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Blame It On The Brontes
Sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronson, each in their forties, are in Puffin Bay, ME for their mother’s funeral and to lay their claws into the fortune each expects to inherit. But their mother has other plans. Her substantial fortune won’t be divided until the trio return to their childhood home and live together for a year.
It’s a request that pits sister against sister but could unite them in a common goal to become handsomely rich, create a family jewelry business and win over the men of Puffin Bay. And they have a year to figure it all out.
It’s a request that pits sister against sister but could unite them in a common goal to become handsomely rich, create a family jewelry business and win over the men of Puffin Bay. And they have a year to figure it all out.
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2013
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Becky Lower
43 books195 followersAmazon best-selling author Becky Lower has traveled the United States in search of great settings for her novels. She loves to write about two people finding each other and falling in love amid the backdrop of a great setting, be it in America on a covered wagon headed west or in Regency England. Her Cotillion Ball Series features the nine children from an upscale New York family prior to and during the Civil War. Her first Regency, A Regency Yuletide, received the Crowned Heart and has been nominated for the prestigious RONE award from InD’Tale Magazine.
A regular contributor to USA Today’s Happy Ever After section, her books have been featured in the column on ten separate occasions. Becky loves to hear from her readers at beckylowerauthor@gmail.com. Visit her website at www.beckylowerauthor.com and sign up for advance notice of her new releases on: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/becky...
A regular contributor to USA Today’s Happy Ever After section, her books have been featured in the column on ten separate occasions. Becky loves to hear from her readers at beckylowerauthor@gmail.com. Visit her website at www.beckylowerauthor.com and sign up for advance notice of her new releases on: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/becky...
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May 14, 2013
As a huge fan of Ms. Lower’s American historical Cotillion Ball Series novels, I was eager to read her first contemporary story. Not surprisingly, I loved it, as I have loved all her books prior to this one. Ms. Lower has proven her talent for creating vivid settings and complex characters over and over - and this tale of sibling rivalry, as well as of both long-lost and new loves is exactly what I have come to expect from this gifted author. Set in the small Maine town of Puffin Bay, three drastically different sisters – Charlotte, Emily & Anne Bronson – are brought together by the terms of their mother’s will after years apart and a falling out between two of the three girls. Written in three parts, from each of the sister’s perspectives, the novel follows the Bronson girls as they find peace, forgiveness and love. Each section serves to bring the individual sisters’ personalities alive. The reader obtains such a deep, intimate knowledge of each of them, that despite some very real nastiness between them early on, you cannot help but root for each to find happiness in the end. Not to mention, Ms. Lower has a way of placing the reader right in the middle of Puffin Bay with the long-time residents of this ocean side town – so much so that you can smell the fresh lobster and sea air. I literally felt like I took a trip to Maine reading this novel! A fabulous book about the importance of family and second chances – recommended without hesitation to anyone looking for a story with substance from an author who knows what her readers want!
August 4, 2013
While Author Becky Lower is best known for her American Historical, readers of contemporary romance are in for a treat. Blame It on the Brontes, Lower’s brand new, first contemporary is sweet, funny, a bit dramatic and downright steamy at times.
Three sisters who haven’t lived together for over eighteen years are forced to cohabitate in their childhood home to meet conditions of their late mother’s will so they can qualify to receive a large inheritance.
It’s a heartwarming tale of not one but three love stories as each sister meets the man of her dreams—with a few bumps along the way. Families are often complicated and this one is no exception. Lower has created three very different but appealing sisters who must overcome past hurts and jealousy to unite as a loving family again.
Take a trip to Puffin Bay and meet the Bronson sisters and their handsome, “one of a kind” men. Enjoy.
Three sisters who haven’t lived together for over eighteen years are forced to cohabitate in their childhood home to meet conditions of their late mother’s will so they can qualify to receive a large inheritance.
It’s a heartwarming tale of not one but three love stories as each sister meets the man of her dreams—with a few bumps along the way. Families are often complicated and this one is no exception. Lower has created three very different but appealing sisters who must overcome past hurts and jealousy to unite as a loving family again.
