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Bearly in Love
Stacy Gage is really hoping that “happily ever after” does exist, but right now, she’s doubting it. Newly graduated, she arrived back in her home town to discover that if it wasn’t for bad, she wouldn’t have any luck at all. Her grandmother is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s and the financial nest egg her grandfather spent years building has disappeared. When he isn’t kissing her senselessly, the man of her dreams seems to be very much involved with someone else. The only job she can get involves large hairy animals. And, when it comes to fairy godmothers, she’s definitely scraping the bottom of the barrel.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2014
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About the author
Terri Reid
105 books831 followersTerri Reid is the author of the Mary O’Reilly Paranormal Mysteries. An indie author, Reid uploaded her first book “Loose Ends” in August 2010. By the end of 2012, “Loose Ends” had sold over 82,000 copies and, as of the writing of this bio, was the number one bestselling book in Amazon’s ranking of Ghost Stories in the Book/Literature & Fiction/Genre Fiction/Horror/Ghosts section and the number two in the same area in the Kindle eBooks section. She has eight other books in the Mary O’Reilly Series and has enjoyed Top Rated and Hot New Release status for many of them in the Women Sleuths category through Amazon US. Her books have been translated into Spanish and Portuguese and are also now available through CreateSpace and Amazon in print versions. She is also working on an audiobook for “Loose Ends.”
Reid has been quoted in several books about the self-publishing industry, including “Let’s Get Digital” by David Gaughran and “Interviews with Indie Authors: Top Tips from Successful Self-Published Authors” by Claire and Tim Ridgway. She was also honored to have some of her works included in A. J. Abbiati’s book “The NORTAV Method for Writers—The Secrets to Constructing Prose Like the Pros.” She has also had the distinct privilege of guest blogging for Joe Konrath.
Reid is from Northwest Illinois, near the town of Freeport, the home of her fictional characters. Her background is in marketing and public relations. She is married, the mother of seven children, and the grandmother of twenty-three.
She has her grandchildren convinced that she talks to fairies and animals - and they talk back.
Reid has been quoted in several books about the self-publishing industry, including “Let’s Get Digital” by David Gaughran and “Interviews with Indie Authors: Top Tips from Successful Self-Published Authors” by Claire and Tim Ridgway. She was also honored to have some of her works included in A. J. Abbiati’s book “The NORTAV Method for Writers—The Secrets to Constructing Prose Like the Pros.” She has also had the distinct privilege of guest blogging for Joe Konrath.
Reid is from Northwest Illinois, near the town of Freeport, the home of her fictional characters. Her background is in marketing and public relations. She is married, the mother of seven children, and the grandmother of twenty-three.
She has her grandchildren convinced that she talks to fairies and animals - and they talk back.
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March 21, 2017
When Stacey Gage graduates from college and comes home to live with her grandmother, she thought everything would be great as always. But a shock awaited her. Her grandmother was penniless, the bills were delinquent, and even Grandma Addie seemed different. Stacey struggled to hold things together and find a job to help them survive. Thankfully she had wonderful neighbors who were willing to help as needed! When her grandmother discovers Stacey's stash of $35.00 that was going to be used for gas to get to a job interview, Addie uses it to go to the beauty shop as well as use up the gas in Stacey's car. Stacey manages to race to the recycling center on her bicycle with 4 bags of cans she has collected as she walked around town in the early mornings. The kindness of the man at the center helped her come up with the much needed $20 for gas for tomorrow morning's interview at Adventureland. She makes it and gets a job-in the far outreach of the nature preserve at the park. It is a treasure in the rough-and Stacey immediately sees it's potential.
While waiting for nonexistent customers, her neighbor, Grandpa Sam comes in wearing a bear costume. When Stacey discovers who it is, she feels like she has found a "Beary Godfather" who will help her make her part of the park more successful. It doesn't hurt that his grandson, Henry, was her best friend growing up, and the one she has always cared about especially after her parents dying in the tornado ten years ago. But Henry has his own complications-and holds back from Stacey his involvement in the park, and her life.
This is a sweet story with some sad parts (Addie has Alzheimer's), some scary parts (tornados and wild bison), some maddening parts (Lorraine), and some parts that just make your heart fill with happiness (too many to count, but especially Henry and Stacey and George's final scene). It is the kind of book that stays with you long after the last page is read, and you keep remembering things and smiling.
Author Terri Reid, is a successful writer of the Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery series, and is what I think of as a gentle soul. However this book is totally different from Mary O'Reilly's stories, without any ghosts or paranormal activity. I can't recommend it enough for readers of all ages who like stories about love for families as well as that special person with whom to share their life.
While waiting for nonexistent customers, her neighbor, Grandpa Sam comes in wearing a bear costume. When Stacey discovers who it is, she feels like she has found a "Beary Godfather" who will help her make her part of the park more successful. It doesn't hurt that his grandson, Henry, was her best friend growing up, and the one she has always cared about especially after her parents dying in the tornado ten years ago. But Henry has his own complications-and holds back from Stacey his involvement in the park, and her life.
This is a sweet story with some sad parts (Addie has Alzheimer's), some scary parts (tornados and wild bison), some maddening parts (Lorraine), and some parts that just make your heart fill with happiness (too many to count, but especially Henry and Stacey and George's final scene). It is the kind of book that stays with you long after the last page is read, and you keep remembering things and smiling.
