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Starting Over
Cara Wallace is stunned to find Nathan Reynolds back in Henderson County. His sudden arrival brings to the fore unresolved questions of what might have been.
How could she unwrite the past?
How could she undo the mistakes?
How could she unlove him?
Nathan Reynolds can't understand why Cara chose to stay in this small town. How could she sacrifice her career, her future and their love for a small run-down cottage in the middle of nowheresville? Whatever her reasons, Nathan intends to
find out and start over again!
How could she unwrite the past?
How could she undo the mistakes?
How could she unlove him?
Nathan Reynolds can't understand why Cara chose to stay in this small town. How could she sacrifice her career, her future and their love for a small run-down cottage in the middle of nowheresville? Whatever her reasons, Nathan intends to
find out and start over again!
75 pages, ebook
Published October 15, 2018
About the author
Pamela Q. Fernandes
36 books107 followersPamela Q. Fernandes is an author, doctor and medical writer. Born and raised in Kuwait, Pamela writes sweet romances, romantic suspense & women's fiction.
For listeners of her "Christian Circle" podcast, she's penned "Ten Reminder" series.
She loves to bake, jive, and play the keyboard!
https://www.pamelaqfernandes.com/
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For listeners of her "Christian Circle" podcast, she's penned "Ten Reminder" series.
She loves to bake, jive, and play the keyboard!
https://www.pamelaqfernandes.com/
To know what Pamela will be publishing next: Join her mailing list:
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October 17, 2018
They both had dreams and ambitions, starting with college, but when Cara couldn’t live up to what Nathan had envisioned, they went their separate ways. For Nathan, wealth and success came his way, but for Cara, life took a different turn. She may not have seen it coming, but after ten years, she wouldn’t change a thing…until Nathan came back into her life and he couldn’t have been colder. But was there more to his return than meets the eye? Cara has secrets about the life she chose…why would she let Nathan back in?
STARTING OVER by Pamela Q. Fernandes proves that love can be in the air, even as the leaves are falling in this short, but sweet Fall Romance. You won’t find a huge depth of story, but all of the emotions of these characters feel real and raw.
Take a quick break from reality and enjoy a wonderfully romantic novella that goes straight to one’s heart!
I received a complimentary copy from Pamela Q. Fernandes!
STARTING OVER by Pamela Q. Fernandes proves that love can be in the air, even as the leaves are falling in this short, but sweet Fall Romance. You won’t find a huge depth of story, but all of the emotions of these characters feel real and raw.
Take a quick break from reality and enjoy a wonderfully romantic novella that goes straight to one’s heart!
I received a complimentary copy from Pamela Q. Fernandes!
January 30, 2019
🍁A sweet cozy romantic short story ☕
Cara is a small town girl living her normal life with her niece Brooke . Although she never wanted to stuck in her hometown , as she wanted to see the world and live a a big city .
Nathan and Cara are high school sweethearts but family problems leave Cara to stay in her hometown for next ten years .While Nathan left her just after she told him about her plans . He was furious to know that she is leaving all her plans and education for her ill mother .( that was very selfish of Nathan )
Ten years have passed now . Cara still living in her hometown but Nathan returns as a wealthy man . They meet again and some secrets come out and leave Cara thinking if she should give Nathan a second chance after what ha had done in the past .
Cara is a small town girl living her normal life with her niece Brooke . Although she never wanted to stuck in her hometown , as she wanted to see the world and live a a big city .
Nathan and Cara are high school sweethearts but family problems leave Cara to stay in her hometown for next ten years .While Nathan left her just after she told him about her plans . He was furious to know that she is leaving all her plans and education for her ill mother .( that was very selfish of Nathan )
Ten years have passed now . Cara still living in her hometown but Nathan returns as a wealthy man . They meet again and some secrets come out and leave Cara thinking if she should give Nathan a second chance after what ha had done in the past .
December 11, 2018
STARTING OVER by Pamela Fernandes is a short story about second chances. It's a clean romance with no bad language or sex scenes.
November 30, 2018
"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."
Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!
Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!
November 21, 2018
Starting Over is indeed a sweet romance. I enjoyed the plot, characters and the author’s writing. I highly recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my digital arc. This is my unbiased review.