Take a trip to Puffin Bay and meet the Bronson sisters and their handsome, “one of a kind” men. Enjoy.
June 21, 2013
Becky Lower gives us a sweet story about the ties that bind in her contemporary romance, "Blame It On The Brontes."
It’s a story about three sisters, Annie, Charlotte and Emily, who repair the rips in their own lives as they mend the tear that has divided them for 18 years. Each woman is introduced in her own novella with a thread established by and insisted upon by their dead mother – that thread reunites and intertwines their lives and carries us through to the end.
In her usual stellar manner, Ms. Lower makes us long to live in Puffin Bay, to smell the salty air and meet the men who will help these ladies learn to love.
Ms. Lower’s story gives credence to author Anthony Brandt’s words, “Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.”
Rena K
It’s a story about three sisters, Annie, Charlotte and Emily, who repair the rips in their own lives as they mend the tear that has divided them for 18 years. Each woman is introduced in her own novella with a thread established by and insisted upon by their dead mother – that thread reunites and intertwines their lives and carries us through to the end.
In her usual stellar manner, Ms. Lower makes us long to live in Puffin Bay, to smell the salty air and meet the men who will help these ladies learn to love.
Ms. Lower’s story gives credence to author Anthony Brandt’s words, “Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.”
Rena K
June 30, 2018
Haven’t enjoyed a story so much in a while!
Wow what a wonderful read! Finished it in one day it was so intriguing. I have sisters of my own and know the ins and outs of sisterly spats. And I have been with my Prince Charming for 38 years!
Wow what a wonderful read! Finished it in one day it was so intriguing. I have sisters of my own and know the ins and outs of sisterly spats. And I have been with my Prince Charming for 38 years!
May 25, 2013
Becky Lower’s contemporary, Blame it on the Bronte’s does not disappoint. Based on the lives of three sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne, it follows their path to romance in a small coastal town in Maine. Now you may be saying to yourself, seen and done that before, but STOP and let me tell you why this story is worth the read. First, all three sisters are in their forties – refreshing, right? They are looking for love after missing the mark earlier in their lives. I don’t know about you, but the last time I looked at the US census the average age for woman was not 25, so why are the majority of heroines in their twenties?
Second, the sisters don’t get along so their story is also about reconciliation and the healing of old wounds. And the tension is ratcheted up even more when they are forced to live together as a condition of their mother’s will. Third, the heroes are actually interesting characters! Two run a lobster boat and the third is a cop whose wife was killed in the line of duty. How can you not fall in love with an ‘everyman’ character and in this book we get three of them!
Fourth, the small coastal town, Puffin Harbor is described in a way that it almost becomes its own character. These people live and breathe the salt air and look out their window to the sea below. The author does a wonderful job of using ‘magic places’ to further the romance in the book. The first magic place is the widow’s walk on the house. All three heroines are drawn to this special spot. Charlotte and Emily watch their men come home from the sea and Anne watches her man jog along a trail next to their house. The other magic place in their stories is the ‘kissing cave’. A place where teens in the town go to make out, it plays an important part in all three love stories, whether as a reminder of the past (Charlotte & Gray) , a wish of a love-smitten boy, now man (Emily & Liam), or the chance of a new future (Anne & Jesse).
The final reason why you should read this book is the heroine’s themselves. All three sisters are unique and yet they all want a second chance at love. Charlotte, the artistic east-coaster gal who drinks beer; Emily the successful business woman who thinks she can plot out her life and loves using lists; and Anne the tempestuous actress whose fiery temper and love for designer shoes gets her into trouble. How can you not want to know their story? I know I had to.
Second, the sisters don’t get along so their story is also about reconciliation and the healing of old wounds. And the tension is ratcheted up even more when they are forced to live together as a condition of their mother’s will. Third, the heroes are actually interesting characters! Two run a lobster boat and the third is a cop whose wife was killed in the line of duty. How can you not fall in love with an ‘everyman’ character and in this book we get three of them!
