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The Sunny Side of the Mountain
2nd Edition - New Cover/New Publisher
Romantic Suspense
He was her rock, her soul. He was her everything. When he told her they should go their separate ways it hurt so much. Cassandra knew as she watched Sean walk away from her, that she’d never love anyone with the depth and emotion that she loved him. Heartbroken and forlorn she surrendered to deep compulsive sobs.
She tucked those feelings away when she thought she had finally found the “perfect” husband. However, soon after the birth of their twins, she began to see another side of Jeff that he’d kept hidden from her.
Surviving a turbulent marriage that almost kills her, Cassandra is finally convinced to file for divorce. She takes the twins and heads up north deep into the woods to a cabin where no one will find them... but she soon she discovers they're being followed.
A Northern Woods Novel
Romantic Suspense
He was her rock, her soul. He was her everything. When he told her they should go their separate ways it hurt so much. Cassandra knew as she watched Sean walk away from her, that she’d never love anyone with the depth and emotion that she loved him. Heartbroken and forlorn she surrendered to deep compulsive sobs.
She tucked those feelings away when she thought she had finally found the “perfect” husband. However, soon after the birth of their twins, she began to see another side of Jeff that he’d kept hidden from her.
Surviving a turbulent marriage that almost kills her, Cassandra is finally convinced to file for divorce. She takes the twins and heads up north deep into the woods to a cabin where no one will find them... but she soon she discovers they're being followed.
A Northern Woods Novel
315 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2012
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March 5, 2012
When I first read the blurb for this book I was intrigued at what the story was about. Not much of the story was given which peaked my interest in it.
The expressions ‘page turner’ or ‘edge of the seat’ more than aptly describe what this book is. From the first to last page Charliann had me hooked with the way she slowly unfolded the story. She drew me into the story to see what fortune or misfortune would befall the heroine, Cassandra.
Charliann engaged all my senses with the story, even hunger as I can’t wait to read more by this fantastic author.
By my collie rating scale I’m giving, The Sunny Side of the Mountain, this book 4 collies and a sheltie out of 5 collies.
The expressions ‘page turner’ or ‘edge of the seat’ more than aptly describe what this book is. From the first to last page Charliann had me hooked with the way she slowly unfolded the story. She drew me into the story to see what fortune or misfortune would befall the heroine, Cassandra.
Charliann engaged all my senses with the story, even hunger as I can’t wait to read more by this fantastic author.
By my collie rating scale I’m giving, The Sunny Side of the Mountain, this book 4 collies and a sheltie out of 5 collies.
March 14, 2012
The Sunny Side of the Mountain was a pure delight to read. It is a novel you want to curl up in your favorite chair on a Saturday afternoon, with a cup of hot chocolate in one hand and Charliann Robert’s book in the other. It is tender and sweet with just enough of suspense to keep you wondering what will happen next. This author gave the reader everything they ever would want in a romance/suspense novel. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to walk away with a smile on your face and a warm heart. Congratulations Charliann for a well written book. I for one can’t wait for your next novel to be released. Without any hesitation I give this novel a well-deserved 5-star rating
May 9, 2012
All Cassandra wanted was to be happy. Her life spirals downward until she's afraid she'll end up alone. Living through a couple of abusive relationships, she's afraid she'll never meet Mr. Right. Until she sees the one man who makes her heart sing. Struggling through kids leaving for college, someone stalking her, and nearly picking a friend to be with rather than the man of her heart, Cassandra's strength and spirit prevail.
January 27, 2012
This book had a heroine I rooted for- I wanted,no hoped Cassandra would get away from her emotionally abusive husband and find happiness and true love. I didn't feel as if I was reading the book I felt as if I were a part of the book. It had romance, suspense, and engaging characters. A must read.
September 3, 2012
The Sunny Side of the Mountain By Charliann Roberts
First Published by CreateSpace, January 29, 2012.
5 Star rating.
ISBN: 978-1469967264
Whenever I begin to read a book, especially from an author I don't know, I'm hesitant about the journey, and it goes without saying, a little fearful as to where the pages I am about to flip through will finally land me.
With guile and an imaginative means of inserting backstory into the first few pages, Charliann Roberts begins her story with a stroke of forward movement that straddles a linear path, devoid of deviation and any author intrusion along the way.
Not a new story: the tale of an abused housewife who has fallen into a pattern of loss of self-esteem to rely mostly on her children and the hope that her husband will change—stop drinking.
However, the simple, straightforward delivery made me feel as though I was peeking into someone’s actual life, forgetting I was reading about fictional characters playing on a make-believe stage.
Cassandra and her twins, Kyle and Kayla are close, and when life takes care of Jeff, the wayward husband—in the most unusual ways—the twins are not too traumatized. Life goes on and Cassandra, showing courage of heart, continues to live with a soft determination and a lot of grit.
It is impossible to mention here all the twists and turns without giving too much of Roberts’ story away. Let’s just say that the slow and comfortable read depicts strong details in all the right places, enough to make you linger and stubbornly read on. The book grabs the reader from chapter one, so you’ll need to set time aside to avoid the frustration of wondering what will happen next.
A few other secondary characters are worth mentioning. Shannon, the best friend, and her husband Dan reflect the future that lies before Cassandra. A hunky cowboy named Nick also rescues our heroine on many occasions, leaving the reader to wonder if he will be the one.