February 11, 2019
For a short story, this had all the elements needed to make me connect with the characters. Not to mention make me cry.
This is about a young couple that grew up in a small college community in North Carolina. They were into two totally different things in life but still spoke the same language of the heart. Nathan was into all things swimming. But plans on going to Duke for business and finance.
Where Cara, was totally into botany, the stars, and the theory of relativity. She had planned to be a doctor. But there were things beyond her control that changed the course of her life forever. Would she have the main reason any other way, not at all? But the death of a family of course.
But Cara is a strong, hardworking, loving aunt, who would do anything for her niece, Brooke. She is smart as a whip. Wants to be a doctor when she grows up. For now, however, she’ll settle for being one of the fastest swimmers on the team.
When Cara applied a year ago for a landscaping job at the mansion that used to be hers and Nathan’s secret place. Because it was so run down. They made it their dream home for the future. Anyway, now it came down to her and two other bids. So, today she had to explain why her plan was the best.
Upon arriving and the new interior and colors that would help with the floral colors to use are helpful. She never sees the man standing in the corner of the room as they enter. She is shocked speechless. When she is introduced to him and his girlfriend she is further caught off guard.
Especially, when he is angered by her presence. Since he is the one that left her all those years ago because she chose to stay in this nowheresville town he was never coming back. Now here he is standing looking angry at her after all she had to change to make everything work? And not six months after he leaves her mom dies from MS and no call nothing. Really?
This is one emotionally charged little book. The ending and how quickly they got back together was odd but for a short love story, it was perfect. I do wish there was an epilogue though.
I give this: 5 stars. Provided by netgalley.com.
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This is about a young couple that grew up in a small college community in North Carolina. They were into two totally different things in life but still spoke the same language of the heart. Nathan was into all things swimming. But plans on going to Duke for business and finance.
Where Cara, was totally into botany, the stars, and the theory of relativity. She had planned to be a doctor. But there were things beyond her control that changed the course of her life forever. Would she have the main reason any other way, not at all? But the death of a family of course.
But Cara is a strong, hardworking, loving aunt, who would do anything for her niece, Brooke. She is smart as a whip. Wants to be a doctor when she grows up. For now, however, she’ll settle for being one of the fastest swimmers on the team.
When Cara applied a year ago for a landscaping job at the mansion that used to be hers and Nathan’s secret place. Because it was so run down. They made it their dream home for the future. Anyway, now it came down to her and two other bids. So, today she had to explain why her plan was the best.
Upon arriving and the new interior and colors that would help with the floral colors to use are helpful. She never sees the man standing in the corner of the room as they enter. She is shocked speechless. When she is introduced to him and his girlfriend she is further caught off guard.
Especially, when he is angered by her presence. Since he is the one that left her all those years ago because she chose to stay in this nowheresville town he was never coming back. Now here he is standing looking angry at her after all she had to change to make everything work? And not six months after he leaves her mom dies from MS and no call nothing. Really?
This is one emotionally charged little book. The ending and how quickly they got back together was odd but for a short love story, it was perfect. I do wish there was an epilogue though.
I give this: 5 stars. Provided by netgalley.com.
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December 10, 2018
Second chance at love.
Cara never thought she will see her ex-boyfriend Nathan in Henderson again. She wasn't ready face him yet but she had to if she wants to keep her job landscaping his new house. She had her niece to take care of and she needs more as she grows older.
When Nathan saw Cara, lots of feelings were coming back and he couldn't believe she is still staying and her life is revolving around her niece.
Cara didn't want to face Nathan more than she absolutely have to so she decided to work harder and she find a comfort of knowing he was in a relationship. When Cara's niece needed more than she can currently offer so she decides to sell her car to support her niece aspiration to become an olympic swimmer.
Now, they are seeing each other more than ever when Cara finds out Nathan is her nieces new coach and she doesn't want to open to him. But she is hiding a big secret from him and that is the reason she couldn't leave with him to college.
It was sweet story of second chance. All the characters were sweet.
Thanks to netgalley and J & M Publishing for my ARC in exchange for honest review.
Cara never thought she will see her ex-boyfriend Nathan in Henderson again. She wasn't ready face him yet but she had to if she wants to keep her job landscaping his new house. She had her niece to take care of and she needs more as she grows older.
