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Cass Adams #2
Call Me Daddy
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Cass Adams comes from a long line of crazy, and she fears passing that on to her unborn child. Also, she’s run over Roland and Clay’s surprise half brother Britt, landing him in the hospital. With her inner demons coming out to haunt her, she doesn’t know if she should keep the baby.
Clay Adams has his own decisions to make. His half brother shows up to tell him their father, Freddy, is still alive but needs a liver transplant. When Freddy blew out of town thirty-five years ago, secrets were buried. But it’s time for them to be dug up, because only then can Clay hope to lay the past to rest.
Call Me Daddy is a story of family, the secrets they keep, and to what lengths someone would go to protect them.
For alternate cover edition see here
Cass Adams comes from a long line of crazy, and she fears passing that on to her unborn child. Also, she’s run over Roland and Clay’s surprise half brother Britt, landing him in the hospital. With her inner demons coming out to haunt her, she doesn’t know if she should keep the baby.
Clay Adams has his own decisions to make. His half brother shows up to tell him their father, Freddy, is still alive but needs a liver transplant. When Freddy blew out of town thirty-five years ago, secrets were buried. But it’s time for them to be dug up, because only then can Clay hope to lay the past to rest.
Call Me Daddy is a story of family, the secrets they keep, and to what lengths someone would go to protect them.
215 pages, ebook
First published October 6, 2016
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About the author
Kelly Stone Gamble
6 books437 followersAs a reader, my tastes are very diverse. I have a passion for the classics and love a good adventure. As a writer, I enjoy creating memorable characters that may be a bit eccentric, but experience life on their own terms.
I am the author of Ragtown, the USA Today Bestseller They Call Me Crazy, Call Me Daddy, and Call Me Cass. My work has appeared in a variety of publications including Red Earth Review, Tower Journal, Family Digest and Chicken Soup for the Soul.
My fiction has won awards from Pacific Northwest Writers Association, Writers Weekly, Writers Courtyard, Women on Writing and the Ground Zero Literary Project.
I teach communications, humanities and literature at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and make my home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
I am the author of Ragtown, the USA Today Bestseller They Call Me Crazy, Call Me Daddy, and Call Me Cass. My work has appeared in a variety of publications including Red Earth Review, Tower Journal, Family Digest and Chicken Soup for the Soul.
My fiction has won awards from Pacific Northwest Writers Association, Writers Weekly, Writers Courtyard, Women on Writing and the Ground Zero Literary Project.
I teach communications, humanities and literature at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and make my home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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September 3, 2019
Here I go again.
I hadn’t realised this was book 2 in a series.
I’m OCD when it comes to series. It says you can read this as a stand alone. I wouldn’t recommend it if you are like me.
It read perfectly fine for me however I often felt I’m missing some of the puzzle.
It’s a really good emotive read that will grab you though and make you want to buy book 1 which I’m gonna do right now!
I hadn’t realised this was book 2 in a series.
I’m OCD when it comes to series. It says you can read this as a stand alone. I wouldn’t recommend it if you are like me.
It read perfectly fine for me however I often felt I’m missing some of the puzzle.
It’s a really good emotive read that will grab you though and make you want to buy book 1 which I’m gonna do right now!
December 29, 2016
Cass Adams had thought everything in her life had changed for the better until she was out for a drive and managed to hit a man with her truck. The town still sees Cass as all kinds of crazy after the murder of her late husband but thankfully this is quickly ruled as an accident.
Things get a little hectic after the accident even though Cass wasn't to blame when they find out that the strange man was Roland and Clay’s surprise half brother Britt. Britt has come to town to track down his half brothers in hopes to get them to donate a liver to the father they hadn't seen in years and on top of it all Cass needs to tell Clay he just may be a daddy soon.
Call Me Daddy is the second book in the Cass Adams series by Kelly Stone Gamble. In the first book, They Call Me Crazy, we met Cass who talks to dead people and had been medicated by her former husband and a lousy town doctor for years but now is coming to terms with her problems.
This series also reminds me somewhat of daytime television with it's family drama and problems involved but it's actually an incredibly funny read. The setting is a small town where everyone knows everyone... perhaps a little too well at times which brings in the drama. And now with this edition we take a look at family and what that means to the characters so mixed in with the humor is some nice wisdom about family.
I'm a fan of this series and would recommend this to anyone who wants a good lighthearted laugh with some really zany characters and situations.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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Things get a little hectic after the accident even though Cass wasn't to blame when they find out that the strange man was Roland and Clay’s surprise half brother Britt. Britt has come to town to track down his half brothers in hopes to get them to donate a liver to the father they hadn't seen in years and on top of it all Cass needs to tell Clay he just may be a daddy soon.
Call Me Daddy is the second book in the Cass Adams series by Kelly Stone Gamble. In the first book, They Call Me Crazy, we met Cass who talks to dead people and had been medicated by her former husband and a lousy town doctor for years but now is coming to terms with her problems.
