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The Nomadic Sisterhood #1
Lost for Words
For the past fourteen years, Isabella Jordan's life had been focused on her husband and children. She'd set aside her career as a writer to build a home for them on a vineyard in the Tuscan hills, which was a dream come true for any woman.And it had been for Isabella too--until recently.After years of not writing, she finds herself under a deadline and faced with the worst case of writer's block that she's ever known.When a friend invites her to come stay at her beautiful house in Indonesia, Isabella reluctantly agrees, thinking it just might be the thing she needs to get back to her work.But when she finds distraction--and comfort--with another man, she must face the truth about her problems before she makes a mistake that will cost her everything.Lost for Words is the first standalone book in The Nomadic Sisterhood series, an exciting new series that features women who travel to find adventure and themselves. If you love the books of Debbie Macomber, Bette Lee Crosby, Fern Michaels and Lisa Wingate, you will love Lost for Words and The Nomadic Sisterhood series.Read Lost for words FREE with your Kindle Unlimited subscription.Download the book today and get ready to escape to the enchanting islands of Indonesia.The Nomadic Lost for WordsOut of TouchTurn the TideKnow by HeartRock the BoatStay the CourseClear the AirBack on TrackLegacy Book 1: Buying TimeBook 2: In Her Own TimeBook 3: Matter of TimeBook 4: Taking TimeBook 5: Just in TimeBook 6: All in Good TimeBook 7: Bella’s A Map for Bella 1Book 8: Bella’s A Map for Bella 2Book 9: Bella’s A Map for Bella 3Book 10: Bella’s A Map for Bella 4Book 11: Christmas in A Legacy Series ReunionBook 12: Birthday A Legacy Series ReunionBook 13: A Summer A Legacy Series Reunion
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155 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 14, 2020
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October 6, 2021
Ready for the next
February 12, 2023
Getting Unblocked
Cute story . The climax had the potential to be a little more than it was and the ending was too perfect. I did like the subject matter which nearly all couples face after years of marriage.
Cute story . The climax had the potential to be a little more than it was and the ending was too perfect. I did like the subject matter which nearly all couples face after years of marriage.
January 16, 2021
Lost for Words: The Nomadic Sisterhood Book 1 is by Paula Kay. This delightful novella is a continuation of the story of Isabella and Thomas. It was wonderful to read about old friends again. I loved their story which was told in earlier books. This one was just icing on the cake.
Isabella and Thomas have had a wonderful life in Italy. They had first been childhood friends, then their love had grown. Thomas had been there for her when she wrote her first books and was thrilled when she began writing again or at least trying. He sent her off to visit her friend, Nina who lived in Indonesia, hoping to refresh her writing. She also had in mind to meet a friend which whom she conversed. The closer she came to meeting Ryan, the guiltier she felt. Could she betray Thomas? Would her writing come back ?
Isabella and Thomas have had a wonderful life in Italy. They had first been childhood friends, then their love had grown. Thomas had been there for her when she wrote her first books and was thrilled when she began writing again or at least trying. He sent her off to visit her friend, Nina who lived in Indonesia, hoping to refresh her writing. She also had in mind to meet a friend which whom she conversed. The closer she came to meeting Ryan, the guiltier she felt. Could she betray Thomas? Would her writing come back ?
January 21, 2020
I have read almost all of the Bella books, and this is the first time I've been disappointed. It was predictable and the characters were flat. Certainly Thomas who has the same one line throughout the book..."I love you" but he had virtually no part in the book, but also Bella. She was just a mousey female winging her hands over her midlife crisis. Of course she can't write... She had no passion for anything. And, unlike the other books, which were wonderful with bringing the venue to life, there was virtually none of that here. Ms. Kay dialed this one in. And because she's a good writer, she did a good job of that and the book is an okay easy read, but a disappointment in view of past books.
February 10, 2023
A Difficult Journey
Isabella longed to return to her writing career, but it wasn't happening. She confessed that she felt empty and inadequate. Hoping to get rid of the writer's block, she decided to take a trip to Indonesia to visit her friend. Attending a writer's conference in Bali was also very attempting, although for the wrong reason. She was forced to decide what her main goals in life were. Relax as you take the trip with her and witness the struggle that is raging on the inside. I'm sure you will enjoy the read.
Isabella longed to return to her writing career, but it wasn't happening. She confessed that she felt empty and inadequate. Hoping to get rid of the writer's block, she decided to take a trip to Indonesia to visit her friend. Attending a writer's conference in Bali was also very attempting, although for the wrong reason. She was forced to decide what her main goals in life were. Relax as you take the trip with her and witness the struggle that is raging on the inside. I'm sure you will enjoy the read.
April 21, 2023
Reconnecting with Bella
As soon as I began reading, I recognized these characters from a previous series by Paula Kay. It was a pleasure to reconnect.
I often wonder "what happens later?" We get so into characters that they become like real friends. And I love reconnecting with old friends. That's something special that's happened to me in my life.
I could also relate to the temptations that arise when we begin to feel the drift that happens between loved ones over time! And the story reaffirms that real love lasts a lifetime if we take care of ourselves first!
As soon as I began reading, I recognized these characters from a previous series by Paula Kay. It was a pleasure to reconnect.
