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Go Small or Go Home
by
Heather Wardell (Goodreads Author)
When massage therapist and aspiring artist Tess begins treating stressed but attractive hockey star Forrest, her art career soars due to his gallery-owning mother, but her creativity plummets under the weight of rules and deadlines. Soon, she's lost the freedom and joy she'd always found in art. Is having her dream career worth losing doing her art her way, or can she some...more
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March 2010
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When I was in my early twenties I spent the majority of my time with my head shoved into a romance novel. Roberts and Steele were my constant companions. I devoured everything they ever wrote, and then spent months waiting (not so patiently) for their next novel, but then one day my need for romance dropped off, and my constant need for action and mystery kicked into gear. It was not until I finished “Go Small or Go Home” that I realized I missed the complexities of broken hearts and the journey...more
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Heather Wardell has done it again! Tess and Forrest just jump right off the pages and the book reads as though it was a movie! I loved this book as much as I loved Life, Love and the Polar Bear Tattoo.
The Plot -
Usually, I get frustrated with a book that has two different plot lines running. In this case, the hockey part of the book and Tess' art career. Heather Wardell did a great job of not only balancing the two, but making me want to know what was going on in each. It was the perf...more
Heather Wardell has done it again! Tess and Forrest just jump right off the pages and the book reads as though it was a movie! I loved this book as much as I loved Life, Love and the Polar Bear Tattoo.
The Plot -
Usually, I get frustrated with a book that has two different plot lines running. In this case, the hockey part of the book and Tess' art career. Heather Wardell did a great job of not only balancing the two, but making me want to know what was going on in each. It was the perf...more
Tess is a massage therapist who dreams of becoming a successful artist. When she gets the assignment of treating a professional hockey star, suffering from stress, she never expects her artistic career to take off as well. However, Forrest’s mother happens to own an art gallery and he’s more than happy to recommend Tess, especially since she’s been so helpful to him.
Tess’ art begins to suffer under the extreme restrictions and deadlines she’s given. At the same time, Forrest seems to be the vict...more
Tess’ art begins to suffer under the extreme restrictions and deadlines she’s given. At the same time, Forrest seems to be the vict...more
I really enjoyed this book, even more than Love, Life, and a Polar Bear Tattoo. I thought Ms. Wardell's descriptions of an artist at work to be very true to my own creative swells and dips. I too, lost myself and my creative reward when I turned my passion into my work. So I found even more reason to get invested in this character's professional and personal journeys. (I do, however, wish that I had a work crush nearly as hot as I think Forrest must be after all I've read about him!) The author...more
It's the fourth book by Heather Wardell I've read and so far the one I like the best. I didn't read them in the right order but it's not really an issue, I don't mind spoilers if the reading is good. And it was.
Even though I wasn't so sure about the hockey context to start with, it captured me and I found it worked very well. The background was well built and credible, the characters deep enough and also credible.
I like the recurring hobbies such as crocheting, reading and swimming (I can total...more
Even though I wasn't so sure about the hockey context to start with, it captured me and I found it worked very well. The background was well built and credible, the characters deep enough and also credible.
I like the recurring hobbies such as crocheting, reading and swimming (I can total...more
A great book, very emotional and yet enjoyable read. A more 'realistic' romance than usual, two very fragile people connecting in spite of themselves. I loved the contrast in the hero between being emotionally hurt & yet being a hockey player--tough guys like that aren't supposed to be 'wounded'. But he presents very natural, as part of being a whole person. Both characters were very well represented. Very grounded and real and easy to envision.
The relationship between the main character &...more
The relationship between the main character &...more
This book has been on my tbr list for so long I guess I was a little afraid to read it in case it didn't live up to my hopes. I was a little hesitant because I had read another book, but wasn't very impressed. But this book was awesome! I can't believe I waited months to read this!
Tess is a massage therapist and is trying to get her career as an artist going. Forrest is a hockey player who is recuperating from a devastating accident. Both have scars and are fighting inner demons. Forrest's care...more
Tess is a massage therapist and is trying to get her career as an artist going. Forrest is a hockey player who is recuperating from a devastating accident. Both have scars and are fighting inner demons. Forrest's care...more
I don't think I expected to love this book as much as I did. Since I don't particularly have a strong passion for hockey, art, or swimming, it took me a little while to get into the book. But as I kept reading I could not put the book down. Tess and Forrest are such alive characters that I felt like they were real. Amazing book. I teared up a some points, and this book really touched my heart. Great job, Heather Wardell. Your books never cease to touch me.
WONDERFUL! I couldn't put the book down. I just finished this book in record time, at least for me it was record time. It combines three parts of my life that mean so much to me. Hockey, being a girl, and reading. What a marvelous way to thread together a story about embracing what life should be all about. Living life on your own terms. Something most of us miss when searching for what we want to be when we grow up. I completely enjoyed the story. Now I can't wait to pick up the next one.
This is the second book in the Toronto series by Heather Wardell, and I am enjoying the reading experience. Nothing like a cutesy, feel-good romance novel after a busy day at work. It helps me relax, enjoy, and most importantly, it makes my heart go a-flutter (age really doesn't matter when it comes to love and romance).
Nothing much to say when it comes to the plot...Though formulaic, it has got enough hold on the reader to see it through to the end. The situation in this second book is very muc...more
Nothing much to say when it comes to the plot...Though formulaic, it has got enough hold on the reader to see it through to the end. The situation in this second book is very muc...more
I have to say it is very rare now in days that I give a book a 5 star. But I ABSOULTELY (sp?) adored this book! I loved the romance, the H/H and how their relationship formed. Hell I cried and laughed! I have to admit I have one more book by this author and if that one is as good as this she will become a must read author for me!
Another great story by Heather Wardell! I can't wait to read another... I have to get through the FIVE that I'm reading right now! Thanks again Heather for sharing your stories with us. We all have stories to tell, but not all of us can get them out to share... Hugs!
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I don't think find the subplot of stifled creativity quite as strong as I'd hoped, but the description of the art inspiration and the development of the relationship between Tess and Forrest is beautifully written.
Not my favorite from Wardell. It doesn't help that I keep reading her books put of order. I knew the future of the characters early on because I already read Stir Until Thoroughly Confused.
Rereading my own book? Yup - I'm making a page for my web site of connections between my books so I need to reread them all to make it happen. :)
I have loved every Heather Wardell book I have read and always grab the new one as soon as it is released and i am never disappointed.
I really must stop reading these books sooner - the only reason I continued past about 20% (I read on Kindle) is because of all the 4 and 5 * reviews I'd seen.
Don't waste your time :(
Don't waste your time :(
Loved this story! Maybe it's the hockey player--Forrest--but I just found this so entertaining. Fun read!
3.5 stars! Perfect read for light romance. I've had a very stressful period of time in my life and I thoroughly enjoyed the distraction!
Add the bonus of a $1.99 e-book and it can't get better!
Add the bonus of a $1.99 e-book and it can't get better!
Loved the characters! Can't wait to read the next!
Outstanding! Review to come.
Loved, loved, loved this book. If you haven't read any of Heather Wardell's books you should really get on that! They're amazing with fantastic characters and a wonderful stories. I'll be posting a full review in the near future...stay tuned!
This book was beyond amazing. Heather Wardell kept me in it and was glad that she wrote it from 1st point of view. I would recommend it!
This was a DNF for me, thus no rating.
At 34% into the book, I wasn't connecting with the characters or the story.
At 34% into the book, I wasn't connecting with the characters or the story.
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