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Ella
The first time Ella Turner told Sid she was going to marry him she was four years old. She told him again when she was thirteen. When he came back to Cedar Dell after eleven years in the Army, his indifference hurt.
Sid Bennett thought Ella was cute at four. At seven he thought her annoying. Once a woman, she scared him, she pressed his buttons and put him in his place. But deep down he knew Ella was the one, what he hadn’t expected was that she had waited for him.
Sid Bennett thought Ella was cute at four. At seven he thought her annoying. Once a woman, she scared him, she pressed his buttons and put him in his place. But deep down he knew Ella was the one, what he hadn’t expected was that she had waited for him.
80 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2013
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August 16, 2014
3.5/5.0
Cara Cooper weaves a story about new beginnings that can be ruined so easily by circumstances beyond control.
Read full review in the 2013 June issue of InD’tale Magazine.
Cara Cooper weaves a story about new beginnings that can be ruined so easily by circumstances beyond control.
Read full review in the 2013 June issue of InD’tale Magazine.
August 16, 2014
Talk of the Town: Ella is quick, light, and easy. It made for great on the go reading.
Read full review in the 2013 June issue of InD’tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2013 June issue of InD’tale Magazine.
June 3, 2013
Ella is a determined person. For the first three chapters, I had the impression that she is too determined. After all, which 24-year old woman bluntly tells a man she wants to marry him and for the third time?! But as I read on, I learned that her determination is not all bad. Her determination is a good character trait in the way it assails Sid’s self-doubts. Only a determined woman can change a man like Sid.
Talk of the Town: Ella is a pretty simple story. Girl has a childhood crush and infatuation that never went away despite boy being away for 11 years. When said boy (or should I say, man) returns after 11 years, girl (now, woman) tells him for the third time that she wants to marry him. The first two times she told him that was when she was four and 13 years old. And of course, as you can guess, the story is about her journey to capture this man’s heart.
For a short story, the ending was a tad bit too rushed. The last chapter was especially confusing. By the time I completed it, I still had no idea what brought about the change in Sid. I’m not going to give away any more details because they’ll be spoilers then, but I’ll just say this – Sid’s explanation for his change in mind and heart left much to be desired!
I seldom read stories with an Australian setting, so it was interesting reading this book. The words used certainly had me not forgetting that the story’s setting is in Australia. Besides the usual “mate”, there was also “swag” which I had to Google for its definition because its usage definitely isn’t the same as the American usage.
No doubt, I enjoyed reading Talk of the Town: Ella. The story is far from perfect, but it’s such a simple read. I probably completed it in less than 20 minutes! Aside from the fact that I’m a fast reader, the story is light and easy to understand. There are no complicated twists or dramas and that undoubtedly makes this story a light read.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author through the Astraea Press book review bloggers program. 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.”
Talk of the Town: Ella is a pretty simple story. Girl has a childhood crush and infatuation that never went away despite boy being away for 11 years. When said boy (or should I say, man) returns after 11 years, girl (now, woman) tells him for the third time that she wants to marry him. The first two times she told him that was when she was four and 13 years old. And of course, as you can guess, the story is about her journey to capture this man’s heart.
For a short story, the ending was a tad bit too rushed. The last chapter was especially confusing. By the time I completed it, I still had no idea what brought about the change in Sid. I’m not going to give away any more details because they’ll be spoilers then, but I’ll just say this – Sid’s explanation for his change in mind and heart left much to be desired!
I seldom read stories with an Australian setting, so it was interesting reading this book. The words used certainly had me not forgetting that the story’s setting is in Australia. Besides the usual “mate”, there was also “swag” which I had to Google for its definition because its usage definitely isn’t the same as the American usage.
No doubt, I enjoyed reading Talk of the Town: Ella. The story is far from perfect, but it’s such a simple read. I probably completed it in less than 20 minutes! Aside from the fact that I’m a fast reader, the story is light and easy to understand. There are no complicated twists or dramas and that undoubtedly makes this story a light read.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author through the Astraea Press book review bloggers program. 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.”
March 9, 2014
Reviewed by Judy
Book provided by the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
Looking for a shorter read than a full-length novel and more sugar than spice, I chose Take a Chance on Love by Cara Cooper from Astraea Press.
