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New Americana #3
Letters from Peaceful Lane
In the rugged Ozarks of beautiful Branson, Missouri, a woman struggles to save her marriage--and finds answers from an unexpected source . . .
Allison felt like she'd stepped into a fairy tale when she married widower Burke Caldwell. But after less than a year of marriage, he's become removed and distant. His friends see Allison as little more than a trophy wife, his only daughter regards her as the enemy. With everyone so devoted to the memory of Burke's first wife, Kate, how can Allison possibly compete? Then a harrowing car crash leaves Burke badly injured. But it becomes achingly clear that the woman Burke wants by his side is the wife he lost . . .
No longer able to dismiss the power Kate still holds, Allison can't resist reading a trove of hidden letters from Kate to Burke. What she discovers sets her mind reeling. The letters give Allison an enlightening window into her husband's heart. But will she have the courage to put aside her own fears, and grab hold of a love as big and bold as the man she once dared to marry?
Praise for Janet Dailey and her bestselling novels
"Fans of Dailey's sweet, small-town romances are sure to delight in this story of second chances and new beginnings." --RT Book Reviews on Just a Little Christmas
"Dailey is one of my favorite authors for western romances, and Sunrise Canyon did not disappoint." --Romance Junkies on Sunrise Canyon
"Wonderful." --Cowgirl Magazine on Sunrise Canyon
"Dailey confirms her place as a top megaseller."
--Kirkus Reviews on Calder Pride
Allison felt like she'd stepped into a fairy tale when she married widower Burke Caldwell. But after less than a year of marriage, he's become removed and distant. His friends see Allison as little more than a trophy wife, his only daughter regards her as the enemy. With everyone so devoted to the memory of Burke's first wife, Kate, how can Allison possibly compete? Then a harrowing car crash leaves Burke badly injured. But it becomes achingly clear that the woman Burke wants by his side is the wife he lost . . .
No longer able to dismiss the power Kate still holds, Allison can't resist reading a trove of hidden letters from Kate to Burke. What she discovers sets her mind reeling. The letters give Allison an enlightening window into her husband's heart. But will she have the courage to put aside her own fears, and grab hold of a love as big and bold as the man she once dared to marry?
Praise for Janet Dailey and her bestselling novels
"Fans of Dailey's sweet, small-town romances are sure to delight in this story of second chances and new beginnings." --RT Book Reviews on Just a Little Christmas
"Dailey is one of my favorite authors for western romances, and Sunrise Canyon did not disappoint." --Romance Junkies on Sunrise Canyon
"Wonderful." --Cowgirl Magazine on Sunrise Canyon
"Dailey confirms her place as a top megaseller."
--Kirkus Reviews on Calder Pride
287 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 29, 2019
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Janet Dailey
396 books1,848 followersJanet Anne Haradon Dailey was an American author of numerous romance novels as Janet Dailey (her married name). Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
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March 17, 2019
This was a quick easy romance novel with a nice, even though unbelievable, story and several interesting characters. The main characters are Allison, the new younger wife who is perceived to be a 'trophy wife' but has hidden strengths and lots of love for her husband Burke. Burke owns a theater in Branson MS that has fallen on hard times and he needs a loan to revitalize the theater. His daughter Brianna is a spoiled college student who doesn't like his new wife, Allison. And then we have Kate, the dead first wife who left letters for Burke that she wrote during their marriage and that helped Allison as she struggles with her marriage to Burke. Add in an unscrupulous business partner and you have a story that is interesting and fun to read. It's a story that's been told before but is a good quick read.
Thanks to goodreads for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
Thanks to goodreads for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
March 26, 2019
As I was devouring this read, I had to wonder if all would survive until the last page was turned.
A major accident, the mob, a new trophy wife, a step-mother, a college daughter, just a few of the plots of this book.
Was the accident just an accident? Well, the more you look into Burke’s company, the more you will wonder.
The title of this read, is another sub-plot, and it allows Allison to come to love her husband’s deceased wife. Got your attention, yes, and what a relationship and bond they seem to form.
There is danger here, people you really don’t mess around with, and we have a college age daughter, herself in love with a man that her dad might not approve of.
An emotional read, but one you will keep turning pages for answers for.
As I got to the end, and really involved in the character’s lives, I sure appreciated the epilogue!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Zebra, and was not required to give a positive review.
A major accident, the mob, a new trophy wife, a step-mother, a college daughter, just a few of the plots of this book.
Was the accident just an accident? Well, the more you look into Burke’s company, the more you will wonder.
The title of this read, is another sub-plot, and it allows Allison to come to love her husband’s deceased wife. Got your attention, yes, and what a relationship and bond they seem to form.
There is danger here, people you really don’t mess around with, and we have a college age daughter, herself in love with a man that her dad might not approve of.
An emotional read, but one you will keep turning pages for answers for.
As I got to the end, and really involved in the character’s lives, I sure appreciated the epilogue!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Zebra, and was not required to give a positive review.
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February 4, 2019Letters From Peaceful Lane is a romance story. Janet Dailey books are always hit or miss for me. This one was a miss. I had trouble believing some parts of the story. I didn't connect with the characters. It just wasn't for me. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.
June 12, 2019
You know the saying about not judging a book by its cover? Maybe we should also add “Don’t judge a book by its title” because OMG this book was NOTHING like what I was expecting. And this time, it wasn’t a bad thing!
Allison fell deeply in love with - and married - rich widower, Burke. But things have been strained lately. Unbeknownst to Allison, Burke’s theater in Branson, Missouri is struggling financially, and she only finds out when his business partner lets the info slip after Burke leaves in the middle of his own birthday party to deal with an issue at the theater. Before he can get there, he’s in a terrible car crash, which sets in motion a potential for disaster with his business.
This book kept me engaged. There was a lot going on...Allison and Burke’s marriage, Allison’s struggle to have a relationship with her stepdaughter, the stepdaughter’s relationship with her boyfriend, the attempted takeover of Burke’s business. It all made for a fast paced story.
Then we have the dead wife’s letters to Burke that Allison reads, which is what I thought this book would mostly be about. Except it really wasn’t...
With all that was going on, I couldn’t help but feel nothing was given the full attention it deserved, and nothing had an adequate resolution. I think this book wanted to be a romance, but also a suspense/mystery/thriller. Except we meet the hero and heroine when things are already strained between them, and there’s no good reconciliation scene at the end (and for what Burke pulled, there needed to be an apology and groveling). And the situation with the business was resolved off page, which was so anticlimactic!
