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Riverbend
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Five years after the death of his wife, Dr. Mitchem Taylor is ready to share his life with someone. Only one thing stands in the way of giving love a second chance--the strictly enforced "no dating" rule. A rule that pierces his heart every time he thinks about his university assistant, Cynthia. When a handsome man shows interest in her, Mitchem must choose between love fo
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Kindle Edition, 92 pages
Published
September 18th 2015
by Defy the Dark Publishing, LLC
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Riverbend by Ciara Knight is the prequel to her new series by the same name. Set in a little town an hour or so away from Creekside (see her Sweetwater County series), Cynthia Gold came to Riverbend to make her dreams come true. But four years later, she’s ready to leave with a broken heart. Will the man she loves realize he loves her too or is time for her to leave it all behind?
This short story packs a big punch! Cynthia is a sweet character. She’s kind, loving, loyal, and has always been on t ...more
This short story packs a big punch! Cynthia is a sweet character. She’s kind, loving, loyal, and has always been on t ...more
This is the first book I have read by the author and was in love with every bit of it. If I had one complaint it would be that it was too short, I wanted MORE!!! LOL Riverbend was sweet and refreshing. My heart really went out to Mitchem and Cynthia they were both pretty much clueless of what the other person felt. Of course Mitchem is still trying to live in the past and is not sure if he's ready to move on but once he realizes things he knows he cant live with out the one that's been standing
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I truly enjoyed Cierra Knight’s Sweetwater series and this one is already proving itself to be just as good. It is funny because you knew whom you wanted to get together but the walls that sprung up to stop it were so natural and believable that you were not sure it was going to ever happen. This is what made the story so good because it was not so obvious that you lost interest in the story. Liam was an interesting character and added a lot to the story. Looking forward to reading more stories
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Loved this quick read! It's a very sweet read about a professor, Dr. Mitchum Taylor, who after losing his wife, never really got in to the dating life again. He and his young son seem content with life as it is. Or so he thought. After being pushed by his friends to start dating again he realizes there isn't anyone he's interested in, well, other than his devoted assistant Cynthia. Can he convince her to give himself and his son a shot or has he waited too long??
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I actually read book 1 In all My Wishes first in which I was introduced to Mitchem and Cynthia. So, I had to read Riverbend to find out how they met. They are the cutest couple and Mitchem's son just adds even more to their story. Gotta have angst so throw in a pushy woman. I recommend reading the books in order Riverbend, then In All My Wishes. A fast read that really delivers.
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I enjoyed this clean, sweet novella Romance. I received this for free and I voluntarily chose to review. This would make a good case for the absent minded professor saying. Both the hero and the heroine were a little bit like that.This is a nice sweet love story.
Feel good
I worked at a university and this happens. Some endings are not as happy as this was. Very relaxing read on a stormy Florida night.
I worked at a university and this happens. Some endings are not as happy as this was. Very relaxing read on a stormy Florida night.
Riverbend is the first book in Ciara Knight’s new Riverbend series and is a great starting point. Dr. Mitchum Taylor is rolling along four years after his wife’s passing. His assistant Cynthia is a fixture in both his and his son Andy’s life. Both Mitch and Andy love Cynthia, but will Mitch come to realize that his love for Cynthia is more than that of friendship?
Cynthia came to Riverbend and then fell in love with her boss and then his son. She has been their rock for the past four years, but ...more
Cynthia came to Riverbend and then fell in love with her boss and then his son. She has been their rock for the past four years, but ...more
This is a lighthearted, feel-good read. Author Ciara Knight delivers a sweet romance novella as an introduction to the Riverbend Series.
The characters are likable and the story is a classic romance. I love that both Mitch and Cynthia compare the development of their relationship to that of Anne and Frederick in Jane Austen’s Persuasion.
