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Reading Between the Lines
When Ethan Sutherland was in high school, he'd go to any lengths to hide his secret, including betraying the one girl who tried to help him. Now he's back in town and hoping Cassidy Wells finds it in her heart to forgive him.
- GenresRomance
77 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 13, 2015
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About the author
Anna J. Stewart
188 books744 followersAnna J Stewart is the USA Today bestselling author of more than fifty sweet to spicy romances. She primarily writes for Harlequin's Heartwarming (sweet romance) and Romantic Suspense (spicy romance). In addition to being a Holt Medallion winner (Bride on the Run), she’s finaled in the Daphne duMaurier Award for Excellence, the National Readers’ Choice and had one of her books optioned as a TV movie. No matter the story, Anna’s books are always about family—the ones we’re born to and the ones we create. Anna lives in Northern California where she loves going to the movies, attending fan conventions, and heading to Disneyland, her favorite place on earth. When she’s not writing, she is usually cooking, baking, binge-watching her newest TV addiction, or re-watching her all-time favorite shows, Supernatural and all things Star Trek and Star Wars She also spends a frustrating amount of time wrangling two monstrous cats named Rosie and Sherlock. You can read more about Anna, her books, and her workshops for authors at www.AuthorAnnaStewart.com.
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January 16, 2015
I received this book as a gift in exchange for an honest review.
Reading Between the Lines from Anna J. Stewart was a pleasant surprise. Since this is a novella, it is a quick read, but don't let that detour you. This book is such a fun and entertaining read, that will leave you wanting to know everything about the people in Lantano Valley. I thoroughly enjoyed the story line and was excited to be introduced to this author's intriguing characters. I could have gone on reading about Cassidy and Ethan for awhile. They were two characters who really clicked for me. I really loved how this author made these characters seem real. The hero in this book isn't perfect and he doesn't want to be. He made a mistake in the past and sets out to right the wrong he did to Cassidy. I just loved Cassidy and Ethan together but I really liked the secondary characters as well. This author did a great job with this book and I can't wait to see what's next.
Reading Between the Lines from Anna J. Stewart was a pleasant surprise. Since this is a novella, it is a quick read, but don't let that detour you. This book is such a fun and entertaining read, that will leave you wanting to know everything about the people in Lantano Valley. I thoroughly enjoyed the story line and was excited to be introduced to this author's intriguing characters. I could have gone on reading about Cassidy and Ethan for awhile. They were two characters who really clicked for me. I really loved how this author made these characters seem real. The hero in this book isn't perfect and he doesn't want to be. He made a mistake in the past and sets out to right the wrong he did to Cassidy. I just loved Cassidy and Ethan together but I really liked the secondary characters as well. This author did a great job with this book and I can't wait to see what's next.
July 4, 2015
The Tremayne Family series in Lantano Valley, CA is one I can't wait to read more of! Cassidy & Ethan's story is about second chances and learning to live with your past and learning to love.
Cassidy was from an abusive household and grew up without love, feeling like an outsider.
Ethan was the star baseball player who was tutored by Cassidy. They both needed a scholarship for college-the same one. Will they be able to put their troubled past behind them & find love together?
I won't spoil the story. It was an easy read with characters who are flawed and easy to fall in love with. You want into their world and to know them better. I didn't want to put the story down when life & work interrupted me. I can't wait to read more and find out what happens to each friend in the book club.
You won't be disappointed with Anna Stewart's hit novella and will want to read more of her wit and charm.
Cassidy was from an abusive household and grew up without love, feeling like an outsider.
Ethan was the star baseball player who was tutored by Cassidy. They both needed a scholarship for college-the same one. Will they be able to put their troubled past behind them & find love together?
I won't spoil the story. It was an easy read with characters who are flawed and easy to fall in love with. You want into their world and to know them better. I didn't want to put the story down when life & work interrupted me. I can't wait to read more and find out what happens to each friend in the book club.
You won't be disappointed with Anna Stewart's hit novella and will want to read more of her wit and charm.
December 14, 2015
A great set up and the characters have promise, but it was way too short to really get any depth. If anything, the heroine could have been more traumatized by her past.
Maybe it was because there were too many characters for such a quick read, as it is meant as an intro to the upcoming series.
The writing itself is excellent and clear. It is a really good novella, just too rushed and cluttered.
The author gave me a free copy in return for an honest review. The author is awesome (but not just for that reason).
Maybe it was because there were too many characters for such a quick read, as it is meant as an intro to the upcoming series.
The writing itself is excellent and clear. It is a really good novella, just too rushed and cluttered.
The author gave me a free copy in return for an honest review. The author is awesome (but not just for that reason).
February 19, 2015
All in all, this was a good story, but what prevented me from giving it a higher rating was a lack of focus. I wanted more of Ethan and Cassidy in the present and less of their inner thoughts, book club meetings and Ella's family drama.
I read it as part of the Hearts and Kisses: 12 Contemporary Valentine Novels and Novellas Boxed Set.
I read it as part of the Hearts and Kisses: 12 Contemporary Valentine Novels and Novellas Boxed Set.
January 23, 2015
Great Read
Ethan and Cass are fun, likable characters that I rooted for from the very beginning. Their conflict is believable and heart-wrenching and how they work through the past is satisfying. Cass is a strong, stubborn woman who had to have things her way, but as she learns to trust, she learns to love, not just Ethan, but the other friends around her.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I will definitely be reading more from Anna J. Stewart.
Ethan and Cass are fun, likable characters that I rooted for from the very beginning. Their conflict is believable and heart-wrenching and how they work through the past is satisfying. Cass is a strong, stubborn woman who had to have things her way, but as she learns to trust, she learns to love, not just Ethan, but the other friends around her.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I will definitely be reading more from Anna J. Stewart.
January 20, 2015
A quick read, with a sweet romance on second chances. I really enjoyed the characters of Ethan and Cassidy. Loved how Ethan wanted to redeem himself for mistake that he made in high school. I enjoyed the secondary characters, can't wait to read their stories. Loved the book clubs!
This is my first book from the author, and will not be my last.
This is my first book from the author, and will not be my last.
June 18, 2015
I first got to know this author as Brenda Novak's able assistant, so I was surprised when she told me she was, also, a writer. Then I was surprised again when I started reading her and learned just how good of a writer she is. In fact, I enjoyed her writing as much as the sweet love story! Looking forward to getting to know Lantano Valley even better.
February 8, 2015
Reading Between the Lines by Anna J. Stewart: Poignant and sad and uplifting and funny. It’s about discovery from within and forgiveness for yourself and others. It is about real problems that you see all the time. Great story!
February 27, 2015
I just discovered this author through an anthology, and I'm very impressed. I really enjoyed Cassidy and her friends, I hope we get to know them soon. This was a great book, the writing was extraordinary, the romance had a balance of sweetness and strength that complement each other perfectly.
July 2, 2016
A sweet story about life's trials and overcoming them.
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