A woman at a crossroads returns to the family summer home on Cedar Key islandlooking to reinvent herself and learn to love again.
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Jan 30, 2012
Lisa
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This book was truly enjoyable in most every way. I especially enjoyed the heart. Very tangible in the writing. The story flowed and was engaging and pleasurable.
However.
BIG however!
I'm ready to give this zero stars for the rude--that, to me, really is the best word--way the author ended to book. I literally looked for more pages and was momentarily puzzled if, for some unknown reason, this wasn't a complete edition. I immediately went on the internet to see if More...
However.
BIG however!
I'm ready to give this zero stars for the rude--that, to me, really is the best word--way the author ended to book. I literally looked for more pages and was momentarily puzzled if, for some unknown reason, this wasn't a complete edition. I immediately went on the internet to see if More...
Aug 24, 2011
Louise
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Kimberly Tucker’s life hasn’t turned out the way she thought it would. While her ex is living it up, she struggles to understand what went wrong. When her two sons end up spending five weeks of summer vacation with their father, Kim plans a respite at the family vacation home on tiny Cedar Key. As she revisits the long-forgotten past, she discovers that treasures in life are often buried, and sometimes you do get a second chance at love.
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Kimberly Tucker’s life hasn’t turned out the way she thought it would. While her ex is living it up, she struggles to understand what went wrong. When her two sons end up spending five weeks of summer vacation with their father, Kim plans a respite at the family vacation home on tiny Cedar Key. As she revisits the long-forgotten past, she discovers that treasures in life are often buried, and sometimes you do get a second chance at love.
Let yourself be sw More...
Jul 30, 2011
BJ Robinson
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Chasing Sunsets, Book I in the Cedar Key Series by Eva Marie Everson, released June 1, 2011, by Baker Publishing. It's 35 chapters that will sweep the reader to an island time hasn't touched, Cedar Key. Relax with a summer island read where Kimberly Tucker, a divorced mother with two sons, struggles with loneliness when they spend five weeks of the summer with their father. When her father sends her back to the family vacation home in Cedar Key, she encounters her first teen love, Steven Granger
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Jun 18, 2011
Kristina
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Life doesn't always go as planned. This is a concept with which Kimberly is quite aware and when she is left alone for five weeks while her boys visit their father with whom she shares custody she learns that God's plans are much bigger than she could ever imagine. In order to give her something to occupy her mind, Kimberly's dad assigns her the task of hiring a new house/groundskeeper for their vacation home in Cedar Key. Kimberly goes to Cedar Key with somewhat of a resigned attitude. It is
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Jun 16, 2011
Alycia
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Kimberly Tucker doesn’t want her ex-husband, Charlie, to have more time with their two boys, Chase and Cody. The boys are her life, and it’s come to her attention they spend more time with their grandparents when visiting their father, who is once again enjoying the dating scene. What she can’t understand is why they divorced in the first place. Their life represented the picture-perfect American family.
When the judge awards Charlie the right to keep his boys over the summer, Kimberly More...
When the judge awards Charlie the right to keep his boys over the summer, Kimberly More...
Jun 15, 2011
Victor
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Eva Marie Everson in her new book, "Chasing Sunsets" Book One in the Cedar Key series published by Revell gives us a view into the life of Kimberly Tucker for five weeks as she finds respite on Cedar Key.
Kimberly Tucker, a schoolteacher, is not sure where her marriage went wrong but she is still suffering from the divorce. Due to skillful manipulation of a judge the court awarded her ex-husband the summer vacation, all five weeks, with their boys which leaves Kim at loose More...
Kimberly Tucker, a schoolteacher, is not sure where her marriage went wrong but she is still suffering from the divorce. Due to skillful manipulation of a judge the court awarded her ex-husband the summer vacation, all five weeks, with their boys which leaves Kim at loose More...
