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The Manhattan Stories #3
The Cabin: The Manhattan Stories
In the third of The Manhattan Stories, it's 1930, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are home to a town of renegade Mormons. On Nancy's 18th birthday, her father tells her she must marry her cousin Abner, the town's blacksmith. He's already married to three other women, one of them her younger sister.Terrified of what being married to Abner would mean, Nancy runs away and gets lost in the woods. Hungry and cold, she finds a seemingly deserted cabin and takes shelter. When she meets Jake, the man who owns it, she must decide if he is a man she can trust. She has nowhere else to go except home to marry Abner. At first reluctant to let her stay, Jake finally agrees.Tired of living alone in the wilderness, he is willing to wait for Nancy to learn to care for him. As they slowly get to know one another, she learns to love him. She expects to spend her life there, but Abner has other ideas. His rage drives him to murder, and he sets out to kill not only Nancy, but Jake as well, and almost succeeds. Thinking they will only be safe in one place, Jake takes Nancy to his childhood home, Manhattan, Kansas. They aren't there very long before Nancy discovers their stalker has followed them across the country. She knows that sooner or later, someone is going to die. The only question is, which one of them is it going to be?
301 pages, Paperback
First published October 3, 2012
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About the author
Donna Foley Mabry
45 books211 followersA Michigan native who studied writing in school, Donna first came to Vegas to make costumes and soon was weaving the stories she heard in the back of the girls' dressing room into her first novel. Now she is the author of The Alexandra Merritt Mysteries, which include 'The Last Two Aces in Las Vegas', 'The Las Vegas Desert Flower', 'The Las Vegas Special', 'Rough Ride in Vegas', 'M.I.A. Las Vegas' and 'The Las Vegas Sophisticate'. Her latest novel, 'The Vegas Tycoon' is also set in Las Vegas
Donna has written several other stand-alone novels, recent releases 'Kaleigh McKenna' and 'The Russell House', as well as 'Desperate Ambition', 'The Right Society', 'The Other Hand', 'Conversations with Skip', and an anthology, 'Killer Coffee and a Batch of Cookies'.
In addition to those stand-alones and others, Donna has a popular series of historical romances, 'The Manhattan Stories', and a series of female detective stories 'The Case Files of Molly Evers".
Her most popular novel, 'Maude', the story of her Grandmother, is a #1 best-seller on Amazon and spent 16 weeks on the Wall Street Journal's Top-10 list. 'Maude' is available as an audiobook, and is published in Italian, Russian and German. Donna is actively working on the screenplay for 'Maude'.
She has also written three screenplays, a stage play, poetry, short stories, and a children's story.
Donna lives in Henderson, Nevada, sharing her home with two cats and her dog, Abigale, all three shelter rescues. She has two children, a daughter in Las Vegas and a son in New York and a grandson who is the light of her life!
Donna still takes occasional classes at UNLV and at writer's conferences and is an active member of the Anthem Author's in Henderson, NV.
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Donna has written several other stand-alone novels, recent releases 'Kaleigh McKenna' and 'The Russell House', as well as 'Desperate Ambition', 'The Right Society', 'The Other Hand', 'Conversations with Skip', and an anthology, 'Killer Coffee and a Batch of Cookies'.
In addition to those stand-alones and others, Donna has a popular series of historical romances, 'The Manhattan Stories', and a series of female detective stories 'The Case Files of Molly Evers".
Her most popular novel, 'Maude', the story of her Grandmother, is a #1 best-seller on Amazon and spent 16 weeks on the Wall Street Journal's Top-10 list. 'Maude' is available as an audiobook, and is published in Italian, Russian and German. Donna is actively working on the screenplay for 'Maude'.
She has also written three screenplays, a stage play, poetry, short stories, and a children's story.
Donna lives in Henderson, Nevada, sharing her home with two cats and her dog, Abigale, all three shelter rescues. She has two children, a daughter in Las Vegas and a son in New York and a grandson who is the light of her life!
Donna still takes occasional classes at UNLV and at writer's conferences and is an active member of the Anthem Author's in Henderson, NV.
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January 27, 2017
Excellent read!
Love this story..can't wait to read the next in this series. They have all been excellent! Told all my friend that!