This series also reminds me somewhat of daytime television with it's family drama and problems involved but it's actually an incredibly funny read. The setting is a small town where everyone knows everyone... perhaps a little too well at times which brings in the drama. And now with this edition we take a look at family and what that means to the characters so mixed in with the humor is some nice wisdom about family.
I'm a fan of this series and would recommend this to anyone who wants a good lighthearted laugh with some really zany characters and situations.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.wordpress....
October 28, 2016
As stated this book can be read as a stand alone novel, but personally I would recommend that you read "They Call Me Crazy" first. I find it a bit difficult to review without giving away too much of the first book, I think it is important to have a better understanding of these characters and what they have been through in the first story in order to relate to them in part 2. I enjoyed the sequel but I don't think I would have cared so much for Cass and her ordeal if I had not read the first book and been aware of her past.
This sequel to They Call Me Crazy picks up just about where we left off. Cass and Clay are still together and Cass still goes out to the hill on occasion to talk to dead people.
Things are going fairly well for the happy couple until Cass accidently hits a man with her truck who turns out to be Clay's half brother. It seems Clay's father is not so long lost after all, but has been alive and well and started a whole new life for himself until he wound up needing a liver transplant from so many years of heavy drinking.
When Cass finds out she's going to have a baby she questions whether or not she would be able to take care of it, and whether or not she should even try. Though there is plenty of reason in this book to question whether or not having a baby with Clay would be a good idea, again I think it is important to the story to have read the first book.
I received a complimentary copy for review.
This sequel to They Call Me Crazy picks up just about where we left off. Cass and Clay are still together and Cass still goes out to the hill on occasion to talk to dead people.
Things are going fairly well for the happy couple until Cass accidently hits a man with her truck who turns out to be Clay's half brother. It seems Clay's father is not so long lost after all, but has been alive and well and started a whole new life for himself until he wound up needing a liver transplant from so many years of heavy drinking.
When Cass finds out she's going to have a baby she questions whether or not she would be able to take care of it, and whether or not she should even try. Though there is plenty of reason in this book to question whether or not having a baby with Clay would be a good idea, again I think it is important to the story to have read the first book.
I received a complimentary copy for review.
March 1, 2017
review to come
March 7, 2017
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this story that made me cry, laugh, and fall in love with the quirky characters. How do you do a book like this justice in writing your review? Let me try.....
Cass and Clay have this incredible love story that is so deep...it goes far beyond any physical relationship and is almost surreal. It's been a long long time since I've read a book where I instantly felt a connection - void of any steamy sex scenes. Cass and Clay obviously had sex - they were married and Cassie became pregnant, but their sex life wasn't the core of this story. They were there for each other - Each placed the other's feelings and needs above their own and even had tumultuous childhoods in their own rights. Hell, Cass was crazy - really crazy, but Clay still loved her and stood by her, no matter what. She was the yin to his yang and it was a beautiful, soulful relationship. Two damaged and imperfect people who happened to find a perfect love.
Then there were family secrets - man oh man were there secrets. Some of them beyond comprehension. Small town, gossip, infidelity, ghostly sightings - you name it, this town had it.
I simply adored Grams (Cass's GMa) and she was the glue that held Cass and Lola (Cass's sister) together and was quite the character herself.
If you're looking for a first class story that will make you glad you took the time to read it, Call Me Daddy is it. Five incredible stars. Ms. Gamble, you NAILED it and this reader is off to grab the first book, They Call Me Crazy.....
Cass and Clay have this incredible love story that is so deep...it goes far beyond any physical relationship and is almost surreal. It's been a long long time since I've read a book where I instantly felt a connection - void of any steamy sex scenes. Cass and Clay obviously had sex - they were married and Cassie became pregnant, but their sex life wasn't the core of this story. They were there for each other - Each placed the other's feelings and needs above their own and even had tumultuous childhoods in their own rights. Hell, Cass was crazy - really crazy, but Clay still loved her and stood by her, no matter what. She was the yin to his yang and it was a beautiful, soulful relationship. Two damaged and imperfect people who happened to find a perfect love.
Then there were family secrets - man oh man were there secrets. Some of them beyond comprehension. Small town, gossip, infidelity, ghostly sightings - you name it, this town had it.
I simply adored Grams (Cass's GMa) and she was the glue that held Cass and Lola (Cass's sister) together and was quite the character herself.
If you're looking for a first class story that will make you glad you took the time to read it, Call Me Daddy is it. Five incredible stars. Ms. Gamble, you NAILED it and this reader is off to grab the first book, They Call Me Crazy.....
December 17, 2020
Fantastic Books
I’ve absolutely loved these first two books and can’t wait to start the next one. I’ve fallen in love with the characters and literally laughed/snorted out loud so many times I can’t count. You realize families aren’t always perfect or blood!
I’ve absolutely loved these first two books and can’t wait to start the next one. I’ve fallen in love with the characters and literally laughed/snorted out loud so many times I can’t count. You realize families aren’t always perfect or blood!
January 19, 2017
Call me daddy by Kelly Stone Gamble is a women's fiction and mystery and thriller read.
