love about Eva Marie Everson is that she is a master at creating characters that captivate and capture your heart. These characters were no different than the last book in this beautifully heartbreaking series. She manages to create such realistically broken characters and create a story that's heart wrenching yet hopeful and full of healing too in every story she crafts and I love the complexity and uniqueness of every story she weaves.
Each character had their own set of struggles to overcome and I could relate to every character in some way. Even when I couldn't relate I still felt for every character in the story. Each struggle was something that became real for me. I felt the weight of the secrets they carried and felt their frustration and sorrow. I have no idea how the author manages to do it but it amazes me every time I read one of her lovingly painful books.
The setting is perfect too. What a better place for healing and peace than a place like Cedar Key. It sounds like an idyllic small town and the perfect place to go if you need some time and space to think or even to just be. I can imagine what the town might look like and how many people have found healing there. I don't know if this place exists but it's my wish to find a place that I can escape to just like Cedar Key.
The storyline is a mixture of problems ranging in severity and duration but each is special and a common problem. Though there was possibly too many characters I never felt too confused as to who was who (except for the husbands, those were hard to keep track of), but I did find that the amount of characters made some of their journeys shorter than I would've liked. It's also written in first person, but in this book's case it fit so perfectly that I actually enjoyed it.
This author captured me with her amazing characters with the second book in this series and I had to come back for more. This story is no different and made the characters real for me. I love this author's gift for characters and that's why I will be reading more from her in the future ad hopefully enjoy them as much as this one.
Overall, this is a great book about struggles and family. There was a but too many characters which cut all their stories a bit short but I still enjoyed it and recommend it. I recommend this to people who like books that are more about family secrets and the drama that comes with them. Keep this book away from your kids, teen and children alike, and leave this one strictly for the adults. I give this book a four out of five.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.*
June 22, 2013
Eva Marie Everson in her new book, “Slow Moon Rising” Book Three in the Cedar Key series published by Revell gives us a view into the life of Anise, Ross, Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather, and Ami.
From the Back Cover: One family, one secret–and one chance to make it right
The beautiful Claybourne home on Cedar Key has long been a place of rest, healing, and release. Each member of the family has turned there in times of confusion, loss, and hurt, only to feel their spirits renewed and their hearts restored.
But Cedar Key might also be the birthplace of a lie that is poisoning the family from within.
Join the five Claybourne women–Anise, Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather, and Ami–as they search the past and confront the truth. Their unique paths will lead them through heartbreak, misunderstandings, and pain. But their journeys will also bring reconciliation with each other and the precious renewal of love in their own lives.
In her lyrical, evocative fashion, Eva Marie Everson weaves a tapestry of complicated relationships that, when complete, reveals the most beautiful work of art there is–family.
I think “Slow Moon Rising” is Eva Marie Everson’s best work to date. This is the end of the series and Ms. Everson takes us out with a high note. This is a story about the twenty year difference in age romance between Ross and Anise and how they made it work. This is the story of Ross’s four daughters, their problems and how God leads them to resolution. “Slow Moon Rising”, to me, is a lot like looking at a tapestry, on the one side is the beautiful artistry that we can stare at for hours and on the other side are the knots and weaves that it takes to make the tapestry. Each character is unforgettable and we come to root for each one. “Slow Moon Rising” is a story about family and a wonderful family at that.
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“Available June 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
From the Back Cover: One family, one secret–and one chance to make it right
The beautiful Claybourne home on Cedar Key has long been a place of rest, healing, and release. Each member of the family has turned there in times of confusion, loss, and hurt, only to feel their spirits renewed and their hearts restored.
But Cedar Key might also be the birthplace of a lie that is poisoning the family from within.
Join the five Claybourne women–Anise, Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather, and Ami–as they search the past and confront the truth. Their unique paths will lead them through heartbreak, misunderstandings, and pain. But their journeys will also bring reconciliation with each other and the precious renewal of love in their own lives.
In her lyrical, evocative fashion, Eva Marie Everson weaves a tapestry of complicated relationships that, when complete, reveals the most beautiful work of art there is–family.
