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Hobbs #2
This Is My Body
The new rector of St. Margaret's by the Sea Episcopal Church has a secret. Lucille Bartlett was a rising star at the Metropolitan Opera, but she disappeared from the stage and no one knows why. Philosophy Professor Erika Bultmann is a confirmed agnostic, who doesn't have much use for religion, but she is fascinated by Mother Lucy. When Erika returns to her summer cottage in Hobbs to finish her last book before she retires, Lucy is drawn to the enigmatic professor, but she wants much more than a casual affair. Erika has been in open relationships; Lucy wants a commitment. Lucy believes marriage is sacred; Erika thinks it's a vestige of the patriarchy. When Lucy's secret is revealed, she needs Erika's support more than ever. Can they put aside their differences and find common ground?
308 pages, Paperback
Published February 18, 2020
About the author
Elena Graf
19 books100 followersAward-winning novelist Elena Graf has been scribbling stories since high school. Her first novel, Occasions of Sin was published in 2012. She considers herself primarily a historical novelist, but she is probably best known for the contemporary Hobbs series, featuring a group of middle-aged women living in a small town in Maine.
The novels in the Passing Rites series are set in Europe in the early 20th century and show how a noble family dealt with the momentous changes of the period. Two volumes in the series won both Golden Crown Literary Society and Rainbow Awards for historical fiction.
Elena Graf pursued a Ph.D. in philosophy and often explores difficult moral situations in her fiction. She ended up in the “accidental profession” of publishing, where she worked for almost four decades. She lives in coastal Maine.
The novels in the Passing Rites series are set in Europe in the early 20th century and show how a noble family dealt with the momentous changes of the period. Two volumes in the series won both Golden Crown Literary Society and Rainbow Awards for historical fiction.
Elena Graf pursued a Ph.D. in philosophy and often explores difficult moral situations in her fiction. She ended up in the “accidental profession” of publishing, where she worked for almost four decades. She lives in coastal Maine.
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March 5, 2025
Preceptive read!
A nice book #2 in the 'Hobbs' ongoing series.
Recommended book and series!
A nice book #2 in the 'Hobbs' ongoing series.
Recommended book and series!
February 6, 2020
I love Elena Graf’s writing, it’s different from all the other authors I love and it takes me straight into her world. It’s smart and witty and it makes me feel smart and witty too. And she doesn’t shy away from sensitive topics (breast cancer in High October, domestic violence in The More The Merrier, rape and sexual harassment in this one) but deals with them in a very delicate yet pragmatic way.
Erika Bultmann, a professor of philosophy at Colby College, has decided to take a sabbatical to write a book and enjoy her summer home in Hobbs, close to her best friend, Dr Liz Stolz. She has a huge crush on Lucille – Lucy – Bartlett, former opera singer and the new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, whom she met at Christmas (read The More The Merrier to know more about that). She’s determined to get to know her better, and Lucy seems interested too. The two women become good friends, and the attraction between them keeps growing but Lucy wants to take things slow. Really, really slow. To her, “making love is a sacred act”. Lust isn’t enough, she needs to be in love and she needs to know the future they envision suits them both. Their views on life and love and marriage differ on many levels and while their love for each other is indisputable, they need to talk, but life keeps getting in the way.
Elena Graf writes cleverly about the conundrum that falling in love can sometimes be. Her characters are older women, they’ve already lived many lives, have had relationships, made life choices. They are not all bright-eyed and hopeful, they’re even a tad cynical at times. I had a little trouble visualizing Erika, I couldn’t get the physical description to fit her personality but I blame my lack of imagination, not the author. I liked that she is so similar to Liz in some ways, most notably their superior intelligence, dry wit and their no-nonsense take-charge disposition – I love Liz, she cracks me up as much as she annoys me with her “straight man” attitude, to quote Lucy – yet also very different in others. Erika is a romantic, she’s very straightforward, she’s stubborn and despite what she seems to believe, she’s vulnerable. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn she’s on the spectrum, which would also explain why she gets on so well and so fast with young Emily (read the book, you’ll see what I mean). She also has a lovely relationship with her elderly father. Family relationships and what makes a family is one of the main themes of this novel, along with religion vs. philosophy and the complexity of respecting others’ beliefs without compromising one’s own. It may sound boring but trust me, it is not.
I also love how unashamedly sexual Lucy is. Honestly, Lucy is the sexiest priest ever. Her view of sex as sacred prevents her from jumping without thinking into a sexual relationship but once she’s in, she’s all in. I love everything about her. She’s kind, she’s generous, she’s sexy, she knows who she is, she’s also open to change and growth. Seeing these two women, who appear very different but share the same values, come together is captivating.
I received a copy from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Erika Bultmann, a professor of philosophy at Colby College, has decided to take a sabbatical to write a book and enjoy her summer home in Hobbs, close to her best friend, Dr Liz Stolz. She has a huge crush on Lucille – Lucy – Bartlett, former opera singer and the new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, whom she met at Christmas (read The More The Merrier to know more about that). She’s determined to get to know her better, and Lucy seems interested too. The two women become good friends, and the attraction between them keeps growing but Lucy wants to take things slow. Really, really slow. To her, “making love is a sacred act”. Lust isn’t enough, she needs to be in love and she needs to know the future they envision suits them both. Their views on life and love and marriage differ on many levels and while their love for each other is indisputable, they need to talk, but life keeps getting in the way.