Jun 13, 2011
Abbie
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evastated by a divorce, Kimberly Tucker is searching for answers. How could a marriage that seemed to be so perfect have fallen apart? What had she done to cause her husband to turn to some one else? Kimberly had been a people-pleaser and problem fixer since she was a child. She depended on others approval of her and was determined to fix all things around her.
Will a trip to the family vacation home at Cedar Key force Kimberly to come face to face with truths that she had buried de More...
Will a trip to the family vacation home at Cedar Key force Kimberly to come face to face with truths that she had buried de More...
Jun 12, 2011
April
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CHASING SUNSETS by Eva Marie Everson is a wonderful inspirational contemporary romance set in Cedar Key,Florida.It is the first in the new "A Cedar Key" novel series. What a wonderful Southern fiction with delightful,convincing,engaging and lovable cast of characters.The plot is well written with details and depth. It has family secrets,love,faith,finding peace,redemption,forgiveness, grace,the depth of a family's love,and second chances. Kimberly Tucker,is a recent divorcee,struggles
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Jun 12, 2011
Cafelilybookreviews
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“It had always been there, this connection.
First loves never really died, I thought.
They only grew more memorable with time.” Page 186 – Chasing Sunsets
If you are looking for the perfect Christian fiction romance to read during summer vacation, I highly recommend Chasing Sunsets. Combine this book with a comfy beach chair, some tropical smelling suntan oil and a warm sunny day and you’ll be in reader heaven. This story is beautifully hear More...
First loves never really died, I thought.
They only grew more memorable with time.” Page 186 – Chasing Sunsets
If you are looking for the perfect Christian fiction romance to read during summer vacation, I highly recommend Chasing Sunsets. Combine this book with a comfy beach chair, some tropical smelling suntan oil and a warm sunny day and you’ll be in reader heaven. This story is beautifully hear More...
Jun 13, 2011
Jolene
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Kimberly Claybourne Tucker didn't want to be swept away by the magic of Cedar Key, Florida. A painful divorce and the responsibility of rearing two sons leaves Kimberly stressed and without the answers as to why things happen. When a judge orders her sons to spend five weeks with their father, Kimberly's father pushes her to visit Cedar Key, a place she has avoided for years because of the bittersweet memories. Her goal is to visit the area as quickly as possible and return. However, a chance me
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Jun 07, 2011
Carly
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I have read many of Eva Marie Everson’s books and I have always loved the books I have read. One thing I have noticed about her books is they always have their own special feel. They don’t all seem to blend together. Eva makes each of her books a separate and special experience for her readers. I think though, that of all her books so far, Chasing Sunsets is my favorite.
I am a reader who appreciates a good setting and you can’t go wrong with a beach setting, especially in a summe More...
I am a reader who appreciates a good setting and you can’t go wrong with a beach setting, especially in a summe More...
Jun 16, 2011
Cindy
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WOW!! I have read a couple of Eva's books but this was the best for me by far!! I could feel the pain and turmoil that Kimbery was facing with her divorce situation. You could relate to her worries about her ex husband. You could also sense the hurt she carried from her first broken heart. How in the world could she open herself back up to her first love, when she was still carrying all the hurt from their teenage years.
I loved sweet Patsy, the old lady who lived next door, and More...
I loved sweet Patsy, the old lady who lived next door, and More...
Jun 20, 2011
Giovanni
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I got way more than I bargained for in this novel. Usually my reads aren’t as emotional as this one is. The post for Chasing Sunsets was supposed to have been up last week, but with my laptop getting hit with a bad virus I didn’t get to put it up so I am sorry and can only apologize to Revell and Eva Marie Everson. Back to the novel at hand, here is the synopsis:
“Kimberly Tucker's life hasn't turned out the way she thought it would. A divorced mother of two, Kim resents her ex-husband for More...
“Kimberly Tucker's life hasn't turned out the way she thought it would. A divorced mother of two, Kim resents her ex-husband for More...
