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The Haunting of Autumn Lake
by
Marcia Lynn McClure (Goodreads Author)
The breathtaking romantic sequel to The Visions of Ransom Lake!
Excerpt:
Autumn Lake stopped cold in her tracks. She puffed a breath of summoning courage as she gazed at the old covered bridge before her. Ever since she was a child and Sawyer had read to her the fascinating yet thoroughly haunting story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Mr. Washington Irving, Autumn had secr...more
Excerpt:
Autumn Lake stopped cold in her tracks. She puffed a breath of summoning courage as she gazed at the old covered bridge before her. Ever since she was a child and Sawyer had read to her the fascinating yet thoroughly haunting story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Mr. Washington Irving, Autumn had secr...more
272 pages
Published
October 2011
by Distractions Ink
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I loved this companion book to The Visions of Ransom Lake. This story picks up about 25 years later and is mostly about Ransom and Vaden's daughter, Autumn. I loved how she met Gentry and how sweet he was to make her dreams come true. I loved reading about how happy and in love Ransom and Vaden's still are, all those years later. It was such a cozy, autumn read and the recipes included are a big bonus!! I've tried the caramel apple one and it was soooo delish!
No surprise that I loved this story. I'm a huge Marcia Lynn McClure fan and love to escape into her clean romances. If you have not read a Marcia Lynn McClure book before I highly recommend you give her books a try. But don't start with this one. The Haunting of Autumn Lake is the sequel to her beloved book The Visions of Ransom Lake. You must read that book first to appreciate this one.
Marcia Lynn McClure's favorite season is Fall. Her love of all things autumn shows in this book. From pumpkins...more
Marcia Lynn McClure's favorite season is Fall. Her love of all things autumn shows in this book. From pumpkins...more
Okay girls Marcia out did herself this time, wow there are so many wonderful kissing scenes I could swoon lol. I love all her books, but this one is amongst my top favorites. Marcia has such a way with words such a gift that we get to be blessed to see come to life in print."Yes, the season of harvest and respite was a woman in Miss Autumn Lake's bountiful imagination-auburn-haired, with ribbons of pumpkin orange and sage green woven through. Her eyes were the color of ripe green apples and her...more
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4.5/5 stars. I originally gave this 3 stars, probably because I judge Marcia's books harshly against the ones I LOVE, LOVE of hers! But, if a book lingers in my mind months later, I have to up my rating!
My reasons for originally giving 3 stars(but I know I was judging harshly): It got a bit repetitive with going on about how in love Ransom and Vaden still were and how much their daughter wanted a relationship like theirs, and how it made her giggle to catch them "sparking" (What teenager LIKES...more
My reasons for originally giving 3 stars(but I know I was judging harshly): It got a bit repetitive with going on about how in love Ransom and Vaden still were and how much their daughter wanted a relationship like theirs, and how it made her giggle to catch them "sparking" (What teenager LIKES...more
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Oh, Mar-cia!
I know what book I'm reading every fall.
Actually, two books. I'll begin with The Visions of Ransom Lake and tie a bow around the experience with The Haunting of Autumn Lake.
The Visions of Ransom Lake is the first Marcia book I ever read, beginning my addiction to all things Marcia. (Thank you, Colette, for calling me with words, "Visions. Of. Ransom. Lake. You have GOT to read this.") When I heard there was going to be a sequel, I had to hold in a fangirl squee.
And this truly feels l...more
I know what book I'm reading every fall.
Actually, two books. I'll begin with The Visions of Ransom Lake and tie a bow around the experience with The Haunting of Autumn Lake.
The Visions of Ransom Lake is the first Marcia book I ever read, beginning my addiction to all things Marcia. (Thank you, Colette, for calling me with words, "Visions. Of. Ransom. Lake. You have GOT to read this.") When I heard there was going to be a sequel, I had to hold in a fangirl squee.