I read this book in less than 24 hours - which hasn't been the case for me the past several months. The plot was fast paced, and the story was compelling. I went in thinking this would be a heartbreaking romance about a woman sitting at her husband’s hospital deathbed fighting for their marriage, and got something nowhere near close to that. The cover and title were cleverly deceptive! However, I feel the execution of the plot was a little all over the place. I’m still not sure what the author was trying to accomplish by having the heroine read the first wife’s letters because they didn’t help ME feel like I knew Burke better, and I'm not sure how they helped Allison fight for her marriage. And for a book where the villain had mob connections, things were fairly tame and resolved with little fanfare.
All that being said, I liked the writing, and I liked the characters. So even though this book didn’t completely work for me, I’ll definitely give Janet Dailey another read.
* thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books/Zebra for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Allison fell deeply in love with - and married - rich widower, Burke. But things have been strained lately. Unbeknownst to Allison, Burke’s theater in Branson, Missouri is struggling financially, and she only finds out when his business partner lets the info slip after Burke leaves in the middle of his own birthday party to deal with an issue at the theater. Before he can get there, he’s in a terrible car crash, which sets in motion a potential for disaster with his business.
This book kept me engaged. There was a lot going on...Allison and Burke’s marriage, Allison’s struggle to have a relationship with her stepdaughter, the stepdaughter’s relationship with her boyfriend, the attempted takeover of Burke’s business. It all made for a fast paced story.
Then we have the dead wife’s letters to Burke that Allison reads, which is what I thought this book would mostly be about. Except it really wasn’t...
With all that was going on, I couldn’t help but feel nothing was given the full attention it deserved, and nothing had an adequate resolution. I think this book wanted to be a romance, but also a suspense/mystery/thriller. Except we meet the hero and heroine when things are already strained between them, and there’s no good reconciliation scene at the end (and for what Burke pulled, there needed to be an apology and groveling). And the situation with the business was resolved off page, which was so anticlimactic!
I read this book in less than 24 hours - which hasn't been the case for me the past several months. The plot was fast paced, and the story was compelling. I went in thinking this would be a heartbreaking romance about a woman sitting at her husband’s hospital deathbed fighting for their marriage, and got something nowhere near close to that. The cover and title were cleverly deceptive! However, I feel the execution of the plot was a little all over the place. I’m still not sure what the author was trying to accomplish by having the heroine read the first wife’s letters because they didn’t help ME feel like I knew Burke better, and I'm not sure how they helped Allison fight for her marriage. And for a book where the villain had mob connections, things were fairly tame and resolved with little fanfare.
All that being said, I liked the writing, and I liked the characters. So even though this book didn’t completely work for me, I’ll definitely give Janet Dailey another read.
* thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books/Zebra for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review
December 20, 2018
Allison is struggling to find her place in the established life of her new husband, Burke and his 19 year old daughter, Brianna. Burke’s friends constantly compare Allison to his beloved late wife, Kate, and Brianna sees her as the wicked witch of the west. After a terrible car accident Burke is left helpless in the hospital and his company in turmoil. During this crisis, Allison stumbles upon letters from Kate, she begins to read them in an effort to gain insight and find a way to create a happy future with Burke. Can Allison rise to the challenge, find her place with this stubborn man, and keep her new family together? Dailey gives readers a steadily paced novel showcasing the harsh truths that many second marriages undergo. The detailed character development shines through the somewhat convoluted plot adding nuance to the contemporary romance. Fans of Susan Wiggs and Debbie Macomber will enjoy the third in the Americana Series which emphasizes that family drama can be overcome and love will always prevail.
November 4, 2019
I loved reading Janet Dailey growing up. I remember her Americana series, where every state had a story. Obviously, I picked these up during a reprint, because I certainly wasn’t reading romance, or even reading for that matter, at the time they were published. I probably would be disappointed rereading that series now, as an adult. There’s a bit of nostalgia for me that probably wouldn’t survive a second reading, but when I saw Letters from Peaceful Lane, it was enough to make me want to pick it up.
I think you either love Janet Dailey’s writing or hate it so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from Letters. Reading letters from your husband’s previous wife? A wife that died, and seems to be without reproach from both husband and step-daughter? Eeep. Why would anyone do that? There’s no denying that Allison is head over heels in love with her husband Burke, but when a car accident and money troubles leave the future uncertain, there’s so much more at hand. Allison begins as a spoiled socialite, the exact opposite of Burke’s previous wife. Constantly compared to Kate by not only Burke’s friends but also Burke’s extremely spoiled daughter, Brianna, Allison soon finds that being the trophy wife isn’t all it’s cut out to be.
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I think you either love Janet Dailey’s writing or hate it so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from Letters. Reading letters from your husband’s previous wife? A wife that died, and seems to be without reproach from both husband and step-daughter? Eeep. Why would anyone do that? There’s no denying that Allison is head over heels in love with her husband Burke, but when a car accident and money troubles leave the future uncertain, there’s so much more at hand. Allison begins as a spoiled socialite, the exact opposite of Burke’s previous wife. Constantly compared to Kate by not only Burke’s friends but also Burke’s extremely spoiled daughter, Brianna, Allison soon finds that being the trophy wife isn’t all it’s cut out to be.
Wicked Cool Flight
March 3, 2019
Janet Dailey gives us a story of love, second chances, and courage. We find Allison Caldwell out on the balcony while everyone else is inside celebrating her husband's birthday. She overhears the guests as they criticize her party, her redecorating, and her marriage. She is constantly being compared to the first Mrs. Caldwell by his friends and family and not to mention being called Kate by her own husband at times of stress. What started out as a quick trip to the office missing his own birthday dinner lands Burke in the hospital. Allison finds letters from Kate to Burke stuffed in a desk drawer. She starts to read them to better understand Kate and the fairytale marriage she kept hearing about hoping to help her marriage to the same man. Will Allison find the answers she seeks so desperately or will it only give way to more questions? Will she and Burke weather this storm and come out on the other side stronger than before?
Janet Dailey presents a lovely story about two people whose love is constantly questioned by family and friends. She shares how the past may be able to help the present and future if you listen to the message closely and take the lessons learned to heart. I have enjoyed reading about Allison and Burke. I did feel that the ending was a bit rushed tying up all the loose ends.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Kensington Books for this privilege.
Janet Dailey presents a lovely story about two people whose love is constantly questioned by family and friends. She shares how the past may be able to help the present and future if you listen to the message closely and take the lessons learned to heart. I have enjoyed reading about Allison and Burke. I did feel that the ending was a bit rushed tying up all the loose ends.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Kensington Books for this privilege.
April 16, 2019
The story of a woman who saves her marriage after reading the letters her husband's late wife wrote to him ....
