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Dear Dad
Three people longing to find love. Connected by one big lie.
Handsome, 28-year old, Nate Hardman is a frontline reporter with a big problem. Suffering from shell-shock and unable to leave his house, he’s already lost his social life and his girlfriend. Now his career prospects are sinking fast.
9 year-old Adam Boxley who lives alone with his ageing nan, also has big problems. Neglected at home and bullied at school, he’s desperate to reach out to his dad – and that’s when he sends his first letter to Nate. Only Nate’s not who he thinks he is. Will he help? More importantly – can he?
Across town meanwhile, caring but impulsive teacher Jenna Tierney really wants to help Adam - except the feisty redhead has already had enough of teaching. Recently hurt by yet another cheating boyfriend, Jenna’s now set her sights on pursuing a dream career abroad ... only she’s about to meet Nate - her dream man who’ll make her re-think everything.
The big question is; can three people desperate to find love, ever find happiness when they’re only connected by one big lie?
Handsome, 28-year old, Nate Hardman is a frontline reporter with a big problem. Suffering from shell-shock and unable to leave his house, he’s already lost his social life and his girlfriend. Now his career prospects are sinking fast.
9 year-old Adam Boxley who lives alone with his ageing nan, also has big problems. Neglected at home and bullied at school, he’s desperate to reach out to his dad – and that’s when he sends his first letter to Nate. Only Nate’s not who he thinks he is. Will he help? More importantly – can he?
Across town meanwhile, caring but impulsive teacher Jenna Tierney really wants to help Adam - except the feisty redhead has already had enough of teaching. Recently hurt by yet another cheating boyfriend, Jenna’s now set her sights on pursuing a dream career abroad ... only she’s about to meet Nate - her dream man who’ll make her re-think everything.
The big question is; can three people desperate to find love, ever find happiness when they’re only connected by one big lie?
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Published March 31, 2016
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January 25, 2025
Although this looks like a typical boy meets girl read, which it is, it’s actually really good.
Based around three central characters, Nate, Jenna and Adam, who are all strangers but in just a few chapters they are all entangled.
It’s quite a heart-breaking story but a lovely one.
Predictable is parts but I still enjoyed it.
Four stars.
Based around three central characters, Nate, Jenna and Adam, who are all strangers but in just a few chapters they are all entangled.
It’s quite a heart-breaking story but a lovely one.
Predictable is parts but I still enjoyed it.
Four stars.
March 27, 2016
Dear Dad is one of those novels that would melt the coldest of hearts. It is a truly lovely story that, along with the characters, will stay with me for years to come.
The chapters alternate between Nate, a war reporter and Jenna, a school teacher/tattoo artist.
Nate and Jenna are both having to deal with their own personal issues. Through nine year old Adam, both Nate and Jenna’s lives turn in a direction that neither would have ever expected.
Adam reminded me very much of the boy in Bad Santa. An overweight child that is sadly bullied and neglected at school as well as not having the ideal of home lives either. In a way he is wise above his years whilst still being very much a child. All that Adam wants is a normal family life with a father figure in it.
I have to admit to finding parts of the story really heart wrenching. What I would give to be able to give the bullies a piece of my mind and to be able to wrap my arms around Adam and give him the love of a parent that he so desperately seeks. His character is truly spell binding.
Nate and Jenna are great characters. I did feel quite sorry for Nate to start with as he only has the best intentions, yet you can see him digging a bigger whole for himself. Even though Jenna and Nate seem to be the ones that are looking out for and helping Adam, I don’t think they realise how big an impact Adam is also having on the both of them. He seems to open their eyes and make them face their own securities head on.
I can not recommend this book highly enough. It truly is a beautiful and heart warming story that is screaming out to be read.
Many thanks to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The chapters alternate between Nate, a war reporter and Jenna, a school teacher/tattoo artist.
Nate and Jenna are both having to deal with their own personal issues. Through nine year old Adam, both Nate and Jenna’s lives turn in a direction that neither would have ever expected.
Adam reminded me very much of the boy in Bad Santa. An overweight child that is sadly bullied and neglected at school as well as not having the ideal of home lives either. In a way he is wise above his years whilst still being very much a child. All that Adam wants is a normal family life with a father figure in it.
I have to admit to finding parts of the story really heart wrenching. What I would give to be able to give the bullies a piece of my mind and to be able to wrap my arms around Adam and give him the love of a parent that he so desperately seeks. His character is truly spell binding.
Nate and Jenna are great characters. I did feel quite sorry for Nate to start with as he only has the best intentions, yet you can see him digging a bigger whole for himself. Even though Jenna and Nate seem to be the ones that are looking out for and helping Adam, I don’t think they realise how big an impact Adam is also having on the both of them. He seems to open their eyes and make them face their own securities head on.
I can not recommend this book highly enough. It truly is a beautiful and heart warming story that is screaming out to be read.
Many thanks to the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 2, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. I've enjoyed other books I've read by Giselle Green too, but have mentioned the emotional complexity - they were great reads, but the emotions were sometimes as difficult to read as they undoubtedly must have been to write. Don't get me wrong though, there's nothing overly "light" about this one in either its themes and story - a perfect balance, I thought. The author is developing a voice that's very much her own - but I have to say that if you enjoy the books of Jojo Moyes, I think you'd love this one too.
The story's quite wonderful, as are the characters. Young Adam's story is heartbreaking - no mother, no contact with his father, his grandmother no longer coping with his care, misunderstood at school and bullied mercilessly by other children. His "Dear Dad" note through a random letterbox brings him into the life of Nate - who despite severe issues of his own takes on the role of father to a child starved of love and care. And then we have Jenna - queen of bad choices in her relationships, supply teaching at Adam's school with an eye on following her heart as a tattoo artist, finding her heart torn apart by the bullied child with no coat and holes in his socks.
The relationship between the three of them is quite beautifully drawn - much of the book's gentle humour comes from Adam, but Jenna too is wonderfully feisty and funny, and I loved the way she too frequently acts first and thinks about the consequences later. Even Nate is no slouch in the humour department - some of his conversations with Adam, answering his straight questions with even straighter answers, sometimes made me laugh out loud. And there's one simply wonderful scene that brings together Nate and Adam's grandmother to a background of Jeremy Kyle on the television - really clever writing.
