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Rescue Me
ASIN B07BHRK6J8 moved to the more recent edition
Lucy Marshall thought she had it all—a successful career, a gorgeous girlfriend, and a well-organized life—until she didn’t. Her girlfriend leaves her for a yoga instructor, her boss fires her, and she wants nothing more than to crawl under the covers and stay there. But her best friend, Harriet, won’t allow it. Harriet drags her to the wilderness of Oregon to meet the women of Sugar Pines. What she thinks is a relaxing retreat actually turns out to be much, much more. Lucy discovers the importance of friendship, sisterhood and, ultimately, love.
Lucy Marshall thought she had it all—a successful career, a gorgeous girlfriend, and a well-organized life—until she didn’t. Her girlfriend leaves her for a yoga instructor, her boss fires her, and she wants nothing more than to crawl under the covers and stay there. But her best friend, Harriet, won’t allow it. Harriet drags her to the wilderness of Oregon to meet the women of Sugar Pines. What she thinks is a relaxing retreat actually turns out to be much, much more. Lucy discovers the importance of friendship, sisterhood and, ultimately, love.
224 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2018
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About the author
Saxon Bennett
53 books180 followersSaxon Bennett is an admitted bibliophile and has the bookcases to prove it. Her favorite book is Harriet the Spy. She grew up among the pine trees of Washington where she learned to be a Keeper of Odd Knowledge with a special liking for new words - the queerer the better. She has a penchant for inspirational quotes - the more motivational the better. A serious aficionado of pie, she also drinks a lot of coffee and tea - especially when she’s writing, which she does every day. Saxon is a parent and a wife—two things she never thought she’d be - and she writes blogs about her family in the style of Erma Bombeck. In her next life she wants to be a professional snowboarder. She likes to grow flowers and tend to her pond. Jelly beans, gummy bears and licorice are her favorite candies. An avid walker with a goal to walk every street in her small town, she hits the pavement each morning. To keep herself limber, she does beginner yoga. She’d like to learn to meditate but her mind is as restless as a squirrel trapped in a box. As an amateur seamstress, she is endlessly trying to create the perfect butch purse. Her favorite quote is “Man plans, God laughs.” Saxon is the author of fifteen novels. Her book Family Affair won the Goldie for General Fiction in 2009. She won the Alice B. Reader Award for her body of work in 2012. Her second book in the Family Affair trilogy entitled Marching to a Different Accordion won a Golden Crown Literary Award for general fiction in 2012. Her book In the Unlikely Event is the final book in the Family Affair trilogy. All her books are available at Amazon and Bella Books in both print and electronic format. She has also written two books with her partner Layce Gardner and they are More than a Kiss and Crazy Little thing. Check them out on Amazon.
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May 10, 2018
These authors are not for me. This is the second book I've attempted to read from them and I didn't like anything about this book. Especially the misguided activism that's taken way too far.
March 29, 2018
Rescue Me is an incredibly sweet lesbian romance populated with characters high on living in the wilderness.
Lucy Marshall's city life has taken a downward spiral. Both her girlfriend and employer have kicked her to the curb. Already plagued by chronic insecurity, Lucy plans to pull the covers over her head and hide from all the upheaval hurling her way. Luckily, Lucy's best friend embraces bravery with both arms and kidnaps her to chase a big adventure.
Harriet knows about a magic forest, far from the ugliness of LA, in the wonderland of OR. A small group of women built an intentional community. It's housed in the trees that they dearly love and fiercely protect. Sugar Pines borders BLM acreage and was bequeathed to them as part of a land trust. Up and running for ten years, the tides have turned against them. Without receiving any legal notification, the heirs to the estate filed a lawsuit to challenge their ownership of the property. After a court ruling dissolves the land trust, that was designed to last in perpetuity, the new owners sold the forest to a real estate developer.
Rescue Me makes good use of this powerful setting and storyline to situate the romance between Lucy and an attorney named Piper Barnes. Using their trademark humour, the writing team of Gardner and Bennett, keep even tumultuous environmental politics light hearted. I loved the reverence this dedicated community of women, and their far flung supporters, have for nature. Forests, hippies and lesbians happen to be my favourite sort of folk. Rescue Me isn't a very lengthy novel. Many of the secondary characters aren't developed in depth, but contribute to the storyline as sketches. Harriet frequently visits Sugar Pines in large part because she fancies an older woman named Maude. If this becomes another series, it'd be great to see how their relationship develops. I'd happily read more about these engaging characters and their beautiful forest refuge.