Cass Adams comes from a long line of crazy, and she fears passing that on to her unborn child. Also, she’s run over Roland and Clay’s surprise half brother Britt, landing him in the hospital. With her inner demons coming out to haunt her, she doesn’t know if she should keep the baby.
Clay Adams has his own decisions to make. His half brother shows up to tell him their father, Freddy, is still alive but needs a liver transplant. When Freddy blew out of town thirty-five years ago, secrets were buried. But it’s time for them to be dug up, because only then can Clay hope to lay the past to rest.
Call Me Daddy is a story of family, the secrets they keep, and to what lengths someone would go to protect them.
Fantastic read with brilliant characters. Full of twists and plots. Highly recommended. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley.
Cass Adams comes from a long line of crazy, and she fears passing that on to her unborn child. Also, she’s run over Roland and Clay’s surprise half brother Britt, landing him in the hospital. With her inner demons coming out to haunt her, she doesn’t know if she should keep the baby.
Clay Adams has his own decisions to make. His half brother shows up to tell him their father, Freddy, is still alive but needs a liver transplant. When Freddy blew out of town thirty-five years ago, secrets were buried. But it’s time for them to be dug up, because only then can Clay hope to lay the past to rest.
Call Me Daddy is a story of family, the secrets they keep, and to what lengths someone would go to protect them.
Fantastic read with brilliant characters. Full of twists and plots. Highly recommended. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley.
January 14, 2018
This book was so weird but in the best possible way. I can’t even think of the right words to review it properly. Have you ever watched that soap opera from years ago called passions, with the witch and the little person? It’s a little far out there but so not at the same time, hooking you in at the craziness that pops up that’s so unbelievable, feels a little ridiculous but really is so within the realm of possibility that you just have to watch and wait to see what happens next, like an accident or train wreck or a fight. You don’t like drama but you have to watch n see cuz it’s not your drama. That is this book, with intricate intriguing pathways and craziness buried both deep and on the surface of these characters lives, you just HAVE to know. I for one need to read the first one, and NEED the next one ( better be in the works dear author or my brain my keep me up screaming WTF HAPPENS NEXT)
November 13, 2016
This is a new author and Publisher. This is my book from the Publisher Red Adept. I wasn't sure how this book was going to work out. At first it was a bit slow. Then it dug in and away I went. Kelly must have worked a lot to work on her story line. Her characters are off the wall. Big Spoiler. This is a family story. Major Spoiler. This story takes you on a wild chase. It takes you all over the place. You have to stop and think where you are going next. There are so many twists and turns with the spoilers. I have wanted to stop reading and then I flip and can't put it down. Meet Clay who raises worms. Cassie is crazy and papers to prove it. She buried her husband in her yard. Grams reads tarot cards at all the events. I hope you try to check out this book. There is a bit of fun along with the dark times. Don't pass it up! I have volunteered to read and review this book.
January 27, 2018
Great Read!
Call Me Daddy is a worthy sequel to Call Me Crazy and develops the characters from the first novel in totally unexpected ways. There is a surprise on almost every page! It is one of those books you should put down to get on with your real life but you just don’t want to. The author nails Midwestern small towns and the quirky characters that often inhabit them. Will there be a third “Call Me” book? There are still some characters in Deacon I want to know more about...
Call Me Daddy is a worthy sequel to Call Me Crazy and develops the characters from the first novel in totally unexpected ways. There is a surprise on almost every page! It is one of those books you should put down to get on with your real life but you just don’t want to. The author nails Midwestern small towns and the quirky characters that often inhabit them. Will there be a third “Call Me” book? There are still some characters in Deacon I want to know more about...
August 30, 2017
I used to work with a guy on the loading dock at Chrysler Mack Stamping. The rest of the plant pounded out car parts from thick rolls of sheet metal, and us two, and a few others, would load rail cars and 18-wheelers with racks of mostly fenders and stub frames, sent off to other factories to be turned into Dodge pickups or Chrysler New Yorkers. Every time I'd tell a stupid joke or some other lie, Jay would look at me and say with utter sincerity, "Danny, you crazy."
So it's with a certain amount of pride that I turn to Cass Adams, the main character in "Call Me Daddy," and say, "Cass, you crazy."
I'm acquainted with Kelly Stone Gamble through our MFA institution, and she provided me with a copy of her book to read and review. Friends don't let friends buy their books. But listen, if I'd read her first installment in the series, "Call Me Crazy," I would happily have paid to read this rollicking second story.
Kelly's prose is easy and conversational, and Cass's first-person perspective brings all of her neurotic quirks and full-bore personality right into your face literally in the first paragraph. Cass has just mowed down a man outside of a strip club with her truck.
"He just happened to be standing in the middle of the wrong road when my radio went on the fritz and I had to beat on the dashboard to get it working. That explains why I didn't see him before my hood ornament did."
Her characters are often stereotypes in the best way—stereotypes exist because the real people they reflect also exist, real and imagined. Kelly's Sheriff Rudy Drown has a certain Sheriff Buford T. Justice swagga, down to his penchant for the word "sumbitch!" (for the uninitiated, BTJ was the loon sheriff who chased Burt Reynolds all through "Smokey and the Bandit in 1977). But Sheriff Drown has just enough restraint to be a legitimate law enforcement officer determined to make Cass pay for her second homicide.
