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Letters to Helen

Kayt Roth (Goodreads Author)

3.74 · Rating details · 27 ratings · 7 reviews

Engaged to a rich, handsome doctor, Mattie Forrest has a life that most people would love. Though things aren’t as happy as they seem, she’s determined to stay – until she gets a revealing letter from her fiancé’s mistress, sent right before the young woman kills herself.

Now heartbroken and newly single, Mattie must start over, with her best friend Helen to help pick up t ...more

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Published April 2013 by Wandering Minds Publishing

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Dec 09, 2019 Joshua Grant rated it it was amazing

Kayt Roth hits us with such a fantastic emotional piece in Letters to Helen! When Mattie’s fiancé’s mistress (whew!) kills herself, it throws Mattie’s life into turmoil. She seeks solace in her friend Helen, but discovers she can feel love and trust again through a chance encounter with a man named Mark. It sounds a little convoluted, but it never feels that way, and Roth’s writing is packed with great emotional depth! This novel teaches that there’s more love in the heart than anyone knows and ...more

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Sep 22, 2018 Sebanti rated it it was amazing

I've no idea what to say. It's just so bitter sweet. It took my breath away. An excellent story of love, heartbreak, first love, realities, disappointment, finding identity, courage, bravery, cowardice, hurdles in life, dreams shattered, love found anew, dreams realised and everything in between of these. It has everything that happens in a person's life.

Mattie is a normal person. Just like any other person living a modest life. Her wedding is coming soon and she is beyond happy. Though John see I've no idea what to say. It's just so bitter sweet. It took my breath away. An excellent story of love, heartbreak, first love, realities, disappointment, finding identity, courage, bravery, cowardice, hurdles in life, dreams shattered, love found anew, dreams realised and everything in between of these. It has everything that happens in a person's life.

Mattie is a normal person. Just like any other person living a modest life. Her wedding is coming soon and she is beyond happy. Though John seems a bit off from a few days still Mattie just thought it was his work pressure. John is Mattie's perfect man. Yet, it seems he is not so perfect after-all. Mattie's whole world comes crashing when a letter arrives one day... it has evidences pointing to the fact that John had an affair and now that person is having his baby. Not only that Maria is now dead along with his baby. Mattie is destroyed. All her hopes, dreams goes up in flames.
She is heartbroken.

Helen is a carefree spirit and Mattie's best friend. She is her anchor. Yet, her new boyfriend creates an impenetrable wall between them. After Helen's marriage Mattie never hears from her again.

Then there is Graham. Mattie loved him but he never did. He strung her along but he never said he loves her. He is incapable of loving her yet he is not above taking advantage of her feelings for him.
Along the way, there comes several Characters who at first seems to become her friends and sometimes even lovers but as she grows attached to them , they desert her.
Mattie had had enough. She is not a toy to be played with whenever they want and then discarded. Frustrated and fed up with her life she leaves town. Only to fall in love with a lanky guy with a dog. He is the farthest person from her 'perfect man' type.

But Mattie is undeniably falling for him and maybe he is too if his behaviors are any sign. But there is a big problem. Mark is Maria's brother.
When revealed will this tear them apart or make their bond more stronger?
Mattie is convinced that she is not supposed to find her happiness in this life. She is destined for loneliness. She has even gave up on hoping that Mark will turn out to be something more than friend.
It seems everyone she starts caring about ups and leaves her in the dust.
Mattie is sure that Mark will be no different either. But what if she is wrong?
Can she start hoping again?
Will she be achieving her happy ending after-all?

check out this link to read the full review along with few excerpts.
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Sep 26, 2017 Toelle rated it it was amazing

I absolutely loved this! Mattie is so relatable, she worries about the stuff that we all do - love, weight, career, etc. We've all been with that guy who's a jerk, and then afterward wonder why. Highly recommend this read. :)

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Aug 30, 2019 Angela Watts rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIP

Matt and HELEN ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERS. THEY ARE VERY CLOSE,SISTER CLOSE FRIENDS. A WONDERFUL STORY OF THEIR LIVES. MAINLY MATT'S. I LOVED IT. THERE WERE TIMES I HAD YEAR'S AND OTHERS I LAUGHED OUT LOUD. FOR SURE A READ OVER! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

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Sep 08, 2016 Lavina Goossen rated it it was amazing

Such an amazing book that made you feel! this book grabs the heart strings and makes you feel like you are part of the journey. Perfect beach read!

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Apr 23, 2019 Taylor Watkins rated it it was amazing

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"Letters to Helen" is a historical fiction romantic drama written by author Kayt Roth, who was kind enough to send me a free .mobi file of the novel in exchange for an honest review. I love, love, love historical fiction, and I was SO excited when I accepted to review "Letters to Helen" because I knew from the synopsis that it would be good--and, thankfully, I was right!

To see my full review complete with a list of pros and cons, visit my book review blog, Bitty Book Nook: https://bittybooknook. ...more

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Feb 26, 2016 Kayt Roth rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

Pretty damned good, if I do say so myself.

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Kayt Roth is an author and freelance writer whose debut novel, Letters to Helen, was published in 2013. She is also a playwright and screenwriter. Originally from Leduc, Alberta, she currently lives in North Vancouver, BC.