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Treading Water Series Boxed Set
Ten years ago this month, I wrote THE END for the first time in TREADING WATER. At that time, I never could’ve imagined the amazing journey I was about to embark upon and how it would change my life, my family’s life and the lives of many of my friends and family who now work with me. But on that afternoon of May 18, 2005, all I could focus on was the singular feeling that comes with actually finishing a book for the first time. There are no words to describe the thrill, the sense of accomplishment and the fear of what comes next. I remember those feelings as if they were yesterday rather than ten long years ago. Forty-one books later, I still get a thrill out of writing THE END, but nothing will ever compare to finishing TREADING WATER. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of that amazing day, I’m thrilled to bring you the Treading Water Series Box Set, available for the first time on May 18, 2015. Thank you to all the readers who’ve made the dream that began on that long ago day come true in every possible way. I hope you enjoy this box set!
xoxo
Marie
xoxo
Marie
- GenresContemporary
1864 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2015
615 people are currently reading
143 people want to read
About the author
Marie Force
209 books8,428 followersMarie Force is the New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense and erotic romance. Her series include Gansett Island, Fatal, Treading Water, Butler Vermont and Quantum.
Her books have sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller more than 30 times. She is also a USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, as well as a Speigel bestseller in Germany.
Her goals in life are simple—to finish raising two happy, healthy, productive young adults, to keep writing books for as long as she possibly can and to never be on a flight that makes the news.
Join Marie’s mailing list on her website at marieforce.com for news about new books and upcoming appearances in your area. Follow her on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MarieForceAuthor and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/marieforceauthor/. Contact Marie at marie@marieforce.com.
Her books have sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller more than 30 times. She is also a USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, as well as a Speigel bestseller in Germany.
Her goals in life are simple—to finish raising two happy, healthy, productive young adults, to keep writing books for as long as she possibly can and to never be on a flight that makes the news.
Join Marie’s mailing list on her website at marieforce.com for news about new books and upcoming appearances in your area. Follow her on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MarieForceAuthor and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/marieforceauthor/. Contact Marie at marie@marieforce.com.
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November 15, 2021
5 stars all the way… don’t miss this one! 💗 🔥
Wow, what a series! It starts out with a love situation that seems to have no solution that can ever be right, but Marie Force found a way to turn this into a family saga filled with Love (with a capital L) and HEA after HEA, but with mountains and mountains of obstacles along the way, of course. I laughed, I swooned, and shed a tear or two, and I loved every minute of it.
Five beautifully-written books with not one dull moment. All 5 star. This is now one of my favorites. Highly recommended! 💘💘💘💘💘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
TREADING WATER
How it all started and filled with emotion.
MARKING TIME
How it began to grow into an awesome family saga with an extended cast of great characters and loaded with all the feels.
STARTING OVER
Although this is mainly Brandon and Daphne's story, it's also the story of all the O'Malley brothers, and a wonderful story it is. I'm loving the growth and love of this big extended "family." This has the most beautiful epilogue that definitely required keeping the tissues close by.
COMING HOME
Another great addition to this saga. Although this is basically Kate's story, this is just as much her sister Jill's story as well. And why wouldn't it be with how close they are and how intertwined their lives are.
FINDING FOREVER
Loved the conclusion to this wonderful series, with an epilogue told from the POV of the character whose story started it all.
Wow, what a series! It starts out with a love situation that seems to have no solution that can ever be right, but Marie Force found a way to turn this into a family saga filled with Love (with a capital L) and HEA after HEA, but with mountains and mountains of obstacles along the way, of course. I laughed, I swooned, and shed a tear or two, and I loved every minute of it.
Five beautifully-written books with not one dull moment. All 5 star. This is now one of my favorites. Highly recommended! 💘💘💘💘💘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
TREADING WATER
How it all started and filled with emotion.
MARKING TIME
How it began to grow into an awesome family saga with an extended cast of great characters and loaded with all the feels.
STARTING OVER
Although this is mainly Brandon and Daphne's story, it's also the story of all the O'Malley brothers, and a wonderful story it is. I'm loving the growth and love of this big extended "family." This has the most beautiful epilogue that definitely required keeping the tissues close by.
COMING HOME
Another great addition to this saga. Although this is basically Kate's story, this is just as much her sister Jill's story as well. And why wouldn't it be with how close they are and how intertwined their lives are.
FINDING FOREVER
Loved the conclusion to this wonderful series, with an epilogue told from the POV of the character whose story started it all.
August 14, 2019
Treading Water Boxed Set
Loved all the books. The characters were awesome. Enjoyed everyone of them. The different intense situations were thought provoking and grabbed art my senses. Between a coma, and age such immense age differences. I could see both sides. My heart broke and then was mended back together with your stories. Your in-depth writing allowed me to experience so many emotions and I could not put the books down until I finished them all. I honestly felt part of their family!! Lol What an amazing man Reid was. I fell for him.