The first was her husband, Roland. You'll have to go read the first book, "Call Me Crazy," for that story.
Her dialog is funny and pointed, real-world sarcastic and sharp-edged, in some ways like those boys in James Dickey's "Deliverance," the book or the film.
"Rudy ... is now filling up the [truck] window.
'What happened out there, girlie? I find it hard to believe you didn't see him standing in the middle of the road.' He's snarling and sucking his teeth.
'Well, I find it hard to believe the citizens of this county keep electing you to office,' Clay shoots back." Priceless.
I don't want to give away a bunch of spoilers. but suffice to say there is more to this story—and to Cass—than meets the eyeball. The small-town, semi-rural scenes reminded me of some of Flannery O'Conner's seminal work; though these two writers are not the same and have utterly different styles, I couldn't shake the feeling that one or more of Kelly's characters would have been at home in an O'Conner story.
Strongly, unequivocally recommended.
So it's with a certain amount of pride that I turn to Cass Adams, the main character in "Call Me Daddy," and say, "Cass, you crazy."
I'm acquainted with Kelly Stone Gamble through our MFA institution, and she provided me with a copy of her book to read and review. Friends don't let friends buy their books. But listen, if I'd read her first installment in the series, "Call Me Crazy," I would happily have paid to read this rollicking second story.
Kelly's prose is easy and conversational, and Cass's first-person perspective brings all of her neurotic quirks and full-bore personality right into your face literally in the first paragraph. Cass has just mowed down a man outside of a strip club with her truck.
"He just happened to be standing in the middle of the wrong road when my radio went on the fritz and I had to beat on the dashboard to get it working. That explains why I didn't see him before my hood ornament did."
Her characters are often stereotypes in the best way—stereotypes exist because the real people they reflect also exist, real and imagined. Kelly's Sheriff Rudy Drown has a certain Sheriff Buford T. Justice swagga, down to his penchant for the word "sumbitch!" (for the uninitiated, BTJ was the loon sheriff who chased Burt Reynolds all through "Smokey and the Bandit in 1977). But Sheriff Drown has just enough restraint to be a legitimate law enforcement officer determined to make Cass pay for her second homicide.
The first was her husband, Roland. You'll have to go read the first book, "Call Me Crazy," for that story.
Her dialog is funny and pointed, real-world sarcastic and sharp-edged, in some ways like those boys in James Dickey's "Deliverance," the book or the film.
"Rudy ... is now filling up the [truck] window.
'What happened out there, girlie? I find it hard to believe you didn't see him standing in the middle of the road.' He's snarling and sucking his teeth.
'Well, I find it hard to believe the citizens of this county keep electing you to office,' Clay shoots back." Priceless.
I don't want to give away a bunch of spoilers. but suffice to say there is more to this story—and to Cass—than meets the eyeball. The small-town, semi-rural scenes reminded me of some of Flannery O'Conner's seminal work; though these two writers are not the same and have utterly different styles, I couldn't shake the feeling that one or more of Kelly's characters would have been at home in an O'Conner story.
Strongly, unequivocally recommended.
December 30, 2016
Call Me Daddy (A Cass Adams Novel Book 2) by Kelly Stone Gamble
“Call Me Daddy” is above all a story of family, much like the novelty song “I’m My Own Grandpa” written in 1947 by Dwight Latham and Moe Jaffe. They got the idea for the song from a book of Mark Twain anecdotes. I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist the reference because it made me laugh.
Honestly, though this story isn’t nearly that complicated, but it is tangled, and is certainly not nearly as funny. However, there is a lot of dark humor employed with complicated emotions throughout the story. Ms. Gamble slowly unravels secrets of old friends and family in a delft manner using multiple points-of-view that are clearly marked by chapter headings. This style choice also produced some repetition of facts. I tried to overlook those instances because it lets the reader know that the character was also aware of those same secrets.
Deacon, Kansas is a small town with many memorable quirky personalities. Most are longtime residents that grew up in the area and know everyone else’s business. The twists in the plot are realistic and surprising. There were times the book was hard to put down. Hard decisions had to be made by the Adams’ family members. While others could only watch and be there to pick up the pieces in case things went awry. “Call Me Daddy” is a poignant story where skeletons are forced out of the closet to dance on the graves of those passed and at times the souls of the living.
I look forward to more stories from Deacon, Kansas. I’m almost embarrassed to admit that this setting is almost in my neck of the woods and the residents seem like family to me. Which may be why I prefer to escape into fantasy and paranormal books. However, Ms. Gamble is quickly becoming a favorite author.
FYI: “Call Me Daddy” is the sequel to “They Call Me Crazy,” and may be read as a standalone novel. **Originally written for "BigAl’s Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** December 23, 2016
Format/Typo Issues: No significant proofing or formatting issues.