H treats h as a trophy wife; apparently she was a deprived child so he wants to give her everything ... he is very much in love with her or so its said ...
h is happy to spend money redecorating H's house but decides a year later that she wants his time and attention more than his money ... she didn't know he was having financial difficulties and of course she wanted to have her dream house
His friends make fun of her and make constant comparisons with his late wife who was appaently the strong earth mother type
H's daughter was a spoiled brat whose father had indulged her a lot; she was a regular brat towards h ...
h feels lost, comes across some letters H's late wife wrote him and decides to read them (its a distasteful thing to do; creepy but since this is the main plot, I guess I have to live with it) and takes inspiration from them; becomes strong ...
Strangely enough, the h who is unhappy with the constant comparisons with the late wife tries to mold herself in the same way; strong, no nonsense earth mother but with the blonde hairdo and upper class wife's clothing and jewelry ... she loses her character ..
H is weak and his daughter a real brat ...
Oh and the best part; H is fond of calling h by late wife's name; once while they are making out ... h is hurt but later feels she shouldn't make such a big deal out of it ....
IMHO, if H says he loves h; a lot, then why call her by someone else's name?
This book didn't work for me; it would have if h realised late wife was also just a woman who made her fair share of massive mistakes and realised she didn't have to compare herself with the OW ... that she was ok just the way she was .... not by trying to emulate the late wife's so called strength ...
Am giving 1 star for the bratty daughter's potential bf who is a nice guy ...
H treats h as a trophy wife; apparently she was a deprived child so he wants to give her everything ... he is very much in love with her or so its said ...
h is happy to spend money redecorating H's house but decides a year later that she wants his time and attention more than his money ... she didn't know he was having financial difficulties and of course she wanted to have her dream house
His friends make fun of her and make constant comparisons with his late wife who was appaently the strong earth mother type
H's daughter was a spoiled brat whose father had indulged her a lot; she was a regular brat towards h ...
h feels lost, comes across some letters H's late wife wrote him and decides to read them (its a distasteful thing to do; creepy but since this is the main plot, I guess I have to live with it) and takes inspiration from them; becomes strong ...
Strangely enough, the h who is unhappy with the constant comparisons with the late wife tries to mold herself in the same way; strong, no nonsense earth mother but with the blonde hairdo and upper class wife's clothing and jewelry ... she loses her character ..
H is weak and his daughter a real brat ...
Oh and the best part; H is fond of calling h by late wife's name; once while they are making out ... h is hurt but later feels she shouldn't make such a big deal out of it ....
IMHO, if H says he loves h; a lot, then why call her by someone else's name?
This book didn't work for me; it would have if h realised late wife was also just a woman who made her fair share of massive mistakes and realised she didn't have to compare herself with the OW ... that she was ok just the way she was .... not by trying to emulate the late wife's so called strength ...
Am giving 1 star for the bratty daughter's potential bf who is a nice guy ...
May 7, 2019
Allison Caldwell is taking a break from her husband's birthday party and the snide remarks from his friends and family about his trophy wife and hearing about the perfect first wife, not knowing that by the next morning her life will take a drastic change. Can she save her marriage, her husband's business and win over her step-daughter along with dealing with the ghost of the perfect deceased first wife? Will letters from the first wife help her to make it through the disaster her life is becoming?
Allison Caldwell didn't expect to fall in love again let alone with a much older man. She's trying to be the perfect wife. When on her husband Burke's birthday he's called away for an emergency and leaves her with his friends and family who don't like her, she gets angry. A talk with the partner at the talent agency/theater reveals that they're in financial trouble. It makes Allison feel guilty because of all the money she's spent on redecorating the house and that she spent on the party. After everyone leaves she thinks nothing of her husband not returning home because he would stay at the apartment in town when working late. It's not until the early morning hours when a call from the partner, who tells her about the car accident Burke had going into Branson. Allison rushes to the hospital where she's faced with her husband and him wanting her to divorce him and move on with her life because of the financial mess he's in that way she can get her share of his money before the creditors. She's shocked and hurt by what he wants. She won't leave him and tells Burke if he want a divorce he must get one. She's not going any where. He explains the situation to her and that he doesn't trust his partner any more. The partner wants them to go into business with the mob. The partner is attracted to Allison but she gets a creepy vibe from him every time he's near. A job is offered which she says she'll consider. Meanwhile her step-daughter comes home all upset and lays into Allison. When the step-daughter gets into trouble after coming home. It's up to Allison to work out the details and get everything taken care of bringing her home from college. That brings the two women together and closer. Burke learns what has happened to his daughter and about her boyfriend. Allison comes up with a plan to get evidence against the partner and the mob men, especially going into the office one day and realizing that everything has changed from the receptionist to the partner running the business. By this time Burke has left the hospital and has gone to rehab and will be home soon. She reveals her plan to Burke who is against it. She makes him understand that is the only way they'll get the evidence they need. She goes to work in the afternoons and starts going through the files and putting them into a data base for the take over. A loan application was being made out and she must find it so that Burke can finish it and have another option besides the mob business. Allison finds the application and brings it home. A few days later they take it to the bank only to find out someone called to tell the bank to disregard the loan but they didn't have it yet. Allison must be careful not to reveal her true motives and she meets the mob men. She searches for the evidence but is unsuccessful. She tells Burke everything. He tries to talk her out of continuing but they need evidence. Their moment of passion leads to hurt feelings and the reading of the last letter left by the first wife. Allison is almost caught going after the document but make the partner believe she's on their side by letting him kiss her. Thinking she hears the partners lover/new receptionist coming she pulls away only to realize it's her step-daughter. Upset the girl runs out and Allison tries to find her. A phone call is made to her boyfriend for advice and she heads home. Burke learns of Allison's supposed betrayal and reveals some information about his first wife. A confrontation is planned. Allison asks to become a partner in the business. Their partnership is a success and the step-daughter's boyfriend comes for a visit. The future for the Caldwells is a success and happy.
Janet Dailey kept me on the edge of my seat with the suspenseful story of a woman fighting for her family and future. I'm always ready to read a Janet Dailey book and the New Americana series is a great one. I could picture the area. It was a delightful read. Can't wait for more!
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Slow Ride Lori Foster Road to Love #2 5-1-19
Ronnie Ashford doesn't want anything to do with Jack Crews because she can handle it all on her own. A chance meeting filled with lust, a serial killer wanting what is his, estranged family ties, and a look at what a family should be has them taking a Slow Ride to true love.