I wish that the settings in Riverbend were a little more descriptive. I am sure that In All My Wishes, the next book of the Riverbend Series, will include more de ...more
The characters are likable and the story is a classic romance. I love that both Mitch and Cynthia compare the development of their relationship to that of Anne and Frederick in Jane Austen’s Persuasion.
I wish that the settings in Riverbend were a little more descriptive. I am sure that In All My Wishes, the next book of the Riverbend Series, will include more de ...more
Disclaimer...I received this ebook for free in exchange for an honest review.This is a love story that proves that even if you are a smart college professor,or someone who has their masters degree, when it comes to admitting that you are in love...you can still do stupid things ! I really enjoy this story for its clean content so you can focus on real love aspect. I like the strong characters who aren't afraid to take chances. This is the first book that I have read from this author,and I'm glad
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Absolutely love this story! It has just the right amount of classic and modern love~
First book I have read by Ciara Knight and it won't be my last. So much love, pain and support conveyed in her characters. It will bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face.
Looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series~ ...more
First book I have read by Ciara Knight and it won't be my last. So much love, pain and support conveyed in her characters. It will bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face.
Looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series~ ...more
Wow, what a heartwarming romance. Sometimes the hero of a story is clueless when it comes to situations of the heart. This is definitely the case in this story. It is a good thing that he has many friends that help him see the error of his ways. This story has an extra special happy ending. I am looking forward to reading more about Riverbend.
Very cute!!! Loved the charcters (except that hussy Rachel of course. Liam wasn't my fav either but his heart was in the right place for his friend. I didn't like how the author switched between full names and nicknames. But othet than all that really sweet story.
Moral note: Rachel is quite the hussy as mentioned before, sticking her goods in Mitcham's face, and what not.
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Moral note: Rachel is quite the hussy as mentioned before, sticking her goods in Mitcham's face, and what not.
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This was a cute little novella. I liked the plot and getting perspectives from both our main characters. Certain characters were introduced that I'm dying to know more about, so finding out there are full length books about them is exciting!
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Such a sweet love story.. very romantic...
Short read, which I generally don't like. Good, but predictable.
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Wonderful
Just loved everything about this book. It definitely gave me a taste for more. So, onto Number one then two, etcetera.
Just loved everything about this book. It definitely gave me a taste for more. So, onto Number one then two, etcetera.
cute, short & sweet
some unnecessary lack of communication issues, but, given the novella-length, it didn't have a chance to be annoying ...more
some unnecessary lack of communication issues, but, given the novella-length, it didn't have a chance to be annoying ...more
Great little book!
Great little easy read book. Enjoyed it thoroughly. If u love to read but don't have time for a long novel, this is a good choice for u. ...more
Great little easy read book. Enjoyed it thoroughly. If u love to read but don't have time for a long novel, this is a good choice for u. ...more
For me, this was a multi tissue tear jerker. Being the hopeless romantic I am, I loved this story and its characters. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Such a sweet story
There hasn't been a book by Ciara Knight that I haven't liked and this one didn't disappoint! I. I can't wait to read the next one in the Riverbend series. ...more
There hasn't been a book by Ciara Knight that I haven't liked and this one didn't disappoint! I. I can't wait to read the next one in the Riverbend series. ...more
From My Sweet Love
First book of series, easy nice reading & loved the characters and the town. Would love to live there, alas only in my mind lol.
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Ciara Knight is a USA Today and Maggie award winning author who 'Fights for Love. One Book at a Time'.
Her popular sweet romance series, Sweetwater County (rated for all audiences), is a small town romance full of family trials, friendly competition, and community love. Also, there is a sister series,
Riverbend.
A brand new sweet, small town romance is coming in 2019! This one will be set in Sugar M ...more
Her popular sweet romance series, Sweetwater County (rated for all audiences), is a small town romance full of family trials, friendly competition, and community love. Also, there is a sister series,
Riverbend.
A brand new sweet, small town romance is coming in 2019! This one will be set in Sugar M ...more
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