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Alison
Alison's family has been gone for four years. The ache of their loss still exists. Her boss, Cole, is close to his own family and they welcome her with open arms. As Cole pursues her, as their feelings for each grow, Alison knows she'll have to tell him. She just doesn't want to relive that loss when she does.
100 pages, Nook
First published October 27, 2010
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December 3, 2012
I liked it but I just felt like it lacked details. I felt for Alison but there was a lack of that something in the story. Cole is some sort of a business man who needs an assistant. Alison js that new assistant. Their chemistry is pretty much nonexistent for me. There was no explanation on his past. she just did want she was told to do and that was it. I couldn't connect with him and the feeling of not enough detail to make you feel for the characters was annoying. 1.5 stars
June 1, 2013
This was a novella about a woman who started working for a wealthy man.
At first he was hesitant in hiring her but soon found she was more than
capable of running his house and doing his errands.
She had a secret. Would she ever need to share it? He was skeptical when
it came to women. There were few genuine women who weren't just after wealth.
This is a Chick-lit tale but mostly clean, well-written and good, light. reading.
There were a few grammatical errors but easily corrected. I was disappointed
in the abrupt ending before the Epilogue. The Epilogue helped but it would have
been more entertaining with the finishing touches on the ending
At first he was hesitant in hiring her but soon found she was more than
capable of running his house and doing his errands.
She had a secret. Would she ever need to share it? He was skeptical when
it came to women. There were few genuine women who weren't just after wealth.
This is a Chick-lit tale but mostly clean, well-written and good, light. reading.
There were a few grammatical errors but easily corrected. I was disappointed
in the abrupt ending before the Epilogue. The Epilogue helped but it would have
been more entertaining with the finishing touches on the ending
July 18, 2011
I don't want to be offensive but this was just kind of dumb. It was way short, just 100 Nook clicks. Everything was rushed and there really wasn't even a problem to overcome. So her family died and she didn't want to tell Cole? Why? That was just dumb.
July 4, 2011
Alison takes a job with Cole Montgomery. She cleans his house, prepares his meals and does whatever he needs at his home or office. After two months he takes her with to his brothers wedding and everyone loves her. Cole is trying to show her his feelings without scaring her. She is trying to hold back her feelings as she don't know what he thinks of her.
Alison spoke of her parents and two older brothers but has only told Cole's mom what happened. For some reason she hasn't shared with him.
You may want a box of kleenex handy for this story!
Alison spoke of her parents and two older brothers but has only told Cole's mom what happened. For some reason she hasn't shared with him.
You may want a box of kleenex handy for this story!
May 13, 2012
I have to say I was very impressed with the first book I read by Mirriam Smyth and instantly went on to read two more books right in a row. Which is not always the best thing to do, reading several books in a row by the same the author. There is a risk the books will start to sound the same. I have to say I did enjoy Alison, not as much as I did Edith but I still went on to read another book by Mirriam Smyth. I like the way Mirriam Smyth writes, the storyline and characters flow freely and make for a very enjoyable read.
May 2, 2012
I really enjoyed this short story. My only true complaint is that it needed to be longer to include a bit more details. Amazing storyline that is both sweet and sad. It needed a bit more development, but overall was a nice story. I enjoyed the switching of narratives at key points, in order to understand both sides of the story. I would recommend this story to anyone who wants a sweet, romantic read.
July 23, 2012
At the beginning of the book, I was a bit confused about what was going on. Everything was very rushed and I didn't find much detail. But I did like the plot! I also love how the author says that stories were formed in her head, given life in her heart, and penned to relieve the need to make it real. And I really like how she did that with this book. It shows me that I can write stories and they don't have to be "simply a fantasy" but I can just write about a character.
January 16, 2012
I could make it through the book, but not easily. It lacked detail and anything of substance. What was supposed to be a mysterious past was nothing more than a predictable ending. There isn't enough story to make you care about the characters. Furthermore, the parts that are told of them are boring and, again, predictable.
July 8, 2012
Loved this one too it really nice to get away from authors who lay too much on adult content but they really are sweet books. This one was sad to but at the same time it was sooo nice. Some things you can expect from Mirriam Smyth is 1) older men 2) A wedding 3) Loss of family. 4) No sex scenes- not a bad thing.:)
October 13, 2011
The story is about a girl who lost her family. In a car accident including her fiance. On her birthday her new fiance, the guy that is her boss. They end up falling in love but he wants to met her family. She didn't tell him what happen in the beginning but it took time and finally told him.
December 29, 2011
This was a cute short story. Very sweet.
There are some editorial mistakes and sometime I was a little confused trying to figure out who was speaking but otherwise this was an easy read and a lovely story for a rainy afternoon.
There are some editorial mistakes and sometime I was a little confused trying to figure out who was speaking but otherwise this was an easy read and a lovely story for a rainy afternoon.
August 30, 2012
Alison is pretty short (just under 100 pages) and though I had hoped for more development, the story was good, quick and easy to read. If you're short on time, this author has a series of these books that can fill in some quick reading gaps.
February 23, 2011
Really wish the story had been longer. I did feel like she ended it well. I didn't feel like she left me hanging. Would recommend this short story.
November 20, 2011
Easy read, typically sweet love story, boy meets girl, happily ever after
May 28, 2011
Alison & Cole's love story was so well written I couldn't put it down!
June 1, 2011
review to come
June 1, 2011
Cute story and quick read. It is definitely better than several other books by this author.
June 5, 2011
Quick, sweet read.
July 9, 2011
Fun romantic read. Very short and wrapped up too abruptly.
July 18, 2011
Short story that was VERY monotonous to read.
June 17, 2011
Very sweet story.
June 27, 2011
This was a quick, easy, romantic short story. I really enjoyed it and will look for others like it.
July 20, 2011
i found this book on the free nook books link at b and n... very cute quick read.
July 24, 2011
moved really fast and left out impirtant things. hard to keep up at times but still a good short story
June 17, 2016
Delightful read. I really came to like the characters. The development of the relationship is nicely done. The way that Cole helps Alison deal with her grief is touching. Well done.
All read
All read
November 5, 2011
bad, really bad. glad it was a free download.
January 24, 2012
Just as good as Stella. I love these books!
March 5, 2012
I know why this was free. Horrible.
May 19, 2012
This was a good book... and the best part its free! So you don't have any excuse to not get ur lazy butts up and read this book, no excuse at all! Lol
July 20, 2012
quick read & free
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