I think “Slow Moon Rising” is Eva Marie Everson’s best work to date. This is the end of the series and Ms. Everson takes us out with a high note. This is a story about the twenty year difference in age romance between Ross and Anise and how they made it work. This is the story of Ross’s four daughters, their problems and how God leads them to resolution. “Slow Moon Rising”, to me, is a lot like looking at a tapestry, on the one side is the beautiful artistry that we can stare at for hours and on the other side are the knots and weaves that it takes to make the tapestry. Each character is unforgettable and we come to root for each one. “Slow Moon Rising” is a story about family and a wonderful family at that.
If you would like to listen to interviews with other authors and professionals please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where they are available On Demand.
To listen to 24 hours non-stop, commercial free Christian music please visit our internet radio station www.kingdomairwaves.org
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
“Available June 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
August 26, 2013
From the very beginning, this novel kind of got off on the wrong foot with me. Anise’s attraction to older men was something that I could not relate to at all, and I actually found it kind of disturbing. When Anise first meets Ross, she is 38, and he is 60. Those ages are fairly close to the ages of my father and me. So, I was pretty uncomfortable with this relationship from the beginning, and I found it hard to shake even as I kept reading the book.
This novel is told from the points of view of several main characters. I didn’t think I was going to like this at first, but it actually made me more interested in the story than I think I would have been if it had been told in a different way. Sometimes these changes in scene were a bit abrupt, but overall it was a pretty good way to tell the story of this family. I liked having the different perspectives of the family members.
This entire novel revolves around the Claybourne family and their lives over many years. The members of this family face many things such as divorce, cancer, infertility, losing loved ones, alcoholism, past affairs – the list goes on. While I am not so naïve as to think that these things don’t happen in the real world or even in my own family, the way in which the Cedar Key series portrays these situations just felt too soap opera-y for me. There didn’t seem to be enough balance between these things that happen in life versus our strength to face them through Christ.
I also thought the ending to this novel was way too drawn out and depressing. The final event that took place was real and difficult and very hard to read. I appreciate when authors don’t go too far away from reality, but I primarily read for enjoyment and for entertainment. It is not enjoyable for me to read a book revolving around such hardships in the life of this family without a really good sense of hope and spiritual growth throughout. This novel touched on that hope here and there (with an out-of-nowhere, one-time, deep spiritual discussion towards the end), but the overall feeling was just dismal.
Slow Moon Rising was well-written in the way that it wrapped up all of the storylines from the Cedar Key series, but it lacked the hope and grace that I have come to expect from Christian fiction.
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This novel is told from the points of view of several main characters. I didn’t think I was going to like this at first, but it actually made me more interested in the story than I think I would have been if it had been told in a different way. Sometimes these changes in scene were a bit abrupt, but overall it was a pretty good way to tell the story of this family. I liked having the different perspectives of the family members.
This entire novel revolves around the Claybourne family and their lives over many years. The members of this family face many things such as divorce, cancer, infertility, losing loved ones, alcoholism, past affairs – the list goes on. While I am not so naïve as to think that these things don’t happen in the real world or even in my own family, the way in which the Cedar Key series portrays these situations just felt too soap opera-y for me. There didn’t seem to be enough balance between these things that happen in life versus our strength to face them through Christ.
I also thought the ending to this novel was way too drawn out and depressing. The final event that took place was real and difficult and very hard to read. I appreciate when authors don’t go too far away from reality, but I primarily read for enjoyment and for entertainment. It is not enjoyable for me to read a book revolving around such hardships in the life of this family without a really good sense of hope and spiritual growth throughout. This novel touched on that hope here and there (with an out-of-nowhere, one-time, deep spiritual discussion towards the end), but the overall feeling was just dismal.
Slow Moon Rising was well-written in the way that it wrapped up all of the storylines from the Cedar Key series, but it lacked the hope and grace that I have come to expect from Christian fiction.
Read my complete review here: http://shoopettesbookreviews.blogspot...
June 14, 2013
Title: SLOW MOON RISING
Author: Eva Marie Everson
Publisher: Revell
June 2013
ISBN: 978-0800734381
Genre: women’s fiction/family saga
One family. One secret. And one chance to make it right.
Cedar Key has long been a place of rest, healing, and release in the Claybourne family. But it might also be the birthplace of a lie that is poisoning the family from within. Join the strong Claybourne women--Anise, Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather, and Ami--as they each confront the truth. Their unique paths will lead them through heartbreak, misunderstandings, and pain. But their journeys will also bring reconciliation with each other and renewed love in their own lives.