Love this story..can't wait to read the next in this series. They have all been excellent! Told all my friend that!
February 22, 2015
I found a new author I adore! I read Donna Mabry's book about her grandmother called "Maude" and I loved it so I looked for more books by her and found a lot. This was part of the Manhatten series and was number three, but it was easily read separately. I will read the other three though! Eventually all of her books! Thanks for bringing me so much enjoyable reading Ms. Mabry! This book is a wonderful mix of hystorical fiction, romanace, inspiration and suspense!
March 11, 2015
Interesting Times
I really enjoyed the trilogy generally. There were a couple of things that bugged me. First of all, I think you can write a story about a Christian family without all the bible quotes. The first two books were rife with them. I know they were probably used to drive home various points, but most adults don't need to be hit over the head with biblical quotations to understand concepts. I found the quotes to be distracting and in some cases annoying because they tended to hang me up. The last book had fewer quotes and I sailed through that one much more smoothly. The second thing that bugged me was when the author all of a sudden switched to the Queen's English. Why would you write a trilogy using the word "while" and then in the last book have Jake start saying "whilst"? Seems to me Jake would be the last person to be using that word! Didn't go with his background or personality at all. Again, it was something that distracted me from a great storyline. I was thinking I must have missed something. Otherwise, fellow readers, the 3 books were intertwined quite well and I was sorry there wasn't another book to continue the Belk family saga. anniepc
I really enjoyed the trilogy generally. There were a couple of things that bugged me. First of all, I think you can write a story about a Christian family without all the bible quotes. The first two books were rife with them. I know they were probably used to drive home various points, but most adults don't need to be hit over the head with biblical quotations to understand concepts. I found the quotes to be distracting and in some cases annoying because they tended to hang me up. The last book had fewer quotes and I sailed through that one much more smoothly. The second thing that bugged me was when the author all of a sudden switched to the Queen's English. Why would you write a trilogy using the word "while" and then in the last book have Jake start saying "whilst"? Seems to me Jake would be the last person to be using that word! Didn't go with his background or personality at all. Again, it was something that distracted me from a great storyline. I was thinking I must have missed something. Otherwise, fellow readers, the 3 books were intertwined quite well and I was sorry there wasn't another book to continue the Belk family saga. anniepc
March 9, 2015
A good close to the trilogy
I liked this book and was surprised that it started in the 1930s instead of where the last book ended. Well developed characters as her other books, but this one is more suited for adults than the other two. What I found hard to believe is her parents accepted her after so ran off when her father promised to marry her off as a fourth wife to a despicable Abner. Being raised in a renegade colony of Mormons who practiced multiple marriages, my gut tells me her parents more likely would have supported the church over their daughter. There were less typos in this book than the others.
I liked this book and was surprised that it started in the 1930s instead of where the last book ended. Well developed characters as her other books, but this one is more suited for adults than the other two. What I found hard to believe is her parents accepted her after so ran off when her father promised to marry her off as a fourth wife to a despicable Abner. Being raised in a renegade colony of Mormons who practiced multiple marriages, my gut tells me her parents more likely would have supported the church over their daughter. There were less typos in this book than the others.
September 22, 2015
This was the first book of this authors that I had read, and I really enjoyed it! Almost like a Romance novel but without too much in the sex scenes. The plot is improbable but a great read regardless!!
18 year old girl runs away from home and happens to find the nicest man around living in the cabin in the woods alone. They fall deeply in love and never have a bad word to say to each other and are considerate of each other's feelings. Loved this book, and his mom sounds wonderful! I am now going to have to find precious books in this series!!
I am not sure why there had to be a second marriage for jake in the story. That's my only second thought.
18 year old girl runs away from home and happens to find the nicest man around living in the cabin in the woods alone. They fall deeply in love and never have a bad word to say to each other and are considerate of each other's feelings. Loved this book, and his mom sounds wonderful! I am now going to have to find precious books in this series!!
I am not sure why there had to be a second marriage for jake in the story. That's my only second thought.