I'm making the book sound like a laugh a minute, but it really isn't like that at all. It deals with big issues in child neglect and bullying, and even bigger themes around what families mean and the nature of love. And the description of Nate's struggle with agoraphobia and stress and the intense feelings it brings are really vividly captured. But none of it weighs the story down - although some of the scenes brought a tear to my eye and a sob to my throat (I'll just say "the bridge" for those of you who've read it, and leave it there...), it never laboured one bit and left you with a feeling of love and hope for the world after all.
And I can't not mention the writing itself. The first person approach works so well, with the voices of Nate and Jenna totally distinct. I loved the way it allowed a clear view of what they were both thinking and feeling, which added depth and understanding to the story as a whole. The final chapter - from Adam for a change - is absolutely perfect. And the dialogue throughout simply sparkles - totally natural, exceptionally well written.
I'm going to take a bit of a punt here. I'm willing to lay money that some might have read Giselle Green's books before, and maybe found them a bit heavy going on the emotions? She's always been a lovely writer, but sometimes you just don't feel like being put through the wringer? If that's true for you, do please give her another try with this book - I think you'll be really surprised by it, and will certainly really enjoy it. I'm dying to see what she does next... this was very much my kind of book.
The story's quite wonderful, as are the characters. Young Adam's story is heartbreaking - no mother, no contact with his father, his grandmother no longer coping with his care, misunderstood at school and bullied mercilessly by other children. His "Dear Dad" note through a random letterbox brings him into the life of Nate - who despite severe issues of his own takes on the role of father to a child starved of love and care. And then we have Jenna - queen of bad choices in her relationships, supply teaching at Adam's school with an eye on following her heart as a tattoo artist, finding her heart torn apart by the bullied child with no coat and holes in his socks.
The relationship between the three of them is quite beautifully drawn - much of the book's gentle humour comes from Adam, but Jenna too is wonderfully feisty and funny, and I loved the way she too frequently acts first and thinks about the consequences later. Even Nate is no slouch in the humour department - some of his conversations with Adam, answering his straight questions with even straighter answers, sometimes made me laugh out loud. And there's one simply wonderful scene that brings together Nate and Adam's grandmother to a background of Jeremy Kyle on the television - really clever writing.
I'm making the book sound like a laugh a minute, but it really isn't like that at all. It deals with big issues in child neglect and bullying, and even bigger themes around what families mean and the nature of love. And the description of Nate's struggle with agoraphobia and stress and the intense feelings it brings are really vividly captured. But none of it weighs the story down - although some of the scenes brought a tear to my eye and a sob to my throat (I'll just say "the bridge" for those of you who've read it, and leave it there...), it never laboured one bit and left you with a feeling of love and hope for the world after all.
And I can't not mention the writing itself. The first person approach works so well, with the voices of Nate and Jenna totally distinct. I loved the way it allowed a clear view of what they were both thinking and feeling, which added depth and understanding to the story as a whole. The final chapter - from Adam for a change - is absolutely perfect. And the dialogue throughout simply sparkles - totally natural, exceptionally well written.
I'm going to take a bit of a punt here. I'm willing to lay money that some might have read Giselle Green's books before, and maybe found them a bit heavy going on the emotions? She's always been a lovely writer, but sometimes you just don't feel like being put through the wringer? If that's true for you, do please give her another try with this book - I think you'll be really surprised by it, and will certainly really enjoy it. I'm dying to see what she does next... this was very much my kind of book.
July 13, 2016
This is the first book I’ve read by Giselle Green and I’d like to thank her for the arc in return for an honest review. Her debut novel Pandora’s Box won the Romantic Novelists’ Association New Writer’s Award in 2008. Her third novel, A Sister’s Gift achieved best-selling number one slot on Amazon kindle in 2012. When I heard Giselle and a fellow book blogger talking about this novel, Dear Dad, I was instantly drawn to the storyline. They were very enthusiastic about the book and I wanted to learn more and join in with this enthusiasm. Within the first few chapters of the novel I soon started to appreciate their passion for this book.
I loved this very emotive story following three people struggling to cope with what life has thrown at them. They are by chance brought together by a special young boy called Adam. Can the mismatch trio fix each other?
Adam is a 9 year boy who has no mother, no idea of the whereabouts of his father and has been left in the care of his grandmother. Just recently his gran’s health has been failing and Adam has then turned into the carer. He has been doing his best for his gran but who is doing their best for Adam?
Nate is a frontline war report, following a very traumatic event with his job he has suffered badly. He is afraid to leave the safety of his home and when he does venture out he has debilitating panic attacks.
Jenna is a qualified teacher and tattoo artist. She’s recently fled Sicily following a break-up with her boyfriend. Jenna has history of not dealing with tough situations and tends to run away from them. She has returned to Rochester to find work and make a new home.
When Nate receives a handwritten note pushed through his letterbox from Adam saying “Dear Dad … Please Help”. He is automatically drawn to these two words ‘please help’ and wonders how bad a situation can be for someone to write to an unknown asking for help. As far as Nate is aware he isn’t a father to any child and assumes Adam has mistaken him but when another note arrives and Nate catches Adam in the act of delivering it he starts to find out more about the young lad.
Jenna in the meantime manages to acquire a supply teacher’s post at Adam’s school. Sadly, although fortuitous for Adam, she catches him being physically and mentally bullied by some older boys.
We follow the lives of Adam, Nate and Jenna unravelling each other’s situations and ultimately helping Adam.
I was instantly drawn to the heartache and plight Nate was suffering with his PTSD. I felt for him and my emotions could understand and appreciate the torture he was going through. It was hard to hear but also enlightening and inspiring, I was willing him on to overcome these barriers. When Adam’s story was revealed my heart felt broken and I also became quite angry that he had been overlooked by many. I felt a sort of magical quality emerge within him to seek out help from these two adults who also needed fixing and ultimately helping them would be benefitting himself.
This was a beautiful story, well written dealing with some difficult subjects. Although the storyline was very raw and emotive at times the underlining current was heartwarming, inspiring and full of hope. I will certainly be checking out Giselle Green’s back catalogue after this brilliant read. 5/5*
I loved this very emotive story following three people struggling to cope with what life has thrown at them. They are by chance brought together by a special young boy called Adam. Can the mismatch trio fix each other?
Adam is a 9 year boy who has no mother, no idea of the whereabouts of his father and has been left in the care of his grandmother. Just recently his gran’s health has been failing and Adam has then turned into the carer. He has been doing his best for his gran but who is doing their best for Adam?
