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Bellingwood #34
Beauty is Often Different
After three weeks of dorm life, Rebecca is finally coming home. Everyone is excited to see her again. It's good Polly didn't schedule much; events spontaneously burst from nothing and their Labor Day weekend is filled to the brim.An extra grocery run was expected; the additional event was not. As she leaves the parking lot, no one but Polly is surprised when she's the only person who sees a body tumble down the hill. The timing couldn't have been more perfect. The location couldn't have been worse. Sheriff Merritt and Deputy Hudson arrive on scene before Polly has to deal with too many angry passersby.A slew of car thefts in the region is wreaking havoc on people's lives. No one's vehicle is safe; the thieves aren't choosy. It is pure misery when a theft hits close to home.Once the excitement of Rebecca's weekend at home passes, Polly's life fills with friends and family from Bellingwood. Nothing ever stays the same. Everything changes. New jobs, new lives, and a new family in the Bell House neighborhood. Things are never dull in this little Iowa community.Welcome back to Bellingwood.
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2021
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October 31, 2021
Dissapointing
This series used to be much more substantial. The books use to actually have plots and character development. Now we get tedious description of mundane life events. A whole page of loading a truck with tables and chairs. Another page of pancakes or dirty clothes. At the beginning we find out that stolen cars are the plot,. The body of the book is filler, Polly sayes the perfect thing to a child and then repeats the perfect things she says to her friends, so we get to read her perfect words twice. Then the plot is wrapped up in a couple pages at the end. I may have to be done with this series.
This series used to be much more substantial. The books use to actually have plots and character development. Now we get tedious description of mundane life events. A whole page of loading a truck with tables and chairs. Another page of pancakes or dirty clothes. At the beginning we find out that stolen cars are the plot,. The body of the book is filler, Polly sayes the perfect thing to a child and then repeats the perfect things she says to her friends, so we get to read her perfect words twice. Then the plot is wrapped up in a couple pages at the end. I may have to be done with this series.
January 23, 2022
Body on the Railroad Viaduct
Polly goes to pick up groceries and as she is pulling on to the highway sees a body roll down by the railroad viaduct. Rebecca calls and wants to come home and her car is then stolen right out of Beryl's driveway when she is visiting her. Vehicles are being stolen in town and no one really sees anything. Rebecca is not sure about her roommate at college so she wants to come home again the next weekend and to everyone's surprise brings her with. Find out all that goes on in Bellingwood after she arrives. Another wonderful book!
Polly goes to pick up groceries and as she is pulling on to the highway sees a body roll down by the railroad viaduct. Rebecca calls and wants to come home and her car is then stolen right out of Beryl's driveway when she is visiting her. Vehicles are being stolen in town and no one really sees anything. Rebecca is not sure about her roommate at college so she wants to come home again the next weekend and to everyone's surprise brings her with. Find out all that goes on in Bellingwood after she arrives. Another wonderful book!
October 25, 2021
Relish the Beauty of Your Uniqueness
Rebecca’s struggles starting college remind me of the saying “give kids wings to fly and roots to bind them to their families”. This book did not disappoint. The character development is wonderful and you feel
like they are real people and you love them despite their insecurities.
Rebecca’s struggles starting college remind me of the saying “give kids wings to fly and roots to bind them to their families”. This book did not disappoint. The character development is wonderful and you feel
like they are real people and you love them despite their insecurities.
October 25, 2021
What a great book!
Really enjoyed hearing more about Jack and Noah. The struggle of growing up was well written. Makes me wish I had a mother like Polly when I was Rebecca's age. Someone loving and supportive rather than negative and judgemental. Always a great escape to Bellingwood. Thanks so much!
Really enjoyed hearing more about Jack and Noah. The struggle of growing up was well written. Makes me wish I had a mother like Polly when I was Rebecca's age. Someone loving and supportive rather than negative and judgemental. Always a great escape to Bellingwood. Thanks so much!
October 27, 2021
Amazing
Another book that not only keeps me riveted until way too late in the night, but one that teaches us to be kind and look for the good in others. I love the way Polly approaches life with her kids, her community, and in herself! Thank you for writing the stories that keep us on our toes… and remind us to find the good!