Fourth, the small coastal town, Puffin Harbor is described in a way that it almost becomes its own character. These people live and breathe the salt air and look out their window to the sea below. The author does a wonderful job of using ‘magic places’ to further the romance in the book. The first magic place is the widow’s walk on the house. All three heroines are drawn to this special spot. Charlotte and Emily watch their men come home from the sea and Anne watches her man jog along a trail next to their house. The other magic place in their stories is the ‘kissing cave’. A place where teens in the town go to make out, it plays an important part in all three love stories, whether as a reminder of the past (Charlotte & Gray) , a wish of a love-smitten boy, now man (Emily & Liam), or the chance of a new future (Anne & Jesse).
The final reason why you should read this book is the heroine’s themselves. All three sisters are unique and yet they all want a second chance at love. Charlotte, the artistic east-coaster gal who drinks beer; Emily the successful business woman who thinks she can plot out her life and loves using lists; and Anne the tempestuous actress whose fiery temper and love for designer shoes gets her into trouble. How can you not want to know their story? I know I had to.
November 24, 2013
I love reinvention stories, especially those dealing with second acts and second chances for love. In Blame It on the Brontes, we get a triple-decker—three acts with three sisters each getting her moment to shine.
For most of their adult lives, the Bronson sisters—Charlotte, Emily, Annie—have gone their separate ways while clinging to distorted memories of their childish behavior in the aftermath of their father’s death.
Twenty years later, they are forced to revisit those memories. Their beloved mother has died and left an unusual final request for her warring daughters: they must live together for an entire year or forfeit all claims to a sizable inheritance.
The three women reluctantly agree to these terms and start piecing together the shattered shards of their lives. As they navigate the rocky road to forgiveness and redemption, they open their hearts to each other and the men in their lives.
Ms. Lower has a wonderful eye for detail and a gift for creating a strong sense of place. Her vivid and descriptive seascapes of coastal Maine provide a fascinating backdrop for this inspiring coming of (second) age novel.
For most of their adult lives, the Bronson sisters—Charlotte, Emily, Annie—have gone their separate ways while clinging to distorted memories of their childish behavior in the aftermath of their father’s death.
Twenty years later, they are forced to revisit those memories. Their beloved mother has died and left an unusual final request for her warring daughters: they must live together for an entire year or forfeit all claims to a sizable inheritance.
The three women reluctantly agree to these terms and start piecing together the shattered shards of their lives. As they navigate the rocky road to forgiveness and redemption, they open their hearts to each other and the men in their lives.
Ms. Lower has a wonderful eye for detail and a gift for creating a strong sense of place. Her vivid and descriptive seascapes of coastal Maine provide a fascinating backdrop for this inspiring coming of (second) age novel.
May 25, 2013
Blame it on the Brontes was the perfect book to take on my recent beach trip. This was a fast and thoroughly enjoyable read. I loved the three sisters and shared their mother's hope that they could overcome their differences and bond together as a family. Charlotte and Anne have been feuding for the past 18 years. The hurt that they caused each other shaped the way that each woman lived her life and affected not only their relationship with each other but with the men they have loved. Emily dreads family get-togethers since she has long been locked into the role of peace-maker. This volatile situation is brought to a head by the terms of their mother's will. In order to claim their inheritance, the three sisters must move back to the house they grew up in and live together for one year. Charlotte, Emily and Anne each bring their own extra baggage to this living arrangement. But the reader will be rooting for them all the way. Blame it on the Brontes not only left me wanting to visit Puffin Bay, Maine but lusting for a piece of sea glass jewelry. I hope to satisfy both desires.
August 28, 2013
A story of three sisters who are once close but then driven apart after a falling out, then brought together against their will by request of their mothers will. Misunderstandings ironed out, old love rekindled, new love begins this is a fantastic and in places steamy read. I found myself wrapped up in the individual stories of the sisters as well as the story of their relationship with each other. I found that I was transported to the shores of puffin bay and wanted to discover the joys of the shore, the salt in the air and the boats waiting to go out or come in. A lovely easy to read romantic story, I am sure and hope that there is a sequel in there if not more.