Nate is a frontline war report, following a very traumatic event with his job he has suffered badly. He is afraid to leave the safety of his home and when he does venture out he has debilitating panic attacks.
Jenna is a qualified teacher and tattoo artist. She’s recently fled Sicily following a break-up with her boyfriend. Jenna has history of not dealing with tough situations and tends to run away from them. She has returned to Rochester to find work and make a new home.
When Nate receives a handwritten note pushed through his letterbox from Adam saying “Dear Dad … Please Help”. He is automatically drawn to these two words ‘please help’ and wonders how bad a situation can be for someone to write to an unknown asking for help. As far as Nate is aware he isn’t a father to any child and assumes Adam has mistaken him but when another note arrives and Nate catches Adam in the act of delivering it he starts to find out more about the young lad.
Jenna in the meantime manages to acquire a supply teacher’s post at Adam’s school. Sadly, although fortuitous for Adam, she catches him being physically and mentally bullied by some older boys.
We follow the lives of Adam, Nate and Jenna unravelling each other’s situations and ultimately helping Adam.
I was instantly drawn to the heartache and plight Nate was suffering with his PTSD. I felt for him and my emotions could understand and appreciate the torture he was going through. It was hard to hear but also enlightening and inspiring, I was willing him on to overcome these barriers. When Adam’s story was revealed my heart felt broken and I also became quite angry that he had been overlooked by many. I felt a sort of magical quality emerge within him to seek out help from these two adults who also needed fixing and ultimately helping them would be benefitting himself.
This was a beautiful story, well written dealing with some difficult subjects. Although the storyline was very raw and emotive at times the underlining current was heartwarming, inspiring and full of hope. I will certainly be checking out Giselle Green’s back catalogue after this brilliant read. 5/5*
March 31, 2016
Wow what a lovely story, I can not believe I have never read any of Giselle Green's book before. This story will leave your heart swelling.
Poor Adam Boxley lives with his nan who is neglected at home and bullied at school. Adam is desperate to reach out for his dad and writes a letter to Nate. Nate Harman is a reporter having problems of his own Suffering from shell-shock and unable to leave his house, he’s already lost his social life and his girlfriend. Now his career prospects are sinking fast. Nate isn't who Adam thinks he is but can he help?! Then there is teacher/tattoo artist Jenna Tierney who also really wants to help Adam. Having been hurt by another cheating boyfriend she sets her sights on a dream career abroad until she meets Nate. Can three people find true happiness?!
This is one heart wrenching page turner, you may have to get your tissues ready for this one. It certainly brought a tear to my eye. My heart went out to Adam willing him along with the fiery that built up inside me with the bullying he goes through. I just wanted to wrap him up and tell him everything was going to be ok.
The chapters alternate between Nate and Jenna unraveling their story. Keeping my attention and wanting to get to know them more which I absolutely loved. This story takes you through one incredible journey and through some difficult subject matters and sensitivity is shown throughout the author's excellent writing skills.
Seriously this is one hell of a story not to missed which I cannot recommend enough. I am thrilled that I have found a new author to read. Giving this 5 easy stars.
A massive thank you to Giselle Green for an advanced reader's Copy
Poor Adam Boxley lives with his nan who is neglected at home and bullied at school. Adam is desperate to reach out for his dad and writes a letter to Nate. Nate Harman is a reporter having problems of his own Suffering from shell-shock and unable to leave his house, he’s already lost his social life and his girlfriend. Now his career prospects are sinking fast. Nate isn't who Adam thinks he is but can he help?! Then there is teacher/tattoo artist Jenna Tierney who also really wants to help Adam. Having been hurt by another cheating boyfriend she sets her sights on a dream career abroad until she meets Nate. Can three people find true happiness?!
This is one heart wrenching page turner, you may have to get your tissues ready for this one. It certainly brought a tear to my eye. My heart went out to Adam willing him along with the fiery that built up inside me with the bullying he goes through. I just wanted to wrap him up and tell him everything was going to be ok.
The chapters alternate between Nate and Jenna unraveling their story. Keeping my attention and wanting to get to know them more which I absolutely loved. This story takes you through one incredible journey and through some difficult subject matters and sensitivity is shown throughout the author's excellent writing skills.
Seriously this is one hell of a story not to missed which I cannot recommend enough. I am thrilled that I have found a new author to read. Giving this 5 easy stars.
A massive thank you to Giselle Green for an advanced reader's Copy
March 16, 2016
If you like a book to tug at your heartstrings, have a hunky yet vulnerable hero, a feisty yet fragile heroine and a hurt and lonely child, all looking for that special someone in their lives you won't go wrong with Dear Dad, the very latest romantic novel by Giselle Green
These 3 people are brought together when each of them is at the most defenceless point of their lives. Is it fate which has brought them together, a genuine mistake or a downright lie?
Jenna is a talented tattoo artist, recently returned to England from Italy where she has recently split with her fiance who cheated on her. She is reluctant to put down roots, doesn't want to be here and has no idea which direction her life is going, with no job, she can't even get a modest flat to call home.
Nate is a journalist, a war correspondent suffering from extreme anxiety issues related to post traumatic stress he is unable to leave his home and feels his career and life as he knew it have ground to a halt.
Adam is a young lad being bullied at school, at 9 years old he takes his responsibilities to his sole guardian, his ageing and confused Nan, very seriously. When he learns from her that the Dad he has never met lives quite close by, he seizes the chance and pens a heartfelt letter to him.
That man is Nate and he receives the boys letter with surprise, he knows he is not his Dad but can he turn his back completely on a cry for help when he knows what being in need really feels like?
What follows is a veritable dance of emotions as circumstances bring these 3 lonely people together. There are a lot of untruths and deceptions, all of them well intentioned but many misconstrued.
The 3 main characters are just perfect for the story. and Adam is the lynch pin, I felt so sorry for this lad, yet really warm towards him and kept rooting for him all the way through. There are a few almost larger than life coincidences that I had to just sit back and accept, after all, who knows if something actually couldn't play out just like this?
It's a real feel good book despite being based around a couple of awful subjects - bullying and post traumatic stress, played out amidst fractured family lives. I loved the characters, the heartwarming story and the lovely writing. A great book full of emotion, to curl up with at the weekend and relax with a frothy coffee and your favourite pack of biscuits. Just make sure you're comfy - cause once you start reading Dear Dad you aren't going to want to put it down 'til you reach the very end.