SLOW MOON RISING is a family saga that spans the years from when the father courts and then returns home with a new bride—young enough to be his daughter. His youngest daughter was still at home, and she got along fine with her new stepmom, but not all the other daughters were as accepting.
As the years passed, the family started facing the truth of their real mother—what she was and what happened and how that affected them. Marriages struggled—and fell apart. Lives were not all a bed of roses—unless one included sharp thorns. And yet… will they take that one chance to make it right?
SLOW MOON RISING is what the title implies. Slow. The story does progress, but the time jumps – in years – were jarring, as were the sudden character POV changes. Written in first person, in each of the daughters, and Anise’s point of view, it goes on for chapters until you are beginning to get to know the character, then suddenly stops, going to someone else.
It is very well written, and readers who like family sagas/women fiction will be sure to enjoy this book. It isn’t a romance—though it has a couple. It is the history of a family. Not all good. Not all bad. Just like life. $14.99. 384 pages. 3.5 pages
Author: Eva Marie Everson
Publisher: Revell
June 2013
ISBN: 978-0800734381
Genre: women’s fiction/family saga
One family. One secret. And one chance to make it right.
Cedar Key has long been a place of rest, healing, and release in the Claybourne family. But it might also be the birthplace of a lie that is poisoning the family from within. Join the strong Claybourne women--Anise, Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather, and Ami--as they each confront the truth. Their unique paths will lead them through heartbreak, misunderstandings, and pain. But their journeys will also bring reconciliation with each other and renewed love in their own lives.
SLOW MOON RISING is a family saga that spans the years from when the father courts and then returns home with a new bride—young enough to be his daughter. His youngest daughter was still at home, and she got along fine with her new stepmom, but not all the other daughters were as accepting.
As the years passed, the family started facing the truth of their real mother—what she was and what happened and how that affected them. Marriages struggled—and fell apart. Lives were not all a bed of roses—unless one included sharp thorns. And yet… will they take that one chance to make it right?
SLOW MOON RISING is what the title implies. Slow. The story does progress, but the time jumps – in years – were jarring, as were the sudden character POV changes. Written in first person, in each of the daughters, and Anise’s point of view, it goes on for chapters until you are beginning to get to know the character, then suddenly stops, going to someone else.
It is very well written, and readers who like family sagas/women fiction will be sure to enjoy this book. It isn’t a romance—though it has a couple. It is the history of a family. Not all good. Not all bad. Just like life. $14.99. 384 pages. 3.5 pages
June 24, 2013
MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
I am so sad that Slow Moon Rising is the end of the Clayborne family and the Cedar Key community. This has been a most heartwarming series. I love the way Ms. Everson takes every day family situations and weaves them together for our enjoyment. The Clayborne family is a pretty much disfunctional family, with each member having his or her own secrets and problems they struggle with. In this last book in the series, those secrets come to surface. Each of the four Clayborne siblings are so different, and deal with situations in their own way. But in the end, it is their relationship with the Lord that matters most, that helps them heal and deal with their past. Anise has her work cut out for her to join the family, especially when she married their dad before she even met her step-daughters. She handled their reactions well. I really like Anise, she was a simple lady but full of wisdom, and loved Ross Clayborne with all her heart, and it clearly shows in her actions.
This is a wonderful and heartwarming series that I highly recommend. Reading this series really made me think about some issues in my own life, and I appreciate Ms. Everson’s knowledge of the Bible and how she encourages giving God our problems and letting him help us through them!
As you can see, I love this series, and just can’t say enough about it. Though I don’t want to give anything away. There are many things going on, the series covers many years, and the author pulls it altogether in the last book like a pro! This is a must read, so pick up your copy soon!
I received this book from the publisher Revell
to read and review. I was not required
to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part
55.
I am so sad that Slow Moon Rising is the end of the Clayborne family and the Cedar Key community. This has been a most heartwarming series. I love the way Ms. Everson takes every day family situations and weaves them together for our enjoyment. The Clayborne family is a pretty much disfunctional family, with each member having his or her own secrets and problems they struggle with. In this last book in the series, those secrets come to surface. Each of the four Clayborne siblings are so different, and deal with situations in their own way. But in the end, it is their relationship with the Lord that matters most, that helps them heal and deal with their past. Anise has her work cut out for her to join the family, especially when she married their dad before she even met her step-daughters. She handled their reactions well. I really like Anise, she was a simple lady but full of wisdom, and loved Ross Clayborne with all her heart, and it clearly shows in her actions.