August 2, 2019
What a wonderful story. And a great way of relating it. Each sister gets a chance to tell her story and gather courage to seize her happily-ever-after. The sisters are all different, with their own strengths and anxieties. But their skills complement each other and they are ultimately able to each find their place within the family and in the small Maine town. The characters, including the love interests, are well written and the setting made me want to rush to the coast to hear the waves crash against the shore. Whether at the beach or curled up in front of a fire, this book is sure to satisfy. Highly recommended.
August 28, 2018
Starts with this seemingly insurmountable rift between sisters... which is so easily forgotten as the trio just falls into the perfect relationships, millions of dollars, a business, and instant families.
I think the part that annoyed me most was having to hear about Emily's underwear count as she wet herself endlessly. Whoops! Thought of Liam. Toss another pair on the pile!
Seriously, the drama was negligible, the outcomes too easy, and I almost embarrassed myself in the office break room yelling about her fucking underwear.
I think the part that annoyed me most was having to hear about Emily's underwear count as she wet herself endlessly. Whoops! Thought of Liam. Toss another pair on the pile!
Seriously, the drama was negligible, the outcomes too easy, and I almost embarrassed myself in the office break room yelling about her fucking underwear.
September 20, 2018
Sisters
Three sisters growing up in Puffin Bay have managed to develop animosity for each other they eventually go their separate ways. When their mother's death and will stipulate they move back to to their childhood home and live together for an entire consecutive 12 months, they are each cautious about whether they will be able to share this much time together enabling them to inherent their share of $1,000,000 she had set aside for them. Follow their adventure as these sisters become familiar with each other again.
Three sisters growing up in Puffin Bay have managed to develop animosity for each other they eventually go their separate ways. When their mother's death and will stipulate they move back to to their childhood home and live together for an entire consecutive 12 months, they are each cautious about whether they will be able to share this much time together enabling them to inherent their share of $1,000,000 she had set aside for them. Follow their adventure as these sisters become familiar with each other again.
August 26, 2018
Three sisters who aren't on speaking terms must live a year together in the house they grew up in. According to their mother's will, they will not get the rich inheritance unless they do!
Each sister had her own particular personality that often causes fireworks but once a family project is created, the sisters find their lives completely changed for the better.
Each sister had her own particular personality that often causes fireworks but once a family project is created, the sisters find their lives completely changed for the better.
July 15, 2018
This was a very enjoyable book. The author decided to combine stories of three sisters into one book written in three parts rather than three separate books. I thought that worked out very well. You got all the background information as you go along and it was a quick read. Highly recommended.
July 2, 2018
Light reading romance. Too impractical for me. Decisions affecting the rest of your life are made very quickly. Everything is so sweet and people are so nice. Everything falls into place so easily.
October 31, 2013
As posted at THE READING CAFE 27 Oct 13
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5 out of 5 for this reader folks!
Seriously, just when I think I have read her best, I am once again floored. Blame it on the Brontes by Becky Lower is a contemporary romance and a story of 3 sisters who have to find their way back to each other and find their ultimate happiness. I was a little apprehensive to read this as Becky Lower in my mind is a historical romance author (one who has become a fave) so there is that risk that maybe her talent won't be as prominent or enjoyable in the "yes I enjoy contemporary but it's not my fave genre". Well no worries here .. SHE BLEW MY SOCKS OFF!
I have to admit, I didn't get through this book without Kleenex and Becky hit every happy nerve I have when I really enjoy a story. I laughed, I cried, I got mad, annoyed, steamed up in that happy womanly way ;) and ultimately was satisfied setting down a well rounded read. In her acknowledgements, Becky makes reference to her publisher about winning a small battle ensuring this was a single book and not a trilogy and I have to say I think she was dead on with this. It was the split of the story that added that finesse and truthfully if each sister got her own book it would of been way too drawn out. Good decision with that Becky Lower.
Okay so we taken to Maine in a tourist like town called Puffin Bay. Here you find the seafood boaters, close town tourist businesses and a strong sense of community. Right away we are thrown into the story and learn that sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronson have recently lost their beloved mother. Charlotte who is the oldest and lived with her mother has reluctantly welcomed home her somewhat estranged sisters for the funeral. Trying to get through this event without fighting seems to take much effort however, and while the town's infamous gossip of the Bronson sisters stressed relationship once again flourishes, deceased mama dearest will have the last laugh by deciding to part this world with the wisest of wishes. During the reading of her will, it is discovered that their mother had put aside a good chunk of change and if the girls wish to inherit it, they need to live under the same roof for one year time. Horrified by the thought, all reluctantly agree and within the next 90 days decide to prepare.