I received a complimentary copy to read and review in advance of publication. It is due for publication on 31st March and can be pre ordered from 24th March so you there's not long to wait before you can enjoy it too.
These 3 people are brought together when each of them is at the most defenceless point of their lives. Is it fate which has brought them together, a genuine mistake or a downright lie?
Jenna is a talented tattoo artist, recently returned to England from Italy where she has recently split with her fiance who cheated on her. She is reluctant to put down roots, doesn't want to be here and has no idea which direction her life is going, with no job, she can't even get a modest flat to call home.
Nate is a journalist, a war correspondent suffering from extreme anxiety issues related to post traumatic stress he is unable to leave his home and feels his career and life as he knew it have ground to a halt.
Adam is a young lad being bullied at school, at 9 years old he takes his responsibilities to his sole guardian, his ageing and confused Nan, very seriously. When he learns from her that the Dad he has never met lives quite close by, he seizes the chance and pens a heartfelt letter to him.
That man is Nate and he receives the boys letter with surprise, he knows he is not his Dad but can he turn his back completely on a cry for help when he knows what being in need really feels like?
What follows is a veritable dance of emotions as circumstances bring these 3 lonely people together. There are a lot of untruths and deceptions, all of them well intentioned but many misconstrued.
The 3 main characters are just perfect for the story. and Adam is the lynch pin, I felt so sorry for this lad, yet really warm towards him and kept rooting for him all the way through. There are a few almost larger than life coincidences that I had to just sit back and accept, after all, who knows if something actually couldn't play out just like this?
It's a real feel good book despite being based around a couple of awful subjects - bullying and post traumatic stress, played out amidst fractured family lives. I loved the characters, the heartwarming story and the lovely writing. A great book full of emotion, to curl up with at the weekend and relax with a frothy coffee and your favourite pack of biscuits. Just make sure you're comfy - cause once you start reading Dear Dad you aren't going to want to put it down 'til you reach the very end.
I received a complimentary copy to read and review in advance of publication. It is due for publication on 31st March and can be pre ordered from 24th March so you there's not long to wait before you can enjoy it too.
March 31, 2016
I’m almost embarrassed to admit this is the first book I have read by Giselle! I heard about it online via the blogging community and was delighted to be offered an ARC. After finishing this the whole back catalogue is now on my wishlist!
A beautifully written story that flows at just the right pace to be able to absorb the characters and process their thoughts and actions.
I really felt an attraction to Nate .. he is a former frontline reporter/correspondent who now suffers PTSD after being in some awkward situations. He is gravely agoraphobic and his job is on the line if he can’t proceed. We really get to know Nate and feel a sense of his utter despair and frustration, so much so you can literally feel the walls closing in at times.
Jenna is a feisty girl who is nursing a broken heart, she has returned home and to make ends meet sufficiently to get a flat she needs a regular job. So instead of following her artistic tendencies she returns to supply teaching.
The chunky sad bedraggled figure of Adam is the link between these two. He is a nine year old living with his Nan, he is pitilessly bullied and is crying out for attention. His biggest desire apart from stopping the bullies is to have somebody encouraging him at sports day.
Nate receives a ‘Dear Dad’ letter through his door and this is where this charming tale begins to unravel. There is an outpouring of emotions through this book, it deals with the all too real depression/agoraphobia conflict, despair in the care system, broken hearts, lost loves, new relationships, lies and deceit .. will the trio surmount all this and find a compromise?
We view the story through Nate and Jenna’s eyes alternately .. Adam has an old head on young shoulders and he appears the most mature of the group at times. Is he a match-maker or does he in fact influence how they adjust their lives?
Have some tissues in readiness for this one .. by the end it feels like you are wishing friends good luck. Thanks so much to Giselle for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest opinion. I am more than happy to recommend ‘Dear Dad’.
A beautifully written story that flows at just the right pace to be able to absorb the characters and process their thoughts and actions.
I really felt an attraction to Nate .. he is a former frontline reporter/correspondent who now suffers PTSD after being in some awkward situations. He is gravely agoraphobic and his job is on the line if he can’t proceed. We really get to know Nate and feel a sense of his utter despair and frustration, so much so you can literally feel the walls closing in at times.
Jenna is a feisty girl who is nursing a broken heart, she has returned home and to make ends meet sufficiently to get a flat she needs a regular job. So instead of following her artistic tendencies she returns to supply teaching.
The chunky sad bedraggled figure of Adam is the link between these two. He is a nine year old living with his Nan, he is pitilessly bullied and is crying out for attention. His biggest desire apart from stopping the bullies is to have somebody encouraging him at sports day.
Nate receives a ‘Dear Dad’ letter through his door and this is where this charming tale begins to unravel. There is an outpouring of emotions through this book, it deals with the all too real depression/agoraphobia conflict, despair in the care system, broken hearts, lost loves, new relationships, lies and deceit .. will the trio surmount all this and find a compromise?
We view the story through Nate and Jenna’s eyes alternately .. Adam has an old head on young shoulders and he appears the most mature of the group at times. Is he a match-maker or does he in fact influence how they adjust their lives?
Have some tissues in readiness for this one .. by the end it feels like you are wishing friends good luck. Thanks so much to Giselle for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest opinion. I am more than happy to recommend ‘Dear Dad’.
March 23, 2016
Originally posted on https://laurasgoodbooks.wordpress.com
I really like when books have chapters from different characters viewpoints and with this book, it worked so well. It starts from Nate’s side and you learn that he’s stuck inside his house, too scared to leave. Jenna’s story is that she’s returning from Italy after having her heart broken by her fiancé, and has to start again-new home, new job, building a life in Rochester. Adam is the child that connects them and is such a likeable character. Bullied by some older kids at his school and struggling to care for his Nan, he writes to Nate asking for help, believing him to be his Dad. The letter draws you into the story and makes you want to find out more about why Adam thinks this.
Jenna starts teaching at Adam’s school and does her best to stop the bullying, but she’s only at the school for a short time, so she’s worried she won’t be able to do enough to change the situation for Adam.
Together, Jenna, Nate and Adam make a lovely trio who end up all helping each other. Nate slowly starts to leave his house, driven by the need to help Adam’s life improve. Ok, so people think he’s Adam’s Dad, but if that lie has good intentions, is it really that bad? The end chapter-the only one written from Adam’s perspective is a great way to end the book.