September 13, 2015
Uh
I know that getting a book published is an accomplishment. That said it is the only positive thing I can say for the author and this book. Apparently there wasn't much if any research done on the period in which the book is set. As for the characters they have no substance. The story is quite ridiculous at times, to the point of actually finding myself laughing. Try as I might I can find nothing to encourage anyone to read this book.
I know that getting a book published is an accomplishment. That said it is the only positive thing I can say for the author and this book. Apparently there wasn't much if any research done on the period in which the book is set. As for the characters they have no substance. The story is quite ridiculous at times, to the point of actually finding myself laughing. Try as I might I can find nothing to encourage anyone to read this book.
March 12, 2015
Disappointed
Unfortunately this read exactly as you would expect a poorly written Harlequinn type book to read. it was very disappointing.
Unfortunately this read exactly as you would expect a poorly written Harlequinn type book to read. it was very disappointing.
August 22, 2015
If you're interested or read the first two books of the trilogy, I can't recommend this book. The only redeeming parts of this book were the parts that featured Emma and Akecheta. As someone who really enjoyed Emma (especially), it was nice to get the conclusion to their life. Honestly if you're that interested in their life married and are willing to buy or borrow the book through Kindle Unlimited than just skip to the ending of the book. I can't even truly recommend that.
Please note that this review has spoilers. This review mentions r@pe, disturbing violence, incest, uneven levels of consent and domestic abuse. If those things trigger you, please be aware! Also if those things trigger you, do not read this novel.
"The Cabin" starts out with the female heroine, Nancy, being forced into an arranged marriage with her cousin, Abner. Abner has many wives -- one of his wives is Nancy's sister. Nancy has a fear of sex and is terrified of being his wife (for sexual reasons mainly). Nancy decides to run away because she doesn't support the polygamy marriages being done in the Mormon Church. This was also something that left a bad taste in my mouth. I felt like the author was making broad strokes with every Mormon by saying that all Mormon supported rape, were polygamists, and enjoyed abusive incest relationships
Mostly because the research was nonexistent and it felt less like a plot and more like a warning sermon on how "evil" Mormons are. All it took me was a quick Google search it see that polygamy was discontinued in the LDS Church in 1890. There were Renegade Mormons who fought against this discontinuation -- however, this book didn't focus on Renegade Mormons. It simply focused on Mormons without any historical research or historical facts. It was so badly researched. I offered more historical facts and research in a few sentences through Google than the entire book offered.
The book has a weird fascination with sex that made me uncomfortable. If it wasn't Nancy expressing her fear of being with someone "like that," (as she said numerous times) or Jake mentioning how much he wanted to have sex with her over and over again. The way it was written was just so... weird. It made me feel like what I was reading was not consensual. Sex either existed as a horror story filler (Nancy's sister was raped and Nancy was scared of doing it) or as a way to made the plot more romantic (Nancy bathing for Jake and Jake saying how he couldn't control himself). It made me feel very uncomfortable, like I mentioned, numerous times.
There were also sentences like this that made me physically scratch my head and say, "What did I just read?"
Here's an example: “With her free hand, Nancy thoughtfully fingered an earlobe.” (HUH?)
I found it horrifying that Jake (he's much older) saw a young girl in distress and his only thought was that he could not control himself around her! Nancy just turned eighteen recently and his only train of thought is that Nancy is a woman. It wasn't romantic.
Eventually Jake and Nancy get married. Abner cannot accept this because Nancy is "his." He nearly beats Jake to death one time when Jake is in town. There's a big focus on violence throughout the book; rape, fights, and just general gore violence is a common occurrence. There's also a huge focus on abuse towards female in all forms by men. I have never been a big fan of abuse, especially domestic abuse and rape, so this was very jarring. I felt like the violence (as well as strange sex scenes) were used tackily as a plot filler.
There's a fear of Abner after that. Nancy eventually becomes pregnant. She didn't realize that she may be pregnant -- even though she hadn't had her period in month, sleeps naked every night and is married. She spends a great deal of her pregnancy worrying about Jake's safety and Abner. When it comes to the night she goes into labor, Abner shows up, punches her in the stomach, knocks Jake unconscious and puts the house on fire. Their Native American friends show up, save them both, and one of Nancy's twin survives. This was when the book turned from weird to disturbing.
