Full Circle

Gables of Legacy #6

by Anita Stansfield

For Emily Hamilton, losing her beloved husband Michael to death was one of the hardest things she had ever faced. But having to live without him year after year is proving to be even more difficult. Even though Emily's family surrounds her with love and support, the loneliness and lack of close companionship brings about a desire to move on with her life. Compelled to pursue new social opportunities and break out of the deep rut she finds herself in, Emily meets a man who could turn everything in her carefully cultivated life upside down. Samuel Reid is a very different man from Michael Hamilton a man who is desperately searching for answers that Emily can lovingly provide. While Samuel seems to be honest and sensitive, Emily's family is wary of his intentions. Can Emily survive yet another crisis in her life, or will Samuel end up being one of the best things that ever happened to her and to her children? Anita Stansfield, the #1 best-selling LDS romance author, delivers one of her finest novels to date, a tender conclusion to the stirring Gables of Legacy series, and a heartwarming story of eternal love that transcends the thin veil between life and death. See also The Guardian, Guiding Star, The Silver Linings, An Eternal Bond, and The Miracle.

Genres: Lds Fiction, Lds, Romance, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Clean Romance, Christian

247 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Anita Stansfield, the LDS market's #1 best-selling romance novelist, is an imaginative and prolific writer whose romantic stories have captivated her readers.

"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."

"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."

Reviews

[Cate · Rating 4 out of 5]

It met the standards of the first 5 books of the series. It was a lovely conclusion that had tears running down my face. The one negative I did find was the back and forth between past and present. It felt unnecessary and excessive. Also felt that those parts of the story could have been handled differently. Having read the rest of the series the jumps to the past and the background information given for the known characters was repetitive. I found myself saying, “I know this. Move on.”

[Sandra Pinney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Huge amount of cheese, and I don't think Anita is a great writer, but tells a good story, does that make sense? There was a ridiculous amount of foreshadowing in this book, so you knew a hundred times over how it was going to end. And the author (in every one of her books) gets stuck on a phrase and makes sure all of her characters say it at least 15 times each. This book was "How Delightful" and "Marvelous!" Do people really talk like that? I can honestly say I've never responded to anything in my life with "how delightful!" But after this book, I'm going to make sure that I do on a regular basis.

[Michelle Llewellyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Darn, that six book contract I signed with Deseret Publishing! Ho, hum, what kind of book should I write this time? Hey, I know, I'll marry off the family matriarch for the THIRD time and I know just what I'll call it! Wonder if I can make him black?

[Eileen]

I love all Anita Stansfield books. I learn something about having faith through trials, from each book that she writes.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one is about remarrying after a spouse dies. The adult kids have to learn to be ok with it.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't feel like I can review this without giving away any major plot points, but I will say that I thought this a fitting end to the Byrnehouse-Davies and Hamilton saga.
Note that this book is written from a Latter-day Saint worldview, which, while interesting to me personally, may not be interesting to all.

[Heather Bucheger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a beautiful book to end the series. I am in tears. When a book can pull on your heart strings, you know it's done well. While I am sad to see the ending of this wonderfully well-done series, I love how it ended. It couldn't have been done better.

[Paula Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Such a sweet story of love and enduring til the end! Would recommend this book to everyone who needed a reminder!

[Rebecca Ipson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ending to the series.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, I bawled like a baby when I read this book. Death and loss is never an easy experience to live through, especially for me. I've always struggled with it. As I've read about it through this particular series, I've found that there are different ways of coping with death/loss and some ways are better than others. Sometimes, however, you really just need a good cry (even if the character is fictional!). I'm always amazed by powerful bonds of love, but especially in this one; it took my breath away. Even though it was a fictional story, I realized that I want my future marriage to be like Michael and Emily's. They were devoted to each other, even after death. That level of devotion is highly commendable in my book and I hope that I can achieve that level someday. I definitely recommend this series (it's a tear jerker, but it's also very eye-opening and instructive).

[Heather · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am just so upset that I wasted my time on these books. The last book of this series was the worst of all. I could barely skim the last 40 pages it was such a tacky, depressing, pathetic story. This has really made me realize how much I dislike Anita Stansfield's writing. I'm ready for some good reading now to flush this bad series out of my mind.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has brought the story of Michael and Emily full circle just as the title suggests. Some of the time I got tired of seeing the same themes repeated. I enjoyed watching Jess grow in his role as family patriarch. I thought the ending was a beautiful conclusion to a long line of stories. These stories give an interesting incite to the purposes of several different kinds of marriages.

[Karina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a perfect ending to this series about Emily and Michael Hamilton. I loved the first few books written of this couple. This series was more about their older children later in life, and although I really enjoyed the first book, the rest were just okay for me. I am glad I read these books, and they were enjoyable, but not ones that I would read again.

[Shirley Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a great book, and as one can tell it all comes back to a Full Circle. This series of books (6) all are gospel oriented and many principles are taught through the Hamilton Family lives, and people whose lives they touch. I think any Christian would enjoy reading them, and be touched by the emotions that bring this family to real life situations.

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have finally completed the series. I loved this final book! I really enjoyed this uplifting LDS romance series by Anita Stansfield. I liked how this book really did come full circle as far as the story-line of the characters goes. It was a great read.

[Apzmarshl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed following Michael and Emily to the very end. There were themes and phases that were very repetitive, but over all Michael has been one of my favorite characters ever (despite the average writing style).

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two things I love about this book:

~ Emily's memories that give us more details about events that happened earlier in the series.
~ The end that really does give closure to Micheal & Emily's story.

[Annette Frost · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first 5 books in this series years ago and didn't know there was a 6th...but it is aptly named. The Michael and Emily Hamilton story has now come "full circle" and you are satisfied by their story's end.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEAUTIFUL! What a touching experience to read the Hamilton Saga series. I never wanted it to end! It was bittersweet to finish this book but there couldn't have been a better ending! What a beautiful look into the eternities and families being together forever

[Chelsi Johnston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bawled HYSTERICALLY!

[Kimberly Yates · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this family in these books and almost felt like I was somehow related to them. Is that weird?

[Kristilynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome. I loved every minute of it. I couldn't put it down!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would have to say this serious of books are my favorit of hers.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think if I had to choose a favorite Book from Anita, this one would be in the running.

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this on the way home from the dental convention last Aug.

[Erin Morrissey · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!

[Lynette · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was a little less disturbing the second time I read it. Maybe because I read the six volumes in a row. I can't say too much or I'll give it away...but I share Jess's opinion.

[♫♥♪Amy♪♥♫]

sounds really good...cant wait to read it!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Own: CD

[Alexandra · Rating 1 out of 5]

Finally! Closure and end to the decendants of Jesse and Alexa Davies.