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Conquer All Obstacles
A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO FIND LOVE ... WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES FOR A HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER ... EVEN TANGLING WITH A PSYCHOPATH ... YET, LOVE HAS THE POWER TO ... CONQUER ALL OBSTACLES. Middle-aged divorcee, Tara Robstead, wants more than a secret love affair with her boss, Josh Henderson. Yet, her search for a happily-ever-after costs her more than a price paid in blood-her soul is slaughtered. Now confined in a mental hospital, she must confront her greatest fears in order to break a psychopath's control over her fractured mind. Against the ticking clock, Josh must face his true love for Tara before it's too late. Together, Tara and Josh can stand united to ... CONQUER ALL OBSTACLES
260 pages, Paperback
First published September 25, 2009
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Jo-Anne Vandermeulen
3 books179 followersAROUND 20 MILLION MEMBERS ON GOODREADS AND JO-ANNE VANDERMEULEN HAS BEEN RATED AS THE 17TH MOST FOLLOWED!
Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is a Canadian best-selling author, expert blogger (offering free marketing tips), producer and hostess of “Authors Articulating/Talk Radio Network” on Blogtalkradio, founder and marketer of the online marketing business—“Premium Promotional Services”, and appears on many major social media sites (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Goodreads, Pinterest, Google+ etc.)…as a professional support network for writers and business owners. With three books out (including a suspense/romance novel), Jo-Anne has overcome her own obstacles to follow her dreams. An English major, graduated from the University of Saskatchewan (Canada), in 2006 she had to give up teaching when she was diagnosed with an illness that forced her to get out of the classroom. Now, with the novel “Conquer All Obstacles”, and the non-fiction resource books “Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” and Internet Marketing Made Easy”, Jo-Anne is an inspiration for many.
Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is a(an)/the:
- Online Social Media & Marketing Expert on eMerce Content
- Founder & Business Owner of Premium Promotional Services
*You Create - We Promote*
http://premiumpromotions.blogspot.ca/
- Produces and Hosts a Live Radio Show (2009-2011)*Authors Articulating*
(2012) *Talk Radio Network* http://www.talk-radio-network.com/
- Best-Selling Author:
• "Conquer All Obstacles" (Suspense/Romance)
• "Premium Promotional tips for Writers" and "Internet Marketing Made Easy" (Non-fiction/Resource) and "Internet Marketing Made Easy".
Visit her two personal sites:
eMerce Content - http://emercecontent.com/
Journey to Publication – www.joconquerall.com
conquer All obstacles – www.joconquerobstacles.com
Jo-Anne welcomes new fans to request friendship at: www.facebook.com/joanne.vandermeulen
Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is a Canadian best-selling author, expert blogger (offering free marketing tips), producer and hostess of “Authors Articulating/Talk Radio Network” on Blogtalkradio, founder and marketer of the online marketing business—“Premium Promotional Services”, and appears on many major social media sites (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Goodreads, Pinterest, Google+ etc.)…as a professional support network for writers and business owners. With three books out (including a suspense/romance novel), Jo-Anne has overcome her own obstacles to follow her dreams. An English major, graduated from the University of Saskatchewan (Canada), in 2006 she had to give up teaching when she was diagnosed with an illness that forced her to get out of the classroom. Now, with the novel “Conquer All Obstacles”, and the non-fiction resource books “Premium Promotional Tips for Writers” and Internet Marketing Made Easy”, Jo-Anne is an inspiration for many.
Jo-Anne Vandermeulen is a(an)/the:
- Online Social Media & Marketing Expert on eMerce Content
- Founder & Business Owner of Premium Promotional Services
*You Create - We Promote*
http://premiumpromotions.blogspot.ca/
- Produces and Hosts a Live Radio Show (2009-2011)*Authors Articulating*
(2012) *Talk Radio Network* http://www.talk-radio-network.com/
- Best-Selling Author:
• "Conquer All Obstacles" (Suspense/Romance)
• "Premium Promotional tips for Writers" and "Internet Marketing Made Easy" (Non-fiction/Resource) and "Internet Marketing Made Easy".
Visit her two personal sites:
eMerce Content - http://emercecontent.com/
Journey to Publication – www.joconquerall.com
conquer All obstacles – www.joconquerobstacles.com
Jo-Anne welcomes new fans to request friendship at: www.facebook.com/joanne.vandermeulen
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December 27, 2009
I like the way you describe things so vividly. It really breathes life into your characters.
I thought the dialogue done very well!
The plot is a fresh one.
I really enjoyed your descriptions. They were vivid and I could clearly see how deflated Josh was.
Love your descriptions. I could feel what they felt. Very good at showing!
You have a great voice, and an exciting story to tell.
Excellent use of secondary characters in the second half. I love the hospital setting, the thoughts, the reactions and Dr. Frances. Great job there.
This is honestly not a plot I’ve seen before, so I think if you do some work you could have an excellent story. I LOVE the hospital part. I’m afraid I didn’t leave as many comments there, but only because I was so engaged that I stopped being a judge and instead acted as a reader. I didn’t want that part to end. So. If you rework your beginning, and keep the second part just as strong, I could see you re-entering this into other contests and winning hands down.
Excellent POV. For the most part.
THE PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE COUPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL.
I WAS SWEATING WITH THEM. IT WAS GREAT THE WAY YOU TOUCHED THEM.
THE WRITING IS VERY VIBRANT & EVOCATIVE. I’D LOVE TO READ THE REST OF THE STORY TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS AND HOW.