Ronnie needs a distraction from the memories that are plaguing her tonight. A trip to the local bar and the very, very mouth watering man who just walked in will do the trick. Jack is immediately attracted to the woman at the bar. They make arrangements to go back to her hotel room but before they can she finds out his name and realizes he's the man she has an appointment with tomorrow. Neither has had a good nights sleep. Ronnie tries to persuade Jack not to take the job, but the attraction makes up his mind for him. A trip to a biker bar to pick up the latest piece of memorabilia for her bosses has her making a plan but she can't go through with it. She tells Jack that they can't sleep together until he quits. As they go on trips picking up the memorabilia they get to know each other and reveal their pasts. On one trip to pick the memorabilia they save a kitten from being abused and bring him home. Jack's brother's dog takes the kitten under its protection. They decide to call him Peanut. The lust and attraction are so strong they have a hard time keeps their hands off each other. They're sent on another trip this time an attempt to hurt Ronnie happens and it sends them to the police. They have sex and she freaks and leaves and has a rock thrown at her by the person after her. She goes to her apartment and spends a few days. A meeting is set up with her bosses and Jack is given a tour of their collection. Ronnie comes to stay with Jack because she's scared and he wants to protect her. As an excuse Jack and his brother come up with a plan, but she sees right through it. Ronnie meets Jack's mom but doesn't want to get close, but mom won't have that. A woman's day is planned for them and Ronnie does the others makeup. Jack and his brother check into who is after Ronnie. Another trip to the biker bar ends with someone being killed and Ronnie warned away. Jack realizes that the person looking for Ronnie at the hotel and the man at the bar are the same person. Ronnie is sent a threat against her sister. She calls to warn her and finds out about her parents. A call to her father has him changing his feelings toward her but she's not buying it. A meeting with the bosses leads to danger. Ronnie is drugged but fights back. Jack and his brother come to the rescue. He's realized his feelings for her awhile ago even though they haven't been together very long. Jack almost looses it when he sees the condition that Ronnie is in. The police and EMS are called to the scene. The guy is taken into custody and they find out that he's a serial killer and Ronnie was his next victim and that she's delivered to her bosses one of his trophies. She's shocked by all the love and support she's getting. Jack asks Ronnie to move into his house but she wants to take it slow. She keeps her apartment, until about Christmas time when her father comes to see her. She reveals her feelings for Jack and marriage is mentioned. Jack brings her an early Christmas present. Ronnie's life is finally in a great place and Jack is very happy.
Lori Foster continues the Road to Love series with younger brother Jack Crews and the woman he has to chase and figure out. Ronnie uses sarcasm, defensiveness, sex to distract herself from her past. And hide the fact that she has a very big heart. When they meet the lust and attraction are so strong they can't deny it but try. You wonder who is after her and what he wants. Is getting back together with her estranged family a possibility? I'm anxiously awaiting Charlotte's story and sorry to hear that this will be the last book in the series. Who is the man she can't resist?
Allison Caldwell didn't expect to fall in love again let alone with a much older man. She's trying to be the perfect wife. When on her husband Burke's birthday he's called away for an emergency and leaves her with his friends and family who don't like her, she gets angry. A talk with the partner at the talent agency/theater reveals that they're in financial trouble. It makes Allison feel guilty because of all the money she's spent on redecorating the house and that she spent on the party. After everyone leaves she thinks nothing of her husband not returning home because he would stay at the apartment in town when working late. It's not until the early morning hours when a call from the partner, who tells her about the car accident Burke had going into Branson. Allison rushes to the hospital where she's faced with her husband and him wanting her to divorce him and move on with her life because of the financial mess he's in that way she can get her share of his money before the creditors. She's shocked and hurt by what he wants. She won't leave him and tells Burke if he want a divorce he must get one. She's not going any where. He explains the situation to her and that he doesn't trust his partner any more. The partner wants them to go into business with the mob. The partner is attracted to Allison but she gets a creepy vibe from him every time he's near. A job is offered which she says she'll consider. Meanwhile her step-daughter comes home all upset and lays into Allison. When the step-daughter gets into trouble after coming home. It's up to Allison to work out the details and get everything taken care of bringing her home from college. That brings the two women together and closer. Burke learns what has happened to his daughter and about her boyfriend. Allison comes up with a plan to get evidence against the partner and the mob men, especially going into the office one day and realizing that everything has changed from the receptionist to the partner running the business. By this time Burke has left the hospital and has gone to rehab and will be home soon. She reveals her plan to Burke who is against it. She makes him understand that is the only way they'll get the evidence they need. She goes to work in the afternoons and starts going through the files and putting them into a data base for the take over. A loan application was being made out and she must find it so that Burke can finish it and have another option besides the mob business. Allison finds the application and brings it home. A few days later they take it to the bank only to find out someone called to tell the bank to disregard the loan but they didn't have it yet. Allison must be careful not to reveal her true motives and she meets the mob men. She searches for the evidence but is unsuccessful. She tells Burke everything. He tries to talk her out of continuing but they need evidence. Their moment of passion leads to hurt feelings and the reading of the last letter left by the first wife. Allison is almost caught going after the document but make the partner believe she's on their side by letting him kiss her. Thinking she hears the partners lover/new receptionist coming she pulls away only to realize it's her step-daughter. Upset the girl runs out and Allison tries to find her. A phone call is made to her boyfriend for advice and she heads home. Burke learns of Allison's supposed betrayal and reveals some information about his first wife. A confrontation is planned. Allison asks to become a partner in the business. Their partnership is a success and the step-daughter's boyfriend comes for a visit. The future for the Caldwells is a success and happy.
Janet Dailey kept me on the edge of my seat with the suspenseful story of a woman fighting for her family and future. I'm always ready to read a Janet Dailey book and the New Americana series is a great one. I could picture the area. It was a delightful read. Can't wait for more!
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Slow Ride Lori Foster Road to Love #2 5-1-19
Ronnie Ashford doesn't want anything to do with Jack Crews because she can handle it all on her own. A chance meeting filled with lust, a serial killer wanting what is his, estranged family ties, and a look at what a family should be has them taking a Slow Ride to true love.