Through highlighted sections of a continuing story, each sister receives her spotlight. It is discovered that Charlotte and Anne do little else but tolerate one another while Emily play referee. A huge issue that has hung over them for 18 years comes forth revealing secrets and hurt that is so raw it's a wonder that these girls find their way back to each other. Throw in their ideal men who come with their own issues and struggles and you can almost picture Mama Bronson in heaven shaking her head and chuckling at her brilliant idea. These three come together in ways that define family. They eagerly open their minds and come up with a family business that keeps them all focused and working together as a team. Slowly, they begin to once again open their hearts to one another and their find their "better halfs" in the process. Wounds begin to heal and a true family forms.
On the shorter side with just over 200 pages, this was a beautiful read. I think to anyone who has a strong sense of family and/or can relate to family struggles, this is an ideal choice! I am however a self professed Becky Lower fan, so I say you should try it just because this author is crazy talented with words. LOL
HAPPY READING! :)
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5 out of 5 for this reader folks!
Seriously, just when I think I have read her best, I am once again floored. Blame it on the Brontes by Becky Lower is a contemporary romance and a story of 3 sisters who have to find their way back to each other and find their ultimate happiness. I was a little apprehensive to read this as Becky Lower in my mind is a historical romance author (one who has become a fave) so there is that risk that maybe her talent won't be as prominent or enjoyable in the "yes I enjoy contemporary but it's not my fave genre". Well no worries here .. SHE BLEW MY SOCKS OFF!
I have to admit, I didn't get through this book without Kleenex and Becky hit every happy nerve I have when I really enjoy a story. I laughed, I cried, I got mad, annoyed, steamed up in that happy womanly way ;) and ultimately was satisfied setting down a well rounded read. In her acknowledgements, Becky makes reference to her publisher about winning a small battle ensuring this was a single book and not a trilogy and I have to say I think she was dead on with this. It was the split of the story that added that finesse and truthfully if each sister got her own book it would of been way too drawn out. Good decision with that Becky Lower.
Okay so we taken to Maine in a tourist like town called Puffin Bay. Here you find the seafood boaters, close town tourist businesses and a strong sense of community. Right away we are thrown into the story and learn that sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronson have recently lost their beloved mother. Charlotte who is the oldest and lived with her mother has reluctantly welcomed home her somewhat estranged sisters for the funeral. Trying to get through this event without fighting seems to take much effort however, and while the town's infamous gossip of the Bronson sisters stressed relationship once again flourishes, deceased mama dearest will have the last laugh by deciding to part this world with the wisest of wishes. During the reading of her will, it is discovered that their mother had put aside a good chunk of change and if the girls wish to inherit it, they need to live under the same roof for one year time. Horrified by the thought, all reluctantly agree and within the next 90 days decide to prepare.
Through highlighted sections of a continuing story, each sister receives her spotlight. It is discovered that Charlotte and Anne do little else but tolerate one another while Emily play referee. A huge issue that has hung over them for 18 years comes forth revealing secrets and hurt that is so raw it's a wonder that these girls find their way back to each other. Throw in their ideal men who come with their own issues and struggles and you can almost picture Mama Bronson in heaven shaking her head and chuckling at her brilliant idea. These three come together in ways that define family. They eagerly open their minds and come up with a family business that keeps them all focused and working together as a team. Slowly, they begin to once again open their hearts to one another and their find their "better halfs" in the process. Wounds begin to heal and a true family forms.