The rest of the book follows Jake back to his parents' home. This was the only part that I enjoyed of the book. I liked seeing how Emma and Akecheta spent their later years. Jake's parents give Nancy, Jake, their daughter and Nancy's sister (who they brought with them on the trip) Emma's old house across the street. It all seems well until Abner shows up; he eventually kills Emma's favorite dogs (just another act of violence) even though they manage to save some. He then eventually shows up to kill Nancy, but is shot down and killed.
The book was just a bunch of plotless filler whether it be weird sexual scenes or horrifying violence. Besides that, the plot was full of grammatical errors (so many that it made me wonder if it was proofread) and odd phrases that didn't make sense. I was very let down by this book. I knew the trilogy were not great fiction but they were light, easy books to read with strong female heroines and diverse characters. Anything that made the other books readable was lost in translation in this one. After this horrifying drivel, I don't think that I can ever read anything by this author ever again.
I honesty cannot understand how this series, which is designed for young teen girls and is family friendly, became so sickening. This is not a novel that I felt comfortable reading, nor would I feel comfortable letting a younger person read this. It's disturbing on numerous levels.
A huge part of me wonders why I even finished it, but mainly I finished it so I could give a fair review. I try not to review things that I haven't completed finish. It took my entire patience just to get through the first few chapters without squirming or feeling nauseous.
Please note that this review has spoilers. This review mentions r@pe, disturbing violence, incest, uneven levels of consent and domestic abuse. If those things trigger you, please be aware! Also if those things trigger you, do not read this novel.
"The Cabin" starts out with the female heroine, Nancy, being forced into an arranged marriage with her cousin, Abner. Abner has many wives -- one of his wives is Nancy's sister. Nancy has a fear of sex and is terrified of being his wife (for sexual reasons mainly). Nancy decides to run away because she doesn't support the polygamy marriages being done in the Mormon Church. This was also something that left a bad taste in my mouth. I felt like the author was making broad strokes with every Mormon by saying that all Mormon supported rape, were polygamists, and enjoyed abusive incest relationships
Mostly because the research was nonexistent and it felt less like a plot and more like a warning sermon on how "evil" Mormons are. All it took me was a quick Google search it see that polygamy was discontinued in the LDS Church in 1890. There were Renegade Mormons who fought against this discontinuation -- however, this book didn't focus on Renegade Mormons. It simply focused on Mormons without any historical research or historical facts. It was so badly researched. I offered more historical facts and research in a few sentences through Google than the entire book offered.
The book has a weird fascination with sex that made me uncomfortable. If it wasn't Nancy expressing her fear of being with someone "like that," (as she said numerous times) or Jake mentioning how much he wanted to have sex with her over and over again. The way it was written was just so... weird. It made me feel like what I was reading was not consensual. Sex either existed as a horror story filler (Nancy's sister was raped and Nancy was scared of doing it) or as a way to made the plot more romantic (Nancy bathing for Jake and Jake saying how he couldn't control himself). It made me feel very uncomfortable, like I mentioned, numerous times.
There were also sentences like this that made me physically scratch my head and say, "What did I just read?"
Here's an example: “With her free hand, Nancy thoughtfully fingered an earlobe.” (HUH?)
I found it horrifying that Jake (he's much older) saw a young girl in distress and his only thought was that he could not control himself around her! Nancy just turned eighteen recently and his only train of thought is that Nancy is a woman. It wasn't romantic.
Eventually Jake and Nancy get married. Abner cannot accept this because Nancy is "his." He nearly beats Jake to death one time when Jake is in town. There's a big focus on violence throughout the book; rape, fights, and just general gore violence is a common occurrence. There's also a huge focus on abuse towards female in all forms by men. I have never been a big fan of abuse, especially domestic abuse and rape, so this was very jarring. I felt like the violence (as well as strange sex scenes) were used tackily as a plot filler.
There's a fear of Abner after that. Nancy eventually becomes pregnant. She didn't realize that she may be pregnant -- even though she hadn't had her period in month, sleeps naked every night and is married. She spends a great deal of her pregnancy worrying about Jake's safety and Abner. When it comes to the night she goes into labor, Abner shows up, punches her in the stomach, knocks Jake unconscious and puts the house on fire. Their Native American friends show up, save them both, and one of Nancy's twin survives. This was when the book turned from weird to disturbing.