Roberts cleverly decides that the story doesn’t end there and takes us back to where she first began, once more penciling in bends in the road that leave the reader scratching his or her head until the very last page is safely tucked away.
First Published by CreateSpace, January 29, 2012.
5 Star rating.
ISBN: 978-1469967264
Whenever I begin to read a book, especially from an author I don't know, I'm hesitant about the journey, and it goes without saying, a little fearful as to where the pages I am about to flip through will finally land me.
With guile and an imaginative means of inserting backstory into the first few pages, Charliann Roberts begins her story with a stroke of forward movement that straddles a linear path, devoid of deviation and any author intrusion along the way.
Not a new story: the tale of an abused housewife who has fallen into a pattern of loss of self-esteem to rely mostly on her children and the hope that her husband will change—stop drinking.
However, the simple, straightforward delivery made me feel as though I was peeking into someone’s actual life, forgetting I was reading about fictional characters playing on a make-believe stage.
Cassandra and her twins, Kyle and Kayla are close, and when life takes care of Jeff, the wayward husband—in the most unusual ways—the twins are not too traumatized. Life goes on and Cassandra, showing courage of heart, continues to live with a soft determination and a lot of grit.
It is impossible to mention here all the twists and turns without giving too much of Roberts’ story away. Let’s just say that the slow and comfortable read depicts strong details in all the right places, enough to make you linger and stubbornly read on. The book grabs the reader from chapter one, so you’ll need to set time aside to avoid the frustration of wondering what will happen next.
A few other secondary characters are worth mentioning. Shannon, the best friend, and her husband Dan reflect the future that lies before Cassandra. A hunky cowboy named Nick also rescues our heroine on many occasions, leaving the reader to wonder if he will be the one.
Roberts cleverly decides that the story doesn’t end there and takes us back to where she first began, once more penciling in bends in the road that leave the reader scratching his or her head until the very last page is safely tucked away.
May 1, 2012
From the first sentence it was easy to connect with Cassandra, the heroine in the story. Her emotions came through so effortlessly in her movements and internals and even a person who had no empathy would be hard pressed not to feel for her and her situation.
She’s a strong lady who dealt with a rotten marriage to an abusive spouse. Her saving grace was the wonderful relationships she had with her children and a select group of friends and her Aunt Em…another strong female figure in her life who helped raise her.
This story told of Cassandra’s hardships, her determination, her victories and did it all with wonderful description and heartfelt emotion. Throughout the story I felt like I was taking the journey with Cassandra, seeing it from her eyes. The ups and downs, good times and bad. Before I knew it, I was at the end.
I don’t want to spoil it for anyone about to read it, so I don’t want to give anything away except to say this was a very easy read. The story was interesting and flowed smoothly with a nice, pleasant pace.
Congratulations to Charliann Roberts for bringing Cassandra and the other characters to life with vivid detail and description.
She’s a strong lady who dealt with a rotten marriage to an abusive spouse. Her saving grace was the wonderful relationships she had with her children and a select group of friends and her Aunt Em…another strong female figure in her life who helped raise her.
This story told of Cassandra’s hardships, her determination, her victories and did it all with wonderful description and heartfelt emotion. Throughout the story I felt like I was taking the journey with Cassandra, seeing it from her eyes. The ups and downs, good times and bad. Before I knew it, I was at the end.
I don’t want to spoil it for anyone about to read it, so I don’t want to give anything away except to say this was a very easy read. The story was interesting and flowed smoothly with a nice, pleasant pace.
Congratulations to Charliann Roberts for bringing Cassandra and the other characters to life with vivid detail and description.
April 11, 2012
When I read the first two sentences of Ms. Roberts blurb for The Sunny Side of the Mountain, I knew I was going to fall in love with Cassandra’s story. “He was her rock, her soul. He was her everything.” I don’t think I have ever cheered for anyone as much as this endearing brave woman who never gave up on finding a love to call her own. Her life did not start out perfect. She loved Sean with the fierceness that comes with a first time love only to find out it abruptly ended much to soon. Never really understanding her heartache of loosing him, she later meets Jeff who misleads her into thinking he was her perfect soul mate. His secrets and the birth of the twins send her on a journey I was only too happy to follow. I give this read 5 stars and hope to read more from a first time author I enjoyed immensely!
August 29, 2012
This is a first novel for this author. And it rocks!!!! If you like Romantic Suspense, you are going to love this book. It is always moving forward, no slowing down. She describes places and situations so well, you feel you are there. Of course being a suspense novel you know someone is in real danger, so it will keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next. You won't want to put it down, I didn't. I would recommend this book, you won't be sorry.
Congratulations Charliann, thanks for a great read.
Ellie C. Las Vegas, Nevada
Congratulations Charliann, thanks for a great read.
Ellie C. Las Vegas, Nevada
December 31, 2013
My rating here is somewhere between two and three stars. No obvious things to point at and say are wrong, but it just didn't feel quite right pretty often, although I can't find the words to say exactly how or why.
January 16, 2016
I've had this book for awhile. Been on my TBR list finally read this book and really it. Sunny Side of the Mountain is a very good read. I also finished read Love lost on the Mountain. Was just as good the first.
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