Author Terri Reid, is a successful writer of the Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery series, and is what I think of as a gentle soul. However this book is totally different from Mary O'Reilly's stories, without any ghosts or paranormal activity. I can't recommend it enough for readers of all ages who like stories about love for families as well as that special person with whom to share their life.
April 13, 2017
Beautiful romance
I normally do not read romance type books. But this one was awesome. It was set in oklahoma and had a tornado and bison. I just had to try it
Thank you friends for twisting my arm and forcing me t o read it. I wss hooked after the first few pages. The characters were awesome.
I normally do not read romance type books. But this one was awesome. It was set in oklahoma and had a tornado and bison. I just had to try it
Thank you friends for twisting my arm and forcing me t o read it. I wss hooked after the first few pages. The characters were awesome.
September 10, 2019
I have read a lot of books by this author and this was my least favorite. The story read more like it was for a teen or young adult. It was very simplistic with no depth or character development. I didn't care about either of the main characters. I would however love to see more about the "villain" , Lorraine. She was the most interesting character in the book. If this had been my first Terri Reid book, I would have never read the excellent Mary O'Reilly series.
July 1, 2017
Not as good as her ghost stories, but it was cute.
July 28, 2018
A light hearted read. Great character development.
March 20, 2019
Sweet story
Such a nice read. Full of love. A story of family, tragedy, and triumph! Terri is such a wonderful author. I know if she wrote it, I'm gonna enjoy it!
Such a nice read. Full of love. A story of family, tragedy, and triumph! Terri is such a wonderful author. I know if she wrote it, I'm gonna enjoy it!
October 8, 2019
This was a sweet love story about two people that have had feelings for each other for most of their lives but both of them think they are no good for the other one and hide their feelings. It was heartwarming and sweet.
January 8, 2016
This book was just want I needed! I love Terri Reid's style of writing and this story didn't disappoint! Stacy, Henry, Sam, Addie and even Lorriene are characters one truly enjoys getting to know. This was a modern was fairy tale with a few of the classic stories intertwined.
If you are looking for a sweet, light hearted story with a little bit of heartbreak and a whole lot of love, this is the story for you. Don't think, however that a sweet story can't have a lesson! we should Remember, as this book show us, that even the worst among us have some redeeming quality!
If you are looking for a sweet, light hearted story with a little bit of heartbreak and a whole lot of love, this is the story for you. Don't think, however that a sweet story can't have a lesson! we should Remember, as this book show us, that even the worst among us have some redeeming quality!
May 14, 2016
I can not read this
2 stars because I could not read it so it may be fine if I stick thru it. I stopped when the heroine was dressing for her new job. Yeah. Pretty early. Her treatment by the HR assistant was awful for a HR professional. And the heroines "ex friend from high school" happened to get a job at the same time with no glaring HR weirdness. I am surprised this was Ms Reid. Trite. " poor heroine" . Awful friend- I don't buy the premise and the emotion.
2 stars because I could not read it so it may be fine if I stick thru it. I stopped when the heroine was dressing for her new job. Yeah. Pretty early. Her treatment by the HR assistant was awful for a HR professional. And the heroines "ex friend from high school" happened to get a job at the same time with no glaring HR weirdness. I am surprised this was Ms Reid. Trite. " poor heroine" . Awful friend- I don't buy the premise and the emotion.
October 12, 2014
Great story
I've loved Teri Reid's Mary O'Reilly series for a long time. I'm still looking forward to her next installment. But I really enjoyed Bearly In Love. It was a nice change.
I've loved Teri Reid's Mary O'Reilly series for a long time. I'm still looking forward to her next installment. But I really enjoyed Bearly In Love. It was a nice change.
October 13, 2014
This book was a sweet story with wonderful characters that you truly can love. It also deals with adult children and grandchildren being the caregivers to parents/grandparents suffering with the onset of Alzheimer's, and as usual, Terri Reid handled the subject so well with humor and love.
January 16, 2016
Bearly In Love
This was truly a Cinderella story, Full of passion, love, and adventure..
Can't wait to read Book 2.
Terri Reid is such an amazing Author.. Thanks for sharing your stories..
Cindy Riley
This was truly a Cinderella story, Full of passion, love, and adventure..
Can't wait to read Book 2.
Terri Reid is such an amazing Author.. Thanks for sharing your stories..
Cindy Riley
September 25, 2014
Sweet little feel good story.
December 10, 2014
Loved it
Terri Reid is one of my favorite authors. This book does not disappoint. Tasteful and heart warming. A lovely story.
Terri Reid is one of my favorite authors. This book does not disappoint. Tasteful and heart warming. A lovely story.
July 14, 2015
This was a different read!! I love Terri's writing and this one was right up there with her other books. Highly recommend it.
September 8, 2015
Sweet story.
This is a very sweet love story, very uplifting, and just generally a nice read especially for summer. Very cute!
This is a very sweet love story, very uplifting, and just generally a nice read especially for summer. Very cute!
December 5, 2016
Cinderella story for adults
Really enjoyed reading this book. It was a happy story where everyone wins . I like how the bad girl becomes the fairy godmother.
Really enjoyed reading this book. It was a happy story where everyone wins . I like how the bad girl becomes the fairy godmother.
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