Loved all the books. The characters were awesome. Enjoyed everyone of them. The different intense situations were thought provoking and grabbed art my senses. Between a coma, and age such immense age differences. I could see both sides. My heart broke and then was mended back together with your stories. Your in-depth writing allowed me to experience so many emotions and I could not put the books down until I finished them all. I honestly felt part of their family!! Lol What an amazing man Reid was. I fell for him.
September 19, 2019
Long time fan!
I've been a fan of this author for years... my first book was Maid to Love. I'm a huge fan of the Gansett Island series so I've been leery to get into another since I don't think it can't be topped.
Well, the Treading Water boxed set has made me a believer...I can love more than just Gansett Island and I do.
These stories, the families in Treading Water took me on a rollercoaster ride and it was as thrilling and heart pounding as GI. Thank you for this and I can't wait to see what's in store for Maggie.
I've been a fan of this author for years... my first book was Maid to Love. I'm a huge fan of the Gansett Island series so I've been leery to get into another since I don't think it can't be topped.
Well, the Treading Water boxed set has made me a believer...I can love more than just Gansett Island and I do.
These stories, the families in Treading Water took me on a rollercoaster ride and it was as thrilling and heart pounding as GI. Thank you for this and I can't wait to see what's in store for Maggie.
July 24, 2020
Such a powerful series
I read the first books when they came out. Long ago I emailed Marie Force and asked if there would be Maggie’s series coming out. Her reply was some day. Well I just reread the entire series including Maggie’s story. Such a powerful set of books. Each story was so powerful. This is the set of books that started me reading books by Ms Force. If you have never read the....you should. Some of the best books I have ever read!
I read the first books when they came out. Long ago I emailed Marie Force and asked if there would be Maggie’s series coming out. Her reply was some day. Well I just reread the entire series including Maggie’s story. Such a powerful set of books. Each story was so powerful. This is the set of books that started me reading books by Ms Force. If you have never read the....you should. Some of the best books I have ever read!
January 23, 2024
complete series
This was a fantastic journey through the so many lives that are impacted by the accident that put Clare in a coma, their 3 daughters haunted having watched their mom get hit by a car, and Jack watching the love of his life slipping away more each day. Jack struggles to come out of the fog and reengage life with his girls.
This series follows the family as event change and years pass.
It is a wonderful ride.
This was a fantastic journey through the so many lives that are impacted by the accident that put Clare in a coma, their 3 daughters haunted having watched their mom get hit by a car, and Jack watching the love of his life slipping away more each day. Jack struggles to come out of the fog and reengage life with his girls.
This series follows the family as event change and years pass.
It is a wonderful ride.
September 19, 2019
Amazing!!!!!
I loved this series, I have read other authors series but none have capture my attention more than a Marie Force series does. Mrs. Force is one heck of a storyteller I was captivated by all the characters and the love story between the characters especially Reid and Kate. I’m looking forward to reading Maggie’s story.
I loved this series, I have read other authors series but none have capture my attention more than a Marie Force series does. Mrs. Force is one heck of a storyteller I was captivated by all the characters and the love story between the characters especially Reid and Kate. I’m looking forward to reading Maggie’s story.
July 26, 2020
Thank You Marie Force
I love a great series. I love a series I can be totally immersed in. I love a series that flows through a family and each member of that family captures your heart. I love a series with dreamy romance and happy endings. If you love a series like I love a series, then here's one for you! 💕
I love a great series. I love a series I can be totally immersed in. I love a series that flows through a family and each member of that family captures your heart. I love a series with dreamy romance and happy endings. If you love a series like I love a series, then here's one for you! 💕
August 12, 2020
Impossible to put this wonderful series down
This series contains five books which follow many years in the life of the Harrington family. There are so many ups and downs to this tale. Many happy moments and many times I was in tears. Nobody writes like Marie Force. She's the best author around.
This series contains five books which follow many years in the life of the Harrington family. There are so many ups and downs to this tale. Many happy moments and many times I was in tears. Nobody writes like Marie Force. She's the best author around.
October 17, 2020
Fantastic book
OMG what can you say about this series? I have laugh and cried while I read this book. Jack is so outrageous at times that you just can not help but to laugh at him. I love all the people in these books and hope that Marie gives us updates as the young kids grow and Jack gets more grandkids because that is the best.
OMG what can you say about this series? I have laugh and cried while I read this book. Jack is so outrageous at times that you just can not help but to laugh at him. I love all the people in these books and hope that Marie gives us updates as the young kids grow and Jack gets more grandkids because that is the best.
October 10, 2024
I started reading this on Friday and I could not put it down...by Monday evening I had finished all of them.
This was one of those book sets that moved me to tears.
I could not put it down.
You'll have to read these books. Anything I say in praise will give things away.
You will not be disappointed.
I only wish there was one more wedding..and I will say no more..you'll know what I mean when you read the set.