Another book that not only keeps me riveted until way too late in the night, but one that teaches us to be kind and look for the good in others. I love the way Polly approaches life with her kids, her community, and in herself! Thank you for writing the stories that keep us on our toes… and remind us to find the good!
October 27, 2021
Another great story
I love Bellingwood , Polly , her family and her friends. The family time and Henry and all.the kids is great. We keep.learning more about the children as they grow up. This book dealt with Rebecca going off to college and learning how to communicate with her roommate. There is always a time for friends and family for Polly.
I love Bellingwood , Polly , her family and her friends. The family time and Henry and all.the kids is great. We keep.learning more about the children as they grow up. This book dealt with Rebecca going off to college and learning how to communicate with her roommate. There is always a time for friends and family for Polly.
November 1, 2021
Pollys family is not conventional
Polly Giller saw the body of a young room down an embankment near the railroad tracks. No one is surprised. But then again Pilots life and family are just a little different in a good way that comes out as this story unfolds. Polls stories are always good, this ones extra special.
Polly Giller saw the body of a young room down an embankment near the railroad tracks. No one is surprised. But then again Pilots life and family are just a little different in a good way that comes out as this story unfolds. Polls stories are always good, this ones extra special.
November 5, 2021
I don’t know why I continue to read this series. It’s obvious that they are published several times a year. There is essentially no plot, especially in the last several books. Now we have pages and pages of Polly preaching her values to the kids and her friends. There is no depth to any of the characters.
I can read these books in a day. Luckily they are free.
I can read these books in a day. Luckily they are free.
November 12, 2021
Polly finds another body in the beginning of this one- and after so many books I am getting some characters and names mixed up- but I cannot resist these books. So satisfying with people's relationships, parenting lessons, affectionate couples and expanding families and townsfolk and integrity and common sense. There is a feel goo part of these books that is irresistible.
November 16, 2021
Rebecca is at college and not sure about her new roommate.
As usual Polly finds a body she even saw it roll down the hill, just didn't see who rolled it.
Rebecca thinks her roommate is judging her and the roommate Odette feels the same. Takes a weekend at home with Polly to get things straight.
Read and enjoy.
As usual Polly finds a body she even saw it roll down the hill, just didn't see who rolled it.
Rebecca thinks her roommate is judging her and the roommate Odette feels the same. Takes a weekend at home with Polly to get things straight.
Read and enjoy.
November 18, 2021
Bellingwood would be an interesting place to live!
I love all the books in this series! It is so great getting to know all the characters on a report level. The story line is so fun even though dead bodies seem to be so commonplace in this little town. I find myself wondering who I would be in Polly’s world.
I love all the books in this series! It is so great getting to know all the characters on a report level. The story line is so fun even though dead bodies seem to be so commonplace in this little town. I find myself wondering who I would be in Polly’s world.
October 26, 2021
Always love reading Dianes stories about Bellingwood. Can't wait for them to come out then I hurry up and finish them in one day. Ugh!
Can't wait for them to come out then I hurry up and finish them in one day. Ugh! Wish you could write faster. Lol
Can't wait for them to come out then I hurry up and finish them in one day. Ugh! Wish you could write faster. Lol
October 27, 2021
What is normal?
The kids are growing up and learning that not everyone fits into the same mold of "normal". Everyone has their own unique version of normal, and need to be accepted for who they are. There's also a dead body that leaves us hanging about her life.
The kids are growing up and learning that not everyone fits into the same mold of "normal". Everyone has their own unique version of normal, and need to be accepted for who they are. There's also a dead body that leaves us hanging about her life.
October 27, 2021
Always fun going back to Bellingwood. This book was so good, with the exception of the usual dead body/mystery. IMHO, the series just does not need that, and the plotline detract from the very positive messages and plotlines throughout the book.
October 28, 2021
Great read!
I had to make myself stop reading this or I would've read it one sitting! The only flaws I found were some misspelled words. The story line was very interesting and the characters were amazingly real.
I had to make myself stop reading this or I would've read it one sitting! The only flaws I found were some misspelled words. The story line was very interesting and the characters were amazingly real.
October 29, 2021
polly's family is growing up. Several.are already out on their own. doesn't mean they still don't need her. Then there is yet another dead body dropped on her and a rash of cars stolen from family and friends. Not to mention attempted rape of her adopted daughter's roommate!