This is a wonderful and heartwarming series that I highly recommend. Reading this series really made me think about some issues in my own life, and I appreciate Ms. Everson’s knowledge of the Bible and how she encourages giving God our problems and letting him help us through them!
As you can see, I love this series, and just can’t say enough about it. Though I don’t want to give anything away. There are many things going on, the series covers many years, and the author pulls it altogether in the last book like a pro! This is a must read, so pick up your copy soon!
I received this book from the publisher Revell
to read and review. I was not required
to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part
55.
June 7, 2013
A stunning cover drew me to read this novel. Ms Everson's story kept me reading.
My first experience with the Cedar Key series, I was surprised when the story first changed to a new character's view and placement in another year. Definitely an interesting, in depth understanding of the characters resulted from the author's technique. As the story progresses, the reader is offered installments from the interconnected lives of the several Claybourne family women.
A contemporary novel featuring family secrets and suspense that piqued my curiosity. Dealing with nitty gritty real life issues, I appreciated Ms Everson's willingness to tackle them head on. No whitewashing realities of life in today's culture. These several entwined stories compelled me to keep reading as the characters worked out struggles, relationships, issues, baggage, and their faith. A reading experience of realistic situations with inherent emotional responses through years, secrets, and distance separating family members.
A satisfying ending that left this reader reflecting on the impact of secrets and life choices on the lives of those around us. An ending that allows readers to draw their own conclusions.
Ms Everson's style and descriptions are secondary to the relational focus, but definitely some writing gems in the midst make for increased awareness and appreciation of her writing ability.
Considering summer's extended reading opportunities,
I would recommend Slow Moon Rising as a novel worth delving into.
Characters that pull you into their lives. Situations that could be your own.
Read Slow Moon Rising when you want to steal away into a great story...
*Thank you to Revell for providing an ebook copy to read and review without obligation.
My first experience with the Cedar Key series, I was surprised when the story first changed to a new character's view and placement in another year. Definitely an interesting, in depth understanding of the characters resulted from the author's technique. As the story progresses, the reader is offered installments from the interconnected lives of the several Claybourne family women.
A contemporary novel featuring family secrets and suspense that piqued my curiosity. Dealing with nitty gritty real life issues, I appreciated Ms Everson's willingness to tackle them head on. No whitewashing realities of life in today's culture. These several entwined stories compelled me to keep reading as the characters worked out struggles, relationships, issues, baggage, and their faith. A reading experience of realistic situations with inherent emotional responses through years, secrets, and distance separating family members.
A satisfying ending that left this reader reflecting on the impact of secrets and life choices on the lives of those around us. An ending that allows readers to draw their own conclusions.
Ms Everson's style and descriptions are secondary to the relational focus, but definitely some writing gems in the midst make for increased awareness and appreciation of her writing ability.
Considering summer's extended reading opportunities,
I would recommend Slow Moon Rising as a novel worth delving into.
Characters that pull you into their lives. Situations that could be your own.
Read Slow Moon Rising when you want to steal away into a great story...
*Thank you to Revell for providing an ebook copy to read and review without obligation.
June 22, 2013
Doesn't this cover just call to you and make you want to read Slow Moon Rising? This was one I was really looking forward to reading! It was more than I could have ever hoped for!
The love story between Anise and Ross is one of the most beautiful I've ever read. I think what sets it apart is that it's not your traditional love story. It's a "May-December" romance between two people that have lived lives, aged accordingly and did not meet in their youth.
I think we often forget that not every love story starts out as high school sweethearts or meeting a gorgeous prince right out of college. I like that Everson wrote something so different yet so much more true to life than most. Her characters are so loveable, especially the graceful Anise and her beloved Ross.
Ross's daughters are much more complicated and as the story is told from each of their perspectives, their different layers are exposed. It was almost several books written in one. At first I didn't like this because I was so caught up in the love story of Anise and Ross that I was annoyed to be pulled away to read someone else's story. But soon I was equally invested in each daughter and their own loves and heartaches.
This was one of the deepest most compelling stories I've read in a long time. Everson so eloquently describes life and all it's complexities and how different families are built. It's not all beauty and roses but that's what makes this story even more amazing.