The rest of the book follows Jake back to his parents' home. This was the only part that I enjoyed of the book. I liked seeing how Emma and Akecheta spent their later years. Jake's parents give Nancy, Jake, their daughter and Nancy's sister (who they brought with them on the trip) Emma's old house across the street. It all seems well until Abner shows up; he eventually kills Emma's favorite dogs (just another act of violence) even though they manage to save some. He then eventually shows up to kill Nancy, but is shot down and killed.
The book was just a bunch of plotless filler whether it be weird sexual scenes or horrifying violence. Besides that, the plot was full of grammatical errors (so many that it made me wonder if it was proofread) and odd phrases that didn't make sense. I was very let down by this book. I knew the trilogy were not great fiction but they were light, easy books to read with strong female heroines and diverse characters. Anything that made the other books readable was lost in translation in this one. After this horrifying drivel, I don't think that I can ever read anything by this author ever again.
I honesty cannot understand how this series, which is designed for young teen girls and is family friendly, became so sickening. This is not a novel that I felt comfortable reading, nor would I feel comfortable letting a younger person read this. It's disturbing on numerous levels.
A huge part of me wonders why I even finished it, but mainly I finished it so I could give a fair review. I try not to review things that I haven't completed finish. It took my entire patience just to get through the first few chapters without squirming or feeling nauseous.
July 15, 2017
Very interesting book
I enjoyed the story. It held my attention. The only thing I didn't like was the way it portrayed Mormons. I, being LDS, found that this was not the way polygamy was practiced by the church when it was started by Joseph Smith.
I enjoyed the story. It held my attention. The only thing I didn't like was the way it portrayed Mormons. I, being LDS, found that this was not the way polygamy was practiced by the church when it was started by Joseph Smith.
April 26, 2016
To those that have read her Manhattan, KS series, this is just another delightful addition in the series, perhaps. To someone new is another matter.
One cannot deny being attracted by the cover with its lovely little log cabin surrounded by large shady trees glorious in a red-golden fall, but the real hook sinks into one with the young woman defying her large scary odious cousin and brother in-law along with her father and literally running away, into woods until she finds the cabin she spots serendipitously, like the little girl in the story of three bears. Only, this girls is not so little, and she is running away from a Mormon marriage involving, as usual, marrying a cousin who is much older, and is married to more than one wife already to boot, among them her younger sister too, whose travails are all too known to her.
From then on it is a regular fairy tale, albeit not quite for children, replete with a hero, heroine, good guys and a terrible villain who keeps threatening them with murder and acting on it till end. Ends satisfyingly well, like a fairy tale ought to, too.
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April 26, 2016.
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One cannot deny being attracted by the cover with its lovely little log cabin surrounded by large shady trees glorious in a red-golden fall, but the real hook sinks into one with the young woman defying her large scary odious cousin and brother in-law along with her father and literally running away, into woods until she finds the cabin she spots serendipitously, like the little girl in the story of three bears. Only, this girls is not so little, and she is running away from a Mormon marriage involving, as usual, marrying a cousin who is much older, and is married to more than one wife already to boot, among them her younger sister too, whose travails are all too known to her.
From then on it is a regular fairy tale, albeit not quite for children, replete with a hero, heroine, good guys and a terrible villain who keeps threatening them with murder and acting on it till end. Ends satisfyingly well, like a fairy tale ought to, too.
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February 28, 2015
This book is 3rd in a series by Donna Mabry. The story begins with Nancy, an 18 year-old girl running away from home to escape an arranged marriage with Abner. Her family are Mormons and practice polygamy. Abner is already married to Nancy's younger sister, Linda, and she has seen the abuse her sister has endured with Abner. When she runs away, she takes shelter at the cabin of Jake Belk, who has taken refuge living in the mountains of Nevada as a trapper after losing his wife and baby. Although they build a relationship together, Nancy is not safe from Abner who decides to kill her after he finds out she and Jake are together. Eventually, after a great tragedy brought about by Abner, they flee with their infant daughter back to Manhattan, KS where Jake's family. Although there is not much depth to the story or the characters, it was a pleasant read. A nice love story and enough suspense to keep my interest.