“Call Me Daddy” is above all a story of family, much like the novelty song “I’m My Own Grandpa” written in 1947 by Dwight Latham and Moe Jaffe. They got the idea for the song from a book of Mark Twain anecdotes. I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist the reference because it made me laugh.
Honestly, though this story isn’t nearly that complicated, but it is tangled, and is certainly not nearly as funny. However, there is a lot of dark humor employed with complicated emotions throughout the story. Ms. Gamble slowly unravels secrets of old friends and family in a delft manner using multiple points-of-view that are clearly marked by chapter headings. This style choice also produced some repetition of facts. I tried to overlook those instances because it lets the reader know that the character was also aware of those same secrets.
Deacon, Kansas is a small town with many memorable quirky personalities. Most are longtime residents that grew up in the area and know everyone else’s business. The twists in the plot are realistic and surprising. There were times the book was hard to put down. Hard decisions had to be made by the Adams’ family members. While others could only watch and be there to pick up the pieces in case things went awry. “Call Me Daddy” is a poignant story where skeletons are forced out of the closet to dance on the graves of those passed and at times the souls of the living.
I look forward to more stories from Deacon, Kansas. I’m almost embarrassed to admit that this setting is almost in my neck of the woods and the residents seem like family to me. Which may be why I prefer to escape into fantasy and paranormal books. However, Ms. Gamble is quickly becoming a favorite author.
FYI: “Call Me Daddy” is the sequel to “They Call Me Crazy,” and may be read as a standalone novel. **Originally written for "BigAl’s Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** December 23, 2016
Format/Typo Issues: No significant proofing or formatting issues.
August 21, 2017
An old truck with a wonky radio driven by a woman the town thinks is crazy and a mysterious young man collide late in the evening outside Deacon, Kansas’s, strip club, beginning the roller coaster through secrets and surprises that is “Call Me Daddy.” When Cass Adams is again on the hook for seriously mangling—and maybe killing—a man (they aren’t sure at first if Britt has survived), her friends, family, and neighbors step up to help her through it. Clay, the worm farmer she loves, provides comfort; Babe Shatner, her beloved grandmother, provides insight; Lola, her older sister, provides dogged research; and Benny, the town’s chief of police, provides his own investigation. New characters are introduced, including Angus, the town’s tattoo artist, and Freddy, father of Clay and Roland (Cass’s dead husband) who abandoned them and their mother thirty-five years earlier. Stories the characters held as fact begin to unravel when Britt is revealed as Clay and Roland’s half-brother, and assumed familial relationships are called into question. I was immediately grabbed and felt compelled to keep turning the pages late into the night. Author Kelly Stone Gamble keeps the book feeling fresh while also familiar, the perfect recipe for a compelling sequel. Fans of “They Call Me Crazy” will be fascinated, and newcomers to the series will intrigued. While reading “Crazy” isn’t a perquisite, and this book is more than strong enough to stand on its own, like any series, the novels are even better when read together. I highly recommend both and can’t wait for Kelly’s next book!
February 12, 2021
Mae40
I love the realness of your characters and small town life. We might not kill and bury husbands but we do things that others might think unrealistic and irrational. I thoroughly enjoy Cass and happy she's with Clay. She deserves happiness. When you meet a character you fall in love with, you pray nothing bad happens to them. I'll be devastated to lose Grams. Would love to know more of her story. You also have a keen sense of humor which you loan to characters. Thanks for book 3.
I love the realness of your characters and small town life. We might not kill and bury husbands but we do things that others might think unrealistic and irrational. I thoroughly enjoy Cass and happy she's with Clay. She deserves happiness. When you meet a character you fall in love with, you pray nothing bad happens to them. I'll be devastated to lose Grams. Would love to know more of her story. You also have a keen sense of humor which you loan to characters. Thanks for book 3.
November 6, 2016
I really enjoyed this one! If you haven't read the first one, I recommend you do so you understand what went on previously and have a better understanding of where the characters come from. I certainly didn't see the twists coming in this book! I was left reading with my mouth hanging open at points but I was so happy to see the way things turned out and can't wait to see where it goes from here.
I received an advanced E-ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.
I received an advanced E-ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.
December 6, 2016
Call Me Daddy is the sequel to the classic Call Me Crazy by Kelly Stone Gamble. Like its predecessor, Call Me Daddy is a story you don't want to get out of until the very end. The characters are so believable and real that their stories are incredibly compelling. As always, Gamble's spot-on description of life in a small town and her incredible storytelling talent make this book a must-read. Highly recommended.
March 24, 2018
Call Me Daddy brings together a very unique group of characters to create a really interesting story. There are some big twists, and I really enjoyed how everyone is connected in some way. My favorite character is Grams. She has such a huge personality! I didn’t read the first book in the series first, but I definitely plan to now.
Many thanks to Red Adept Publishing for the chance to read this!
Many thanks to Red Adept Publishing for the chance to read this!
September 7, 2017
Deadbeat Dad Resurfaces
Well, the author has done it again. Like the first book in this series, I stayed up WAY past my bedtime to finish it! I love how she deepened each of the characters from the first book and kept me guessing up until the end about how each character has been impacted by Freddy. Can't wait for the next book!