I will admit that I am terrible for judging books by their cover and if I’m being honest, the cover isn’t the kind that would draw me in. But I’m so glad that I read this book as it’s a charming read and I think would appeal to people who like Matt Dunn’s books. I look forward to reading more by Giselle soon.
Many Thanks to Giselle Green for sending me a copy of this book in advance of the publishing date for review.
(Please note that the only books I give 5 star ratings to are my all time favourite books that I read over and over)
I really like when books have chapters from different characters viewpoints and with this book, it worked so well. It starts from Nate’s side and you learn that he’s stuck inside his house, too scared to leave. Jenna’s story is that she’s returning from Italy after having her heart broken by her fiancé, and has to start again-new home, new job, building a life in Rochester. Adam is the child that connects them and is such a likeable character. Bullied by some older kids at his school and struggling to care for his Nan, he writes to Nate asking for help, believing him to be his Dad. The letter draws you into the story and makes you want to find out more about why Adam thinks this.
Jenna starts teaching at Adam’s school and does her best to stop the bullying, but she’s only at the school for a short time, so she’s worried she won’t be able to do enough to change the situation for Adam.
Together, Jenna, Nate and Adam make a lovely trio who end up all helping each other. Nate slowly starts to leave his house, driven by the need to help Adam’s life improve. Ok, so people think he’s Adam’s Dad, but if that lie has good intentions, is it really that bad? The end chapter-the only one written from Adam’s perspective is a great way to end the book.
I will admit that I am terrible for judging books by their cover and if I’m being honest, the cover isn’t the kind that would draw me in. But I’m so glad that I read this book as it’s a charming read and I think would appeal to people who like Matt Dunn’s books. I look forward to reading more by Giselle soon.
Many Thanks to Giselle Green for sending me a copy of this book in advance of the publishing date for review.
(Please note that the only books I give 5 star ratings to are my all time favourite books that I read over and over)
June 13, 2016
This story is romantic in both the traditional and non-traditional sense. The two adult main characters develop a lovely relationship in slightly odd but nonetheless real circumstances and the wider three (including young Adam) each have a unique set of circumstances which bring them together in a peculiar way.
Before they meet, each one has their own list of issues and they somehow manage to mottle together to help each other to deal with their issues and move on with their lives without even really knowing how to do so and in some cases that they are.
The concept of the storyline is so crazy its totally believeable! I loved it! The way the main characters interact with each other and the wider cast is so real...the thought processes, conversations, actions...everything! So many authors take a concept and run with it, making the characters less believable but these guys here? They were so real in my mind I could imagine every little facial expression to go along with the dialogue and descriptions given. It took very little on my part to 'see' everything in my mind as the author gave such great descriptions without going overboard and becoming annoying as some can.
I was able to pick this book up and put it down in between looking after children, working and usual every day stuff without it stilting my progress. I did not have to re-read anything or refresh my memory at all - it was a nice paced, easy read and this was helped immensely by NOT stumbling across grammatical or spelling errors (a particular bug bear of mine). Bravo to the author and editing team on that score!
If every school had a Jenna; every son or daughter a Nate and every Nan an Adam, this world would be a wonderful place!
I couldn't give this book anything less than 5 stars...I enjoyed it immensely - thank you for giving me the chance to read it!
Before they meet, each one has their own list of issues and they somehow manage to mottle together to help each other to deal with their issues and move on with their lives without even really knowing how to do so and in some cases that they are.
The concept of the storyline is so crazy its totally believeable! I loved it! The way the main characters interact with each other and the wider cast is so real...the thought processes, conversations, actions...everything! So many authors take a concept and run with it, making the characters less believable but these guys here? They were so real in my mind I could imagine every little facial expression to go along with the dialogue and descriptions given. It took very little on my part to 'see' everything in my mind as the author gave such great descriptions without going overboard and becoming annoying as some can.
I was able to pick this book up and put it down in between looking after children, working and usual every day stuff without it stilting my progress. I did not have to re-read anything or refresh my memory at all - it was a nice paced, easy read and this was helped immensely by NOT stumbling across grammatical or spelling errors (a particular bug bear of mine). Bravo to the author and editing team on that score!
If every school had a Jenna; every son or daughter a Nate and every Nan an Adam, this world would be a wonderful place!
I couldn't give this book anything less than 5 stars...I enjoyed it immensely - thank you for giving me the chance to read it!
April 25, 2016
Thanks for allowing me to read this in exchange for my honest review. As always with Giselle Green books you have yourself a lovely, emotional, well written, thoughtful novel. This is no exception. It is a read that will leave you wanting to know more night over night until it ends - and then you wish it wasn't ending.
The story is based around 3 characters - Nate - a war reporter who has come home and is suffering from PTSD and is unable to leave his home. Then there is Jenna - a young lady trying to find out what she really wants in life, after leaving the so called love of her life in Sicily, And then there is Adam - the real reason for this book - a young lad living with his nan (who cannot really take care of him). He is being bullied at school and needs to be loved. He writes a letter to "his dad" and waits patiently for the reply. That man is Nate. Jenna in the meanwhile takes offer of a temporary position at the school where Adam is - she sees he is getting bullied and wants to help. By doing this the 3 characters lives become entwined. The story unfolds and you are willing all the characters forward. My reason for the 4 stars is i would have loved it to focus a little more on the PTSD and its implications on Adam but overall this is a fab little read. Buy it - you will not be disappointed!
The story is based around 3 characters - Nate - a war reporter who has come home and is suffering from PTSD and is unable to leave his home. Then there is Jenna - a young lady trying to find out what she really wants in life, after leaving the so called love of her life in Sicily, And then there is Adam - the real reason for this book - a young lad living with his nan (who cannot really take care of him). He is being bullied at school and needs to be loved. He writes a letter to "his dad" and waits patiently for the reply. That man is Nate. Jenna in the meanwhile takes offer of a temporary position at the school where Adam is - she sees he is getting bullied and wants to help. By doing this the 3 characters lives become entwined. The story unfolds and you are willing all the characters forward. My reason for the 4 stars is i would have loved it to focus a little more on the PTSD and its implications on Adam but overall this is a fab little read. Buy it - you will not be disappointed!
April 28, 2016
When Nate gets a letter through his door, he is convinced its not for him. But as its a cry for help, he can't help but act on it. Adam is a child who has been under the radar for so long he thinks he doesn't deserve to even dream. But then Jenna comes to the school and notices the quite child who is bullied every day.
