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Anytime the Birds Fall
Marta is on the verge of a new life. Hard earned success waits just around the next corner. But only if she’s brave enough to keep walking toward it. Winning the Milton Cesar Foundation for the Arts Award will launch her career. With the spotlight turned her way, she’ll have to face a messy past and dream of a brighter future.
Carol is burdened with the desire to fix what’s broken. To make room for more people in the elite foundation she currently runs. But change is hard and the people around her don’t share her vision. Selecting Marta as the award recipient was a bold step. Getting everyone on board seems an insurmountable task.
The two must come to terms with their collective fears. If they plan to change anything, they must face everything. Danger included. With Robert and Terrance by their sides, there is room for hope. For possibility. Maybe even for love.
Carol is burdened with the desire to fix what’s broken. To make room for more people in the elite foundation she currently runs. But change is hard and the people around her don’t share her vision. Selecting Marta as the award recipient was a bold step. Getting everyone on board seems an insurmountable task.
The two must come to terms with their collective fears. If they plan to change anything, they must face everything. Danger included. With Robert and Terrance by their sides, there is room for hope. For possibility. Maybe even for love.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 27, 2021
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About the author
Danielle Stewart
108 books611 followersWriting is a way to make a lot of different people do exactly what you want them to do. When I can’t get my toddler to listen to me, I turn to my characters. They always cooperate!
I currently live in Charlotte, North Carolina with my husband and seven year old son. I have perfected the ability to write in a noisy house and create story lines while folding laundry.
Ten Things to know about me:
1. I have a fear of whales. All whales. The noise they make. The sight of them (even on tv). I don't think this phobia has a name and I've never met anyone else who feels this way. I blame it on the 3D movie when I was 7 at the Boston Museum of Science. (Thanks Dad.)
2. When I get hungry it brings out the worst in me. My friends and family know to keep me well fed. They pack snacks now.
3. I can cook but not bake. Not even a little. Not even a box of brownies.
4. If there is a song I like it is normal to hear me listening to it a hundred times (give or take) in a row.
5. I do not, under any circumstances, read directions. Who has time for that? Making mac & cheese by the seat of my pants for the last 25 years.
6. Like a black-out drunk, I have lost hours of my life mysteriously to Pinterest. If you haven't tried it yet... don't. Save your self.
7. Before I became a mother, lots of things grossed me out. Now nothing does.
8. My favorite food is food... my least favorite food is no food. I love food. (apply the same rule to wine)
9. I do not have a green thumb. I have the kind of thumb that kills any type of plant ever given to me. Whatever kind of thumb that is... I have it.
10. Writing has changed my life. Not just the career it's created but the way I feel when I write. If you have something you love to do I hope you get the opportunity to do it.
Piper Anderson Series:
Book 1: Chasing Justice (FREE)
Book 2: Cutting Ties
Book 3: Changing Fate
Book 4: Finding Freedom
Book 5: Settling Scores
Book 6: Battling Destiny
Book 7: Chris & Sydney Collection (Choosing Christmas & Saving Love)
Betty's Journal - Bonus Material (suggested to be read after Book 4 to avoid spoilers)
The Edenville Series:
Book 1: Flowers in the Snow (FREE!)
Book 2: Kiss in the Wind
Book 3: Stars in a Bottle
Book 4: Fire in the Heart (pre-order)
The Clover Series:
(Book 1 & 2) Half My Heart & Change My Heart (FREE)
(Book 3) All My Heart
(Book 4) Facing Home
The Rough Waters Series:
Book 1: The Goodbye Storm(FREE)
Book 2: The Runaway Storm
Book 3: The Rising Storm
The Barrington Billionaire Series
Book 1: Fierce Love (Free)
Book 2: Wild Eyes
Book 3: Crazy nights
Book 4: Loyal Hearts
The Piper Anderson Legacy Mystery
Book 1: Three Seconds to Rush (Free)
Book 2: Just for a Heartbeat
Book 3: Not just an Echo
Stand Alones:
Yours for the Taking
Sweet Rendezvous
Running from Shadows
I currently live in Charlotte, North Carolina with my husband and seven year old son. I have perfected the ability to write in a noisy house and create story lines while folding laundry.
Ten Things to know about me:
1. I have a fear of whales. All whales. The noise they make. The sight of them (even on tv). I don't think this phobia has a name and I've never met anyone else who feels this way. I blame it on the 3D movie when I was 7 at the Boston Museum of Science. (Thanks Dad.)
2. When I get hungry it brings out the worst in me. My friends and family know to keep me well fed. They pack snacks now.
3. I can cook but not bake. Not even a little. Not even a box of brownies.
4. If there is a song I like it is normal to hear me listening to it a hundred times (give or take) in a row.
5. I do not, under any circumstances, read directions. Who has time for that? Making mac & cheese by the seat of my pants for the last 25 years.
6. Like a black-out drunk, I have lost hours of my life mysteriously to Pinterest. If you haven't tried it yet... don't. Save your self.