And this truly feels l...more
Alright. Should I give it three or four stars? I went with 3. Wait. Maybe I'll change it to 4. Yep, I'm changing it to 4. I almost always enjoy Marcia's books. How can you not love someone that puts so much of herself into her books?...that's admirable (and that's why I'm going with 4). Reading The Haunting of Autumn Lake is like taking a walk with the author. She loves nature and romance. It's a little over the top, especially the first 30 pages or so (I was honestly rolling my eyes and chuckli...more
Marcia managed to save my Autumn:) Towards the first of September we found out we are expecting our 4th child...which IS WoNDeRfuL.....but....I've been oh SO very morning sick (it's "all-day sick" for me unfortunately) and so discouraged that I wouldn't be enjoying my favorite time of year this year...and that I need to gear up to be sick the next 5 to 6 months or so.....THEN last week I remembered that I had been saving The Haunting of Autumn Lake to read for this Fall!...Literally it saved the...more
This book was the perfect escape from all of the sadness that is going on in the world. It is so refreshing to open a book and be taken back to a quieter time in life with pumpkin patches, county fairs, delicious recipes made with apples picked straight from the tree. Also, I just love all of the authors notes that she puts at the end of her books. It truly connects you to her as a person, it is hard to criticize her books when you feel like she is sharing so much personal information. Having sa...more
Another great book by Marcia! I loved this one. It was so fun to hear how Vaden and Ransom are doing now. I really liked Gentry. Loved the dimples! I can't wait to read her next one!
I don't think I have ever looked forward to a book of Marcia's more than this one!! Just for the chance of getting some more Handsome Ransom, and I certainly was not disappointed! Any of her other reads are good stand alone, but this one I would not recommend unless you have read Visions of Ransom Lake... For you wouldn't appreciate having him 'back' unless you already are so in love with that story. ;) This was the perfect birthday present, and I am ever grateful for Marcia for helping me appre...more
I liked this book better than the last couple I've read by MLM. Maybe I'm just a sucker for cowboys? It was nice to get a taste of Ransom and Vaden again through this book. The Visions of Ransom Lake is one of my favorite books.(I love the name Vaden, by the way. If I had another girl, that would be her name. For real.)
This was a quick read. I could have used more of this book. What?! It's snowing outside and I wanted to snuggle on the couch just a bit longer reading about the handsome Gentry a...more
This was a quick read. I could have used more of this book. What?! It's snowing outside and I wanted to snuggle on the couch just a bit longer reading about the handsome Gentry a...more
Ahhhhhhhhhh! This is seriously Autumn goodness! A sequel to The Visions of Ransom Lake, this book is wonderful! It is like bathing in the warm glow of Autumn splendor! This was very well written with a continuation of Ransom and Vaden's beautiful love story as well as their daughter Autumn's own love story. Plenty of delicious kisses(of course right?) included. I love reading Marcia's stories of true heroes who are gentlemen and stand for their women's virtues. Also, to be treasured is Marcia's...more
This is a follow up to Visions of Ransom Lake with their youngest daughter as the protagonist. It is a cute follow up and you get to see lots of story with her parents. But I would have to say it does not have the depth I am used to with McClure. But it was a great read for Autumn and Halloween just around the corner. I did enjoy the main characters, in that they were reflections of Ransom and Vaden. The danger element was there, just not the same depth. I am still glad I picked it up and got to...more
I like this one even better than it's predecessor, "The Visions of Ransom Lake", which really needs to be read before this one to get the most out of it. Handsome Ransom makes one terrific daddy. Grandpa Handsom sounds promising too. I enjoyed watching Gentry and Autum's relationship develop. It was more believable to me than Ransom and Vaden's. As parents though, Ransom and Vaden are the best. This is one if the things I like best about this book.
The one thing that still has me puzzling over this book is the identity of the Spector. Clear through the end, we never did learn who the actual Spector was! It was intriguing and frustrating at the same time! As for the story.... I really enjoyed reading about Autumn and her mother...they are truly two peas from the same pod!
I did not know this book was a lead off from Visions of Ransom Lake...and I plan on reading that one next.
I did not know this book was a lead off from Visions of Ransom Lake...and I plan on reading that one next.