On the shorter side with just over 200 pages, this was a beautiful read. I think to anyone who has a strong sense of family and/or can relate to family struggles, this is an ideal choice! I am however a self professed Becky Lower fan, so I say you should try it just because this author is crazy talented with words. LOL
HAPPY READING! :)
June 1, 2013
My complete lack of real-life focus for the duration of reading this book can definitely be blamed on Blame it on the Brontes. What a wonderful escape! This book is three novellas in one--something a publisher may be tempted to divide. It was the absolute right decision to include Charlotte, Emily, and Anne's stories in one volume. While they were three separate stories, the thread woven through them all and tying them together is so beautiful. I cannot imagine the sorrow of not seeing these sisters together in one tome. With each sister's story, I found myself thinking - this one, she is my favorite. No SHE is my favorite - in the end, they are all my favorites in their unique ways. Becky Lower managed to create three distinct heroines with three distinct voices and personalities, and the fact that all three were seeking the same thing, though they did not realize it until the end, speaks volumes about the human experience and what we all can achieve if we're willing to bind together and forget the things that no longer matter--if, indeed, they mattered at all. Overcoming what is THOUGHT to be desirable in the favor of what is true is this book's ultimate theme, and home is truly where the heart is. In the beautiful words of Lower's closing line: "The path to true love begins at the front door."
October 14, 2015
This heartfelt romance about three sisters forced to reconnect after years of estrangement is very cleverly formatted to contain three separate novellas in one full length novel. Each romance is contained in its own story, while continuing the thread of the sisters' relationship from each different view point.
The setting holds a special place in my heart, since I grew up in Maine. I found myself breathing in the tang of the salt air, even as I sat on my couch (on the other side of the country) with my Kindle.
I especially enjoyed how each sisters' story ended with a trip to the Kissing Cave - and how each one was completely unique and true to that couple. In keeping with that theme, I loved how the sisters were all so different from each other, yet fit together as such a beautiful family.
I was so caught up in everyone getting their own happy ever after that when the epilogue came I was pleasantly surprised to see I'd forgotten about the terms of their mother's will. Lower brought the stories together in one huge warm-fuzzy of an ending, giving her readers a lovely peek into the futures of the Bronson sisters.
The setting holds a special place in my heart, since I grew up in Maine. I found myself breathing in the tang of the salt air, even as I sat on my couch (on the other side of the country) with my Kindle.
I especially enjoyed how each sisters' story ended with a trip to the Kissing Cave - and how each one was completely unique and true to that couple. In keeping with that theme, I loved how the sisters were all so different from each other, yet fit together as such a beautiful family.
I was so caught up in everyone getting their own happy ever after that when the epilogue came I was pleasantly surprised to see I'd forgotten about the terms of their mother's will. Lower brought the stories together in one huge warm-fuzzy of an ending, giving her readers a lovely peek into the futures of the Bronson sisters.
June 10, 2013
Becky Lower's Blame it on the Brontes is a novel about second chances--collectively for a family and individually for each of the three Bronte sisters as they are forced to cohabitate together in their Northeastern seaside town of Puffin Bay for a year according to their mother's will. During that year, old tensions will surface, like the jealousy and bitterness between Charlotte and Anne that kept Charlotte from her true love for eighteen years.
As in her other books, Lower strikes a sensitive chord as she accurately portrays family dynamics in all their complexity and drama, and adds the redemptive qualities of healing and forgiveness.
The descriptions of life in a coastal New England town, with lobstering, sea glass, and the pull of the ocean gives a wonderful feel to this story and makes for perfect beach reading.
This is Lower's first contemporary novel. If you like it, you'll also love her historical series about the siblings of a large American family set in the 1850's.
As in her other books, Lower strikes a sensitive chord as she accurately portrays family dynamics in all their complexity and drama, and adds the redemptive qualities of healing and forgiveness.
The descriptions of life in a coastal New England town, with lobstering, sea glass, and the pull of the ocean gives a wonderful feel to this story and makes for perfect beach reading.
This is Lower's first contemporary novel. If you like it, you'll also love her historical series about the siblings of a large American family set in the 1850's.
May 31, 2013
It has been awhile since I have read a book that is steeped in reconciliation and second chances. This book was beautifully written and I love the interaction between the sisters.
It was like a breath of fresh air to realize that these women were older and had made mistakes and were looking for their chance at love, romance and discovering their sisters again. I know how devastating the loss of a relationship with a sibling can be and when you throw in a fortune, lets just say that I am surprised there wasn’t a hitman on retainer! :) These women were strong and loving once they were back on track together.