Lucy Marshall's city life has taken a downward spiral. Both her girlfriend and employer have kicked her to the curb. Already plagued by chronic insecurity, Lucy plans to pull the covers over her head and hide from all the upheaval hurling her way. Luckily, Lucy's best friend embraces bravery with both arms and kidnaps her to chase a big adventure.
Harriet knows about a magic forest, far from the ugliness of LA, in the wonderland of OR. A small group of women built an intentional community. It's housed in the trees that they dearly love and fiercely protect. Sugar Pines borders BLM acreage and was bequeathed to them as part of a land trust. Up and running for ten years, the tides have turned against them. Without receiving any legal notification, the heirs to the estate filed a lawsuit to challenge their ownership of the property. After a court ruling dissolves the land trust, that was designed to last in perpetuity, the new owners sold the forest to a real estate developer.
Rescue Me makes good use of this powerful setting and storyline to situate the romance between Lucy and an attorney named Piper Barnes. Using their trademark humour, the writing team of Gardner and Bennett, keep even tumultuous environmental politics light hearted. I loved the reverence this dedicated community of women, and their far flung supporters, have for nature. Forests, hippies and lesbians happen to be my favourite sort of folk. Rescue Me isn't a very lengthy novel. Many of the secondary characters aren't developed in depth, but contribute to the storyline as sketches. Harriet frequently visits Sugar Pines in large part because she fancies an older woman named Maude. If this becomes another series, it'd be great to see how their relationship develops. I'd happily read more about these engaging characters and their beautiful forest refuge.
March 29, 2018
I think I have read everything Gardner and Bennett have written, and I have read at least 7 books more than once. Because I love their writing! This is no exception. Their descriptions of Sugar Pines, the forest, the tree pods...everything elicits sounds and smells that bring the Cascade Mountain Range to my senses. I can close my eyes and picture it. Even the tree pods--although I admit to having images of C3PO sitting on a captain's chair in the community pod, surrounded by Starfish, Maude, and Gertie.
Rescue Me tackles serious subjects like the environment, clear-cut logging, endangered wildlife, ageism, and corporate greed. I like that they tie these subjects with everyday issues. Lucy ends up in Sugar Pines with her best friend Harriet--because that's what best friends do when your life takes a nose dive. And although it is not what she would have chosen to do, she finds that it might just be the best thing that could have happened. Sometimes we all need someone or something to rescue us from ourselves.
That Gardner and Bennett can come up with so many brilliantly, hilarious lines in each book they write, brings me back each and every time. I laughed so hard I had to stop reading, because I could not stop the tears from blurring the words. They give all their characters personalities that are so well developed, and there is always one or two who resemble someone you can relate to. I loved Rescue Me!
Rescue Me tackles serious subjects like the environment, clear-cut logging, endangered wildlife, ageism, and corporate greed. I like that they tie these subjects with everyday issues. Lucy ends up in Sugar Pines with her best friend Harriet--because that's what best friends do when your life takes a nose dive. And although it is not what she would have chosen to do, she finds that it might just be the best thing that could have happened. Sometimes we all need someone or something to rescue us from ourselves.
That Gardner and Bennett can come up with so many brilliantly, hilarious lines in each book they write, brings me back each and every time. I laughed so hard I had to stop reading, because I could not stop the tears from blurring the words. They give all their characters personalities that are so well developed, and there is always one or two who resemble someone you can relate to. I loved Rescue Me!
May 10, 2018
A lot of laughter and more.
An excellent read with a great variety of unique characters. The dialogues are spot-on and I loved how the authors emphasize the importance of our forest. The tactics they used to save the environment were hilarious. It’s been a while since I’ve had such a good laugh. I highly recommend.
An excellent read with a great variety of unique characters. The dialogues are spot-on and I loved how the authors emphasize the importance of our forest. The tactics they used to save the environment were hilarious. It’s been a while since I’ve had such a good laugh. I highly recommend.
