Seattle Postmark

by K.C. Wilder

Helen is juggling more than most twenty-somethings: single parenthood of the son her ex-husband has all but abandoned, her job as assistant to an office manager who views her rear end as a firm asset in more ways than one, and a health crisis she's struggling to overcome. When high school love Aidan travels cross-country for a visit, is it a second chance at happily-ever after? Or will Helen find herself picking up the pieces of her broken heart once again, while an unlikely hero waits in the wings?

66 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 12, 2014

About the author

K.C. Wilder is the author of the bestselling novel Fifty Ways to Leave Your Husband, the Heather Hollow series of YA paranormal fiction, and the novella Seattle Postmark.

Her short fiction appears in the compilations Wrecks, A Kind of Mad Courage, and Merry Chick Lit.

She is a contributor to Elephant Journal and The Huffington Post, and she blogs weekly about women, adventure and creativity at Girl on a Wire.

Reviews

[RedRedtheycallmeRed · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a short story, there's a lot going on here. Helen is a single mom to three year old Jack (to be honest, he sounds older than three) and she's being treated for cervical cancer.

Much of the story is about her relationship with Aiden, her BFF turned fuckbuddy who she's known for 10+ years. He comes for a visit, and I didn't see the attraction. At all. Both in the flashbacks and present tense he's a selfish jerk.

Peter, Helen's neighbor and friend, is the best character in the story. But I couldn't see what he saw in Helen. She was pretty selfish when it came to their friendship. Fortunately, she seems to realize that fact before it's too late.

[Martha Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

You get a whole lot of story in this novella from author KC Wilder. Unpredictable, funny, and touching, it's a sweet story of love and letting go. Her characters are defined and drawn out, true and flawed.

[D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full-bodied story. Sometimes you just need to be pointed in the right direction. Good read.

[Ashley Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

I knew it was going to be short but yet again another one I wish was done longer! I want more

[Pam · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars

Seattle Postmark was sadly nothing of what I was expecting and that may have skewed my reaction to the review. While it had nothing to do with the writer's style, it was just how I took in this little novella. I was a bit disappointed in my lack of connection with the characters. For me this was just an okay read, and I most likely will be the minority in this. You'd think by now I'd know better than to let my expectations get the better of me, but sometimes you can't turn it off.

[Bean Pontes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another hit by K.C. Wilder! The perfect combination of romance and humor. And I picked this up for free for my kindle! I highly recommend this!!

[Janeiowa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Could not get into this one at this time.