Elena Graf writes cleverly about the conundrum that falling in love can sometimes be. Her characters are older women, they’ve already lived many lives, have had relationships, made life choices. They are not all bright-eyed and hopeful, they’re even a tad cynical at times. I had a little trouble visualizing Erika, I couldn’t get the physical description to fit her personality but I blame my lack of imagination, not the author. I liked that she is so similar to Liz in some ways, most notably their superior intelligence, dry wit and their no-nonsense take-charge disposition – I love Liz, she cracks me up as much as she annoys me with her “straight man” attitude, to quote Lucy – yet also very different in others. Erika is a romantic, she’s very straightforward, she’s stubborn and despite what she seems to believe, she’s vulnerable. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn she’s on the spectrum, which would also explain why she gets on so well and so fast with young Emily (read the book, you’ll see what I mean). She also has a lovely relationship with her elderly father. Family relationships and what makes a family is one of the main themes of this novel, along with religion vs. philosophy and the complexity of respecting others’ beliefs without compromising one’s own. It may sound boring but trust me, it is not.
I also love how unashamedly sexual Lucy is. Honestly, Lucy is the sexiest priest ever. Her view of sex as sacred prevents her from jumping without thinking into a sexual relationship but once she’s in, she’s all in. I love everything about her. She’s kind, she’s generous, she’s sexy, she knows who she is, she’s also open to change and growth. Seeing these two women, who appear very different but share the same values, come together is captivating.
I received a copy from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2020
#2 in this series brings us back to Hobbs and Liz and Maggie. But this time there are two other women, who take the front row. The new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, Lucy, and Liz’s best friend Erika Bultmann, a philosophy professor.
Like in «High October», the main characters are women, who are in their fifties/sixties and both had lived her life with a lot of ups and down's before they have met. Especially Lucy is a very intriguing and multifaceted character. How comes, that a successful opera singer at the Metropolitan Opera, suddenly leaves the stage to become a priest? I was so curious to find out what happened to Lucy. And it wasn’t an easy road until she became the rector at the church in Hobbs. There are quite a few secrets to be revealed.
Erika Bultmann is taking a sabbatical as a professor of philosophy at Colby College, to write a book and to consider, if she should continue her work as a professor, or if she should retire. When she met Lucy the first time (#1.5 Hobbs series «The More The Merrier», at Christmas), she was enthralled by her, not only of her beauty but of her charisma. Even though she isn’t a religious person, this priest is a very captivating and interesting woman. She can’t get her out of her mind.
The main characters are Lucy and Erika, but the story is much more than the two of them. It’s about the community in Hobbs, including all the people from the first book in the series. It’s about family and friendship, about overcome hard and difficult times and find a way back to enjoy life. The romance is a slow burn and any other way would have been unrealistic. I very much liked both main characters, they are very different and I liked their discussions and their banter. Erika is a very straight forward person, like a lot of Germans, are, and does not shy away from any confrontation. I’m not a religious person, and I would be struggling with the same themes in the early stage of their relationship, like Erika. Lucy is very disciplined and has a strong faith in god. She had some tough decisions to But she also has a great sense of humor and she likes to dress up. She sure is a sexy priest. And I think, Erika was not the only one, who was surprised, how sexually active and refreshing curious Lucy is.
Elena Graf has a wonderful writing style, with every detail she brings depth to the story and I love her description of life in this small town. The secondary characters are intertwined perfectly and added a lot to the story. There are some tough themes, but Mrs. Graf is able to write about them without being too dramatic. It is a wonderful opposite to attract romance with two older characters, we don’t find in lesfic books all the time.
Enjoy a great romance.
My rating 5 stars
Many thanks to the author and Purple Hand Press for providing me with an ARC
Like in «High October», the main characters are women, who are in their fifties/sixties and both had lived her life with a lot of ups and down's before they have met. Especially Lucy is a very intriguing and multifaceted character. How comes, that a successful opera singer at the Metropolitan Opera, suddenly leaves the stage to become a priest? I was so curious to find out what happened to Lucy. And it wasn’t an easy road until she became the rector at the church in Hobbs. There are quite a few secrets to be revealed.
Erika Bultmann is taking a sabbatical as a professor of philosophy at Colby College, to write a book and to consider, if she should continue her work as a professor, or if she should retire. When she met Lucy the first time (#1.5 Hobbs series «The More The Merrier», at Christmas), she was enthralled by her, not only of her beauty but of her charisma. Even though she isn’t a religious person, this priest is a very captivating and interesting woman. She can’t get her out of her mind.
The main characters are Lucy and Erika, but the story is much more than the two of them. It’s about the community in Hobbs, including all the people from the first book in the series. It’s about family and friendship, about overcome hard and difficult times and find a way back to enjoy life. The romance is a slow burn and any other way would have been unrealistic. I very much liked both main characters, they are very different and I liked their discussions and their banter. Erika is a very straight forward person, like a lot of Germans, are, and does not shy away from any confrontation. I’m not a religious person, and I would be struggling with the same themes in the early stage of their relationship, like Erika. Lucy is very disciplined and has a strong faith in god. She had some tough decisions to But she also has a great sense of humor and she likes to dress up. She sure is a sexy priest. And I think, Erika was not the only one, who was surprised, how sexually active and refreshing curious Lucy is.