This was one of those book sets that moved me to tears.
I could not put it down.
You'll have to read these books. Anything I say in praise will give things away.
You will not be disappointed.
I only wish there was one more wedding..and I will say no more..you'll know what I mean when you read the set.
October 3, 2022
amazing series
Couldn’t stop reading this series once I started. Jack and Clare’s stories are a roller coaster ride. Marie Force makes all the characters so believable, you want to know them.
Couldn’t stop reading this series once I started. Jack and Clare’s stories are a roller coaster ride. Marie Force makes all the characters so believable, you want to know them.
November 29, 2024
I love Marie Force.
I love Marie Force. She gets the reader invested in the characters. As.I was reading,. I realized that I had read the series.before. However, that didn't stop me from reading it all again. It was just as great as the first time.
I love Marie Force. She gets the reader invested in the characters. As.I was reading,. I realized that I had read the series.before. However, that didn't stop me from reading it all again. It was just as great as the first time.
February 25, 2025
Fantastic series.
I’m so happy I got this boxed set. I was hooked from page one and couldn’t stop until I finished. I reviewed each book separately. Loved all the characters and I highly recommend each story in this series. It’s worth re reading.
I’m so happy I got this boxed set. I was hooked from page one and couldn’t stop until I finished. I reviewed each book separately. Loved all the characters and I highly recommend each story in this series. It’s worth re reading.
December 4, 2019
Great series definitely recommend
March 27, 2020
Actually a reread getting ready for Finding Forever. Loved it just as much this time. Cried and laughed just as much this time. Highly recommend for romance lovers who want HEA. Diving into next and final book in series, Finding Forever.
September 30, 2020
Great Book
Love this series. This was an Great Book. The ending was Great. This box set was Great. Will definitely read more of her books.
Love this series. This was an Great Book. The ending was Great. This box set was Great. Will definitely read more of her books.
January 6, 2022
Loved this series was fantastic ❤️❤️❤️
November 24, 2022
mind blowing
Totally awesome series! Laughed and cried with Jack and his girls. So much love for one another. One big happy family.
Totally awesome series! Laughed and cried with Jack and his girls. So much love for one another. One big happy family.
July 4, 2024
I absolutely love this series. Big fan of the writing and the characters with their strong story lines. It’s addictive and it’s one series I could read over and over again.
June 29, 2015
I like the characters, but never liked the age gap of Reid & Kate. It just made me sad to think that she would be taking care of such an older man so young. If it was closer to 20 years instead of 30, maybe? I don't have trouble with the difference, just the thought of his aging while she was still young. Not sure how to explain!
I wanted more Jill & Ashton!
I wanted more Jill & Ashton!
July 24, 2015
Wonderful series
This series was one of the most heartwarming and poignant series of books that I have ever read. I loved all the characters and all the individual stories from the first book to the last. I do hope that sometime you find the inspiration to tell Maggie's story and also update us on Kate, Jill and the rest of the family members lives.
This series was one of the most heartwarming and poignant series of books that I have ever read. I loved all the characters and all the individual stories from the first book to the last. I do hope that sometime you find the inspiration to tell Maggie's story and also update us on Kate, Jill and the rest of the family members lives.
December 12, 2015
Absolute perfection!
Absolutely loved these books! The story lines flow very well between the four books. Treading Water is where it begins, and what a beginning it was. Marking Time starts just as Treading Water ends, and the flow couldn't be better. Starting Over is a beautifully written story. Coming Home finishes this box set perfectly!
Absolutely loved these books! The story lines flow very well between the four books. Treading Water is where it begins, and what a beginning it was. Marking Time starts just as Treading Water ends, and the flow couldn't be better. Starting Over is a beautifully written story. Coming Home finishes this box set perfectly!
May 29, 2015
Awesome
I loved this series from beginning to end. I can see why we would want to see it continue with Maggie's story as well as maybe Eric's. In the meantime I will continue to read books written by Marie Force. I love her writing and have enjoyed her stories very much.
I loved this series from beginning to end. I can see why we would want to see it continue with Maggie's story as well as maybe Eric's. In the meantime I will continue to read books written by Marie Force. I love her writing and have enjoyed her stories very much.
June 22, 2016
Coming home
What sweet wonderful read. After thoroughly enjoying the Gansett Island series, it was interesting to go back and read Ms. Force's first family. Thanks for introducing me to your families!
What sweet wonderful read. After thoroughly enjoying the Gansett Island series, it was interesting to go back and read Ms. Force's first family. Thanks for introducing me to your families!
March 3, 2016
Awesome series
I would recommend any of Marie Force's books. I have thoroughly enjoyed each one, and I love all the characters.
I would recommend any of Marie Force's books. I have thoroughly enjoyed each one, and I love all the characters.
January 16, 2022
Amazing series! I absolutely loved it and was hooked from the very beginning.
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