Well, the author has done it again. Like the first book in this series, I stayed up WAY past my bedtime to finish it! I love how she deepened each of the characters from the first book and kept me guessing up until the end about how each character has been impacted by Freddy. Can't wait for the next book!
August 13, 2018
Call Me Daddy
She writes a very tangled family web. With great characters and easy to read stories and when your reading this book think about some of the skeltons that just might be hiding in your family closet. And truth be know you might not know about them right now they may show up next year or 20 years from now. Keeps you wondering its a hard one to put down.
She writes a very tangled family web. With great characters and easy to read stories and when your reading this book think about some of the skeltons that just might be hiding in your family closet. And truth be know you might not know about them right now they may show up next year or 20 years from now. Keeps you wondering its a hard one to put down.
January 3, 2021
Bravo
What a journey you took your readers on. Strong development of Cass, love the way you brought her around to bonding with Peanut. The curves to the plot were
great, I didn't see all of them coming. Loved the way you interwoven them in the read.
What a journey you took your readers on. Strong development of Cass, love the way you brought her around to bonding with Peanut. The curves to the plot were
great, I didn't see all of them coming. Loved the way you interwoven them in the read.
August 17, 2018
Entertaining
Subject is a serious one I like the way that Cass thinks. She's not crazy She's human. Entertaining read so u 's like to know what happens to pregnant girl....
Subject is a serious one I like the way that Cass thinks. She's not crazy She's human. Entertaining read so u 's like to know what happens to pregnant girl....
December 20, 2020
Very entertaining....actually a fast read!
January 7, 2018
Original Review Here
Despite being a sequel, Call Me Daddy can be read as a stand-alone novel. The premise caught me and I gave it a go.
Initially (only the very first few pages), I wondered if I did need to read the first book. The reader is immediately introduced to complicated characters and relationships and, if you haven’t read the first book, you don’t know precisely what you are dealing with.
But it only took a couple of pages before I was able to piece things together and get to know the characters on my own terms rather than how they had been presented in the previous book.
There are a lot of strong characters in this. Cass can speak to ghosts and has a troubled past, but a good heart. Her sister, Lola, takes a matter-of-fact approach but wants to fix all of the problems. Clay has a tough-guy exterior but conceals a heart that feels far too much. Grams, Grace, even Benny…all of these characters are likeable, relatable and make you want the best for them.
Despite the issues the characters must overcome, the plot has a simple premise: family. There are a lot of twisting relationships which ultimately reveals there is no such thing as the traditional nuclear family in this book. But it is about more than blood ties: it’s about love and sacrifice and how you are willing to go to protect your family.
I initially wasn’t certain on the book. The setting and language used were too American for me to read comfortable and it was jarring me. But, as with the characters, it didn’t take long until I settled into my stride and realised I couldn’t put it down. There is something warming and beautiful about this book as the characters have to realise who is important in their lives and whether they are prepared to face up to their parents’ mistakes in order to be the better person.
The plot basically centres on figuring out who is related to who. Somehow, however, tension is still created (there could be serious implications if some of the relationships are proven to be true) and I was gripped: I wanted to see how they would resolve the issues and whether the characters would be able to come to terms with their actions. There was enough uncertainty to keep you reading despite it being a gentle story.
Although there is no need to read the first book to enjoy Call Me Daddy, I would like to read the first one. The characters are in-depth and realistic and the hints about the first book means I’m intrigued to find out how they got to this point. But, ultimately, it’s because I really like the writing style. I got swept up and it was the perfect curl-up-for-an-afternoon type of book.
This was a soft yet moving tale, with characters you could relate to. It’s not action-packed and full of tension, but it did keep my interest the whole way through.
Despite being a sequel, Call Me Daddy can be read as a stand-alone novel. The premise caught me and I gave it a go.
Initially (only the very first few pages), I wondered if I did need to read the first book. The reader is immediately introduced to complicated characters and relationships and, if you haven’t read the first book, you don’t know precisely what you are dealing with.
But it only took a couple of pages before I was able to piece things together and get to know the characters on my own terms rather than how they had been presented in the previous book.
There are a lot of strong characters in this. Cass can speak to ghosts and has a troubled past, but a good heart. Her sister, Lola, takes a matter-of-fact approach but wants to fix all of the problems. Clay has a tough-guy exterior but conceals a heart that feels far too much. Grams, Grace, even Benny…all of these characters are likeable, relatable and make you want the best for them.
Despite the issues the characters must overcome, the plot has a simple premise: family. There are a lot of twisting relationships which ultimately reveals there is no such thing as the traditional nuclear family in this book. But it is about more than blood ties: it’s about love and sacrifice and how you are willing to go to protect your family.
I initially wasn’t certain on the book. The setting and language used were too American for me to read comfortable and it was jarring me. But, as with the characters, it didn’t take long until I settled into my stride and realised I couldn’t put it down. There is something warming and beautiful about this book as the characters have to realise who is important in their lives and whether they are prepared to face up to their parents’ mistakes in order to be the better person.