This is a fantastic book, written from both Jenna and Nates point of view. Their past, present and future is all determine by events to do with their inner-self and how they have acted in the past is helping map the future.
This is certainly a page turner by anyones standard. Each character brings delight, humour and tears! Fantastic writing and a book that will not leave your mind for a long time.
This is a fantastic book, written from both Jenna and Nates point of view. Their past, present and future is all determine by events to do with their inner-self and how they have acted in the past is helping map the future.
This is certainly a page turner by anyones standard. Each character brings delight, humour and tears! Fantastic writing and a book that will not leave your mind for a long time.
April 2, 2016
My Thoughts
This is an utterly delightful book, which not only pulled on my heart strings but tied a knot in them as well. The author intertwines many topics in an uncomplicated and heart-warming way and I totally enjoyed reading how the lives of Nate, Jenna and Adam panned out.
There are tearful moments but humour plays apart too and I really chuckled in at one point of the book that I shall only describe as being a very permanent mistake.
Great read that I would gladly recommend and I thank Giselle Green for the copy that she sent me in advance.
This is an utterly delightful book, which not only pulled on my heart strings but tied a knot in them as well. The author intertwines many topics in an uncomplicated and heart-warming way and I totally enjoyed reading how the lives of Nate, Jenna and Adam panned out.
There are tearful moments but humour plays apart too and I really chuckled in at one point of the book that I shall only describe as being a very permanent mistake.
Great read that I would gladly recommend and I thank Giselle Green for the copy that she sent me in advance.
April 25, 2016
Having read several of the author's other books I was looking forward to reading Dear Dad and I was not disappointed.
The story concerns how the lives of Nate Harmon, a war reporter, Jenna Tierney, a tattoo artist suffering from a broken heart and nine year old Adam Boxley, overweight and bullied at school become intertwined and the consequences of the interactions.
I loved this book, it is a lovely, heartwarming read with tears and smiles along the way.
I would like to thank TBC on Facebook and Giselle Green for the review copy.
The story concerns how the lives of Nate Harmon, a war reporter, Jenna Tierney, a tattoo artist suffering from a broken heart and nine year old Adam Boxley, overweight and bullied at school become intertwined and the consequences of the interactions.
I loved this book, it is a lovely, heartwarming read with tears and smiles along the way.
I would like to thank TBC on Facebook and Giselle Green for the review copy.
March 31, 2016
I just loved Dear Dad. Following the story of a young boy (Adam) looking for a father figure and then inadvertently changing the life of those he meets along the way, just had me gripped. You cannot fail to love Adam? I didn't want it to end but at the same time was desperate to find out how it ended. I became so emotionally involved that I confess I had tears at the end.
Another fab book by Giselle Green.
Another fab book by Giselle Green.
September 29, 2020
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Abandoned.
Dear Dad, Pag.22
Abandoned.
May 21, 2016
Heroes come in many guises, mostly they are ordinary people, who in exceptional circumstances step up to the bar and do something really extraordinary. Nate Hardman is one such person, except he has a big problem. As a roving reporter in some of the world's most conflicted areas, Nate is well accustomed to stress, but after a catastrophic incident , he returns home with extreme anxiety issues, so much so, that the PTSD he suffers from means that he can’t even leave the shelter of his own home.
Adam Boxley lives with his aging Nan, and things aren’t too good at home, as his Nan is forgetful and has come to rely more on Adam as her carer, which is a huge responsibility for a nine year old. Desperate for a dad of his own, Adam, encouraged by his Nan, writes a letter to Nate, in the mistaken belief that somehow Nate is his long lost father, which, understandably, comes as a total surprise to Nate.
Jenna Tierney is a supply teacher with a heart of gold who takes both Adam and Nate under her wing, recognising in each of them the need to be loved and valued, but the problem is that Jenna had problems of her own to work through and her role as Adam’s teacher is really only temporary,
What then follows is a really lovely story about relationships and what happens when we let our guard down and start to trust in other people. There are some lovely interactive moments between Nate and Adam that tug away at your heartstrings and Nate’s burgeoning relationship with Jenna is handled in such a sensitive way, that you start to believe that the power of love can truly heal all things.
The author writes with confidence and controls quite a complicated story line in a subtle and delicate way. The problems experienced by all three main characters are all too real and this comes across in a lively and searching way. I really enjoyed getting to know all three characters and formed an emotional attachment to them, so that by the end of the story, of course, I hoped that everything would end well, but, as we all know, the course of love is never smooth and for Nate, Adam and Jenna, their journey is only the beginning.
Jaffa was also really thrilled with the rather grumpy ginger tom cat who graces the pages ...
Adam Boxley lives with his aging Nan, and things aren’t too good at home, as his Nan is forgetful and has come to rely more on Adam as her carer, which is a huge responsibility for a nine year old. Desperate for a dad of his own, Adam, encouraged by his Nan, writes a letter to Nate, in the mistaken belief that somehow Nate is his long lost father, which, understandably, comes as a total surprise to Nate.
Jenna Tierney is a supply teacher with a heart of gold who takes both Adam and Nate under her wing, recognising in each of them the need to be loved and valued, but the problem is that Jenna had problems of her own to work through and her role as Adam’s teacher is really only temporary,
What then follows is a really lovely story about relationships and what happens when we let our guard down and start to trust in other people. There are some lovely interactive moments between Nate and Adam that tug away at your heartstrings and Nate’s burgeoning relationship with Jenna is handled in such a sensitive way, that you start to believe that the power of love can truly heal all things.
The author writes with confidence and controls quite a complicated story line in a subtle and delicate way. The problems experienced by all three main characters are all too real and this comes across in a lively and searching way. I really enjoyed getting to know all three characters and formed an emotional attachment to them, so that by the end of the story, of course, I hoped that everything would end well, but, as we all know, the course of love is never smooth and for Nate, Adam and Jenna, their journey is only the beginning.
Jaffa was also really thrilled with the rather grumpy ginger tom cat who graces the pages ...
March 22, 2016
Nate is a former war reporter suffering a form of agoraphobia. Jenna is a teacher and tattoo artist who has just left a disastrous relationship. Adam is a nine-year-old motherless boy who cares for his aging grandmother and is badly bullied at school. And he thinks that Nate might be his father...