Ronnie needs a distraction from the memories that are plaguing her tonight. A trip to the local bar and the very, very mouth watering man who just walked in will do the trick. Jack is immediately attracted to the woman at the bar. They make arrangements to go back to her hotel room but before they can she finds out his name and realizes he's the man she has an appointment with tomorrow. Neither has had a good nights sleep. Ronnie tries to persuade Jack not to take the job, but the attraction makes up his mind for him. A trip to a biker bar to pick up the latest piece of memorabilia for her bosses has her making a plan but she can't go through with it. She tells Jack that they can't sleep together until he quits. As they go on trips picking up the memorabilia they get to know each other and reveal their pasts. On one trip to pick the memorabilia they save a kitten from being abused and bring him home. Jack's brother's dog takes the kitten under its protection. They decide to call him Peanut. The lust and attraction are so strong they have a hard time keeps their hands off each other. They're sent on another trip this time an attempt to hurt Ronnie happens and it sends them to the police. They have sex and she freaks and leaves and has a rock thrown at her by the person after her. She goes to her apartment and spends a few days. A meeting is set up with her bosses and Jack is given a tour of their collection. Ronnie comes to stay with Jack because she's scared and he wants to protect her. As an excuse Jack and his brother come up with a plan, but she sees right through it. Ronnie meets Jack's mom but doesn't want to get close, but mom won't have that. A woman's day is planned for them and Ronnie does the others makeup. Jack and his brother check into who is after Ronnie. Another trip to the biker bar ends with someone being killed and Ronnie warned away. Jack realizes that the person looking for Ronnie at the hotel and the man at the bar are the same person. Ronnie is sent a threat against her sister. She calls to warn her and finds out about her parents. A call to her father has him changing his feelings toward her but she's not buying it. A meeting with the bosses leads to danger. Ronnie is drugged but fights back. Jack and his brother come to the rescue. He's realized his feelings for her awhile ago even though they haven't been together very long. Jack almost looses it when he sees the condition that Ronnie is in. The police and EMS are called to the scene. The guy is taken into custody and they find out that he's a serial killer and Ronnie was his next victim and that she's delivered to her bosses one of his trophies. She's shocked by all the love and support she's getting. Jack asks Ronnie to move into his house but she wants to take it slow. She keeps her apartment, until about Christmas time when her father comes to see her. She reveals her feelings for Jack and marriage is mentioned. Jack brings her an early Christmas present. Ronnie's life is finally in a great place and Jack is very happy.
Lori Foster continues the Road to Love series with younger brother Jack Crews and the woman he has to chase and figure out. Ronnie uses sarcasm, defensiveness, sex to distract herself from her past. And hide the fact that she has a very big heart. When they meet the lust and attraction are so strong they can't deny it but try. You wonder who is after her and what he wants. Is getting back together with her estranged family a possibility? I'm anxiously awaiting Charlotte's story and sorry to hear that this will be the last book in the series. Who is the man she can't resist?
November 27, 2019
I loved reading Janet Dailey growing up. I remember her Americana series, where every state had a story. Obviously, I picked these up during a reprint, because I certainly wasn’t reading romance, or even reading for that matter, at the time they were published. I probably would be disappointed rereading that series now, as an adult. There’s a bit of nostalgia for me that probably wouldn’t survive a second reading, but when I saw Letters from Peaceful Lane, it was enough to make me want to pick it up.
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April 11, 2019
Allison is married to Burke Caldwell, a wealthy, handsome, widower who has a 19 year old daughter, Brianna, from his first marriage to Kate, who died of cancer. Brianna isn't happy about the marriage, and obviously his friends aren't either....They call her the "trophy wife" and constantly compare her to Kate. Kate was better at everything.
Allison is trying her best to be a good wife. Burke has given her free rein to redecorate the house, and when she throws him a huge birthday party in an attempt to be accepted by his friends, she realizes they will never accept her when she overhears them talking about her. They think she's too young, only wants his money, and place bets on how long the marriage will last.
Allison takes a break from the party, and when Burke comes to find her to tell her he has to go out for a problem at work, they argue and he leaves.
Fast forward to Allison at the hospital, Brianna on her way back home, and Burke's business partner Garrett seeming a bit shady as the days go by and she nor Burke trust him. And in the midst of all that's going on, she finds a stack of letters from Kate to Burke......what she discovers may just help her understand the man she married....
Trying to get a handle on what's going on with the business and Burke's moods,
Allison decides to go "undercover" to help find out what is going on at American Heartland. She will do whatever it takes to help him with his recovery and the business.
Brianna is trying to deal with everything happening and in the process, learns to grow up and finds out maybe Allison isn't the enemy after all.
Allison is trying her best to be a good wife. Burke has given her free rein to redecorate the house, and when she throws him a huge birthday party in an attempt to be accepted by his friends, she realizes they will never accept her when she overhears them talking about her. They think she's too young, only wants his money, and place bets on how long the marriage will last.
Allison takes a break from the party, and when Burke comes to find her to tell her he has to go out for a problem at work, they argue and he leaves.
Fast forward to Allison at the hospital, Brianna on her way back home, and Burke's business partner Garrett seeming a bit shady as the days go by and she nor Burke trust him. And in the midst of all that's going on, she finds a stack of letters from Kate to Burke......what she discovers may just help her understand the man she married....
Trying to get a handle on what's going on with the business and Burke's moods,
Allison decides to go "undercover" to help find out what is going on at American Heartland. She will do whatever it takes to help him with his recovery and the business.
Brianna is trying to deal with everything happening and in the process, learns to grow up and finds out maybe Allison isn't the enemy after all.
August 23, 2019
4.5*
Letters from Peaceful Lane is a wonderful novel of healing and unexpected strength. Allison is still struggling to fit in as the wife of Burke Caldwell, a successful man more than ten years her senior. While Burke's friends and daughter think of Allison as his trophy wife, Allison struggles to prove to them that she is deeply in love with the man - and to move away from the shadow of Kate, her husband's late first wife. When Burke is nearly killed in an accident, Allison is determined to prove her worth, especially after finding a pile of letters from Kate to Burke. As she reads through each letter, she draws strength from Kate's words - her wisdom and her flaws alike. With her husband's business in danger, Burke himself growing distant, and a step-daughter who despises her, Allison must fight to claim back her family and her future.
A fast-paced book that will have you rooting for the main character, Letters from Peaceful Lane addresses heartbreak and misunderstandings, while also proving that love is worth fighting for. Allison's courage in the face of daunting odds and her determination to stand by her husband even when the going gets rough, is both admirable and inspiring. Romantic, touching, and suspenseful with a satisfying ending (although there are a few loose ends that were abruptly cut off), this book leaves me wanting more of the New Americana series!
Letters from Peaceful Lane is a wonderful novel of healing and unexpected strength. Allison is still struggling to fit in as the wife of Burke Caldwell, a successful man more than ten years her senior. While Burke's friends and daughter think of Allison as his trophy wife, Allison struggles to prove to them that she is deeply in love with the man - and to move away from the shadow of Kate, her husband's late first wife. When Burke is nearly killed in an accident, Allison is determined to prove her worth, especially after finding a pile of letters from Kate to Burke. As she reads through each letter, she draws strength from Kate's words - her wisdom and her flaws alike. With her husband's business in danger, Burke himself growing distant, and a step-daughter who despises her, Allison must fight to claim back her family and her future.