The plot basically centres on figuring out who is related to who. Somehow, however, tension is still created (there could be serious implications if some of the relationships are proven to be true) and I was gripped: I wanted to see how they would resolve the issues and whether the characters would be able to come to terms with their actions. There was enough uncertainty to keep you reading despite it being a gentle story.
Although there is no need to read the first book to enjoy Call Me Daddy, I would like to read the first one. The characters are in-depth and realistic and the hints about the first book means I’m intrigued to find out how they got to this point. But, ultimately, it’s because I really like the writing style. I got swept up and it was the perfect curl-up-for-an-afternoon type of book.
This was a soft yet moving tale, with characters you could relate to. It’s not action-packed and full of tension, but it did keep my interest the whole way through.
March 3, 2017
I just didn't like this book. I didn't read part one of the series anf if I had, I probably wouldn't have read part two. The characters weren't really developed all that well and after a while it just got on my nerves that Cass is so "crazy" and that her mother was "crazy" too, and that her sister has some of the "crazy" in her as well. Overall, the novel seemed Kind of sexist, occasionally homophobic and dismissive of people with a mental illness. Apart from that most of the characters seemed to be either horrible people or caricatures and there wasn't really anyone left to root for.
March 4, 2017
This review originally appeared on my blog at www.gimmethatbook.com.
Thanks to the author for gifting me this book for review!
Cass Adams has run over a man in the street while driving home one night. Little does she know that the accident will set things into motion that could destroy her family and everything she knows to be true about them.
Cass is still crazy, but a bit more grounded. Clay still turns to his worms for comfort, and Cass’ sister Lola is surprisingly big-hearted. Lots of great character exposition here; this is one of my favorite aspects of the book. We read about Roland’s family, learn about new additions to it (both welcome and unwelcome), and find out Cass is pregnant. Her ruminations on whether she would be a good mom or not are very touching and down to earth. She wants to do the right thing but she’s not sure if she has it in her. As a matter of fact, most of the characters want to do the same – there’s a theme here in CALL ME DADDY.
Each person has something that they need to do, and they all struggle with the decision. Events from the past are explained, and we get to learn more about evil dead husband Roland. Clay’s father, Freddie, is evil also – I hated him from the beginning. Fantastic work on the author’s part to create such a heinous and dislikable man! I was truly on the edge of my seat towards the end of the book to see what Lola and Clay were going to do about his “need”. Plus, I was prepared to start yelling at these fictional characters if they made the “wrong” decision.
Kelly Stone Gamble is an accomplished writer, blending dark humor, family drama, and oddball situations together in a way that is smooth and fascinating. It’s quite easy to become invested in the plot from the first few pages, and you will remain hooked until the end. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with Cass Adams, and I hope to see more of her soon.
Thanks to the author for gifting me this book for review!
Cass Adams has run over a man in the street while driving home one night. Little does she know that the accident will set things into motion that could destroy her family and everything she knows to be true about them.
Cass is still crazy, but a bit more grounded. Clay still turns to his worms for comfort, and Cass’ sister Lola is surprisingly big-hearted. Lots of great character exposition here; this is one of my favorite aspects of the book. We read about Roland’s family, learn about new additions to it (both welcome and unwelcome), and find out Cass is pregnant. Her ruminations on whether she would be a good mom or not are very touching and down to earth. She wants to do the right thing but she’s not sure if she has it in her. As a matter of fact, most of the characters want to do the same – there’s a theme here in CALL ME DADDY.
Each person has something that they need to do, and they all struggle with the decision. Events from the past are explained, and we get to learn more about evil dead husband Roland. Clay’s father, Freddie, is evil also – I hated him from the beginning. Fantastic work on the author’s part to create such a heinous and dislikable man! I was truly on the edge of my seat towards the end of the book to see what Lola and Clay were going to do about his “need”. Plus, I was prepared to start yelling at these fictional characters if they made the “wrong” decision.
Kelly Stone Gamble is an accomplished writer, blending dark humor, family drama, and oddball situations together in a way that is smooth and fascinating. It’s quite easy to become invested in the plot from the first few pages, and you will remain hooked until the end. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with Cass Adams, and I hope to see more of her soon.
August 25, 2017
*Book source ~ NetGalley
Cass Adams sure has it out for the Adams family. Well, except for Clay. Clay’s a keeper. After killing her husband, Roland, running over his and Clay’s half-brother shouldn’t be too big a surprise. Thing is though, no one except Roland knew about Britt. Well, there may have been someone else in town who knew but he’s got secrets of his own so he’s got his lips zipped. In the meantime, Cass is going a little more crazy than usual trying to figure out if being pregnant is a good idea and Clay is trying to wrap his head around the fact that not only does he have a half-brother, but their dad is still alive. Sorta. Secrets are about to come out. Lots of secrets from the past. Can open, worms everywhere.
This is one awesome bag of crazy! Cass’s way of looking at things, Clay’s patience, Gram’s quirkiness, Lola’s practicality and big heart, Richard’s steadiness, and a small town of eccentric characters all make for one hell of a read. And the secrets. Or lorty the secrets only a small town can conceal. You’ll snort, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be surprised by what comes falling out of the closets. This book 2 can certainly stand alone, but you’ll get a great deal more out of it if you read book 1 first. Just my opinion. I sure hope we’ll be seeing more of Cass, Clay, and gang in the future.