June 15, 2017
Love this series..
Knowing the characters is really enjoyable. Good storyline. On to book #4. Gives you a real appreciation for running water
Knowing the characters is really enjoyable. Good storyline. On to book #4. Gives you a real appreciation for running water
February 26, 2015
A little too contrived.
Before I make my next comments, let me assure you I an not a Mormon. I got the impression numerous times , while reading this book, that the author was attempting to cast dispersion on Mormon beliefs. Perhaps I am wrong, but the evil man who pursued the victims was
the result of his Mormon beliefs. Even the girl's father was blinded by his beliefs, when he agreed to marrying off his 14 year old daughter to this horrible man, in order to save face when his older and favorite daughter refused to marry the cruel older man. It all revolved around a good Christian falling in love with the daughter, rescuing her and showing her a better way of life.
Before I make my next comments, let me assure you I an not a Mormon. I got the impression numerous times , while reading this book, that the author was attempting to cast dispersion on Mormon beliefs. Perhaps I am wrong, but the evil man who pursued the victims was
the result of his Mormon beliefs. Even the girl's father was blinded by his beliefs, when he agreed to marrying off his 14 year old daughter to this horrible man, in order to save face when his older and favorite daughter refused to marry the cruel older man. It all revolved around a good Christian falling in love with the daughter, rescuing her and showing her a better way of life.
June 8, 2013
It was a very quick read. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. I was annoyed by all the characters at one point or another. The writing was very simplistic and I was hoping for more substance. The conversations were short and superficial. Nancy complained about Jake not telling her things, but she didn't listen. He told her about his friend Henry and I believe three times after that when he mentioned his friend Henry she would ask, "Who?" And he'd explain again. That was annoying. The same thing happened with his family, the horses and the farm. I need more I guess.
January 9, 2015
Too much filler.
The book has a good story line but spends too much time filling up page after page of dull conversation. It seems the writer wanted to develop the characters by using dialog but for me it fell flat. The antagonist was revealed quickly and remained true to form without any surprises. The protagonists, Jake and Nancy, lacked depth for me. Just telling me someone's back story wasn't enough. I would have rather seen it revealed in their actions, emotions, and choices.
The book has a good story line but spends too much time filling up page after page of dull conversation. It seems the writer wanted to develop the characters by using dialog but for me it fell flat. The antagonist was revealed quickly and remained true to form without any surprises. The protagonists, Jake and Nancy, lacked depth for me. Just telling me someone's back story wasn't enough. I would have rather seen it revealed in their actions, emotions, and choices.
January 28, 2014
I really enjoyed this book because it was so different. I felt that Nancy had a sweet innocense about her that was compelling and real. Jake was not a big strong hunk that could beat everyone up. He was just a nice guy trying to find peace in this world.
If you're looking for a sweet romance with lots of action read this book. I do believe that this one is the first in the series and not the last as mentioned in one of the reviews.
If you're looking for a sweet romance with lots of action read this book. I do believe that this one is the first in the series and not the last as mentioned in one of the reviews.
May 16, 2015
The saga continues with "the cabin".
Just finished the third book in the Manhattan serise by Donna Foley Mabry. Every bit as engrossing as the first two novels.
Excellent story telling suitable for teens as well as adults. Mabry has a knack for taking a simple plot and spinning a suspenseful
Yarn of it. This one went from a back woods rogue Mormon settlement in Nevada to Kansas then melds with the previous serise books trying the three together with a great big bow.
Just finished the third book in the Manhattan serise by Donna Foley Mabry. Every bit as engrossing as the first two novels.
Excellent story telling suitable for teens as well as adults. Mabry has a knack for taking a simple plot and spinning a suspenseful
Yarn of it. This one went from a back woods rogue Mormon settlement in Nevada to Kansas then melds with the previous serise books trying the three together with a great big bow.
July 2, 2013
Not the most interesting book. The story didn't have much depth to it and wasn't very entertaining or thought-provoking. I didn't realize that this book is the third in a series and ended up reading it first. I'm currently reading Jessica, the first in the series, and am enjoying it just a tad bit more than The Cabin.