Elena Graf has a wonderful writing style, with every detail she brings depth to the story and I love her description of life in this small town. The secondary characters are intertwined perfectly and added a lot to the story. There are some tough themes, but Mrs. Graf is able to write about them without being too dramatic. It is a wonderful opposite to attract romance with two older characters, we don’t find in lesfic books all the time.
Enjoy a great romance.
My rating 5 stars
Many thanks to the author and Purple Hand Press for providing me with an ARC
February 26, 2020
Yay! I’m always very excited when I get to visit Hobbs again, my favorite fictional seaside town. This time we meet up with a friend of Dr. Liz Stolz, philosophy professor Erika Bultmann. Erika is taking a sabbatical from teaching at Colby College to write a book and enjoy summering in Hobbs.
Former opera star Lucille Bartlett, now the new rector of St. Margaret by the Sea is a mutual friend of Dr. Liz. Erika and Lucy were introduced in the Christmas special The More The Merrier and the two hit it off right away. Lucy is a stunner and Erika feels very attracted to this vibrant red-haired priest. Lucy is looking for more than just a passing fling, however, she needs a more substantial connection before she can give herself, body and soul.
What we get is a very interesting friends to lovers build up with some hurdles along the way (some of those hurdles are quite substantial). Leave it to the always clever writing of Elena Graf to make it into an engaging experience. Graf is also bringing a bit more heat this time. Mother Lucy is a sexy little firecracker when the vestments come off, painted toenails and all! A new character crush for sure.
Along with the banter and mutual attraction, also expect a good side-dish of drama, Graf does not skirt the issues as you well know from her former books. It’s not all beer and skittles and that makes her work so attractive, expect some twists. We have a lovely cast of secondary characters with a strong role for Hobbs royalty Liz and Maggie. As always in Graf’s stories, family is a very important theme. Be prepared to be bowled over once again. I tip my hat to you, ms Graf.
“Erika felt deeply touched as she watched this sacred affirmation of Lucy’s priesthood. The awe and tenderness she felt for Lucy at that moment went far beyond the titillation she’d experienced when she’d glimpsed the painted toenails. It was desire on a completely different level. This was a new experience for Erika, and she had no idea what to do with it.”
Extra bonus: the author has provided active links inside the book that will send you to a YouTube video of the music being performed.
f/f explicit
Themes: Hobbs Maine, religion vs. philosophy, Mother Lucy, St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, sabbatical, an old secret comes back to haunt her, a heavy loss, Liz’s plumbing skills, pb&j sandwiches, I just love Lucy, she is the real deal.
5 Stars
* A free copy was provided by the author and Purple Hand Publisher for an honest review.
Former opera star Lucille Bartlett, now the new rector of St. Margaret by the Sea is a mutual friend of Dr. Liz. Erika and Lucy were introduced in the Christmas special The More The Merrier and the two hit it off right away. Lucy is a stunner and Erika feels very attracted to this vibrant red-haired priest. Lucy is looking for more than just a passing fling, however, she needs a more substantial connection before she can give herself, body and soul.
What we get is a very interesting friends to lovers build up with some hurdles along the way (some of those hurdles are quite substantial). Leave it to the always clever writing of Elena Graf to make it into an engaging experience. Graf is also bringing a bit more heat this time. Mother Lucy is a sexy little firecracker when the vestments come off, painted toenails and all! A new character crush for sure.
Along with the banter and mutual attraction, also expect a good side-dish of drama, Graf does not skirt the issues as you well know from her former books. It’s not all beer and skittles and that makes her work so attractive, expect some twists. We have a lovely cast of secondary characters with a strong role for Hobbs royalty Liz and Maggie. As always in Graf’s stories, family is a very important theme. Be prepared to be bowled over once again. I tip my hat to you, ms Graf.
“Erika felt deeply touched as she watched this sacred affirmation of Lucy’s priesthood. The awe and tenderness she felt for Lucy at that moment went far beyond the titillation she’d experienced when she’d glimpsed the painted toenails. It was desire on a completely different level. This was a new experience for Erika, and she had no idea what to do with it.”
Extra bonus: the author has provided active links inside the book that will send you to a YouTube video of the music being performed.
f/f explicit
Themes: Hobbs Maine, religion vs. philosophy, Mother Lucy, St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, sabbatical, an old secret comes back to haunt her, a heavy loss, Liz’s plumbing skills, pb&j sandwiches, I just love Lucy, she is the real deal.
5 Stars
* A free copy was provided by the author and Purple Hand Publisher for an honest review.
July 14, 2020
The spark between Erika and Lucy was lit in “The More the Merrier” and I was very pleased to see where it was going here. Erika is on a double sabbatical from her college but has it in her mind she may not return to her teaching post. Spending it in Hobbs seems like it was a very good choice when she sees Mother Lucy striding past her house on her morning walk. Lucille is a trained opera singer but left her career years before without revealing the reason. As a philosophy professor, Erika’s views don’t often meet in harmony but both of them hope their attraction for each other will.
There is such a great dynamic between characters who have such different views. I loved reading them express their beliefs and be wonderfully adult about it. Their flirting and desire for each other was pretty steamy too. For three quarters of this novel I was totally engaged by their relationship and their stories. I adored them both. Liz and Maggie are integral parts of this novel so I wouldn’t recommend reading this without reading at least the first in the series.