Cass Adams sure has it out for the Adams family. Well, except for Clay. Clay’s a keeper. After killing her husband, Roland, running over his and Clay’s half-brother shouldn’t be too big a surprise. Thing is though, no one except Roland knew about Britt. Well, there may have been someone else in town who knew but he’s got secrets of his own so he’s got his lips zipped. In the meantime, Cass is going a little more crazy than usual trying to figure out if being pregnant is a good idea and Clay is trying to wrap his head around the fact that not only does he have a half-brother, but their dad is still alive. Sorta. Secrets are about to come out. Lots of secrets from the past. Can open, worms everywhere.
This is one awesome bag of crazy! Cass’s way of looking at things, Clay’s patience, Gram’s quirkiness, Lola’s practicality and big heart, Richard’s steadiness, and a small town of eccentric characters all make for one hell of a read. And the secrets. Or lorty the secrets only a small town can conceal. You’ll snort, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be surprised by what comes falling out of the closets. This book 2 can certainly stand alone, but you’ll get a great deal more out of it if you read book 1 first. Just my opinion. I sure hope we’ll be seeing more of Cass, Clay, and gang in the future.
April 16, 2017
Call Me Daddy by Kelly Stone Gamble.
Although this book can be read as a stand-alone novel, I think I may have enjoyed it more if I had read the first novel ‘They call me crazy’ first.
Cas Adams lives in a small town where everyone seems to know your business.
She is pregnant but does not know if she wants to keep the baby.
As I have not read the first book, I did find myself almost second guessing what had happened in the previous book, to lead the characters to where they are now.
I did find some parts funny to the point where I did laugh out loud (not sure if the was the authors intention).
Cas and Clay are together, when one night Cas accidently hits a man (to be fair as Cas says, if was not her fault as the man standing in the middle of the road, it’s not her fault she was looking at her phone at the time of impact). This man turns out to be Clays half-brother.
This is somewhat of a surprise to Clay, as he had no idea of his existence. He had not heard from his father since he walked out on him and his brother when they were children and not now he need a liver transplant.
Thanks to NetGalley and Red Adept of the chance to read this book in exchange of an honest opinion.
Although this book can be read as a stand-alone novel, I think I may have enjoyed it more if I had read the first novel ‘They call me crazy’ first.
Cas Adams lives in a small town where everyone seems to know your business.
She is pregnant but does not know if she wants to keep the baby.
As I have not read the first book, I did find myself almost second guessing what had happened in the previous book, to lead the characters to where they are now.
I did find some parts funny to the point where I did laugh out loud (not sure if the was the authors intention).
Cas and Clay are together, when one night Cas accidently hits a man (to be fair as Cas says, if was not her fault as the man standing in the middle of the road, it’s not her fault she was looking at her phone at the time of impact). This man turns out to be Clays half-brother.
This is somewhat of a surprise to Clay, as he had no idea of his existence. He had not heard from his father since he walked out on him and his brother when they were children and not now he need a liver transplant.
Thanks to NetGalley and Red Adept of the chance to read this book in exchange of an honest opinion.
February 12, 2017
Good read.
Enjoyed the book and revisiting Cass and Clay. Hope there will be a third. Would like to see how the get along with the baby.
Enjoyed the book and revisiting Cass and Clay. Hope there will be a third. Would like to see how the get along with the baby.
September 22, 2019
Perfect follow up
I read this book immediately after reading "They Call Me Crazy", first book in two book series. It was like reading one longer book though either book could be standalone. What I love most about this author's work is that she develops her characters and storylines in a way that the reader can choose to enjoy them at face value, or look deeper and gain valuable insights. I love that none of the characters are perfect, and even the cold personalities have redeeming qualities. There are no stereotyped "worthless men" or "bitchy women" in the book--only men and women at various places of maturity and ability to be decent and compassionate. Most of all, a thread of humor runs through the story, giving glory to the quirkiness of human behavior and just being human. I would read both books again!
I read this book immediately after reading "They Call Me Crazy", first book in two book series. It was like reading one longer book though either book could be standalone. What I love most about this author's work is that she develops her characters and storylines in a way that the reader can choose to enjoy them at face value, or look deeper and gain valuable insights. I love that none of the characters are perfect, and even the cold personalities have redeeming qualities. There are no stereotyped "worthless men" or "bitchy women" in the book--only men and women at various places of maturity and ability to be decent and compassionate. Most of all, a thread of humor runs through the story, giving glory to the quirkiness of human behavior and just being human. I would read both books again!
February 3, 2017
wow there's a lot packed into this well written tale of family secrets. Gamble has done a good job with her characters. I had not read the first book but this wasn't a problem because it neatly wrapped in all I needed to know. THanks to Netgalley for the ARC- I'd like to see more from Gamble, who has a good turn of phrase. This is storytelling.
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