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One Thousand Winks
When Greg Conrad, a man who reminds her of painful memories, asks Samantha Tanner for a date to the annual Valentine’s charity dance, she is resistant. She’s just started looking for love at an online Christian dating site. But, Greg and her online love interest have something in common. Can mixed-truths, hidden secrets, and goat-stealing accusations end up in true love match for Sam? A heart-warming tale of finding love, healing, and laughter again on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
- GenresChristian Fiction
47 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 2, 2016
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January 8, 2019
One Thousand Winks by Laura J Marshall is a quick short story that teaches us how important it is to learn how to trust God to lead us in the right direction after life deals us a devestating blow. I suggest you read this book, Laura Marshall is an amazing Author and I look forward to more short stories hopefully book 2 and even 3 in this series. hint hint.lol
Sam is a young woman looking to get back into the dating game after her beloved best friend and brother is presumed passed from a military accident, his best friend Greg is dealing with his own grief and post war trauma and also trying to convince Sam they are perfect for each other can they both heal or will life pull them apart? Will God show them the road together?
It’s wonderful how Laura Marshall weaves a path through the beauty of God’s love for us to paint a picture for us in this extremely good book. Don’t miss reading it.
Sam is a young woman looking to get back into the dating game after her beloved best friend and brother is presumed passed from a military accident, his best friend Greg is dealing with his own grief and post war trauma and also trying to convince Sam they are perfect for each other can they both heal or will life pull them apart? Will God show them the road together?
It’s wonderful how Laura Marshall weaves a path through the beauty of God’s love for us to paint a picture for us in this extremely good book. Don’t miss reading it.
February 10, 2020
Sweet but a little odd
Because it's a short story, we don't get a whole lot of info about the MCs outside of the essentials. The dud dates are a little amusing but more kind of inexplicably weird. The hero is good looking, thoughtful & considerate - and on the same Christian page as the heroine. The heroine struggles with her relationship with him because he reminds her of her MIA brother, so he seeks to establish a relationship with her online outside of their known parameters. Which kind of works, but then he has to worry about the dishonesty of it. Things are resolved satisfactorily without unnecessary, overly drawn out angst, but the ending is frustrating - something happens out of nowhere & then the book pretty much stops abruptly there. I thought it must be leading up to the next book in a series but see no sign of one.
*Clean romance level: sweet kisses
*Religion: overtly Christian, short prayers by characters
Because it's a short story, we don't get a whole lot of info about the MCs outside of the essentials. The dud dates are a little amusing but more kind of inexplicably weird. The hero is good looking, thoughtful & considerate - and on the same Christian page as the heroine. The heroine struggles with her relationship with him because he reminds her of her MIA brother, so he seeks to establish a relationship with her online outside of their known parameters. Which kind of works, but then he has to worry about the dishonesty of it. Things are resolved satisfactorily without unnecessary, overly drawn out angst, but the ending is frustrating - something happens out of nowhere & then the book pretty much stops abruptly there. I thought it must be leading up to the next book in a series but see no sign of one.
*Clean romance level: sweet kisses
*Religion: overtly Christian, short prayers by characters
March 1, 2020
Sweet, Fun, Entertaining Story!
I had a delightful time reading this book.
I believe this is the first book I've read by this author, yet, hopefully not the last.
This story was full of entertaining moments and wonderful interactions between the characters.
I loved the whole dating website thing. It was fun to read about the many strange personalities Sam came across.
If you want a quick entertaining book to read then this might just be what you're looking for.
I had a delightful time reading this book.
I believe this is the first book I've read by this author, yet, hopefully not the last.
This story was full of entertaining moments and wonderful interactions between the characters.
I loved the whole dating website thing. It was fun to read about the many strange personalities Sam came across.
If you want a quick entertaining book to read then this might just be what you're looking for.
January 5, 2019
What a great story of love.
When you find someone to love, hold tight... that's what I did and I know it was hard for Sam to do that , thinking her brother was gone. But she did find her true love in someone she knew for years, and the ending made me cry.. hope there is a book 2..