Slow Moon Rising is a great summer read and one that will leave your heart full and you wishing it would never end.
The love story between Anise and Ross is one of the most beautiful I've ever read. I think what sets it apart is that it's not your traditional love story. It's a "May-December" romance between two people that have lived lives, aged accordingly and did not meet in their youth.
I think we often forget that not every love story starts out as high school sweethearts or meeting a gorgeous prince right out of college. I like that Everson wrote something so different yet so much more true to life than most. Her characters are so loveable, especially the graceful Anise and her beloved Ross.
Ross's daughters are much more complicated and as the story is told from each of their perspectives, their different layers are exposed. It was almost several books written in one. At first I didn't like this because I was so caught up in the love story of Anise and Ross that I was annoyed to be pulled away to read someone else's story. But soon I was equally invested in each daughter and their own loves and heartaches.
This was one of the deepest most compelling stories I've read in a long time. Everson so eloquently describes life and all it's complexities and how different families are built. It's not all beauty and roses but that's what makes this story even more amazing.
Slow Moon Rising is a great summer read and one that will leave your heart full and you wishing it would never end.
June 23, 2013
This is an interesting, emotional book that tells the story of four sisters and their step-mother over a little more than a decade. We get each of their perspectives as the story switches between them, jumping ahead in time with each one. Anise falls for a man over twenty years her senior in a whirlwind courtship and finds herself a step-mother to four women. Kimberly, the oldest, and Heather, the third, are married with children and have seemingly perfect lives, but not is all as it seems. Jayme-Leigh is a doctor like her father with a great husband, but has a secret pain she hasn't shared with her family. The youngest, Ami, has been burdened with a secret her mother shared on her deathbed. Through the years, their getaways to their summer home in Cedar Key has brought renewal and healing, but also may be the key to a secret that could tear their family apart.
I really liked the different perspectives and that we learn more of each of their stories and of the family as a whole as the story progresses. It is well-written and the characters became very real to me. I found myself really liking some of the characters and feeling very frustrated at one in particular! Though this is the third in the series, I didn't feel lost at all for not having read the first two. This book deals with a lot of issues, which I found interesting, but also felt draining for me. I get too emotionally involved when I read! I did enjoy it and plan to look for more from this new author to me!
I received this book free from Revell in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked the different perspectives and that we learn more of each of their stories and of the family as a whole as the story progresses. It is well-written and the characters became very real to me. I found myself really liking some of the characters and feeling very frustrated at one in particular! Though this is the third in the series, I didn't feel lost at all for not having read the first two. This book deals with a lot of issues, which I found interesting, but also felt draining for me. I get too emotionally involved when I read! I did enjoy it and plan to look for more from this new author to me!
I received this book free from Revell in exchange for an honest review.
June 21, 2013
Not a favorite, but a sweet story nonetheless!
I wasn't sure what I expected to find in Slow Moon Rising but what I found certainly wasn't the picture in my head. I had to force myself through the first few chapters and I struggled getting into the story, particularly when we kept changing point of view every few chapters. While I'm glad to say it got easier to read as I went, I never fully connected with any of the women aside from Ami. She's my not-so-secret favorite.
I loved Eva's vivid descriptions and attention to detail in the setting. Anise's little hometown in Maine, Ami's world in Atlanta, and my favorite, Cedar Key, Florida came to life in my imagination. Eva also did a superb job making her characters as real as they come. Their struggles, their problems, and their lives are under no circumstances perfect.
Slow Moon Rising is the third and final in the Cedar Key series. I haven't read the earlier books yet, but it didn't seem to take away from the story. If I had read the previous books, some things in the story might have made more sense. I don't recommend this book to younger teens. This novel is definitely more on the adult woman's side of the spectrum--something I didn't know when I requested the book.
Available June 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
I received this book from Revell in return for an honest review of my opinions, which I have done. Thanks!
I wasn't sure what I expected to find in Slow Moon Rising but what I found certainly wasn't the picture in my head. I had to force myself through the first few chapters and I struggled getting into the story, particularly when we kept changing point of view every few chapters. While I'm glad to say it got easier to read as I went, I never fully connected with any of the women aside from Ami. She's my not-so-secret favorite.