Huge MLM fan. I love that Gentry was the protector of virtue, but I didn't really want to read about the villain groping Autumn's breasts. I don't know...it just bothered me. The same violation factor could have come into play with the villain trying to only steal a kiss-I would be have been fired up mad for Autumn, only it wouldn't have left me with a eww feeling in the pit of my stomach.
3.5 Nice easy read. I loved the descriptions of Fall! And it was fun to revisit Ransom and Vadan. I did feel that the author was repetitive at times in describing the characters. She didn't have to tell us that Autumn was caring or compassionate--the things she did in the book showed us that she was etc. . .
Maybe closer to a 3.5 star. This is a sequel to the Visions of Ransom Lake which I really liked. It was nice to read about what happened after that book in this sequel, and meet their daughter.
Also, the author's notes contain recipes which I thought was a nice touch. I plan on trying them out.
Also, the author's notes contain recipes which I thought was a nice touch. I plan on trying them out.
I thought Autumn was more like a 12 yr. old play acting with scarecrows, drawing "portraits" of pumpkins for her mom's birthday, talking to flowers, and just being silly. I didn't care for the swearing and inappropriate language. This book just wasn't up to par for Marcia I don't think.
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I purchased this paperback copy off amazon.com I Loved Ransom and Vaden's story and was excited to see a story about Autumn. The story is cute and clean as Marcia is know for. I liked how selfless the hero is. I think Ms. McClure did a good job with her villian. This one is better than the last book I read of hers The Trove of the Passion Room. I felt that Ransom and Vaden's making out and banter was distracting from Autumn's story. I also think that Ms. McClure needs to find a new...more
I purchased this paperback copy off amazon.com I Loved Ransom and Vaden's story and was excited to see a story about Autumn. The story is cute and clean as Marcia is know for. I liked how selfless the hero is. I think Ms. McClure did a good job with her villian. This one is better than the last book I read of hers The Trove of the Passion Room. I felt that Ransom and Vaden's making out and banter was distracting from Autumn's story. I also think that Ms. McClure needs to find a new...more
Autumn meets a cowboy (Gentry James) and instantly falls in love. He has been shot and she must care for him. He is too handsome for his own good. But can he save her from a man in town who wants to ruin her, and take her virtue? Fun, clean, easy read. I couldn't put it down! Great for a teen girl.
Always love Marcia's books. Cute stories! This one was fun & loved the characters but I still have other favorites of hers! Still good though. I'll probably read it a couple more times! :)
This was a fun read. I enjoyed The Visions of Ransom Lake and looked forward to reading about his daughter. I was a little surprised by how big a part Ransom and Vaden played in this story though. I really liked Autumn and Gentry. Like all of McClure's characters they had great chemistry together.
Another enjoyable read.
Another enjoyable read.
I really loved this book. it is a fabulous sequel to The visions of ransom lake, which of course is one of my all time Favorites by MLM.So of course I was excited to read this story.
This was a fun read. I do have two criticisms. There was way too much description of the fall season. Also, the book was too short. I think the story needed more time to develop.
So glad Marcia did a sequel to "Visions of Ransom Lake". I enjoyed this book a lot. I never knew pumpkins and apples could be so EXCITING...super cute read!!!
This one made me laugh out loud. I could visualize the characters experiencing their frightening moments. I liked this book because it made me laugh so hard.
This is a wonderful sequel to Visions of Randsome lake. I absolutely loved it. I loved reading about the ongoing romance still between Ransome and Vaden. I loved that this book showed that real love is lasting. I also thought it was great that Autumn had so many wonderful traits of them both. The villain in this story is darker than in any of marcias books so far. Yes, I hated the monster! However, I think she touched on a very important point in this book. I don't want to give anything away. Bu...more
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Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Marcia Lynn McClure grew up influenced by the reminiscent stories of rugged, rural Colorado farm life fascinatingly recounted to her by her parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts…tales of runaway buckboards, mule-drawn plows and dust pneumonia; verbalized images of stream-flooded meadows, frozen over in winter, where a child could peer through the crystal clear ic...more
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