A fast-paced book that will have you rooting for the main character, Letters from Peaceful Lane addresses heartbreak and misunderstandings, while also proving that love is worth fighting for. Allison's courage in the face of daunting odds and her determination to stand by her husband even when the going gets rough, is both admirable and inspiring. Romantic, touching, and suspenseful with a satisfying ending (although there are a few loose ends that were abruptly cut off), this book leaves me wanting more of the New Americana series!
May 20, 2020
Solid book provided characters intermingling with divorce, remarriage, death of spouse and step children. Through in some corporate take over with partnering with the mob for some excitement.
Allison marries Burke and although the marriage is rough it is definitely passionate. Burke's company falls into financial problems, the partner tries to undercut Burke through the wife and Breeann Burke's daughter. As the tale unwinds they find a way together to save the company.
B&N
Allison felt like she’d stepped into a fairy tale when she married widower Burke Caldwell. But after less than a year of marriage, he’s become removed and distant. His friends see Allison as little more than a trophy wife, his only daughter regards her as the enemy. With everyone so devoted to the memory of Burke’s first wife, Kate, how can Allison possibly compete? Then a harrowing car crash leaves Burke badly injured. But it becomes achingly clear that the woman Burke wants by his side is the wife he lost . . .
No longer able to dismiss the power Kate still holds, Allison can’t resist reading a trove of hidden letters from Kate to Burke. What she discovers sets her mind reeling. The letters give Allison an enlightening window into her husband’s heart. But will she have the courage to put aside her own fears, and grab hold of a love as big and bold as the man she once dared to marry?
Allison marries Burke and although the marriage is rough it is definitely passionate. Burke's company falls into financial problems, the partner tries to undercut Burke through the wife and Breeann Burke's daughter. As the tale unwinds they find a way together to save the company.
B&N
Allison felt like she’d stepped into a fairy tale when she married widower Burke Caldwell. But after less than a year of marriage, he’s become removed and distant. His friends see Allison as little more than a trophy wife, his only daughter regards her as the enemy. With everyone so devoted to the memory of Burke’s first wife, Kate, how can Allison possibly compete? Then a harrowing car crash leaves Burke badly injured. But it becomes achingly clear that the woman Burke wants by his side is the wife he lost . . .
No longer able to dismiss the power Kate still holds, Allison can’t resist reading a trove of hidden letters from Kate to Burke. What she discovers sets her mind reeling. The letters give Allison an enlightening window into her husband’s heart. But will she have the courage to put aside her own fears, and grab hold of a love as big and bold as the man she once dared to marry?
February 15, 2019
Allison and Burke Caldwell seem to have the perfect life until an accident crashes the fairytale.
Allison knew when she married businessman Burke Caldwell the rumors would fly. His friends compared her to his deceased wife and found her wanting, while Burke’s 19 yr old daughter resented Allison’s place in her father’s life.
It all came to a head when Burke crashes his car after an argument with Allison and is left in serious condition. At the same time, Allison learns his theatre business is in danger of foreclosure.
Desperate to find out where they went wrong, she begins to read a pile of letters from his first wife that she finds among his things. She gains a new understanding of their relationship and is determined to fight for her husband.
This is a good read portraying the dynamics of second marriages in a believable way.
I give Letters From Peaceful Lane 4 lovely kisses- A heartwarming read!
Allison knew when she married businessman Burke Caldwell the rumors would fly. His friends compared her to his deceased wife and found her wanting, while Burke’s 19 yr old daughter resented Allison’s place in her father’s life.
It all came to a head when Burke crashes his car after an argument with Allison and is left in serious condition. At the same time, Allison learns his theatre business is in danger of foreclosure.
Desperate to find out where they went wrong, she begins to read a pile of letters from his first wife that she finds among his things. She gains a new understanding of their relationship and is determined to fight for her husband.
This is a good read portraying the dynamics of second marriages in a believable way.
I give Letters From Peaceful Lane 4 lovely kisses- A heartwarming read!
March 19, 2019
Branson,Missouri Oct
The book starts with Allison looking out over the lake.Inside there is a party for her husband's 47th birthday.Her husband's friends refer to her as the trophy wife being in her early to mid thirties.They also say she's going through his money quick.I agree with Allison that sometimes you fall in love with an unexpected person like someone older then you .Her husband's theater business is expecting financial problems.
Evsnston,illinois
Brianna is riding a motorcycle with Liam and calls to tell her dad happy birthday.
Branson same night
The party guests leave after dinner.reministing about burkes,her husband's,first wife Kate.Brianna,burkes daughter,doesn't care for Allison. She is going to school for journalism. After an accident Allison has to try to remain strong.The pace was quick and easy to get into.I liked reading the letters from Kate.
Netgalley book in exchange honest review
The book starts with Allison looking out over the lake.Inside there is a party for her husband's 47th birthday.Her husband's friends refer to her as the trophy wife being in her early to mid thirties.They also say she's going through his money quick.I agree with Allison that sometimes you fall in love with an unexpected person like someone older then you .Her husband's theater business is expecting financial problems.
Evsnston,illinois
Brianna is riding a motorcycle with Liam and calls to tell her dad happy birthday.
Branson same night
The party guests leave after dinner.reministing about burkes,her husband's,first wife Kate.Brianna,burkes daughter,doesn't care for Allison. She is going to school for journalism. After an accident Allison has to try to remain strong.The pace was quick and easy to get into.I liked reading the letters from Kate.
Netgalley book in exchange honest review
April 3, 2019
Frist I won this from Goodreads give away.
Found this to be a quike and easy read. The author brings you into the story
and hold your interest. There are some twist and turns that you don't expect.
We meet Allison who is the new wife of an older widow. She over hears his friend's
at a party they throw call her a trophy wife. This upsets her. She seems to be under
the show of his dead wife and to top it her step daughter does not like her. She thinks
that Allison is after her father's money.
Allison has her own strengths that other do not see. They just think she is a pretty face.
Her husband is the own of a theater, that is going under and he will not ask for help. He
thinks he can pull if of and get it back on its feet.
Allison's husband has a car accident and this is when Allison comes into showing everyone
that she is not a trophy wife but someone that she can hold her own.
I would say this is a good summer beach read. Janet Daily has done it again with a good read.
Found this to be a quike and easy read. The author brings you into the story
and hold your interest. There are some twist and turns that you don't expect.
We meet Allison who is the new wife of an older widow. She over hears his friend's
at a party they throw call her a trophy wife. This upsets her. She seems to be under
the show of his dead wife and to top it her step daughter does not like her. She thinks
that Allison is after her father's money.