I often wonder "what happens later?" We get so into characters that they become like real friends. And I love reconnecting with old friends. That's something special that's happened to me in my life.
I could also relate to the temptations that arise when we begin to feel the drift that happens between loved ones over time! And the story reaffirms that real love lasts a lifetime if we take care of ourselves first!
January 20, 2020
An uncomplicated short book
The main theme of the book is writer’s block, but more significantly what’s causing the lack of words coming to the author. It’s a feel good book with a relatively uncomplicated plot that makes it a quick read. I enjoyed the story but would have welcomed a little more details and depth.
The main theme of the book is writer’s block, but more significantly what’s causing the lack of words coming to the author. It’s a feel good book with a relatively uncomplicated plot that makes it a quick read. I enjoyed the story but would have welcomed a little more details and depth.
April 29, 2022
Great read
I was so excited to read this book. Once again I was mesmerized by the characters that carried over from Legacy Series, A Map for Bella, and Legacy Series Reunion Collection. Those 13 books gave me hours of enjoyment and so did this sequel book. Thank you Paula Kay. Well worth the purchase!
I was so excited to read this book. Once again I was mesmerized by the characters that carried over from Legacy Series, A Map for Bella, and Legacy Series Reunion Collection. Those 13 books gave me hours of enjoyment and so did this sequel book. Thank you Paula Kay. Well worth the purchase!
February 28, 2023
Beautiful, educated woman with loving and supportive husband, perfect children, and enough money to travel feels "empty" and has writer's block. To cure those woes, she flirts with another man risking her perfect life. Bella was not unlikable, but I just couldn't find any sympathy for her. Maybe it's just not my type of book.
July 14, 2023
Real
Romance that isn't just about physical romance. This novel is about what real life is about, our own feelings and struggles that cause us strife in marriage and friendship. A friend's honesty can be helpful if we listen and take those words as helpful as they are meant. A thought provoking book every married woman shou!d read.
Romance that isn't just about physical romance. This novel is about what real life is about, our own feelings and struggles that cause us strife in marriage and friendship. A friend's honesty can be helpful if we listen and take those words as helpful as they are meant. A thought provoking book every married woman shou!d read.
June 22, 2020
Too interesting!
I have read all previous Legacy series. The only problem is once started, I can’t put them down. Dreading the day when there are o more stories about this wonderful family.
I have read all previous Legacy series. The only problem is once started, I can’t put them down. Dreading the day when there are o more stories about this wonderful family.
September 20, 2022
Great ending!
I wasn’t sure I was going to like this book when I first started it but as I went on I was so glad that Isabella had enough sense to not sacrifice her husband and her family for a friend she hardly knew. Great story with the best outcome…
I wasn’t sure I was going to like this book when I first started it but as I went on I was so glad that Isabella had enough sense to not sacrifice her husband and her family for a friend she hardly knew. Great story with the best outcome…
January 6, 2023
quick read and not too deep
Wife, mother, friend, writer has lost her focus. Detail sketchy of how she goes about finding that focus and meaning. The sketchy details make this book easy and quick to get through.
Wife, mother, friend, writer has lost her focus. Detail sketchy of how she goes about finding that focus and meaning. The sketchy details make this book easy and quick to get through.
January 16, 2020
Simple, light hearted. Middle age woman questions her place in life. Read in a few quick hours. Not great literature, but OK for very light reading.
May 21, 2020
Lost For Words
I needed something down to earth and an easy read. This book filled all my present needs. Beautiful descriptions of the locations.
I needed something down to earth and an easy read. This book filled all my present needs. Beautiful descriptions of the locations.
March 21, 2021
Woman having midlife crisis almost makes bad decision. Blah blah
January 4, 2022
It’s been awhile since I’ve read a Paula Kay book and it’s just so easy to fall back in love with her characters and storytelling.
February 11, 2023
Sweet, well written but predictable book. Kind of a “coming of age book” for pre-middle age women who get caught up in marriage and child rearing and have lost some of their drive and miss it.
March 1, 2023
Could not finish this book. Dunno? Wanna? Since when does an author/adult use these “words” when writing. Makes them sound uneducated and ignorant.
March 7, 2023
Writer gets writers bloc
Writers bloc is a common enough ailment, but the way Isabelle solves her problem is wonderful. Reading about foreign climes is inspiringI
Writers bloc is a common enough ailment, but the way Isabelle solves her problem is wonderful. Reading about foreign climes is inspiringI
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June 14, 2023
Lost for words
I really enjoyed the ups and downs in this book. It was written well and kept me going the whole way thru.
I really enjoyed the ups and downs in this book. It was written well and kept me going the whole way thru.
February 12, 2025
Easy reading book. Plot was promising and story flowed nicely with lot of intrigue but end was unexpected but wimp. Could have been little more shocking and interesting.
September 2, 2025
The cover was more interesting than the book. Just because you pick an exotic location (Bali) doesn't make the novella more well written or worthwhile. Characters were OK. Plot was sub-par. Yawn.
August 12, 2024
Cheesy, normalizes adultery
Over the top cheesy. Like Hallmark movie cheesy. Did not appreciate the normalization and justification of adultery. Many types, too.
Over the top cheesy. Like Hallmark movie cheesy. Did not appreciate the normalization and justification of adultery. Many types, too.
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