November 1, 2021
Wonderful story
Having just re read the whole series, I was looking forward to this book. As usual it’s m possible to put down. Polly’s life is full of fun and unusual twists and turns. Her family and friends fill the book with love and happiness.
Having just re read the whole series, I was looking forward to this book. As usual it’s m possible to put down. Polly’s life is full of fun and unusual twists and turns. Her family and friends fill the book with love and happiness.
November 3, 2021
Love Bellingwood and all the people there! You make them all so real!
Love the story lines in these stories! The people are all so real and you want to live in this wonderful town. Knowing it is all made up doesn't matter. They live really lives with real problems!
Love the story lines in these stories! The people are all so real and you want to live in this wonderful town. Knowing it is all made up doesn't matter. They live really lives with real problems!
December 24, 2021
Very Addictive
If you don’t have time to snuggle in and read, this is not the series for you. From the very first book you are hooked and can’t stop until you’ve read all there is to read about Bellingwood and Polly. Fasten your seatbelt. You are in for a wonderful ride.
If you don’t have time to snuggle in and read, this is not the series for you. From the very first book you are hooked and can’t stop until you’ve read all there is to read about Bellingwood and Polly. Fasten your seatbelt. You are in for a wonderful ride.
February 22, 2022
College drama and car thefts
This book covers Rebecca going off to college and on her first visit home, her car was stolen! Of course it wasn't an isolated incident. Rebecca is figuring out college life and isn't a fan of her roommate, something happens and things change.
This book covers Rebecca going off to college and on her first visit home, her car was stolen! Of course it wasn't an isolated incident. Rebecca is figuring out college life and isn't a fan of her roommate, something happens and things change.
October 25, 2021
always the best
Diane Greenwood Muir never lets you down! Book 34 is just as phenomenal as all the rest. The only problem? She needs to write faster! Lol
Diane Greenwood Muir never lets you down! Book 34 is just as phenomenal as all the rest. The only problem? She needs to write faster! Lol
October 25, 2021
As always, I am in love with this book!
These characters, this setting, and the plots and twists make this a fabulous read! Bellingwood never disappoints! Love love love!
These characters, this setting, and the plots and twists make this a fabulous read! Bellingwood never disappoints! Love love love!
October 26, 2021
Awesome
I truly enjoy my time in Bellingwood. This was an exciting and interesting trip. I long for the next book. Such wonderful writing, thank you Diane for entertaining us.
I truly enjoy my time in Bellingwood. This was an exciting and interesting trip. I long for the next book. Such wonderful writing, thank you Diane for entertaining us.
October 26, 2021
It's Bellingwood.
There is no real surprises in this book. The story folds together seamlessly. I also sees the makings of at least 2 new themes. I hope I'm not wrong.
There is no real surprises in this book. The story folds together seamlessly. I also sees the makings of at least 2 new themes. I hope I'm not wrong.
October 27, 2021
Just continues to be the most enjoyable read - hate it when I get to the last page.
October 27, 2021
Couldn't put it down
As always, the Bellingwood series never disappoints. I love seeing how each character has grown and developed. You never disappoint
As always, the Bellingwood series never disappoints. I love seeing how each character has grown and developed. You never disappoint
October 28, 2021
Bellingwood
I love that Diane can tell a story w/o profanity, etc. i enjoy how her words can keep me entertained and want to not stop reading
I love that Diane can tell a story w/o profanity, etc. i enjoy how her words can keep me entertained and want to not stop reading
November 1, 2021
Oh my stars
I loved this book. Diane brings in details about our Bellingwood family to bring them closer to our heart. Thank you Diane.
I loved this book. Diane brings in details about our Bellingwood family to bring them closer to our heart. Thank you Diane.
November 1, 2021
Great
Once again Diane did not disappoint. Not only do her books have a great story, you find some of yourself in them
Once again Diane did not disappoint. Not only do her books have a great story, you find some of yourself in them
November 2, 2021
Loved all 34 books
This was a great series. I’m sad I’m finished. The characters were so believable. I hope there’s another book coming.
This was a great series. I’m sad I’m finished. The characters were so believable. I hope there’s another book coming.
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