The Road to Eden's Ridge

by M.L. Rose

The Road to Eden's Ridge is a love story evocative of The Bridgesof Madison County . Less than an hour before her wedding, Lindsey Briggs stands in her bedroom ina Maine farmhouse and decides to call off the wedding and pursue her musicaldreams in Nashville, Tennessee. When she sings at the Bluebird Café, she meetsBen McBride, a country-singing legend and old army buddy of her grandfather. Thethreat of falling in love with McBride's young lawyer makes Lindsey flee back toMaine where she learns of the love years earlier between Ben and hergrandmother's sister Lily and the truth about her own past. The book has been optioned for film by Lindsay Doran, producer of DeadAgain and Sense and Sensibility , who says, "If a book issupposed to be a love story, I ask myself if I sob big sobs. When I read TheRoad to Eden's Ridge , I sob big sobs."

Genres: Fiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published July 15, 2002

Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked this one up in Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame gift shop in February. I knew it wouldn't be challenging literature, but it worked for that first piece of light reading that I like for my opening summer read. I liked the references to specific places in Nashville that I became familiar with when I visited. And of course I have to connect to a story about a songwriter following her dream. On the down side, the love stories were cheesy and predictable. The flashback love story felt akin to Bridges of Madison County, which I abhored. *eyeroll*

[Aundi · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING! I absolutely couldn't put it down! I discovered it on a trip to Nashville and with a good review from Amy Grant, how could I not read it? The development of the characters and the weaving of generations makes it a very interesting book. This book caused a great lack of sleep, and a few tears. I wish I could read it over and over not knowing what is going to happen. I can't say enough about this book.

[Angela · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was not impressed with this book. The writing styles of the two authors were very different and I could tell immediately when the other author took over. The Nashville story was a simple overview that I didn't invest myself into. It almost felt like an advertisement for landmarks in Nashville. However, the love story of Ben & Lily in Maine was a smoother read and more engaging.

[Jolene]

Recommended by my cousin... Sounds good..

[Paula White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommended by my daughter. I loved it- musically written, reminded me a bit of Bridges of Madison County. Would love to read another by this author.

[Lemperta · Rating 4 out of 5]

A love story with a formula. I liked how the book was written by two authors, though!