THIS IS A VERY INTERESTING READ. IT REALLY SWITCHES FROM ONE EXTREME TO THE OTHER.
I TELL YOU, YOU’VE GOT A REALLY GOOD BOOK HERE. THERE IS ONE OTHER THING, SO MANY PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISEASE. I QUESTION IT, BUT IT’S STILL A GOOD SOUNDING BOOK AND I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK WITH IT .
I thought the dialogue done very well!
The plot is a fresh one.
I really enjoyed your descriptions. They were vivid and I could clearly see how deflated Josh was.
Love your descriptions. I could feel what they felt. Very good at showing!
You have a great voice, and an exciting story to tell.
Excellent use of secondary characters in the second half. I love the hospital setting, the thoughts, the reactions and Dr. Frances. Great job there.
This is honestly not a plot I’ve seen before, so I think if you do some work you could have an excellent story. I LOVE the hospital part. I’m afraid I didn’t leave as many comments there, but only because I was so engaged that I stopped being a judge and instead acted as a reader. I didn’t want that part to end. So. If you rework your beginning, and keep the second part just as strong, I could see you re-entering this into other contests and winning hands down.
Excellent POV. For the most part.
THE PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE COUPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL.
I WAS SWEATING WITH THEM. IT WAS GREAT THE WAY YOU TOUCHED THEM.
THE WRITING IS VERY VIBRANT & EVOCATIVE. I’D LOVE TO READ THE REST OF THE STORY TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS AND HOW.
THIS IS A VERY INTERESTING READ. IT REALLY SWITCHES FROM ONE EXTREME TO THE OTHER.
I TELL YOU, YOU’VE GOT A REALLY GOOD BOOK HERE. THERE IS ONE OTHER THING, SO MANY PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISEASE. I QUESTION IT, BUT IT’S STILL A GOOD SOUNDING BOOK AND I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK WITH IT .
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November 29, 2010THE BUZZ IS HAPPENING. Author Jo-Anne Vandermeulen anticipates a possible movie production of her latest suspense/romance novel, “Conquer All Obstacles”.
January 21, 2010
A complicated yet cohesive story that takes the reader through such obstacles as mental health, low self esteem, wrong priorities, abuse, and more. These do not overwhelm the reader by all applying to the same person, but the book most certainly shows us the law of six degrees of separation and how it does or can play out in our lives. The need to be in contact with ourselves and those closest to us is a strong theme.
Jo-Anne Vandermeulen has captured life trapped within the minds of mental health and how very hard it is to see the warning signs in many cases. She has delved into the core of situations that can affect us adversely or bring such cases to light. Though a novel, it is so close to truth that it could easily be a collection of biographies. The book is centred around the separate yet somehow closely woven lives of 12 individuals, some with obstacles and some on the outskirts affected by those obstacles of others.
The book is very interesting and suspenseful, and representative of many lost souls who are unable to recognize their own needs. It covers a time period of just 7 months, jam-packed with action and reaction. This book is not necessarily morose, it does have its lighter, happier moments. It shows how there can be weakness in the strong and strength in the weak. Powerful and passionate, I think this is a wonderfully written book, it gripped me right away and kept me reading into the night. I am so glad I had an opportunity to read it, and highly recommend it. A must-read. 5 stars
Jo-Anne Vandermeulen has captured life trapped within the minds of mental health and how very hard it is to see the warning signs in many cases. She has delved into the core of situations that can affect us adversely or bring such cases to light. Though a novel, it is so close to truth that it could easily be a collection of biographies. The book is centred around the separate yet somehow closely woven lives of 12 individuals, some with obstacles and some on the outskirts affected by those obstacles of others.
The book is very interesting and suspenseful, and representative of many lost souls who are unable to recognize their own needs. It covers a time period of just 7 months, jam-packed with action and reaction. This book is not necessarily morose, it does have its lighter, happier moments. It shows how there can be weakness in the strong and strength in the weak. Powerful and passionate, I think this is a wonderfully written book, it gripped me right away and kept me reading into the night. I am so glad I had an opportunity to read it, and highly recommend it. A must-read. 5 stars
July 24, 2010
As this exciting story opens our heroine, Tara Robstead, is strapped to a hospital bed in a trauma induced coma. How she got there and her efforts to free herself from the dangers of a psychopath who almost cost her her life will hold you enthralled. As Tara struggles to reclaim her soul Josh Henderson, her one true love, who tossed her aside to further his career, realizes what he's given up and tries to make amends. But is it too late for these star-crossed lovers? Can they unite and find happiness at last? This passionate, psychological romance provides the answers and is a real page-turner from beginning to end.
September 4, 2010
Conquer all obstacles is an incredibly passionate piece of work. Vandermeulen has created a page turner, and her talent for weaving a story is unmistakeable. The story is complicated, but runs quickly and smoothly. However, if you are a victim of some of the problems outlined in the book, you may find it difficult to read, such is Vandermeulen's talent at writing bringing it to life so to speak.
It is much more than a simple love story, and the strong themes will certainly have you devouring it quickly. Well done Ms. Vandermeulen.
It is much more than a simple love story, and the strong themes will certainly have you devouring it quickly. Well done Ms. Vandermeulen.
June 5, 2010
I loved this book covered everything to do with family issues, romance and suspense. I read it in a day as I found it hard to put down. In my opinion its a real page turner and Ms. Vandermeulen has done very well.
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September 24, 2010
If you love suspense, I'd give Jo-Anne Vandermuelen a read. She reminds me of Iris Johansen.
January 26, 2023
Excellent book!!!
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