February 14, 2015
Great series!
Ms Mabry has a way of pulling the reader into the story so that you feel like you're right there. I read this series of 3 in three days, after reading "Maude" - and every one of her characters stays with you...long after you've finished the book. She's done her research, too, on a historical basis. Great series!
Ms Mabry has a way of pulling the reader into the story so that you feel like you're right there. I read this series of 3 in three days, after reading "Maude" - and every one of her characters stays with you...long after you've finished the book. She's done her research, too, on a historical basis. Great series!
March 18, 2015
The Manhattan stories series.
Love this writer, she portrays her characters so you feel you are part of the family. It's an escape in to another century and the trials and tribulations of a past time that has formed us all, if we have been lucky enough to have a strong family history. Great read can't wait for the 4 th book.
Love this writer, she portrays her characters so you feel you are part of the family. It's an escape in to another century and the trials and tribulations of a past time that has formed us all, if we have been lucky enough to have a strong family history. Great read can't wait for the 4 th book.
July 7, 2014
A love story
a story to warm your heart. it begins with a girl running away from her father to escape marriage with someone she knows is evil. later she meets the love of her life and after some hard times,they survive . a happy ending.
a story to warm your heart. it begins with a girl running away from her father to escape marriage with someone she knows is evil. later she meets the love of her life and after some hard times,they survive . a happy ending.
July 31, 2014
Fantastic Read!
I couldn't put this book down! It was a great story that was so descriptive that you felt part of the story. I can't wait for the next story in the series. Donna Mabry is a true storyteller! Loved it!
I couldn't put this book down! It was a great story that was so descriptive that you felt part of the story. I can't wait for the next story in the series. Donna Mabry is a true storyteller! Loved it!
January 28, 2015
I. Really enjoy reading about books in. The early 20.
This is my first book to read a series by.Donna .Mabry. I really confidently,all books.I am on my starting the book Maude.Keepa_ Thank
This is my first book to read a series by.Donna .Mabry. I really confidently,all books.I am on my starting the book Maude.Keepa_ Thank
February 26, 2015
2.5 stars. Not as good as the previous books in the series. It was just a little too over the top. How many times could Jake be beaten to a pulp and knocked unconscious? The characters were not well developed? Disappointed it wasn't as good as the previous two books.
March 8, 2015
Love following the story in this familylove series to see how each generations grows. It is an excellent read and is hard to put down.
Love following the story of this family through good times and bad. Also like to see how each generation grows. It's hard to put the book down.
Love following the story of this family through good times and bad. Also like to see how each generation grows. It's hard to put the book down.
March 6, 2015
All 3 books were great!
I love reading about strong women from these times. Makes you feel fortunate to live in the time we do now! Part of me feels life was simpler back then! I couldn't stop reading all 3 books once I started them. Loved all 3!
I love reading about strong women from these times. Makes you feel fortunate to live in the time we do now! Part of me feels life was simpler back then! I couldn't stop reading all 3 books once I started them. Loved all 3!
May 7, 2015
Good read
The story line keeps getting better. I enjoyed this book as well as the last two. Each time I start out disappointed that the main characters are not the same and I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy the new characters.
The story line keeps getting better. I enjoyed this book as well as the last two. Each time I start out disappointed that the main characters are not the same and I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy the new characters.
June 5, 2015
Good read
I chose this book because I have been reading the series. They are,all totally enjoyable. The author writes the stories that are captivating. I am looking forward to reading Kimmel.
I chose this book because I have been reading the series. They are,all totally enjoyable. The author writes the stories that are captivating. I am looking forward to reading Kimmel.
September 12, 2016
Heart Rending book
I chose this wRiting because Donna Mabry writes with feeling. I liked everything about this book, it consisted of everything that comes for real life, joy sorrow,anger, and so much more. I would recommend this book to all who like to read. Elouise Saunders
I chose this wRiting because Donna Mabry writes with feeling. I liked everything about this book, it consisted of everything that comes for real life, joy sorrow,anger, and so much more. I would recommend this book to all who like to read. Elouise Saunders
May 23, 2013
Far fetched but an ok read.
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