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Painted Memories
by
Loni Flowers (Goodreads Author)
I’ve come to realize how much life can change with circumstance. One moment I was a happy sixteen year old girl with a great brother, Jesse, who I adored.
Then Jesse died.
No matter how much I wished it had been me in the accident, wishing will never change what happened. Five years later, my father’s eyes are still filled with hate and regret whenever he looks at me. I hav...more
Then Jesse died.
No matter how much I wished it had been me in the accident, wishing will never change what happened. Five years later, my father’s eyes are still filled with hate and regret whenever he looks at me. I hav...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
January 22nd 2013
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It is my understanding that this is the second novel for this young writer and I am pleased that I took the time to read it. This touching story tugged my heartstrings on one page and had me laughing the next. Contemporary Romance is not my usual genre of choice because I typically find it too predictable but this writer threw in a few twists that I never saw coming and left me with mouth agape and the phrase “OMG” on the brain. There are few things more that will ruin a story for me like neglec...more
Apr 29, 2013
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If you’re looking for a contemporary romance filled with all the trappings that make your heart flutter, Painted Memories by Loni Flowers deserves to be at the top of your MUST Read list! Lily Morgan’s life has been a nightmare after the death of her brother, between her own guilt and grief and the brutal blame placed on her by her overachieving, over-controlling father. To start fresh and with the hopes of healing, she moves far from home to start life over with a clean slate. While not looking...more
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Loni Flowers is one of the reasons I keep coming back to contemporary books. I really enjoyed her debut, Taking Chances. This new novel is no different. I adored it just as much. There are bad thing that happen in this novel, but overall, it's very much a feel good book.
Lilly moved to a new town to start over. It takes her a bit to find her groove. Lilly likes to keep things simple. She's not looking for love, or any kind of relationship. She just needs space from her father, and his views.
Lil...more
Lilly moved to a new town to start over. It takes her a bit to find her groove. Lilly likes to keep things simple. She's not looking for love, or any kind of relationship. She just needs space from her father, and his views.
Lil...more
A very emotional, sweet, romantic, fun, satisfying and gripping read that I definitely will be reading again. A must read for any contemporary romance fans out there, or those readers just looking for an all-around great story.
Lilly has just started her life anew after years of suffering and torment due to the loss of her only brother. So much sorrow, pain, and not enough forgiveness, both from herself and her father. But Lilly picks herself up and leaves that life behind, well most of it. She s...more
Lilly has just started her life anew after years of suffering and torment due to the loss of her only brother. So much sorrow, pain, and not enough forgiveness, both from herself and her father. But Lilly picks herself up and leaves that life behind, well most of it. She s...more
PAINTED MEMORIES is a story of forgiveness and redemption, told with plenty of romance. Like Ms. Flowers previous novel, TAKING CHANCES, it’s a character-driven tale that packs an emotional wallop. Lily Morgan is starting over again in a new town with a new job, trying to forget a horrific accident that claimed her brother’s life and drove a wedge between her and her father.
Enter Drew McGregor the first of two suitors to take an interest in Lily. Drew is also estranged from his father, but the r...more
Enter Drew McGregor the first of two suitors to take an interest in Lily. Drew is also estranged from his father, but the r...more
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Painted memories is a story about letting go of the past. Moving on, living your life. Sometimes we hold on to things that we shouldn't bear the blame for, or carry pain we shouldn't.
I think this book is just a great feel good romance. Lilly doesn't want a relationship. She doesn't think she can handle it, need it. But along come Drew and Tyler. Two men at once, who should she choose?
Can she face her past in time to not lose the one she really wants?
I enjoyed the characters in this book. They...more
I think this book is just a great feel good romance. Lilly doesn't want a relationship. She doesn't think she can handle it, need it. But along come Drew and Tyler. Two men at once, who should she choose?
Can she face her past in time to not lose the one she really wants?
I enjoyed the characters in this book. They...more
I really enjoyed this story and felt it was well written. It provided me with a quick read when I needed one. I hope to share my copy with others and look forward to more from this author.
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I live in Eastern North Carolina with my husband; two wild toddlers, who never slow down for a second; and three couch-potato dogs, who only raise an eye when foods around. I spends my days working full-time for a well known bank and when I'm not there you can find me playing on the internet Chatting on Twitter and Facebook is my weakness!
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“Love finds us at different times, different moments in our lives. For some people, it happens gradually and grows over time. For others, it clamps down on their souls and won’t let go. It’s a unique feeling that won’t leave your heart. There’s no reason for it. She’s in your life; you can’t do or think of anything else, but her. You want to spend every moment in her company, even if it’s only to gaze upon her face and be close to her. You’re that for me, Lilly.”
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