When you find someone to love, hold tight... that's what I did and I know it was hard for Sam to do that , thinking her brother was gone. But she did find her true love in someone she knew for years, and the ending made me cry.. hope there is a book 2..
January 9, 2019
Pain Joins Them
She lost a brother, he lost a leg. Together they are friends but he craves more. This book takes you along while he tries to achieve his goals. Good plot and characters. A worthwhile read.
She lost a brother, he lost a leg. Together they are friends but he craves more. This book takes you along while he tries to achieve his goals. Good plot and characters. A worthwhile read.
January 10, 2019
This was a cute story, and I liked the characters. The back and forth between first person and third person was a bit disconcerting. I also feel like this story could use some more polishing.
Content: clean
Content: clean
January 17, 2019
Wonderful and clean romance
I very much enjoyed this book, containing humor, grief, and love. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good, clean read. I look forward to reading more by this author. Thanks for the story.
I very much enjoyed this book, containing humor, grief, and love. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good, clean read. I look forward to reading more by this author. Thanks for the story.
January 6, 2019
Ebook
She lost her brother and he’s the best friend. He’s in love with her but she doesn’t see it. But and online dating app changes everything and they become a couple
She lost her brother and he’s the best friend. He’s in love with her but she doesn’t see it. But and online dating app changes everything and they become a couple
January 11, 2019
Too short
I felt like we were just getting to know the characters when it ended. And too many questions up in the air. I
I felt like we were just getting to know the characters when it ended. And too many questions up in the air. I
January 21, 2019
Good read
I always like stories about online dating, although, I can’t imagine doing it myself! This is an interesting and fun short story that you will enjoy.
I always like stories about online dating, although, I can’t imagine doing it myself! This is an interesting and fun short story that you will enjoy.
March 20, 2019
Cute and did a great job of portraying the awkwardness of online dating. I would have loved a longer story.
June 5, 2019
quick read. Clean romance.
Spoiler: The ending regarding the brother was unbelievable and unnecessary to the love story. Since it was included there needed to be more explanation for it.
Spoiler: The ending regarding the brother was unbelievable and unnecessary to the love story. Since it was included there needed to be more explanation for it.
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June 7, 2016
One Thousand Winks
One Thousand Winks is beautiful short story. I loved when Sam and her friends had their impromptu prayer meeting. It is wonderful to read a story where friends come together to encourage each other. But, it is even better when those friends know we can't do things through our own strength and that we need Jesus.
Sam was seeking God for the answers she needed and her mother's wonderful advice were great examples of how we should live. And I loved that Greg was honest with Sam, he knew that he needed to tell her the truth and trust God that it would all work out. I can't wait to read the other books in the series and maybe the author will write a wedding story for Sam and Greg.
One Thousand Winks is beautiful short story. I loved when Sam and her friends had their impromptu prayer meeting. It is wonderful to read a story where friends come together to encourage each other. But, it is even better when those friends know we can't do things through our own strength and that we need Jesus.
Sam was seeking God for the answers she needed and her mother's wonderful advice were great examples of how we should live. And I loved that Greg was honest with Sam, he knew that he needed to tell her the truth and trust God that it would all work out. I can't wait to read the other books in the series and maybe the author will write a wedding story for Sam and Greg.
June 3, 2016
This was just the right read to brighten up my Friday. I started (and finished) this delightful tale on my lunch break and it was so cheerful and uplifting. Just as playful as the title implies but in a way that you aren't expecting. I am a huge fan of Laura Marshall and this story is just another reason why. I could see a whole series of spin offs from this story (hint to the author). Touching on internet dating, loss, and how unbelievably different people in this world are - as well as reminding us about being willing to give love a chance and to keep faith in the center of a relationship. Simply wonderful!
August 20, 2016
This sweet short story puts a unique twist on internet dating, tossing in some humor, and two lonely hearts bonded over the death of a friend/family member. Cute dialogue, the storyline is well-paced and full of emotion. A lovely romance, it makes for a quick read, but leaves a huge impact on your heart.
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