Allison has her own strengths that other do not see. They just think she is a pretty face.
Her husband is the own of a theater, that is going under and he will not ask for help. He
thinks he can pull if of and get it back on its feet.
Allison's husband has a car accident and this is when Allison comes into showing everyone
that she is not a trophy wife but someone that she can hold her own.
I would say this is a good summer beach read. Janet Daily has done it again with a good read.
May 28, 2019
I really enjoyed “Letters from Peaceful Lane” by Janet Dailey and I found it exceptionally moving.
It was a lovely story about two people, Allison and Burke, whose love is constantly questioned by family and friends.
In this book about growth, courage, and second chances,
Allison was Burke’s second wife, however, she lived in the shadow of Burke’s first marriage to Kate, as far as all his friends were concerned. She discovered some letters written to Burke from Kate and this revealed the person Kate really was and their past marriage.
This novel was beautifully written by Janet Dailey with regard to both the well-drawn characters and the plot.
“Letters from Peaceful Lane” was a lovely and very worthwhile read that I wholeheartedly recommend.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for my complimentary copy of Letters From Peaceful Lane. My honest review is entirely voluntary.
It was a lovely story about two people, Allison and Burke, whose love is constantly questioned by family and friends.
In this book about growth, courage, and second chances,
Allison was Burke’s second wife, however, she lived in the shadow of Burke’s first marriage to Kate, as far as all his friends were concerned. She discovered some letters written to Burke from Kate and this revealed the person Kate really was and their past marriage.
This novel was beautifully written by Janet Dailey with regard to both the well-drawn characters and the plot.
“Letters from Peaceful Lane” was a lovely and very worthwhile read that I wholeheartedly recommend.
Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for my complimentary copy of Letters From Peaceful Lane. My honest review is entirely voluntary.
March 13, 2019
I recently began to question the need for the New Americana series of novels by Janet Dailey. It's not that the novels haven't been good, it's the idea that sometimes it feels like a been there, done that project in a world of movie remakes and reimaginings of classic novels.
I enjoyed the first two books in the New Americana series, but I loved LETTERS FROM PEACEFUL LANE. Maybe it's because I'm familiar with the area and recognize landmarks. Maybe it's because I'm at the age where second chance romances interest me more than first love. I'm not really sure, not sure I care, but I feel like the series has begun to hit its stride, and I look forward to reading future books in the series.
I received a copy from Zebra Books/Kensington Publishing Corp. through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I enjoyed the first two books in the New Americana series, but I loved LETTERS FROM PEACEFUL LANE. Maybe it's because I'm familiar with the area and recognize landmarks. Maybe it's because I'm at the age where second chance romances interest me more than first love. I'm not really sure, not sure I care, but I feel like the series has begun to hit its stride, and I look forward to reading future books in the series.
I received a copy from Zebra Books/Kensington Publishing Corp. through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
April 29, 2019
I found it hard to relate to the main character Allison, who married a widower and then wasn’t really sure of her place in his established life. Allison was just so unsure of herself and emotional — and maybe that’s how a person often feels in her situation. I’ve just never been in it.
Anyway, Allison gets a hold of letters written from the now deceased wife to her husband, and she uses those letters as a guide — finding out that she and the deceased have quite a bit in common.
This is a sweet story, and I enjoyed the epistolary bit, but the plot writing just wasn’t for me. Maybe it was a little contrived or maybe i just couldn’t relate enough. It’s worth a read if you want a glimpse of someone else’s love letters!
NetGalley provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Anyway, Allison gets a hold of letters written from the now deceased wife to her husband, and she uses those letters as a guide — finding out that she and the deceased have quite a bit in common.
This is a sweet story, and I enjoyed the epistolary bit, but the plot writing just wasn’t for me. Maybe it was a little contrived or maybe i just couldn’t relate enough. It’s worth a read if you want a glimpse of someone else’s love letters!
NetGalley provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 29, 2022
Allison is about 30 and married to a wealthy older man named Burke. His friends are unfriendly to her and call her a trophy wife though they have a genuine love for each other. Her first husband died and she doesn’t have any children. His first wife Kate died of breast cancer six years ago.
Their daughter Brianna is spoiled and dislikes Allison. She’s 19 and heading to college.
Burke's business is failing. His employee Garrett is untrustworthy, about 30, and uses people for financial gain. He's working with the mob and trying to take the company away from Burke. Some action and danger.
Allison finds a folder of letters Kate wrote to Burke many years ago which help her to know and understand the family members better. The best part of the book is the last letter at the end.
Kate wrote it to “the woman who marries my husband.” She welcomes and thanks her for being there for him and their daughter, tells her it wasn’t easy and they were happy in the end but they had to earn that happiness. Kate says she was the woman he needed when they were starting a family, building a business and raising a daughter, but Allison is the one he needs for the man he is now. When he’s stubborn and cantankerous are the times he needs her the most. Wishes her a lifetime of happiness. It was written with love.
Some language, sex scene.
Their daughter Brianna is spoiled and dislikes Allison. She’s 19 and heading to college.
Burke's business is failing. His employee Garrett is untrustworthy, about 30, and uses people for financial gain. He's working with the mob and trying to take the company away from Burke. Some action and danger.
Allison finds a folder of letters Kate wrote to Burke many years ago which help her to know and understand the family members better. The best part of the book is the last letter at the end.
Kate wrote it to “the woman who marries my husband.” She welcomes and thanks her for being there for him and their daughter, tells her it wasn’t easy and they were happy in the end but they had to earn that happiness. Kate says she was the woman he needed when they were starting a family, building a business and raising a daughter, but Allison is the one he needs for the man he is now. When he’s stubborn and cantankerous are the times he needs her the most. Wishes her a lifetime of happiness. It was written with love.
Some language, sex scene.
May 20, 2019
I liked this book. It's style is vintage Janet Dailey but with all the modern conveniences. Allison loves Burke and after they are married his friends and family are still critical and think she's a gold digger. Even Burke is becoming a little distant. When he is hurt in an accident she pours all her love into helping him recover and ignoring all the talk about Kate, his first beloved wife. When Allison discovers a box of letters written by Kate after she discovered she had terminal cancer she finds new insight into her husband and his life. A good old fashioned love story with strong alpha male and a woman who loves him. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.
October 30, 2019
Such a sweet little story. This is the story of Allison, who believes she’s found her Prince Charming when she meets and then marries widower Burke. But, all of his friends think of her as only the ‘trophy’ wife, devoted to the memory of Burke’s first wife. And then, he’s in an accident, and becomes very distant. Then, finding letters written to her husband from Kate, she begins to learn more about her husband, and his first marriage.