Then it all came crashing down for me. The story took a turn that pressed a few buttons that I’m super sensitive about. I realise that most readers won’t be bothered by this event at all, but it crashed the novel for me to the point that I lost interest. There is no way I can express it without spoiling the story so I won’t. It makes rating the novel quite difficult though. The part I enjoyed was well over four stars but the last quarter barely made it to three stars. In fairness, the part that engaged and delighted me was the bulk of the novel so I’m settling on four stars.
Book received from Purple Hand Press for an honest review
There is such a great dynamic between characters who have such different views. I loved reading them express their beliefs and be wonderfully adult about it. Their flirting and desire for each other was pretty steamy too. For three quarters of this novel I was totally engaged by their relationship and their stories. I adored them both. Liz and Maggie are integral parts of this novel so I wouldn’t recommend reading this without reading at least the first in the series.
Then it all came crashing down for me. The story took a turn that pressed a few buttons that I’m super sensitive about. I realise that most readers won’t be bothered by this event at all, but it crashed the novel for me to the point that I lost interest. There is no way I can express it without spoiling the story so I won’t. It makes rating the novel quite difficult though. The part I enjoyed was well over four stars but the last quarter barely made it to three stars. In fairness, the part that engaged and delighted me was the bulk of the novel so I’m settling on four stars.
Book received from Purple Hand Press for an honest review
February 22, 2020
5 stars
Elena Graf was a new writer for me when I read her book High October. Which I loved. I also loved her The More The Merrier. Elena Graf has quickly become one of my favourite writers. Fortunately I didn’t have long to wait for her last book. This was a beautiful book, well written and with so much warmth. The main characters in this book, Lucy and Erika are very different people, but I loved to see how their love grew and how their relationship was building. I thought their difficulties were treated realistically and told with sensitivity. I would very much like to read more about this couple and their lovely and loyal friends Maggie and Liz who I met in the first book of this series. I am curious to see how Emily will grow up and what will happen with Maggie and Liz’s family, Maggie’s daughters and granddaughters. Or maybe there’ll be a story with the chief of police of Hobbs. I’ll automatically buy new contemporary novels by Graf and I’ll certainly reread all the books in this series at some time. Recommend.
Elena Graf was a new writer for me when I read her book High October. Which I loved. I also loved her The More The Merrier. Elena Graf has quickly become one of my favourite writers. Fortunately I didn’t have long to wait for her last book. This was a beautiful book, well written and with so much warmth. The main characters in this book, Lucy and Erika are very different people, but I loved to see how their love grew and how their relationship was building. I thought their difficulties were treated realistically and told with sensitivity. I would very much like to read more about this couple and their lovely and loyal friends Maggie and Liz who I met in the first book of this series. I am curious to see how Emily will grow up and what will happen with Maggie and Liz’s family, Maggie’s daughters and granddaughters. Or maybe there’ll be a story with the chief of police of Hobbs. I’ll automatically buy new contemporary novels by Graf and I’ll certainly reread all the books in this series at some time. Recommend.
March 19, 2020
WOW!
They are complete opposites in every conceivable way. Besides, what could a priest and a confirmed agnostic really have in common? One thing is certain, they have chemistry. This Is My Body is so, so much more than a romance. It is a story of love, faith, hope, care, friendship and family. It has an amazing plot, well developed characters and it is beautiful written. I adored this story and it is an excellent follow up to High October. I hope that the series will continue.
They are complete opposites in every conceivable way. Besides, what could a priest and a confirmed agnostic really have in common? One thing is certain, they have chemistry. This Is My Body is so, so much more than a romance. It is a story of love, faith, hope, care, friendship and family. It has an amazing plot, well developed characters and it is beautiful written. I adored this story and it is an excellent follow up to High October. I hope that the series will continue.
July 1, 2020
I enjoyed this book even more than the first one. This is definitely one of the best KindleUnlimited books I have read. I am not particularly religious and am not usually moved by plots strongly motivated by religion. But for every rule there is an exception, and this book is my exception. I loved the book, and I loved the characters even more. I will be reading it again. But first, I am off to read the next book in the series, the book that prompted me to start this series in the first place.
February 19, 2020
Familiar characters from her book High October, but other characters have taken the forefront in this story. As in that story, this also is a slow burn romance that features main characters who are vibrant older women.
I have to admit that I was a bit out of my element with the references to the arenas of opera and philosophy. I found the links to specific pieces somewhat distracting though, as I do not have audio on my Kindle. Beyond that, however, Graf perfectly captured the personalities of Lucy and Erika in their speech patterns and vocabulary consistent with their education and professional lives. It’s obvious Graf has researched and knows her topics. The detail of the religious clothing, rituals, and philosophy was presented so clearly, I felt that I was in a familiar place. Good grief, I could even remember the distinct aroma of the incense we used. And, although I have never been to the east coast of the US, the descriptions of the morning sunrise evoked visual images in my mind.
I never give spoilers, that said, this is a wonderful story of two women with different philosophies around religion, yet love and relationships are not always about logic and absolutes. Take your time with this story. It will take you on a worthwhile journey. Just sayin’.
I have to admit that I was a bit out of my element with the references to the arenas of opera and philosophy. I found the links to specific pieces somewhat distracting though, as I do not have audio on my Kindle. Beyond that, however, Graf perfectly captured the personalities of Lucy and Erika in their speech patterns and vocabulary consistent with their education and professional lives. It’s obvious Graf has researched and knows her topics. The detail of the religious clothing, rituals, and philosophy was presented so clearly, I felt that I was in a familiar place. Good grief, I could even remember the distinct aroma of the incense we used. And, although I have never been to the east coast of the US, the descriptions of the morning sunrise evoked visual images in my mind.