I loved Eva's vivid descriptions and attention to detail in the setting. Anise's little hometown in Maine, Ami's world in Atlanta, and my favorite, Cedar Key, Florida came to life in my imagination. Eva also did a superb job making her characters as real as they come. Their struggles, their problems, and their lives are under no circumstances perfect.
Slow Moon Rising is the third and final in the Cedar Key series. I haven't read the earlier books yet, but it didn't seem to take away from the story. If I had read the previous books, some things in the story might have made more sense. I don't recommend this book to younger teens. This novel is definitely more on the adult woman's side of the spectrum--something I didn't know when I requested the book.
Available June 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
I received this book from Revell in return for an honest review of my opinions, which I have done. Thanks!
July 5, 2013
When I came across Slow Moon Rising on NetGalley I knew I needed to download it for a review. The cover photo and even the title give the book an eerie feel. Early on you realize there is something odd going on but you just aren’t quite sure what it is.
The first several chapters are told from the point of view of Anise then the narrative switches to the different daughters and Anise. Once it switches to the daughters you really begin to realize that something just isn’t right. There are buried family secrets that hold destructive power over the whole family.
Slow Moon Rising is a novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships. We are reminded that “no man is an island unto himself”. What we do both good and bad has long reaching effects on those around us. The ironic part in this instance is that the transgression that was committed was long before most of the daughters were born yet it has been a dark cloud over an otherwise seemingly perfect family.
Ms. Everson brings this story and the Cedar Key series full circle, showing just how powerful the act of telling the truth, seeking forgiveness and bestowing forgiveness can be in all our lives. This was a wonderful stand-alone series that I think many of you will enjoy.
The first several chapters are told from the point of view of Anise then the narrative switches to the different daughters and Anise. Once it switches to the daughters you really begin to realize that something just isn’t right. There are buried family secrets that hold destructive power over the whole family.
Slow Moon Rising is a novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships. We are reminded that “no man is an island unto himself”. What we do both good and bad has long reaching effects on those around us. The ironic part in this instance is that the transgression that was committed was long before most of the daughters were born yet it has been a dark cloud over an otherwise seemingly perfect family.
Ms. Everson brings this story and the Cedar Key series full circle, showing just how powerful the act of telling the truth, seeking forgiveness and bestowing forgiveness can be in all our lives. This was a wonderful stand-alone series that I think many of you will enjoy.
November 2, 2016
I want to start by saying that I loved the first two books in the Cedar Key series. This one...not so much. It felt very thrown together and none of the characters were very well developed. Sad to have the series end this way.
he final book in the Cedar Key series is nowhere near the high caliber of the first two. It almost seems as if Everson had quite a few ideas for future novels, but was forced to condense them all in this one. There are too many characters for any depth of plot, and much of the action in their stories takes place off scene so the reader doesn’t get invested in them, which is quite unfortunate.
The Claybourne sisters have experienced much of the highs and lows of their lives through the mirror of their vacation home in Cedar Key. When their mother passed away, the four siblings had a difficult time moving forward. This is especially evident when their father meets Anise, a much younger woman, and they quickly decide to get married. As the years progress and Jayme-Leigh, Kimberly, Heather and Ami experience their own joys and sorrows, all of the women must come to a place of acceptance and family
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he final book in the Cedar Key series is nowhere near the high caliber of the first two. It almost seems as if Everson had quite a few ideas for future novels, but was forced to condense them all in this one. There are too many characters for any depth of plot, and much of the action in their stories takes place off scene so the reader doesn’t get invested in them, which is quite unfortunate.
The Claybourne sisters have experienced much of the highs and lows of their lives through the mirror of their vacation home in Cedar Key. When their mother passed away, the four siblings had a difficult time moving forward. This is especially evident when their father meets Anise, a much younger woman, and they quickly decide to get married. As the years progress and Jayme-Leigh, Kimberly, Heather and Ami experience their own joys and sorrows, all of the women must come to a place of acceptance and family
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July 20, 2014
I loved this book and was quickly caught up in the story. Slow Moon Rising is the third book in the Cedar Key series and I enjoyed them all. Eva Marie creates characters I'd love to have as friends, puts them in difficult situations, and then lets them respond with honest emotions that we might all experience. I've heard this might be the last book in this series but I hope someone can talk Eva Marie into writing another one because I want to spend more time with the Claybourne family.