April 30, 2019
Simplistic predictable and trite writing
As a lesbian I was hoping for so much more: The plot was excellent and with some better copy editing or editing re-writes by the author, this could have been a funny political environmental love story. But the writing was so trite and predictable. And no matter how much you think you've found true love in two weeks, that does not make a relationship, it makes the beginning of a possible relationship. I loved the pods and the motel and the struggle with lawyer Piper & her dad. But weak sniveling "i have a big ass Lucy" never showed how she transformed in a month: how did she gain confidence? What characteristics or personality might make Piper love her besides the first physical attraction of a crush? The characters were never developed; the author never showed events that helped them grow and transform. Darn they didn't even really like the veggie burgers they believed in.
I'd give it one star except it's nice to read a lesbian novel and I did love the concept of the plot.
As a lesbian I was hoping for so much more: The plot was excellent and with some better copy editing or editing re-writes by the author, this could have been a funny political environmental love story. But the writing was so trite and predictable. And no matter how much you think you've found true love in two weeks, that does not make a relationship, it makes the beginning of a possible relationship. I loved the pods and the motel and the struggle with lawyer Piper & her dad. But weak sniveling "i have a big ass Lucy" never showed how she transformed in a month: how did she gain confidence? What characteristics or personality might make Piper love her besides the first physical attraction of a crush? The characters were never developed; the author never showed events that helped them grow and transform. Darn they didn't even really like the veggie burgers they believed in.
I'd give it one star except it's nice to read a lesbian novel and I did love the concept of the plot.
March 31, 2018
Another great read from this duo authors.
I love this story. I loved that there was alive lost and found without expecting it to happen. I love that Harriet took Lucy to her favorite place, Sugar Pines. Where she meets these wonderful nature loving tree protecting ladies.
I'm glad Piper found what she needed to be happy, freedom to express herself.
I want to read more of these ladies and there lives. I want to read more about Piper's friend Cindy. I really liked this story and want more.
I love this story. I loved that there was alive lost and found without expecting it to happen. I love that Harriet took Lucy to her favorite place, Sugar Pines. Where she meets these wonderful nature loving tree protecting ladies.
I'm glad Piper found what she needed to be happy, freedom to express herself.
I want to read more of these ladies and there lives. I want to read more about Piper's friend Cindy. I really liked this story and want more.
April 1, 2018
Great Story
Well, Gardner and Bennett do it again. I read a lot of lesbian fiction, and I have to say that these two women appreciate the craft of writing.
As a bit of a tree hugger myself ( I spent a lot of time in the mountains of East Tennessee when I was growing up ), this story was very intriguing to me and I was very happy with the ending.
There were parts of this book that had me laughing until tears rolled!
This book has it all - a great story, interesting characters, and leaving the reader eager to read their next book.
Well, Gardner and Bennett do it again. I read a lot of lesbian fiction, and I have to say that these two women appreciate the craft of writing.
As a bit of a tree hugger myself ( I spent a lot of time in the mountains of East Tennessee when I was growing up ), this story was very intriguing to me and I was very happy with the ending.
There were parts of this book that had me laughing until tears rolled!
This book has it all - a great story, interesting characters, and leaving the reader eager to read their next book.
October 21, 2018
Rescue Me
Another great story by the duo Layce Gardner and Saxson Bennett.
This one about greedy corporation and it's tactics but this time they get more than they bargain for. It's also a love story and meeting people of different types who pull .together .
The had me laughing and crying at the antics they got up to 😅. A brilliant story and read if you don't enjoy this I'd be suprised.
Cannot wait for the next book by the duo
Another great story by the duo Layce Gardner and Saxson Bennett.
This one about greedy corporation and it's tactics but this time they get more than they bargain for. It's also a love story and meeting people of different types who pull .together .
The had me laughing and crying at the antics they got up to 😅. A brilliant story and read if you don't enjoy this I'd be suprised.
Cannot wait for the next book by the duo
April 1, 2018
The chemistry between these two authors shows in their writing. Although this book didn't make me laugh out loud as much as [More Than A Kiss] is was still a light hearted romp. The characters are quirky and random things happen. Bennett and Gardner are becoming my goto authors when I need a pick me up.
