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April 8th 2008
by William Morrow
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Hardcover, 336 pages
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006143843X
(isbn13: 9780061438431)
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A satisfying tale of honor, chance, and star-crossed love infused with Southern wit, grace, and charm from the New York Times bestselling author Dorot…more
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Read in March, 2008
I was able to read an advance reviewer copy of this book. It was an enjoyable read, although I think the end wrapped up waaaay too quickly and neatly. Also, I expected to get a lot more feel for the South Carolina low country, but this was just about the character's relationships.
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Read in April, 2008
Esay read. Not her best with a rushed ending.
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I love Dorothy Benton Frank's books but the quality of her work has dropped off sharply with her last several books. Bulls Island felt rushed. Like she'd slapped it together in a month or two. It was too predictable and lacked the magic of Plantation or even Pawley's Island. It was a struggle to finish Bulls Island. I did't find Bett to be particularly likeable either.
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Read in April, 2008
Still struggling to finish. I love this writer so I will keep at it.
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Read in October, 2009
I like reading DBF because I basically am somewhat of a narcissist -- I like reading about Charleston, my town. I like when I recognize places and even the occasional real life person featured in the book. Usually, the books are good natured enough to amuse me -- what I consider a light read between the heavier tomes I sometimes read. This book, though, pretty much upset me from the get-go because of two essential plot devices: the selling of Bull's island to developers, and Bett's secret ab...more
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Read in May, 2008
I have enjoyed all of Dorthea Benton Franks books set in the Charlston area of South Carolina. While I enjoyed this one as well, it was not up to the usual quality. It does make a good summer/beach read.
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not as good as her others, a financial expert is sent to her hometown to work on a project with her ex-fiance to develop a former wildlife refuge.
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One word to describe Bulls Island, by Dorothea Benton Frank- mesmerizing!
New York Times bestselling author, Dorothea Benton Frank was born and raised on Sullivans Island, South Carolina. Today, her and her husband, Peter, divide their time between New York and Charleston. They have two children in college.
A tale between two rivaling families- The Langley’s, high and mighty, with more money than an army would know what to do with, have been feuding with the Barrett fam...more
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Read in March, 2009
I enjoy books by this author because, at least in the ones I've read, the heroine is usually southern, independent, strong and sassy - just like me (ha ha!) They are also usually a size 6, which is a whole different story... that said, I didn't enjoy this story as much because it seems a bit farfectch. The heroine, a southerner cum new yorker, is forced to return to her hometown in south carolina and see her estranged family and former fiancee for the first time in 20 years. Her present life is...more
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Read in November, 2009
A neighbor loaned me this book, which I enjoyed. It was a romance born in the deep south of Charleston, South Carolina.
Betts McGee is engaged to be married to J D Langley, of THE Langley's of Charleston. The Langley's don't own all of Charleston, just the parts they want. But Betts is not the wife J D's mother wants for him, and makes it quite plain when Betts' parents are there for the engagement dinner. Her parents leave before dessert as they feel they are not welcome, but Betts'...more
Betts McGee is engaged to be married to J D Langley, of THE Langley's of Charleston. The Langley's don't own all of Charleston, just the parts they want. But Betts is not the wife J D's mother wants for him, and makes it quite plain when Betts' parents are there for the engagement dinner. Her parents leave before dessert as they feel they are not welcome, but Betts'...more
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Read in April, 2008
received promo copy so i thought it would be a nice change from my usual :)
and now after finishing it i can recommend it as a solid beach read - easy to put down and pick up, but compelling enough that you want to finish.
i do agree with the reviewer who thought the ending was hurried - it was all resolved a little too quickly. but it was interesting and readable.
and now after finishing it i can recommend it as a solid beach read - easy to put down and pick up, but compelling enough that you want to finish.
i do agree with the reviewer who thought the ending was hurried - it was all resolved a little too quickly. but it was interesting and readable.
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Read in April, 2008
pretty predictable...girl/guy once in love separated for 20 years...girl comes home..guy still there..they have to work on a project together...what will transpire..if anything???
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Potato chip books.
Like to keep in touch with the southern gals.
Like to keep in touch with the southern gals.
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Read in August, 2009
This is another enjoyable story set in Charleston from Dorthea Benton Frank. Insulting comments and a horrible accident cause Betts McGee to break her engagement to the love of her life and run away from her family in Charleston to New York City. She makes a new life there until she is asked to return to SC to oversee the heavy financial investment of her company in Bull's Island, a development being built by her powerful and wealthy former fiancee. The story is fast-paced and funny with enoug...more
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Read in July, 2009
I read this book, which is quite out of what I usually read, based entirely on the title I admit. Bulls Island is "home" and the author did a wonderful job of bringing that precious place, the people, and the culture to life in the pages of this story. The story itself is interesting and beautifully told with rich characterizations and a fully developed plot.
I enjoyed the story very much, and recommend it to lovers of women's lit, and romance.
I enjoyed the story very much, and recommend it to lovers of women's lit, and romance.
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Ok so, I headed out for a beach day recently and realized I had NOTHING to read. Nothing beachy that is. Stopped at a CVS to pick up some trashy magazines and also some sort of book. This was just terrible. Not even any sex to liven it up. I guess that's what I get for buying my paperbacks at the drugstore.
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Read in February, 2010
Betts calls off her engagement to the son of a family who have been feuding with her family for generations after her mother dies in a car accident indirectly caused by his mother. She doesn't see him or her own family for almost twenty years when she goes back to her home town on a work assignment.
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Frank is a light read. I can't say I fell in 'love' with her characters, but it was entertaining. At the end, I was skimming a bit and found the storyline hard to follow. I think she meant to have a twist, but it came out flat. Other than that, a book worthy of a light summer read....fast and brainless.
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Read in January, 2009
Interesting story about family secrets or holding grudges. What a waste. We visited Charleston, SC where the book is set and stayed at Folly Beach which is mentioned too so it made it fun to remember that beautiful place.
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Read in May, 2008
I enjoy all of Dorothea Benton Frank's books. I enjoy reading about the Lowcountry. I enjoy reading about the Outer Banks. I enjoy reading Southern literature. Frank does not disappoint with this book. The plans of two young people are destroyed. Years later and hundreds of miles apart these two people are very successful in their field. They are brought together by a joint project which at times literally explodes in their faces. They discover that regardless of what has happened they s...more
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