The story is told alternately by Jenna and Nate, with their storylines weaving together gently. There’s an overriding theme about running away: Adam from the school bullies; Jenna from previous relationships, and other stresses in her past; Nate from fear of being out of control. Neither Nate nor Jenna know what they really want out of life, but Adam’s desires are straightforward: he wants someone to look out for him, and to watch him at Sports Day.
The writing is good, the pace just right for my tastes. There’s not a huge amount of plot, and the time-line is only a few weeks from start to finish. But from the point of view of the three main characters, major decisions are made, healing begins to happen in different ways, and new relationships are forged. Perhaps there’s a tad more introspection than I’m comfortable with, in places, but it really didn’t matter. The characters are believable, the situations moving, and there’s a dramatic climax which left me unable to put the book down for several minutes.
Highly recommended to anyone who likes thoughtful character-based women’s fiction. I would give it four-and-a-half stars if I could.
The story is told alternately by Jenna and Nate, with their storylines weaving together gently. There’s an overriding theme about running away: Adam from the school bullies; Jenna from previous relationships, and other stresses in her past; Nate from fear of being out of control. Neither Nate nor Jenna know what they really want out of life, but Adam’s desires are straightforward: he wants someone to look out for him, and to watch him at Sports Day.
The writing is good, the pace just right for my tastes. There’s not a huge amount of plot, and the time-line is only a few weeks from start to finish. But from the point of view of the three main characters, major decisions are made, healing begins to happen in different ways, and new relationships are forged. Perhaps there’s a tad more introspection than I’m comfortable with, in places, but it really didn’t matter. The characters are believable, the situations moving, and there’s a dramatic climax which left me unable to put the book down for several minutes.
Highly recommended to anyone who likes thoughtful character-based women’s fiction. I would give it four-and-a-half stars if I could.
May 1, 2016
*Book provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
This story follows three different characters, all longing for love and happiness. Their lives entangle and the story gets really emotional and touching.
Nate Hardman is a frontline reporter, but at the moment he is unable to leave the house. No social life, his ex-girlfriend is getting married and lots of panic attacks.
Nate gets a letter from 9 year-old Adam. He gets bullied at school and lives with his nan, but he is more looking after her than she after him.
Nate is not the dad, but can he help?!
Jenna Tierney is Adam’s teacher. She’s going through a break-up and looking for another job, hopefully far far away. But then she meets Adam and she meets Nate, who she thinks is his dad.
Both Nate and Jenna are trying to help Adam and at the same time they are also helping each other. Nate goes out, doesn’t hide anymore, he opens up to her and she opens up to him. Soon, both of them realize that they have feelings for each other. But Nate still hasn’t told her the truth…
This book is a real page turner, full of touching and sweet moments and I was hooked. Giselle found a great way to include the character’s feelings and it all came across very authentic and real. I liked that both Jenna and Nate got to tell the story and the scenes between them were my faves.
A very emotional book with a wonderful storyline, definitely worth reading!!!
This story follows three different characters, all longing for love and happiness. Their lives entangle and the story gets really emotional and touching.
Nate Hardman is a frontline reporter, but at the moment he is unable to leave the house. No social life, his ex-girlfriend is getting married and lots of panic attacks.
Nate gets a letter from 9 year-old Adam. He gets bullied at school and lives with his nan, but he is more looking after her than she after him.
Nate is not the dad, but can he help?!
Jenna Tierney is Adam’s teacher. She’s going through a break-up and looking for another job, hopefully far far away. But then she meets Adam and she meets Nate, who she thinks is his dad.
Both Nate and Jenna are trying to help Adam and at the same time they are also helping each other. Nate goes out, doesn’t hide anymore, he opens up to her and she opens up to him. Soon, both of them realize that they have feelings for each other. But Nate still hasn’t told her the truth…
This book is a real page turner, full of touching and sweet moments and I was hooked. Giselle found a great way to include the character’s feelings and it all came across very authentic and real. I liked that both Jenna and Nate got to tell the story and the scenes between them were my faves.
A very emotional book with a wonderful storyline, definitely worth reading!!!
May 21, 2016
A very emotional story line evolving around three protagonists, Nate, Adam and Jenna. As in her previous novels the author's writing flows as she narrates the story first person via the characters of Nate and Jenna. A thoughtful novel with young Adam, a troubled little boy, looking for happiness in his life, the character that causes Nate and Jenna to examine their own past lives, current situations and to wonder about their futures. If you enjoy contemporary fiction this should not disappoint, as you will laugh, cry and feel involved with all the characters by the time you finish reading.
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April 6, 2016
Thanks to Giselle Green and TBC far this ARC..This is my first book by Giselle and it will not be my last!!
It was a very easy read story and I found myself drawn to the three characters: Nate, Jenna and Adam. Their individual complicated lives slowly connect with each other.
I loved reading about Rochester and the small snippets of history which add to Adam 's young character.
A modern themed love story which I would recommend.
It was a very easy read story and I found myself drawn to the three characters: Nate, Jenna and Adam. Their individual complicated lives slowly connect with each other.
I loved reading about Rochester and the small snippets of history which add to Adam 's young character.
A modern themed love story which I would recommend.
April 6, 2016
I was lucky enough to be given this by THE BookClub in exchange for a review. I loved this from the start. You become embroiled in the lives of the three main characters and I found myself wondering what I would do in their circumstances, always a good indication that I am enjoying the book. I loved the ending and it didn't leave me dangling. Another sure hit for Giselle Green
April 20, 2017
An Absolute Must Read!
Absolutely Beautiful! Tearful, Funny and A True Learning Experience. Nate, Jenna, Adam and Nan will make you fall in love with them completely and have you cheering them on until the end. An amazing read that will make you realize things you take for granted. Definitely 5 Star Material! Love Love Love It!
Absolutely Beautiful! Tearful, Funny and A True Learning Experience. Nate, Jenna, Adam and Nan will make you fall in love with them completely and have you cheering them on until the end. An amazing read that will make you realize things you take for granted. Definitely 5 Star Material! Love Love Love It!
April 16, 2016
Lovely, lovely, lovely... three wonderful main characters, Nate, Jenna and Adam, all looking to be 'healed'. But this isn't a schmaltzy read. Each character is complex, fully formed. A deserved 5 stars.