I never give spoilers, that said, this is a wonderful story of two women with different philosophies around religion, yet love and relationships are not always about logic and absolutes. Take your time with this story. It will take you on a worthwhile journey. Just sayin’.
February 20, 2020
Let me begin by saying that I am not a fan of serialized books as very few are consistently good books.
This is My Body is special. It is a great accompaniment to High October and at the same time can 100% stand on its own.
Elena Graf was masterful at weaving a story between a Vicar and an Agnostic and made you believe not only in the possibility but the development of the relationship.
The thing I love the most about this book and its predecessor is that these women are adults who live, fall in love and grow while behaving like adults. The sex scenes were good without being repetitive. The major plot twist was unexpected and I like being positively surprised in a book.
This is not a story with angst, our leads meet acknowledged their attraction and we are led through their falling in love in spite of their differences.
There aren’t many novels where the protagonists are 60 and 55 years old and this one is a great addition to what I hope is a growing pool.
I highly recommend this book and its sister High October. The fictional town of Hobbs, Maine is a warm place to visit via these books.
This is My Body is special. It is a great accompaniment to High October and at the same time can 100% stand on its own.
Elena Graf was masterful at weaving a story between a Vicar and an Agnostic and made you believe not only in the possibility but the development of the relationship.
The thing I love the most about this book and its predecessor is that these women are adults who live, fall in love and grow while behaving like adults. The sex scenes were good without being repetitive. The major plot twist was unexpected and I like being positively surprised in a book.
This is not a story with angst, our leads meet acknowledged their attraction and we are led through their falling in love in spite of their differences.
There aren’t many novels where the protagonists are 60 and 55 years old and this one is a great addition to what I hope is a growing pool.
I highly recommend this book and its sister High October. The fictional town of Hobbs, Maine is a warm place to visit via these books.
February 22, 2020
This Is My Body is the second book in the Hobbs series by Elena Graf. Though we do see some familiar faces from High October, readers primarily spend time with Erika and Lucy. I was afraid I would have a hard time investing myself in these two characters because I loved Maggie and Liz from the first book so much. I was concerned I would compare the two couples and find that Lucy and Erika fell short. This was not the case. I was quickly charmed by Lucy and Erika. I liked them together and enjoyed their dynamic. They are a compelling couple and their story is intriguing. Their romance has depth and dimension. It is wonderfully layered and unfolds quite nicely.
Lucy and Erika are fantastic characters. They are mature women with several decades of life experience under their belts; I found that absolutely refreshing. I enjoyed Erika’s quick wit and her directness. She is sensible, measured and a bit stoic. Lucy, on the other hand, is quite the opposite. She has an aura about her and radiates love for all of those she holds dear. She is warm and compassionate, always ready to help those in need. Her patience stretches for miles, whereas Erika’s spans in inches. The two are different in so many ways, but yet their attraction is undeniable.
Elena Graf is an exceptional writer. What I enjoy most about Graf’s writing is her ability to use words so masterfully that they hit the mark perfectly and reflect an honesty about relationships and people. I can connect with her characters; they’re relatable. Also, she writes so intelligently. She doesn’t water down her words, and I appreciate that. Her style is refined and polished, and her writing is solidly put together. Her stories are like a scrumptious meal you remember enjoying long after it’s finished. This Is My Body is no different. It’s a marvelous read; it’s one that I’ll add to my reread pile.
I wholeheartedly recommend This Is My Body. It is a fantastic book. Even though it’s the second book in the Hobbs series, it can be read as a stand alone. (However, I recommend reading High October first to fully appreciate the town of Hobbs and its characters.) If you are someone who enjoys a well written romance, this is one not to be missed.
Lucy and Erika are fantastic characters. They are mature women with several decades of life experience under their belts; I found that absolutely refreshing. I enjoyed Erika’s quick wit and her directness. She is sensible, measured and a bit stoic. Lucy, on the other hand, is quite the opposite. She has an aura about her and radiates love for all of those she holds dear. She is warm and compassionate, always ready to help those in need. Her patience stretches for miles, whereas Erika’s spans in inches. The two are different in so many ways, but yet their attraction is undeniable.
Elena Graf is an exceptional writer. What I enjoy most about Graf’s writing is her ability to use words so masterfully that they hit the mark perfectly and reflect an honesty about relationships and people. I can connect with her characters; they’re relatable. Also, she writes so intelligently. She doesn’t water down her words, and I appreciate that. Her style is refined and polished, and her writing is solidly put together. Her stories are like a scrumptious meal you remember enjoying long after it’s finished. This Is My Body is no different. It’s a marvelous read; it’s one that I’ll add to my reread pile.
I wholeheartedly recommend This Is My Body. It is a fantastic book. Even though it’s the second book in the Hobbs series, it can be read as a stand alone. (However, I recommend reading High October first to fully appreciate the town of Hobbs and its characters.) If you are someone who enjoys a well written romance, this is one not to be missed.