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Jun 12, 2011
Laura
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Title: CHASING SUNSETS
Author: Eva Marie Everson
Publisher: Revell
June 2011
ISBN: 978-0-8007-3436-7
Genre: Inspirational/women’s fiction
Kimberly Tucker’s ex-husband, Charlie, has just petitioned the courts for an extra week of visitation time with his sons. Kimberly is furious, he doesn’t spend the time with the boys anyway, he’s hanging out with other women. But Charlie lies to the judge, and the extra week of visitation is awarded to him.
At a More...
Author: Eva Marie Everson
Publisher: Revell
June 2011
ISBN: 978-0-8007-3436-7
Genre: Inspirational/women’s fiction
Kimberly Tucker’s ex-husband, Charlie, has just petitioned the courts for an extra week of visitation time with his sons. Kimberly is furious, he doesn’t spend the time with the boys anyway, he’s hanging out with other women. But Charlie lies to the judge, and the extra week of visitation is awarded to him.
At a More...
Jun 17, 2011
Renee
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“Do you remember those things we used to play with as kids? You’d draw on them and then shake them and everything would disappear?”
“An Etch A Sketch?”
“Yes. An Etch A Sketch. Sometimes I wish life were like one of those.”
“Just shake and start over . . .”
This conversation from Eva Marie Everson’s latest novel, Chasing Sunsets, illustrates what many of us experience in real life: reaching a point in our personal histories where we’re longing for a do- More...
“An Etch A Sketch?”
“Yes. An Etch A Sketch. Sometimes I wish life were like one of those.”
“Just shake and start over . . .”
This conversation from Eva Marie Everson’s latest novel, Chasing Sunsets, illustrates what many of us experience in real life: reaching a point in our personal histories where we’re longing for a do- More...
Jun 15, 2011
Mary Ann
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Chasing Sunsets by Eva Marie Everson
Ok. Do you want the perfect summer read? This is it!
Chasing Sunsets is the story of Kimberly Tucker. Kim is a newly divorced woman who can't seem to let go of the past and move forward with her life. Until... her father suggests she return to her childhood vacation home to 'take care of the house'. It seems the perfect opportunity to get her mind off things while her boys are with their f More...
Chasing Sunsets by Eva Marie Everson
Ok. Do you want the perfect summer read? This is it!
Chasing Sunsets is the story of Kimberly Tucker. Kim is a newly divorced woman who can't seem to let go of the past and move forward with her life. Until... her father suggests she return to her childhood vacation home to 'take care of the house'. It seems the perfect opportunity to get her mind off things while her boys are with their f More...
Jun 15, 2011
Katie
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This is the first book I’ve read by the author, though I have seen her work before. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this book. My favorite books are suspense/thriller or historical/biblical fiction, so this contemporary romance wasn’t something I would normally pick up. But, after finishing the book, I am glad I did.
After reading the prologue, chapter one opens up with Kimberly arriving at the courthouse. What a sobering and sad opening. Instantly, I felt a connection to More...
After reading the prologue, chapter one opens up with Kimberly arriving at the courthouse. What a sobering and sad opening. Instantly, I felt a connection to More...
Jun 17, 2011
Tamara
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CHASING SUNSETS follows Kimberly Tucker as she navigates her life after divorce. Not understanding where her marriage went wrong, she struggles with singleness while her ex-husband is living the high life. Her two sons are her life, and when her ex manipulates the courts so their sons will spend the summer with him, Kimberly heads to Cedar Key, her beachfront childhood vacation home. While there, she gets in touch with things from her past she refused to acknowledge, and takes a second chance
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Nov 16, 2011
Diane A
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Moving forward into an alternate life style is a challenge for divorced parents, as it becomes more common. Chasing Sunsets is about letting go of past hurts, making unexpected changes, and believing in new starts.
The overall story follows the life of Kimberly Tucker post divorce. While ex-husband Charlie has their sons for a month Kimberly returns to Cedar Key, where memories of the past and dreams for the future collide.