A new secretary-companion to the lady of the manor, a less-than-friendly housekeeper, her flighty daughter, a too-handsome-for-his-own-good gardener, and an ambitious police detective all come together to drive the romance and mystery of this easy-to-follow plot.
This contemporary story set in England has all the charm of a country garden–which the author deftly describes. Back story and conflict are revealed promptly without belaboring the issues. Just enough suspicion is cast on each of the main players to keep the reader guessing about who’s being dishonest with whom about what–and who’s purloining Lady Margrave’s treasures.
The story plays out over a few well-delineated days and moves swiftly to its climax. Interspersed with the principal characters’ thoughts and observations, short, well-worded descriptions of the setting, and a series of conflicting emotions, the romantic mystery leaves the reader feeling well-satisfied at the ultimate conclusion.
I’d recommend this book to anyone looking for a short, sweet read which will keep one engaged but not bogged down in trying to sort out the details and clues.
Favorite Quote: “It gave her the sensation of having a warm fire turned off on a winter’s day.”
Book provided by the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
Looking for a shorter read than a full-length novel and more sugar than spice, I chose Take a Chance on Love by Cara Cooper from Astraea Press.
A new secretary-companion to the lady of the manor, a less-than-friendly housekeeper, her flighty daughter, a too-handsome-for-his-own-good gardener, and an ambitious police detective all come together to drive the romance and mystery of this easy-to-follow plot.
This contemporary story set in England has all the charm of a country garden–which the author deftly describes. Back story and conflict are revealed promptly without belaboring the issues. Just enough suspicion is cast on each of the main players to keep the reader guessing about who’s being dishonest with whom about what–and who’s purloining Lady Margrave’s treasures.
The story plays out over a few well-delineated days and moves swiftly to its climax. Interspersed with the principal characters’ thoughts and observations, short, well-worded descriptions of the setting, and a series of conflicting emotions, the romantic mystery leaves the reader feeling well-satisfied at the ultimate conclusion.
I’d recommend this book to anyone looking for a short, sweet read which will keep one engaged but not bogged down in trying to sort out the details and clues.
Favorite Quote: “It gave her the sensation of having a warm fire turned off on a winter’s day.”
September 24, 2013
Reviewed by: Karina
Book provided by: the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
I didn’t know this book is a novella so I was surprised when I saw the page count when I got a copy. Anyway, being as it is short, I was expecting it to have more condensed scenes than other book-length stories. But it seems it lacks something.
The book is about Ella who’s been in love with Sid since she was 4 years old. Years passed and her feelings never changed. Sid finally comes home from the Army and Ella can’t help but fall for him all over again. Will Sid finally acknowledge Ella’s feelings or will this be just a story of unrequited love?
The main character, Ella is a very passionate woman. She’s not afraid to admit her feelings to Sid even though she was turned down every time. On the other hand, Sid is very cold to Ella ever since he came back from the Army. The earlier actions of Sid towards Ella were confusing that I didn’t get him at all. It wasn’t explained why he was that way in the last part so I think it didn’t end in a good note.
Talk of Town: Ella has the usual storyline. The flow of the story was a bit all over the place. I don’t know what the real conflict is which makes it a “just okay” book.
Book provided by: the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
I didn’t know this book is a novella so I was surprised when I saw the page count when I got a copy. Anyway, being as it is short, I was expecting it to have more condensed scenes than other book-length stories. But it seems it lacks something.
The book is about Ella who’s been in love with Sid since she was 4 years old. Years passed and her feelings never changed. Sid finally comes home from the Army and Ella can’t help but fall for him all over again. Will Sid finally acknowledge Ella’s feelings or will this be just a story of unrequited love?
The main character, Ella is a very passionate woman. She’s not afraid to admit her feelings to Sid even though she was turned down every time. On the other hand, Sid is very cold to Ella ever since he came back from the Army. The earlier actions of Sid towards Ella were confusing that I didn’t get him at all. It wasn’t explained why he was that way in the last part so I think it didn’t end in a good note.
Talk of Town: Ella has the usual storyline. The flow of the story was a bit all over the place. I don’t know what the real conflict is which makes it a “just okay” book.
April 8, 2013
This is another quick and clean story. I found that while I was reading I kept thinking it was taken place in another era, which I liked. Also, I thought there would be more information about what happened to Lady Margrave's grandson. It is a mystery with a love triangle.
April 25, 2013
MY REVIEW IS UP!!
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