October 29, 2020
A found treasure
I am so happy that I read October Sky, the first in the series, otherwise I wouldn't have had the privilege to get to know such wonderful, well-rounded, intelligent, and vibrant women. I'll admit, some of the content and conversations flew right over my head at times, but I still loved every bit of it. Philosophy, sophisticated music, and religion are not my forte, however, Graf wrote these topics that were part of the characters' lives in a way that I didn't feel too inept. I felt these were the kind of women where if I were attending a function with them and the talk of the night was one of the highly academic topics, they would kindly teach instead of gloat over how intelligent they were.
We meet Erika and Lucy in this story. For the first portion of the book I didn't have an opinion toward either woman. Once layers were pulled back, I started to grow feelings for both women. Lucy seemed like an intelligent woman with a big, soft heart. Even past pain never affected her kind and loving soul. I liked that there was a bit of mystery regarding Lucy, and I liked that she never gave in to temptation until the time was right. Erika, at times, reminded me of a child not getting her way. Her passionate side sometimes exploded causing her to lash out, making it appear as if she were sulking, but was really just trying to calm down. There was drama, but the women were always able to push past it in a mature way. The intimacy was nice and sensual, and it gave me hope for when I'm pushing sixty. Graf was honest with her character's, especially toward their aging bodies. However much their bones creaked and cracked, their minds still functioned, at times, like they were still twenty. Liz, from October Sky, certainly reminded me of a kid sometimes. I loved Liz, she's probably my favourite character and I loved how much we got to see her in the story this time around. She was butch-y, clever, sly, and knew how to use her tools. My kind of woman!
Graf wrapped this story up brilliantly. I highly recommend.
I am so happy that I read October Sky, the first in the series, otherwise I wouldn't have had the privilege to get to know such wonderful, well-rounded, intelligent, and vibrant women. I'll admit, some of the content and conversations flew right over my head at times, but I still loved every bit of it. Philosophy, sophisticated music, and religion are not my forte, however, Graf wrote these topics that were part of the characters' lives in a way that I didn't feel too inept. I felt these were the kind of women where if I were attending a function with them and the talk of the night was one of the highly academic topics, they would kindly teach instead of gloat over how intelligent they were.
We meet Erika and Lucy in this story. For the first portion of the book I didn't have an opinion toward either woman. Once layers were pulled back, I started to grow feelings for both women. Lucy seemed like an intelligent woman with a big, soft heart. Even past pain never affected her kind and loving soul. I liked that there was a bit of mystery regarding Lucy, and I liked that she never gave in to temptation until the time was right. Erika, at times, reminded me of a child not getting her way. Her passionate side sometimes exploded causing her to lash out, making it appear as if she were sulking, but was really just trying to calm down. There was drama, but the women were always able to push past it in a mature way. The intimacy was nice and sensual, and it gave me hope for when I'm pushing sixty. Graf was honest with her character's, especially toward their aging bodies. However much their bones creaked and cracked, their minds still functioned, at times, like they were still twenty. Liz, from October Sky, certainly reminded me of a kid sometimes. I loved Liz, she's probably my favourite character and I loved how much we got to see her in the story this time around. She was butch-y, clever, sly, and knew how to use her tools. My kind of woman!
Graf wrapped this story up brilliantly. I highly recommend.
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May 15, 2020This book was a sweet romance and I recommend it to everyone who enjoys those types of stories. I like a little more sass and heat in my romances. I Found the story a bit slow for me, but I liked all the characters, Liz and Maggie, Erika and Lucy. I thought if the story had centered more on the main story line or what I assumed was the main issue I would have enjoyed it more because there would have been more tension all through the book.
As it was the most interesting part of the story came in close to the end and I wanted more of that more of problems that came with that. I was riveted by that part which is that Lucy had a daughter she'd put up for adoption. That would have provided a boat load of conflict between Erika and Lucy that would have kept me turning pages.
The romance between Erika and Lucy was sweet and slow-building and I'm not much a fan of slow-building romances. I need some tension. There was a bit of that in Erika being agnostic and Lucy being a priest, but it wasn't enough to provide problems up to the point where Lucy's big secrets came.
Still, this is an okay book. The author has a nice voice and a smooth way of telling the story. That I could appreciate.
As it was the most interesting part of the story came in close to the end and I wanted more of that more of problems that came with that. I was riveted by that part which is that Lucy had a daughter she'd put up for adoption. That would have provided a boat load of conflict between Erika and Lucy that would have kept me turning pages.
The romance between Erika and Lucy was sweet and slow-building and I'm not much a fan of slow-building romances. I need some tension. There was a bit of that in Erika being agnostic and Lucy being a priest, but it wasn't enough to provide problems up to the point where Lucy's big secrets came.
Still, this is an okay book. The author has a nice voice and a smooth way of telling the story. That I could appreciate.
March 2, 2021
What we give in life openly and vulnerable embraces our love fully.
I found this book 2 to be even more fabulous than book 1. Lucy was the most precious character of so many gifted characters. Erika is one spicy professor on sabbatical returning to Hobbs. Lucy and Erika have a most deep and touching spark that fuels the story with hot looks, touching moments. Of course Liz, Maggie and the usuaal characters make such depth to the journey. New people bring history and the past to life. The dialogue was rich with emotion you could feel. I spent the last 10 pages of this book crying tears of love and joy for these spectacular characters. The rare gift was the amazing music that the characters are connected to. Hobbs is described in the pages in such glorious detail I just want to live there. So much love, laughter and life. I confess Mother Lucy the Priest whose unique life with beautiful voice, a heart that has experienced much gave vision to different love of God shared that unfolds grabbed my heart. I look forward to the books ahead by this author who writes life in the pages of her town Hobbs.