7. Before I became a mother, lots of things grossed me out. Now nothing does.
8. My favorite food is food... my least favorite food is no food. I love food. (apply the same rule to wine)
9. I do not have a green thumb. I have the kind of thumb that kills any type of plant ever given to me. Whatever kind of thumb that is... I have it.
10. Writing has changed my life. Not just the career it's created but the way I feel when I write. If you have something you love to do I hope you get the opportunity to do it.
Piper Anderson Series:
Book 1: Chasing Justice (FREE)
Book 2: Cutting Ties
Book 3: Changing Fate
Book 4: Finding Freedom
Book 5: Settling Scores
Book 6: Battling Destiny
Book 7: Chris & Sydney Collection (Choosing Christmas & Saving Love)
Betty's Journal - Bonus Material (suggested to be read after Book 4 to avoid spoilers)
The Edenville Series:
Book 1: Flowers in the Snow (FREE!)
Book 2: Kiss in the Wind
Book 3: Stars in a Bottle
Book 4: Fire in the Heart (pre-order)
The Clover Series:
(Book 1 & 2) Half My Heart & Change My Heart (FREE)
(Book 3) All My Heart
(Book 4) Facing Home
The Rough Waters Series:
Book 1: The Goodbye Storm(FREE)
Book 2: The Runaway Storm
Book 3: The Rising Storm
The Barrington Billionaire Series
Book 1: Fierce Love (Free)
Book 2: Wild Eyes
Book 3: Crazy nights
Book 4: Loyal Hearts
The Piper Anderson Legacy Mystery
Book 1: Three Seconds to Rush (Free)
Book 2: Just for a Heartbeat
Book 3: Not just an Echo
Stand Alones:
Yours for the Taking
Sweet Rendezvous
Running from Shadows
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
August 4, 2022
I enjoyed this book but was disappointed on how it ended!
May 23, 2023
It was horrible, I kept waiting for it to get better! It never did.🤦🏼♀️
August 11, 2021
Marta is still undecided whether to sign the contract for the award for her book. She still is afraid of confronting her messy past, although this contract could change her life for the better. Carol needs Marta to sign the contract to solidify her position and make needed changes to the foundation. Both women need to confront their pasts to move forward and begin the possibility of new romance. Navigating these paths for each of them could become very difficult but worthwhile. Second in the series, this book will have you impatiently for the next book!
October 2, 2023
Following the story of two women who overcame past trauma by facing the winds of conflict. One of them fleeing learned dependence by depending on yet another “savior” learned to stand on her own. The other learned to break through illusion to face he truth and take a stand against values contrary to her own. The ultimate outcome is yet undecided which might be divulged in a third volume. Yet, even if not, this story stands alone as a great read.
January 31, 2024
Terribly disappointing. Read the first one, "Anywhere the weeds grow" and it was actually pretty good. This second book is the immediate sequel, but simply takes off where the other one ended, no separate story line at all. Characters are overly dramatic and the story just has nowhere to go. The icing on the cake was the terrible ending. Did the author just give up on this dead in the water book? Unfortunately after this experience, will not be reading her again.
August 3, 2021
We all are dealt a hand in life however our choice is to take flight explore or bury our head in the sand.
Stewart reveals both Marta and Carol dirty laundry with the choice to restart the load with a different detergent de-compartmentalizing each item thrown at them replacing with strength and partnership.
Stewart reveals both Marta and Carol dirty laundry with the choice to restart the load with a different detergent de-compartmentalizing each item thrown at them replacing with strength and partnership.
August 2, 2021
This was a different read. This was about two women, one from the wrong side of the tracks and the other from a well to do family. Their paths across and in doing so, their life is experiences are examined. Very different but the same in some aspects.
August 2, 2021
This book was so good. Danielle doesn't disappoint-aside from wanting more. I cannot wait for book three!
August 11, 2021
Another Great story
Was taken by all the sensorative to all characters , there is so much violence in the world from yesteryear to today.
Was taken by all the sensorative to all characters , there is so much violence in the world from yesteryear to today.
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August 22, 2021Good book
Good book, easy read, kept me engaged . Ended a bit abruptly leave me to want more from this author
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Good book, easy read, kept me engaged . Ended a bit abruptly leave me to want more from this author
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August 23, 2023
enjoyed this book on growing up with an alcoholic mother, having an abusive husband, and trying to overcome all of it. This storyline is great.
October 20, 2023
audiobook!!
May 2, 2025
Characters
The back and forth of characters was distracting. I've read better, but this was ok as long as you stayed sharp on the changing of characters.
The back and forth of characters was distracting. I've read better, but this was ok as long as you stayed sharp on the changing of characters.
October 17, 2021
Excellent story showing friends helping, new love and good ending can happen! Excellent author! Book is top notch as always!
October 10, 2023
*I listened to this book via the scribd app
This is a continuation of Anywhere the Weeds Grow, but doesn't leave you hanging as much. Although it's still incredibly disappointing to reach the end and not know what happens.
I don't know that I'll read the third book when it comes out.
This is a continuation of Anywhere the Weeds Grow, but doesn't leave you hanging as much. Although it's still incredibly disappointing to reach the end and not know what happens.
I don't know that I'll read the third book when it comes out.
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