When Nathan saw Cara, lots of feelings were coming back and he couldn't believe she is still staying and her life is revolving around her niece.
Cara didn't want to face Nathan more than she absolutely have to so she decided to work harder and she find a comfort of knowing he was in a relationship. When Cara's niece needed more than she can currently offer so she decides to sell her car to support her niece aspiration to become an olympic swimmer.
Now, they are seeing each other more than ever when Cara finds out Nathan is her nieces new coach and she doesn't want to open to him. But she is hiding a big secret from him and that is the reason she couldn't leave with him to college.
It was sweet story of second chance. All the characters were sweet.
Thanks to netgalley and J & M Publishing for my ARC in exchange for honest review.
November 13, 2018
A hidden pregnancy, the death of her sister and brotherinlaw who pretended to be the parents. It has been eleven years and he is back. Will he figure out the secret? Cara has been awarded the contract designing the gardens of his recently purchased home. Can she work for Nathan and his fiancé, and keep her secret?
November 19, 2018
A sweet second chance at love romance.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author. All opinions are my own.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author. All opinions are my own.
March 10, 2019
Sono romantica e amo le storielle veloci dove si parla di seconde possibilità e amore che superano tutti i problemi anche se con difficoltà che sembrano montagne rocciose. Bhe questa novella mi ha fatto piangere, sperare, e sognare. Un amore così forte come il loro, con problematiche come le loro, bellissimo.
Cara è una giovane donna che rinuncia al college, alla sua vita. Tutto questo perchè sua madre sta male e ha un segreto che non vuole rivelare a Nathan. Nathan è giovane, con un futuro che ha già pianificato per bene, che include anche Cara. Ma quando lei decide di restare nella cittadina di campagna, lui parte e per dieci lunghi anni non si fa vedere. Lei ora è diventata una prof di botanica e una designer di giardini.
Lui la ingaggia per il suo giardino.
Ma poco dopo scopre che nella vita di cara c'è anche Brooke. Una "Stella Marina", che ha 10 anni. giusti giusti.. e i suoi occhi...
4 capitoli veloci, che si leggono in mezzoretta, pieni di calore umano, di speranze, di sogni infranti, e di sogni che devono ancora avverarsi. Una storia d'amore che ha la possibilità di riprendere se tutti fanno uno sforzo.
Non mi aspettavo di piangere cosi tanto nel finale.
5 Stelle meritatissime!
Cara è una giovane donna che rinuncia al college, alla sua vita. Tutto questo perchè sua madre sta male e ha un segreto che non vuole rivelare a Nathan. Nathan è giovane, con un futuro che ha già pianificato per bene, che include anche Cara. Ma quando lei decide di restare nella cittadina di campagna, lui parte e per dieci lunghi anni non si fa vedere. Lei ora è diventata una prof di botanica e una designer di giardini.
Lui la ingaggia per il suo giardino.
Ma poco dopo scopre che nella vita di cara c'è anche Brooke. Una "Stella Marina", che ha 10 anni. giusti giusti.. e i suoi occhi...
4 capitoli veloci, che si leggono in mezzoretta, pieni di calore umano, di speranze, di sogni infranti, e di sogni che devono ancora avverarsi. Una storia d'amore che ha la possibilità di riprendere se tutti fanno uno sforzo.
Non mi aspettavo di piangere cosi tanto nel finale.
5 Stelle meritatissime!
September 1, 2022
Seen this book a little bit ago and I was saving it for Fall. Lucky me it was free on Amazon! I was fully willing to buy it....but I won't complain for it being free right now ;)
Here we follow Cara Wallace and Nathan Reynolds. They had been High School sweethearts, but she needed to stay and he never wanted to come back to Henderson County. Years later Nathan and his fiancée have come to town to meet their contractor for a garden which happens to be Cara.....
This for sure should be a Hallmark movie!! This has everything. 2nd chances, small town, Cara lost her sister, she is taking care of her niece as a single parent, and Nathan rolls into town all high and mighty with his excellent job and hawt fiancée. Literally, need this to be a movie right now!
Ope! Forgot to mention a couple of crazy twists! Won't spoil it...but yeah.