April 4, 2018
Cute but simple
I'm used to Bennett/Gardner books being a little more crazy in an hysterical way, but this was funny in a cute way. The story was pretty straight forward and the falling in love bit was extremely short and fast. Emotions weren't too deeply explored; it was a light read.
I'm used to Bennett/Gardner books being a little more crazy in an hysterical way, but this was funny in a cute way. The story was pretty straight forward and the falling in love bit was extremely short and fast. Emotions weren't too deeply explored; it was a light read.
September 5, 2018
One thing I really love about Layce & Saxon's writing is that they're not afraid to point out that a woman can be desirable at any age. Sexiness is not solely an attribute of the twenty-something.
Rescue Me is a fun read with great characters and a unique setting. I would love to read another book set in Sugar Pines.
Rescue Me is a fun read with great characters and a unique setting. I would love to read another book set in Sugar Pines.
April 9, 2018
LOVED IT
WOW! What more is their to say wonderful plot for bringing the key character's together ❤. Touched by the way you described the scenic beauty of southeastern Oregon state.
Just wonderful and beautiful story.
WOW! What more is their to say wonderful plot for bringing the key character's together ❤. Touched by the way you described the scenic beauty of southeastern Oregon state.
Just wonderful and beautiful story.
February 16, 2019
Absolutely wonderful
This story was a cohesive work, there was an actual storyline that kept me the reader entertained. It made me laugh and at times kept me in suspense. Worthy of a reread.
This story was a cohesive work, there was an actual storyline that kept me the reader entertained. It made me laugh and at times kept me in suspense. Worthy of a reread.
June 10, 2019
I was uncertain to read this one, sometimes titles irk me. Rescue Me however turned out to be a gold nugget among the sea of lesbian romances. I enjoyed the banter with the characters, it illustrated the scene well. Read it in a day!
March 19, 2018
Good book
I enjoyed reading this story and I loved how the women were absolutely crazy to be living in the trees.
I enjoyed reading this story and I loved how the women were absolutely crazy to be living in the trees.
March 24, 2018
Fun read
Fun read, a couple times I was laughing so hard it hurt. The pods in the trees would be a interesting over night stay.
Fun read, a couple times I was laughing so hard it hurt. The pods in the trees would be a interesting over night stay.
April 4, 2018
Very suitable for
I have always liked Saxon Bennett titles was excited to be introduced to many more. Look forward to reading my next one.
I have always liked Saxon Bennett titles was excited to be introduced to many more. Look forward to reading my next one.
April 5, 2018
Very well written and interesting characters. For all the tree lovers.
August 20, 2018
Nice
This is a nice and funny love story. Lucy and Piper were my favorites. They were great together and so much in love. Well written with a great ending.
This is a nice and funny love story. Lucy and Piper were my favorites. They were great together and so much in love. Well written with a great ending.
April 13, 2019
Such a fun adventurous story
Loved the characters all their eccentricities combine to make such a united front. Need to read this just to enjoy meeting them all!
Loved the characters all their eccentricities combine to make such a united front. Need to read this just to enjoy meeting them all!
May 17, 2019
Really couldn't get into the characters - my threshold for DNFing books has lowered the higher by TBR pile gets...
June 23, 2019
Sweet!
Great, quirky characters, clever dialogue, gentle humor, a good and timely theme, and a happy lesbionic ending. What more could a reader want?
Great, quirky characters, clever dialogue, gentle humor, a good and timely theme, and a happy lesbionic ending. What more could a reader want?
April 14, 2019
Another great story by the duo. if you haven't read their books I suggest reading all of their books because they are all filled with amazing characters, plots, and settings. The stories all deal with different, but equally interesting topics. This one deals with a lawyer who is going to help a squatters community. I honestly have never even heard of squatters before this book, but it's filled with great characters, it's funny, witty, and mixed with just the right amount of romance/drama.
***Update: I read this last April when it first came out and man it was just as good, if not better than the first read. Definitely worth the read since I missed some things that I hadn't picked up in the first read.
***Update: I read this last April when it first came out and man it was just as good, if not better than the first read. Definitely worth the read since I missed some things that I hadn't picked up in the first read.
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