I found this book 2 to be even more fabulous than book 1. Lucy was the most precious character of so many gifted characters. Erika is one spicy professor on sabbatical returning to Hobbs. Lucy and Erika have a most deep and touching spark that fuels the story with hot looks, touching moments. Of course Liz, Maggie and the usuaal characters make such depth to the journey. New people bring history and the past to life. The dialogue was rich with emotion you could feel. I spent the last 10 pages of this book crying tears of love and joy for these spectacular characters. The rare gift was the amazing music that the characters are connected to. Hobbs is described in the pages in such glorious detail I just want to live there. So much love, laughter and life. I confess Mother Lucy the Priest whose unique life with beautiful voice, a heart that has experienced much gave vision to different love of God shared that unfolds grabbed my heart. I look forward to the books ahead by this author who writes life in the pages of her town Hobbs.
July 4, 2021
What could an agnostic philosophy professor and an Episcopal priest have in common? Love. And so much more.
I loved the fact that that “This is my body” by Elena Graf involves the romance between Lucy (former opera singer and Episcopal priest) and Erika (philosophy professor), two women after 50 with vast life experience, different visions of life, love and marriage and made many choices and sacrifices in their lives and have different opinions on religion and life itself. They have been through so much and they need to be patient to understand each other and patiently let love bloom.
The book is a love letter to love itself, as the impossible becomes possible and real.
There should be more books like this in the lesbian fiction.
The plot is unique, unlike like any other I have ever read.
It is the second book in the Hobbs series.
The location the plot is set is Hobbs, Maine on the US West Coast, near the Canadian border, with amazing sea sights and harsh winters.
Lucy and Erika are first introduced in the “The more the merrier” and readers wanted them to give their love story a chance in a separate book.This is it!
I also enjoyed the fact that Liz Stolz and her wife Maggie play a very important role in this second Hobbs series novel.
“This is my body” by Elena Graf is like the story of two souls awaking at sunset in a tender romance. The colors are sweeter, the ocean is calm and patience is a virtue for their love.
This story is a tribute to redemption, self discovery, a story to accept one’s faith and to make peace with the past.
I loved the contrast that the character of Lucy provides, a caring, compassionate and hard working minister, very attached to the community, who is also a very sensual, later sexual and loving person.
The title “This is my body” symbolizes the words of Jesus at the Last Supper when he broke the bread and offered it to the apostles (symbolizing humanity), saying : “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this is remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). He explained his future sacrifice on the cross for the redemption of humanity.
The title is a reference to Lucy’s two sacrifices, the one from the past and the one from the present, when she helped Erika overcome the sadness caused by her mother’s death.
Erika Bultmann is a professor of philosophy at Colby College,. She has decided to take a sabbatical to write a book she long wanted to write and enjoy her summer cottage in Hobbs, close to her best friend, Dr. Liz Stolz.
Erika has a huge crush on Lucille Bartlett, former opera singer and the new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, whom she met at Christmas (read The More The Merrier to know more about that).
She would like so much to get to know her better, and Lucy seems interested, too. The two women become good friends, and the attraction between them keeps growing, but Lucy wants to take things slow.
To Lucy, making love is a sacred act. Lust is not enough, she needs to be in love and she needs to know the future they envision suits them both. Their views on life and love and marriage differ on many levels and while their love for each other is indisputable, they need to talk, but life keeps getting in the way.
Erika’s mother dies and Lucy will sing for her wake and this deepens their friendship, but also puts on hold their romance.
Erika is similar to Liz in some ways, not only for their German heritage, but most notably for their superior intelligence, dry wit and their no-nonsense take-charge disposition. I loved the Nietzsche banter!
Erika is very straightforward, she is stubborn and despite what she seems to believe, she’s vulnerable and a hopeless romantic. Yet, she can’t figure out Lucy. She can’t reconcile the priest and the sexual being Lucy is.
She also has a lovely relationship with her elderly father. Family relationships and what makes a family is one of the main themes of this novel, along with religion vs. philosophy and the complexity of respecting others beliefs without compromising one’s own.
It was interesting learning the minds of Germans, philosophers, and mathematicians. They are a wonderful, brilliant group of humanity that have so much to teach us.
Lucille Bartlett is a former opera singer at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and left it to become the new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church.
That is a huge contrast. And further in the storyline we learn that Lucy has a secret, that might ruin everything she has built in Hobbs: her relationship with Erika and their friends, her relationship with her congregation, her job, if it comes to light.
Still, Lucy has a tender, generous way to help people in their daily struggles and wants to to anything that is in her power to show the love of God to her congregation every day.
I loved Lucy’s walks on the beach at dawn and sometimes at sunset and her morning areas and how she has never stopped singing.
She seems to have found her peace, she reconciled with her past and through her faith to help others. Now she needs to figure out Erika and a way for them to fit together, as their attraction and chemistry are undeniable.
The salt marsh at the Brave Boat Harbor Headwaters preserve in Kittery, Maine.
I loved how open to sexuality Lucy is, despite her position and her past.
Honestly, Lucy is the hottest and sexiest priest ever. Her view of sex as sacred prevents her from jumping without thinking into a sexual relationship but once she offers her heart and soul, then she is completely in love.
I love everything about her. She’s kind, she’s generous, she’s sexy, she knows who she is, she’s also open to change and growth. Seeing these two women, who appear very different but share the same values, come together is captivating.
