In a drunken stupor, Brandon O'Malley frightens his brother Aidan's girlfriend, enraging his brother and the rest of his family. Aidan offers Brand...
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Jan 09, 2012
Alison
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LOVED this book! The O'Malley's are such an amazing family.
I laughed out loud at Dennis' fear of Daphne...so funny to imagine a big tough guy, whos raised 5 kids being scared of one woman.
I absolutly loved Mike and Brandon's relationship. She was the star of the book for me. The epilogue...tissues please!!!
I loved seeing Colin and Declan get their HEA's. Especially Colin, the steadfast "good kid", it was time he had something special just for More...
I laughed out loud at Dennis' fear of Daphne...so funny to imagine a big tough guy, whos raised 5 kids being scared of one woman.
I absolutly loved Mike and Brandon's relationship. She was the star of the book for me. The epilogue...tissues please!!!
I loved seeing Colin and Declan get their HEA's. Especially Colin, the steadfast "good kid", it was time he had something special just for More...
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Feb 19, 2012
Joyfully Reviewed
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Starting Over is a Joyfully Recommended Read
Brandon O’Malley found himself at rock bottom after learning that he hurt his brother’s girlfriend while in the midst of an alcohol induced rage. His brother gives him a choice rehab or jail. He takes rehab all while insisting he doesn’t have a problem. However, it doesn’t take him long to realize exactly how bad an alcoholic he is and how bad his life has gotten. After rehab, Brandon’s father gives him a restoration job to slowly brin More...
Brandon O’Malley found himself at rock bottom after learning that he hurt his brother’s girlfriend while in the midst of an alcohol induced rage. His brother gives him a choice rehab or jail. He takes rehab all while insisting he doesn’t have a problem. However, it doesn’t take him long to realize exactly how bad an alcoholic he is and how bad his life has gotten. After rehab, Brandon’s father gives him a restoration job to slowly brin More...
Jan 23, 2012
Sheri
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My grade: C+. This is the third book of a trilogy. I didn't read the first two books but had no trouble keeping all the characters and backstories straight. The book starts with Brandon starting a 30 day rehab. What felt strange to me was the multiple POVs. Brandon, Colin and Dennis. At least I think that was all, though there might have been more. The primary story here was Brandon's. What was odd was the absence of Daphne's POV. She turned from brusque and wary to in love rather quickly. Not b
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Jan 12, 2012
Splage
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I so enjoyed this whole trilogy and highly recommend it! Marie Force is a favorite author of mine because her stories are deeper, a little edgier in plot line (this one was about and alcoholic) and evoke so much emotion from me - I can always count on a good cry and an uplifting HEA. She is also the queen of Love at First Sight story lines, which I don't always want, sometimes I like the "I love you's" to take awhile, but sometimes they are exactly what I need.
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Dec 28, 2011
Ann
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Yes –(4 stars) Definitely enjoyed Brandon and the story surrounding his troubles with alcohol and journey to higher ground. The scene with him at the cemetery was a heart grabber and a Kleenex moment. No – (2.5-3 stars) Didn’t care for the whim, wham of the (and I hate to say this because I love Marie Force’s books) sappy love stories here. Again, as with Marking Time I feel like this story was another Lifetime movie and these lives are on a quick time table to meet fall head over heels in love
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Dec 19, 2011
AnneOK
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Book Three in Treading Water Trilogy
An excellent conclusion to the "Treading Water" trilogy. Once again, Marie Force offers her readers another extraordinarily interesting and entertaining storyline which includes sizzling romance and intriguing characters who'll make you cry, laugh and love right along with them. "Starting Over" features Brandon O'Malley who, despite his refusal to acknowledge he has a drinking problem, lands in rehab after he attacks his broth More...
An excellent conclusion to the "Treading Water" trilogy. Once again, Marie Force offers her readers another extraordinarily interesting and entertaining storyline which includes sizzling romance and intriguing characters who'll make you cry, laugh and love right along with them. "Starting Over" features Brandon O'Malley who, despite his refusal to acknowledge he has a drinking problem, lands in rehab after he attacks his broth More...
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Dec 22, 2011
A Tasty Read
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I have to agree with a few of the other ladies that said Starting Over was their Favorite of the Treading Water Trilogy.
I can honestly say that Brandon stole my heart in this book and I think might hold onto it for a while. I tend to be a woman who always went after the man who needed to be "saved". So in Starting Over I found myself feeling so bad for Valerie, Brandon's ex, who put so much of herself into the relationship with a man who was lost. The book starts out w More...
I can honestly say that Brandon stole my heart in this book and I think might hold onto it for a while. I tend to be a woman who always went after the man who needed to be "saved". So in Starting Over I found myself feeling so bad for Valerie, Brandon's ex, who put so much of herself into the relationship with a man who was lost. The book starts out w More...
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Dec 21, 2011
Emily
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Loved it! Loved the epilogue, the characters, just everything! The only thing I missed was learning more about Kate and her relationship. Ms. Force can take first cousins getting married but not a relationship with a much, much older man? I don't get it. But still, a very good trilogy, one I'm sad is over. Now I hope she doesn't make us wait too long for more McCarthy's of Gansett Island, I'm getting impatient!
Dec 22, 2011
Aly
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My favorite and a wonderful third book in this series. Realistic situations, beautifully packed together. I love the O'Malley clan! The relationship they all have is what - for me - was the core of this book and what made it work so well. But I have to say Mike & Brandon's relationship is the killer :) That kid slays me!!
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Dec 26, 2011
KK
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So, SO amazing! This book has it all. As in all Marie Force books, there is definitely romance, but there is also a solid dose of humor, drama, and lots of tissue moments. You will fall in love with the O'Malley's and the people around them.
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Dec 22, 2011
Mo
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Loved this book. Great conclusion to the series. Marie is an "automatic" buy for me - all of her books are great.
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Dec 27, 2011
Ju
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This was a wonderful story. I loved the brothers and Mike was adorable. I really loved the ending.
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Dec 20, 2011
Laura YA indie princess
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Starting Over is AMAZING my favourite of the series even my favourite book by Marie Force EVER!!!!!!!!!!
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Dec 20, 2011
Tracy
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This is the BEST series I have read to date! This book was an emotional ride full of LOVE! Highly recommend.
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Dec 08, 2011
Cocktails and Books
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Absolutely fabulous. Look for review on Night Owl Reviews
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Dec 28, 2011
Yvonne
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Awww, Marie Force is awesome! This is a bit of a tear jerker and a little light on the romance but fantastic none the less. The ending seemed a little too PERFECT even for Romanceland but the epilogue was perfect and a real joy to read.
Dec 29, 2011
Kathy
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Authors please pay attention- if you want to know how to write the kind of epilogues that readers want, read Starting Over's. Not only was the whole book wonderful, the epilogue had everything, I mean everything I want- it had a heartwarming twist, it provided updates for the series'major characters [a must for the readers], and it required a few tissues. Thank you Marie Force for ending this lovely trilogy on a perfect note!
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