I was excited for Ross and his new wife, Anise, but the complicated relationships they face with his four daughters, Ami, Jayne, Kimberly, and Heather honestly reflects the dynamics of family life. As Eva Marie wove in struggles, heartbreak, and a secret that could test the family's love, I shed a few tears because I've walked through some similar situations. Above all, it's a story of love, faith, and forgiveness.
Eva Marie writes about real life and that's why I love her books. Slow Moon Rising is no exception. I'd definitely recommend it as a great book to read relaxing on the beach or in a comfy chair.
I was excited for Ross and his new wife, Anise, but the complicated relationships they face with his four daughters, Ami, Jayne, Kimberly, and Heather honestly reflects the dynamics of family life. As Eva Marie wove in struggles, heartbreak, and a secret that could test the family's love, I shed a few tears because I've walked through some similar situations. Above all, it's a story of love, faith, and forgiveness.
Eva Marie writes about real life and that's why I love her books. Slow Moon Rising is no exception. I'd definitely recommend it as a great book to read relaxing on the beach or in a comfy chair.
June 21, 2013
Does one really know the implications that secrets possess?
Ross Claybourne, widower has four daughters Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather and Ami. His fate is approached with great thought and reasoning.
Anise Kelly, owner of Calla Lilly, a floral shoppe specializing in the creation of equisite floral designs, is in search of that which holds no barrier, but what she finds is something quite different indeed.
When a secret arises from the dusty memories the family is shaken. Will they surpass the challenges or succumb to its reality?
A novel of faith, secrets, family, strength, and unquestionable love Slow Moon Rising shines with personable characters, believeable dialogue, and realistic scenery. Although it did not hold my attention throughout as the previous two books in the series I did enjoy this one as well. I was challenged in my faith by this inspiring fiction novel and will recommend it to others. I received a complimentary copy from Revell Publishers for this blog tour for my review.
Ross Claybourne, widower has four daughters Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather and Ami. His fate is approached with great thought and reasoning.
Anise Kelly, owner of Calla Lilly, a floral shoppe specializing in the creation of equisite floral designs, is in search of that which holds no barrier, but what she finds is something quite different indeed.
When a secret arises from the dusty memories the family is shaken. Will they surpass the challenges or succumb to its reality?
A novel of faith, secrets, family, strength, and unquestionable love Slow Moon Rising shines with personable characters, believeable dialogue, and realistic scenery. Although it did not hold my attention throughout as the previous two books in the series I did enjoy this one as well. I was challenged in my faith by this inspiring fiction novel and will recommend it to others. I received a complimentary copy from Revell Publishers for this blog tour for my review.
May 19, 2013
Love this author! Be careful when reading her work; you'll start reading and not think you are too involved, but when you are interrupted and have to go away from the book, you'll realize you are hooked! It is one of those quiet, peaceful things, sort of like a lazy afternoon. It is always a pleasure to read this author, but I gobble my treat up too quickly and am forced to wait patiently for the next one. I'm extra sad to finish this one because it is the end of the Cedar Key novels. They can all be read on their own, but I love "seeing" friends from the other books in the background. This one in particular reminded me of "The Joy Luck Club" where the women told their stories in a series of short stories that all went together.
November 4, 2013
If you're looking for a relaxing summer read, Eva Marie Everson provides just that with Slow Moon Rising.
Once again we join the Claybourne family, this time visiting the four sisters (Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather, and Ami) and their step-mother, Anise. The family is hiding a secret, and one daughter in particular wants to know the truth behind the lies and the cover ups.
As always, Eva Marie provides a compelling story that brings the reader straight into the written world. Slow Moon Rising may be a meandering read, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth turning the pages. Just as it takes time to reveal any family secret in the real world, the truth slowly rises throughout the novel.
This is definitely a beach read, especially if you'll be visiting Cedar Key.
Once again we join the Claybourne family, this time visiting the four sisters (Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather, and Ami) and their step-mother, Anise. The family is hiding a secret, and one daughter in particular wants to know the truth behind the lies and the cover ups.
As always, Eva Marie provides a compelling story that brings the reader straight into the written world. Slow Moon Rising may be a meandering read, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth turning the pages. Just as it takes time to reveal any family secret in the real world, the truth slowly rises throughout the novel.
This is definitely a beach read, especially if you'll be visiting Cedar Key.
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