I enjoyed this immensely, except for Nathan. Grrr! *shakes fist and curses his name* He was a total selfish asshat from page 1. He literally wants away so bad he doesn't care why Cara HAD to stay. She didn't WANT to. But someone had to stay and take care of her ailing mother.
And then he was a jerk to her when he came into town because Cara never called him to check on him. WHAT??? You LITERALLY walked away and said "We're done!!!!!". >_>
It took a minute, but she just forgave him all willy nilly. Like no...he needed to earn her back. Sighs.
Other than that, I really liked this! Loved Cara and her niece. Loved the small town. I do want to see more of the town and other townsfolk.
In the end, this is a good Fall read. Nice way to start the season! I hated Nathan and I think he needed to beg more. But yes, this would be the perfect Hallmark film.
I shall stamp this with 3 stars.
Here we follow Cara Wallace and Nathan Reynolds. They had been High School sweethearts, but she needed to stay and he never wanted to come back to Henderson County. Years later Nathan and his fiancée have come to town to meet their contractor for a garden which happens to be Cara.....
This for sure should be a Hallmark movie!! This has everything. 2nd chances, small town, Cara lost her sister, she is taking care of her niece as a single parent, and Nathan rolls into town all high and mighty with his excellent job and hawt fiancée. Literally, need this to be a movie right now!
Ope! Forgot to mention a couple of crazy twists! Won't spoil it...but yeah.
I enjoyed this immensely, except for Nathan. Grrr! *shakes fist and curses his name* He was a total selfish asshat from page 1. He literally wants away so bad he doesn't care why Cara HAD to stay. She didn't WANT to. But someone had to stay and take care of her ailing mother.
And then he was a jerk to her when he came into town because Cara never called him to check on him. WHAT??? You LITERALLY walked away and said "We're done!!!!!". >_>
It took a minute, but she just forgave him all willy nilly. Like no...he needed to earn her back. Sighs.
Other than that, I really liked this! Loved Cara and her niece. Loved the small town. I do want to see more of the town and other townsfolk.
In the end, this is a good Fall read. Nice way to start the season! I hated Nathan and I think he needed to beg more. But yes, this would be the perfect Hallmark film.
I shall stamp this with 3 stars.
August 17, 2022
Title: Starting Over
Author: Pamela Q. Fernandes
Publisher: J & M Publishing
Narrated By Madeline Starr
Series: Starting In Henderson County Book 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Starting Over" by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My Assessment:
'Starting Over' was a sweet love story featuring Cara Wallace and Nathan Reynolds, who had been school sweethearts until it was time to leave for college. After some ten years, Nathan returns with a girlfriend and finds Cara had gone to college and was keeping her niece. As time passes, Cara ends up working for Nathan, and little by little, Nathan learns why Cara didn't let him know why she hadn't gone to college back then. Finally, will these two be able to get back together after Nathan has discovered a secret? At this point, the reader must pick up 'Starting Over' and see how well this author brings out how and why Cara did the things she had to do for her family.
Author: Pamela Q. Fernandes
Publisher: J & M Publishing
Narrated By Madeline Starr
Series: Starting In Henderson County Book 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Starting Over" by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My Assessment:
'Starting Over' was a sweet love story featuring Cara Wallace and Nathan Reynolds, who had been school sweethearts until it was time to leave for college. After some ten years, Nathan returns with a girlfriend and finds Cara had gone to college and was keeping her niece. As time passes, Cara ends up working for Nathan, and little by little, Nathan learns why Cara didn't let him know why she hadn't gone to college back then. Finally, will these two be able to get back together after Nathan has discovered a secret? At this point, the reader must pick up 'Starting Over' and see how well this author brings out how and why Cara did the things she had to do for her family.
October 14, 2021
This was my first experience with Pamela Fernandes' work and I enjoyed it very much. The story is about a couple graduating from high school who break up and go their separate ways. The boy leaves town to go to college and the girl remains at home to help her ailing mother. He returns ten years later and circumstances bring them back together. Pamela develops characters who are heart-warming and relatable, which is what I like the most about her stories. Madeline Starr's narration is great and her voice is pleasing. I was given a free copy of the audiobook and I have voluntarily left this review.
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