One of the best things about The Write Stuff is the way our fellow writers and readers support each other. In addition to all the friendships and helpful advice engendered here, this blog encourages the sharing and promoting of all our talented authors. Janet posted this review in the Comments section of Rosie’s post on August Reviews, and I just wanted to share it with all of you as a reminder of the ways we help each other. (And because it’s a terrific review, too. THANK YOU, Janet!) Enjoy!
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Even the two dogs will steal your heart in this gripping story.
2016-08-05
‘A great story teller’ was my first impression as I quickly got into this story, or rather two interwoven tales. I enjoy novels set in more than one time and in this book the chapter headings helpfully tell us when and where we are. I have never been to the USA and if I ever get there I would rather visit Wake-Robin Ridge than Disneyland! This is a rounded tale, a romance and ghost story, but also a delightful journey to a beautiful part of the USA. Two very different love stories and four very different lives. I was so involved, that half way through the novel I thought I had misread that it was also a ghost story, so when the first paranormal event occurred it came as a complete shock. Without giving anything away, the description of that first night of terror was more vivid than any horror movie. If I did visit the Blue Ridge Mountains, I would certainly not stay by myself! I look forward to reading more by this author.
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Wake-Robin Ridge Book 1
A well-deserved review.
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Thanks, Mary, and don’t think I didn’t LOVE your review, as well! SO nice to have other writers say good things about my first book. It was greatly appreciated, believe me! 🙂
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I am so rubbish at doing reviews – probably because I find them so difficult to write. I am going to try to write more in August!
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Well, I certainly didn’t find your review to be rubbish! I was VERY happy to read it, believe me! So, I’m sure any you write for others during August will make them just as happy! 🙂 Fear not!
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Wake-Robin Ridge finally came up to the top of my to-be-read pile. I am totally enjoying it right now. I can’t wait to continue the series. This was a wonderful review that you should be proud of (And a good reminder to make sure and leave a review when I am done). Thanks for posting it!
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I have been SO blessed with such nice reviews, Marie, that when the occasional “Meh” one shows up, it doesn’t even bother me. (Much. 🙂 ) Thanks for the encouragement, and I hope you will continue to enjoy the rest of the book. (Peacock is nearing the top of my TBR stack, too. I haven’t forgotten you. Things have just snowballed around here! I promise I WILL read and review as soon as I possibly can.)
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Congratulations for this great review!
I like the fact that it has no spoilers. I dislike when reviewers tell the story, sometimes in detail, thus making the buying of the book by other people useless.
I realize, once again, we have so much in common, Marcia!
I hope one day you’ll read my books, too, to see what I mean. I have just bought your book and will push it to the top of the TBR list. Have a lovely weekend!
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Thank you so much, Carmen. I definitely intend to read your book. I love ghost stories, and I’m sure yours will be a super addition to my collection. And I’ll definitely review it. I’m slow, but steady! 🙂 I hope you’ll enjoy WRR when you have time to check it out. Thanks again!
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I think Shadows of the Past is closer to yours, though Till Life Do Us Part tackles the same issue, but from another angle. More complicated.
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I’ll start with Shadows, then. 🙂 Thanks for the tip!
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Great review for a wonderful book.Jx
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Thanks, Judith. It was lovely to find it here on The Write Stuff today, and I wanted to move it to t he fore, to share with everyone. You folks are SO welcome to share promos and special reviews, too, so we can send them out into the world to multiply. 🙂 And thank YOU for the wonderful reviews you’ve given me, too. SO appreciated!
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Gulp. I’m a scaredy cat! Perhaps I shouldn’t be reading the second half of this book in the midnight hours? LOL
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Personally, I wanted it scary, but compared to so much that’s out there, I don’t think it’s THAT bad. And it’s short. Only a couple of pages out of over 400. 🙂 But it’s crucial to what comes after, so I hope you’ll read it and it won’t be so bad. MAN UP, GIRL!!!! (Huh????) 😀
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LOL okay, okay. Just at the part now where creepy LLoyd got out of jail and had a visit through Ruthie’s empty house. I’m already scared!!!! 🙂 Now I’m off to download Harbinger!! ❤
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Hahaha. I can’t WAIT to see your reaction. Hint: read CH 19 and CH 23 in the day time. Everything else should be just fine. (And now that it’s all been built up this much, it probably won’t scare you that much, anyway. 😀 )
And wouldn’t you just HATE knowing someone like Lloyd is walking through your house, examining all your things? For me, that’s worse than the other stuff. Mostly. Okay, not really. 😀 😀 😀
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Yes! That was very creepy at 2am while I was reading. Lol, I’m off to get some sun and swim today. Taking my kindle and hopefully will pass chapter 23 in daylight! 🙂
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Good luck with that, and don’t forget to take your Total Eclipse Sunblock, SPF 1500! 😀
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Lmaooooooooooooooooo ❤
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Hey, when you’ve had skin cancer as many times as I have, you don’t leave home without it. I don’t go to the mailbox unless I’m slathered in it! 😉
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Good on you Marcia. And don’t worry, I don’t leave home without it either. ❤
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