The characters are full of emotions and multiple persona More...
The overall story follows the life of Kimberly Tucker post divorce. While ex-husband Charlie has their sons for a month Kimberly returns to Cedar Key, where memories of the past and dreams for the future collide.
The characters are full of emotions and multiple persona More...
Jun 13, 2011
Amber
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Everson has created an emotionally engaging read in Chasing Sunsets. From the initial heartbreaking courtroom scenes to the rebirth of first love, this is a story brimming with feelings. Everson deftly weaves in flashback chapters to give the reader a better understanding of her realistic characters. And yet the story remains tight and paints an overall picture of hope.
Upon visiting Cedar Key through these pages, I'm not inclined to say that I took a relaxing vacation for my mind. Rath More...
Upon visiting Cedar Key through these pages, I'm not inclined to say that I took a relaxing vacation for my mind. Rath More...
Jun 12, 2011
Holly (2 Kids and Tired)
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Still reeling from a divorce, Kimberly struggles when her ex-husband manipulates a judge into allowing him a longer summer vacation with their boys. At a loss for what to do, Kim finds herself back in Cedar Key, Florida at her family's vacation home. Yearning to recover from the emotional upheavals in her life, she also learns secrets about her own family and finds herself reacquainted with an old friend and an old flame. As she rediscovers past memories and experiences, she also reacquaints
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Nov 22, 2011
DJ
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Kimberly Tucker is living a life that she never expected. Her failed marriage has left her wondering what went wrong. Her ex-husband seems to be living it up while she tries to keep her two sons close. So when a Family Court judge decides her children should spend five weeks of their summer vacation with their dad, Kimberly is at loose ends.
Then, Kim’s father asks her to go to the family summer home in Cedar Key, to spend a few weeks finding someone to keep the place up s More...
Then, Kim’s father asks her to go to the family summer home in Cedar Key, to spend a few weeks finding someone to keep the place up s More...
Oct 27, 2011
Leanne
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I don't know why I even finished this. I did not like Kimberly, the main character. I don't think she fully knew who she was or who her family was. She didn't know how to deal with her past, present and now seems to be heading swiftly into a ridiculous future. She really needs some healing before she can make any sense out of her life. I do not recommend this book to anyone.
Jun 12, 2011
Michelle
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I loved this beautiful story of love,loss, forgiveness and second chances! Please read my full review here:
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Jul 13, 2011
Amy
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Picked this up because I liked the cover, ended up being a good read. I didn't realize it is going to be a series, so was a little disappointed when it ended abruptly and in a somewhat shocking way.
Jun 15, 2011
Andi
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Who says you don't get a second chance???? When Kimberly's husband convinces a judge to give him a longer summer vacation with his sons, Kimberly finds herself realing and decides to go on vacation herself at the family vacation home in Cedar Key, Florida. While she is there she runs into her first love, Steven . . . I'm not going to say any more as it will give it away. I give this book 5 lighthouses and highly recommend it! This is a great summer beach read!!!!
Sep 01, 2011
Sara
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When I first started reading this book, I didn’t think I would really like it. I could not relate to the main character at all, and I actually didn’t like her very much. I thought she dwelt too much on her past (and her first love, who now lives in Cedar Key) and on just ‘being happy’ instead of finding joy in the life she is living now. As I kept reading and the story developed, I came to understand where Kim was coming from and that her character had more depth than I thought she did at the be
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Jul 14, 2011
Stacy
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Great book! Wonderful setting, nice love story, lots of twists and turns...very inspiring read. Made me ready to pack up and move to Cedar Key.
Jun 13, 2011
Lisa
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LOVED THIS BOOK! It was an easy read that drew you in quickly and kept you reading!
Jun 20, 2011
Alicia
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Good book a quick read for me but I felt like some of the plots and characters were very underdeveloped. From the looks of the long title, I think this may be first in a new series, so that might explain it.