This was a really good story, about love and trust. The characters are so real, and you’re just hoping that they will overcome all obstacles, and life happily ever after.
My on complaint about this book is the ending. While it did have a happy ending, it just seems so abrupt. But over all it was a sweet, heartwarming story, and I wold recommend it.
This was a really good story, about love and trust. The characters are so real, and you’re just hoping that they will overcome all obstacles, and life happily ever after.
My on complaint about this book is the ending. While it did have a happy ending, it just seems so abrupt. But over all it was a sweet, heartwarming story, and I wold recommend it.
January 28, 2024
Branson Missouri
Allison is the 2nd wife of Blake. She has a hard time living down the 1st. She has a party that Burke has to leave, he owns a theater and the act doesn’t want to go on. He leaves and has accident on the way. While he’s in the hospital Allison learns Burke is having financial troubles. She want to help but he just pushes her away. She finds out Garret his partner is trying to get the Mob to help with finances. Burke doesn’t want this to happen.
In the middle of all this Burke daughter Brianna, comes home ends up in jail. Allison has to get her out take care of the fall out. And the girl doesn’t even like her. They forge a friendship through this.
Allison get the document that they forged Burkes name they were jailed and they took the boat out to fish.
Allison is the 2nd wife of Blake. She has a hard time living down the 1st. She has a party that Burke has to leave, he owns a theater and the act doesn’t want to go on. He leaves and has accident on the way. While he’s in the hospital Allison learns Burke is having financial troubles. She want to help but he just pushes her away. She finds out Garret his partner is trying to get the Mob to help with finances. Burke doesn’t want this to happen.
In the middle of all this Burke daughter Brianna, comes home ends up in jail. Allison has to get her out take care of the fall out. And the girl doesn’t even like her. They forge a friendship through this.
Allison get the document that they forged Burkes name they were jailed and they took the boat out to fish.
February 6, 2019
Letters from Peaceful Lane is a story of a woman who married a widower, but can't seem to shake the shadow of his first wife. When an accident happens, she is forced to make some difficult decisions, and many of them without her husband's knowledge.
I found this story to be a little too pat, with everything getting resolved very quickly. The good part of that is the story was over soon, and didn't drag on. There was a nice outcome to the story, but there was never any real drama. When Allison, the second wife, was in a situation that could have been very dangerous, it was not dangerous at all.
This book was just OK, not great, not terrible.
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I found this story to be a little too pat, with everything getting resolved very quickly. The good part of that is the story was over soon, and didn't drag on. There was a nice outcome to the story, but there was never any real drama. When Allison, the second wife, was in a situation that could have been very dangerous, it was not dangerous at all.
This book was just OK, not great, not terrible.
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March 21, 2019
I'm usually more enthused about a Dailey book, however this one was just missing the zing. Allison is a strong woman married to a strong headed widower with his own business. Burke has an accident which calls for Allison to step up and be more than the trophy wife. She snoops around and finds letters from his first wife, learning secrets and treasures. It seemed as if she didn't know her husband and never got to know her stepdaughter before the wedding. There are trust issues with an employee but the resolution fell flat, building up the suspense and not getting the expected result. Copy given through Netgalley, review given voluntarily.
May 8, 2019
This was an enjoyable book.
Allison is a woman who is married to a widower and is tired of being compared to her husbands late wife, Kate. Her husband, Burke, gets into a car accident and tries to convince her to divorce him since his company is going under. In the meantime, his business partner, Garrett, is trying to convince her to make decisions for her husband.
Burke’s daughter, Brianna, dislikes her stepmother and comes home to see her father. She is dating an older man, Liam, and wants her father to approve of him.
Allison also finds letters written to Burke from his late wife and starts reading them.
The way that this is all woven together is quite interesting and enjoyable.
Allison is a woman who is married to a widower and is tired of being compared to her husbands late wife, Kate. Her husband, Burke, gets into a car accident and tries to convince her to divorce him since his company is going under. In the meantime, his business partner, Garrett, is trying to convince her to make decisions for her husband.
Burke’s daughter, Brianna, dislikes her stepmother and comes home to see her father. She is dating an older man, Liam, and wants her father to approve of him.
Allison also finds letters written to Burke from his late wife and starts reading them.
The way that this is all woven together is quite interesting and enjoyable.
July 12, 2019
Books by Janet Daily can be counted on to take the reader out of their everyday life. She gives her characters time to develop their story and weaves in a back story or two, or three in this case, that keeps the reader interested and turning pages.
This story is set in Branson, Missouri. A place that is familiar enough to most readers that they can easily picture the homes and theaters featured here. I'm not sure how many mobsters are in Branson, but we had to have a bad guy, so why not a mobster?
Drama, good drama, kept this reader engrossed right up to the end. While romance books are not mu favorite genre, Janet Daily's romances are far from happily ever after.
This story is set in Branson, Missouri. A place that is familiar enough to most readers that they can easily picture the homes and theaters featured here. I'm not sure how many mobsters are in Branson, but we had to have a bad guy, so why not a mobster?
Drama, good drama, kept this reader engrossed right up to the end. While romance books are not mu favorite genre, Janet Daily's romances are far from happily ever after.
February 3, 2024
Romantic suspense. Set in Branson, Mo, known as the theatrical and musical entertainment nexus of the Midwest. Allison is a likeable character who grows from the adoring wife with no responsibilities to an equal partner who demands to be more than a “trophy wife”. Her husband also adores her, but, like the stereotypical man, doesn’t know how to communicate that when disaster strikes. His daughter also matures after making a bad decision that has permanent repercussions. Personally, Liam became my favorite character. Only 23, he has his act together and his integrity shines through. An enjoyable read with some suspense, but with no real danger.
February 6, 2019
Oh the life of a second wife. Allison thought she found the perfect marriage, in less than a year everything felt different. Burke her husband has become distant, his friends fell she is just a trophy wife and his daughter feels she is the enemy. Allison finds the letters Kate, Burke's wife, wrote to Burke and reads them giving her insight into her husband. . Allison has a hard time competing with Kate's power that she still holds over friends and family. After Burke's accident Allison has to be strong and prove her love to her husband.
March 4, 2019
Especially in this age of blended families, we all need a little "Kate" in our lives to help us better understand our family and friends. Instead of trying to compete with her husband's dead wife, when she stumbles upon some letters from Kate and her new husband, Burke, Allison embraces the chance to get to know him better through her unexpected find. The letters surface just when a terrible car crash leaves Burke badly injured. Will this new wisdom help this family heal, including Burke's teen aged daughter, heal?
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