Puffin Bay sounds like an amazing area and the author has a true talent for bringing the reader to the book. I wasn’t sure how this story would flow with the perspective of all the sisters but I loved it.
It was like a breath of fresh air to realize that these women were older and had made mistakes and were looking for their chance at love, romance and discovering their sisters again. I know how devastating the loss of a relationship with a sibling can be and when you throw in a fortune, lets just say that I am surprised there wasn’t a hitman on retainer! :) These women were strong and loving once they were back on track together.
Puffin Bay sounds like an amazing area and the author has a true talent for bringing the reader to the book. I wasn’t sure how this story would flow with the perspective of all the sisters but I loved it.
December 23, 2014
Blame it on the Brontes brings three sisters together to spend a year in their childhood home and resolve the rift that kept them apart. Charlotte lives in Puffin Bay but denies herself happiness with her true love Grey. Emily makes lists of the perfect guy, but never finds anyone who meets even most of the criteria and Anne seeks the attention and love she craves on the Broadway stage and in bottles of booze.
Watching each sister grow and earn her happy ever after was a joy. I loved that the women were in their forties and revisiting the past to make a better future and to forge a sisterly bond. Having all three stories together in one book is brilliant. The reader gets instant gratification to know the fate of all of the sisters and the resolution of the story arc.
I look forward to reading more of Ms. Lower's work.
Watching each sister grow and earn her happy ever after was a joy. I loved that the women were in their forties and revisiting the past to make a better future and to forge a sisterly bond. Having all three stories together in one book is brilliant. The reader gets instant gratification to know the fate of all of the sisters and the resolution of the story arc.
I look forward to reading more of Ms. Lower's work.
October 6, 2014
Three Charming Romantic Tales
Blame it on the Brontes brings three sisters together to spend a year in their childhood home and resolve the rift that kept them apart. Charlotte lives in Puffin Bay but denies herself happiness with her true love Grey. Emily makes lists of the perfect guy, but never finds anyone who meets even most of the criteria and Anne seeks the attention and love she craves on the Broadway stage and in bottles of booze.
Watching each sister grow and earn her happy ever after was a joy. I loved that the women were in their forties and revisiting the past to make a better future and to forge a sisterly bond. Having all three stories together in one book is brilliant. The reader gets instant gratification to know the fate of all of the sisters and the resolution of the story arc.
I look forward to reading more of Ms. Lower's work.
Blame it on the Brontes brings three sisters together to spend a year in their childhood home and resolve the rift that kept them apart. Charlotte lives in Puffin Bay but denies herself happiness with her true love Grey. Emily makes lists of the perfect guy, but never finds anyone who meets even most of the criteria and Anne seeks the attention and love she craves on the Broadway stage and in bottles of booze.
Watching each sister grow and earn her happy ever after was a joy. I loved that the women were in their forties and revisiting the past to make a better future and to forge a sisterly bond. Having all three stories together in one book is brilliant. The reader gets instant gratification to know the fate of all of the sisters and the resolution of the story arc.
I look forward to reading more of Ms. Lower's work.
March 21, 2014
The Bronson sisters--Charlotte, Emily and Anne--haven't been sisterly with each other in years. But, brought back together by a stipulation in their mother's will that they live together in their Puffin Bay, Maine hometown for one year before they inherit the substantial fortune they expected to get, they tough it out. Becky Lower gives each sister a chance to shine in her own section of the book but weaves it all together beautifully into one story for the reader. I've enjoyed Lower's historical romances but now, with this book, have become a fan of her contemporary work, too.
May 6, 2015
As the middle child of three girls, this book certainly touches the heart. I loved how Becky put you into each girl's mind and told their story. Heartwarming and enthralling.
January 12, 2017
Pollyannish
It was predictable but enjoyable. We all need a little happy endings like Hallmark movies. Good for a weekend at the beach
It was predictable but enjoyable. We all need a little happy endings like Hallmark movies. Good for a weekend at the beach
August 31, 2018
I struggled with this one and just cannot finish it. It is not at all what I expected.
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