October 6, 2016
Why oh why haven't the movie makers discovered Giselle green. She wipes the floor with jojo moyles. This could be adapted so well for a movie. It was heartbreaking and liberating at the same time. I have loved all of giselles books but I think this is my favourite yet.
October 26, 2017
The lead characters in Dear Dad are introduced straight away. The reader hears the story through the characters' narration, first Nate and then Jenna. I'll admit that at first I was a little overwhelmed by all of the characters and felt that there were a lot to get to know, but the author's writing flows so well and reads so easily, that I soon settled down and became familiar with each individual voice.
Nate and Jenna appear at first to have little in common and it is only as their stories progress that it becomes clear that they are in fact very similar. Both of them have their own troubles, and both of them find their own situation difficult.
It is nine-year-old Adam who eventually links their lives together as his own sad story emerges.
Nate is a war correspondent but is suffering from PTSD, he hasn't left his home for ages, not even to collect a prestigious award. Jenna is fleeing a broken relationship; she's been working abroad as a tattoo artist but has recently returned to the UK. Unable to get another job in the trade that she loves, she goes back to teaching and young Adam is a pupil at her school.
Adam is a sad, lonely little boy. He lives with his grandmother who is unable to cope with him. He is bullied at school and all he really wants is his Dad. He writes a 'Dear Dad' letter which ends up through Nate's letterbox; and despite his own problems, Nate is touched by the words and wants to contact Adam, even though he knows that he's not his Dad.
What follows is an emotional, often funny and very touching story of how these three people become entwined, and how they help to heal each other.
Dear Dad is an unusual story that deals with some tough issues. This author tugs at the old heart strings with her emotive words and relatable characters. A great read, I enjoyed it very muchhttps://randomthingsthroughmyletterbo...
Nate and Jenna appear at first to have little in common and it is only as their stories progress that it becomes clear that they are in fact very similar. Both of them have their own troubles, and both of them find their own situation difficult.
It is nine-year-old Adam who eventually links their lives together as his own sad story emerges.
Nate is a war correspondent but is suffering from PTSD, he hasn't left his home for ages, not even to collect a prestigious award. Jenna is fleeing a broken relationship; she's been working abroad as a tattoo artist but has recently returned to the UK. Unable to get another job in the trade that she loves, she goes back to teaching and young Adam is a pupil at her school.
Adam is a sad, lonely little boy. He lives with his grandmother who is unable to cope with him. He is bullied at school and all he really wants is his Dad. He writes a 'Dear Dad' letter which ends up through Nate's letterbox; and despite his own problems, Nate is touched by the words and wants to contact Adam, even though he knows that he's not his Dad.
What follows is an emotional, often funny and very touching story of how these three people become entwined, and how they help to heal each other.
Dear Dad is an unusual story that deals with some tough issues. This author tugs at the old heart strings with her emotive words and relatable characters. A great read, I enjoyed it very muchhttps://randomthingsthroughmyletterbo...
November 4, 2017
This was a really good book,not edge of your seat amazing or fast paced or terrific but it was good. It told a story of 3 people who become connected, all looking for something missing in their lives and they find a way to help each other.
Nate a former war correspondent who suffers from panic attacks and can’t leave the house.
Adam a 9 year old boy who believes that Nate is his dad and desperately wants it to be true as his nans health is getting worse, he is her carer and he is being bullied at school.
Jennie who always seems to be running from something gets involved with helping them both but along the way learns to help herself.
I did like Jennie though she was too quick to jump to conclusions and run with them or as per usual run away. She began to irritate me with this always thinking and expecting the worse of people and without even letting them explain or tell the truth, she would just judge and run.
Nate was okay, just a bit bland and nothing much exciting about him other than his good looks.
I liked Adam, a kid who had been dealt a bad hand all his life but who seemed very wise and the things he said did seem very knowledgeable and advanced for a 9 year old. I kept re reading to make sure it was him actually saying these things and not Nate. So it kinda seemed a bit unrealistic to me at times, like I’d expect them if he was 12 or 13 but not 9.
Otherwise it was an enjoyable read.
Nate a former war correspondent who suffers from panic attacks and can’t leave the house.
Adam a 9 year old boy who believes that Nate is his dad and desperately wants it to be true as his nans health is getting worse, he is her carer and he is being bullied at school.
Jennie who always seems to be running from something gets involved with helping them both but along the way learns to help herself.
I did like Jennie though she was too quick to jump to conclusions and run with them or as per usual run away. She began to irritate me with this always thinking and expecting the worse of people and without even letting them explain or tell the truth, she would just judge and run.
Nate was okay, just a bit bland and nothing much exciting about him other than his good looks.
I liked Adam, a kid who had been dealt a bad hand all his life but who seemed very wise and the things he said did seem very knowledgeable and advanced for a 9 year old. I kept re reading to make sure it was him actually saying these things and not Nate. So it kinda seemed a bit unrealistic to me at times, like I’d expect them if he was 12 or 13 but not 9.
Otherwise it was an enjoyable read.
April 25, 2021
☆4.8 Stars☆
NOTES & THOUGHTS
• Beautiful!
• Emotional.
• Well written.
• Such a nice read.
• Very easy to read.
• Uplifting in places.
• A really lovely concept.
• I enjoyed the multi-character point of view.
• It's not my usual style, but this book was amazing.
• It was easy to connect with the characters and the storyline.
I LOVED
• The storyline.
• The concept of the book.
• The themes within the book.
• The multi-character point of view writing style.
• The development - in terms of both content and characters.
• That it wasn't an overly romantic love story - it was more a story of love than a love story.
I DIDN'T LOVE
• That I wish there was more background to Adam's story.
NOTES & THOUGHTS
• Beautiful!
• Emotional.
• Well written.
• Such a nice read.
• Very easy to read.
• Uplifting in places.
• A really lovely concept.
• I enjoyed the multi-character point of view.
• It's not my usual style, but this book was amazing.
• It was easy to connect with the characters and the storyline.
I LOVED
• The storyline.
• The concept of the book.
• The themes within the book.
• The multi-character point of view writing style.
• The development - in terms of both content and characters.
• That it wasn't an overly romantic love story - it was more a story of love than a love story.
I DIDN'T LOVE
• That I wish there was more background to Adam's story.
October 1, 2017
Great read
Very heart warming; Loved the story line. Anxious to read the rest of the story and find out what happens to Nate and Jen.
Very heart warming; Loved the story line. Anxious to read the rest of the story and find out what happens to Nate and Jen.
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