I loved the fact that that “This is my body” by Elena Graf involves the romance between Lucy (former opera singer and Episcopal priest) and Erika (philosophy professor), two women after 50 with vast life experience, different visions of life, love and marriage and made many choices and sacrifices in their lives and have different opinions on religion and life itself. They have been through so much and they need to be patient to understand each other and patiently let love bloom.
The book is a love letter to love itself, as the impossible becomes possible and real.
There should be more books like this in the lesbian fiction.
The plot is unique, unlike like any other I have ever read.
It is the second book in the Hobbs series.
The location the plot is set is Hobbs, Maine on the US West Coast, near the Canadian border, with amazing sea sights and harsh winters.
Lucy and Erika are first introduced in the “The more the merrier” and readers wanted them to give their love story a chance in a separate book.This is it!
I also enjoyed the fact that Liz Stolz and her wife Maggie play a very important role in this second Hobbs series novel.
“This is my body” by Elena Graf is like the story of two souls awaking at sunset in a tender romance. The colors are sweeter, the ocean is calm and patience is a virtue for their love.
This story is a tribute to redemption, self discovery, a story to accept one’s faith and to make peace with the past.
I loved the contrast that the character of Lucy provides, a caring, compassionate and hard working minister, very attached to the community, who is also a very sensual, later sexual and loving person.
The title “This is my body” symbolizes the words of Jesus at the Last Supper when he broke the bread and offered it to the apostles (symbolizing humanity), saying : “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this is remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). He explained his future sacrifice on the cross for the redemption of humanity.
The title is a reference to Lucy’s two sacrifices, the one from the past and the one from the present, when she helped Erika overcome the sadness caused by her mother’s death.
Erika Bultmann is a professor of philosophy at Colby College,. She has decided to take a sabbatical to write a book she long wanted to write and enjoy her summer cottage in Hobbs, close to her best friend, Dr. Liz Stolz.
Erika has a huge crush on Lucille Bartlett, former opera singer and the new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, whom she met at Christmas (read The More The Merrier to know more about that).
She would like so much to get to know her better, and Lucy seems interested, too. The two women become good friends, and the attraction between them keeps growing, but Lucy wants to take things slow.
To Lucy, making love is a sacred act. Lust is not enough, she needs to be in love and she needs to know the future they envision suits them both. Their views on life and love and marriage differ on many levels and while their love for each other is indisputable, they need to talk, but life keeps getting in the way.
Erika’s mother dies and Lucy will sing for her wake and this deepens their friendship, but also puts on hold their romance.
Erika is similar to Liz in some ways, not only for their German heritage, but most notably for their superior intelligence, dry wit and their no-nonsense take-charge disposition. I loved the Nietzsche banter!
Erika is very straightforward, she is stubborn and despite what she seems to believe, she’s vulnerable and a hopeless romantic. Yet, she can’t figure out Lucy. She can’t reconcile the priest and the sexual being Lucy is.
She also has a lovely relationship with her elderly father. Family relationships and what makes a family is one of the main themes of this novel, along with religion vs. philosophy and the complexity of respecting others beliefs without compromising one’s own.
It was interesting learning the minds of Germans, philosophers, and mathematicians. They are a wonderful, brilliant group of humanity that have so much to teach us.
Lucille Bartlett is a former opera singer at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and left it to become the new rector of St. Margaret’s by the Sea Episcopal Church.
That is a huge contrast. And further in the storyline we learn that Lucy has a secret, that might ruin everything she has built in Hobbs: her relationship with Erika and their friends, her relationship with her congregation, her job, if it comes to light.
Still, Lucy has a tender, generous way to help people in their daily struggles and wants to to anything that is in her power to show the love of God to her congregation every day.
I loved Lucy’s walks on the beach at dawn and sometimes at sunset and her morning areas and how she has never stopped singing.
She seems to have found her peace, she reconciled with her past and through her faith to help others. Now she needs to figure out Erika and a way for them to fit together, as their attraction and chemistry are undeniable.
The salt marsh at the Brave Boat Harbor Headwaters preserve in Kittery, Maine.
I loved how open to sexuality Lucy is, despite her position and her past.
Honestly, Lucy is the hottest and sexiest priest ever. Her view of sex as sacred prevents her from jumping without thinking into a sexual relationship but once she offers her heart and soul, then she is completely in love.
I love everything about her. She’s kind, she’s generous, she’s sexy, she knows who she is, she’s also open to change and growth. Seeing these two women, who appear very different but share the same values, come together is captivating.
April 29, 2020
Absolutely Fabulous!
I loved the continuation of the Hobbs Series. I love Lucy and Erika but it was kept together with Liz and Maggie, who had important roles in this story. The writing of this place in Maine is so imbedded that it makes you want to live there too. With Erika’s heartbreak and To uncover what Lucy had gone through and the courage in accepting and dealing with her life, again leaves understanding about forgiveness. I hope this story continues. This series has been an unexpected wonderful surprise.
I loved the continuation of the Hobbs Series. I love Lucy and Erika but it was kept together with Liz and Maggie, who had important roles in this story. The writing of this place in Maine is so imbedded that it makes you want to live there too. With Erika’s heartbreak and To uncover what Lucy had gone through and the courage in accepting and dealing with her life, again leaves understanding about forgiveness. I hope this story continues. This series has been an unexpected wonderful surprise.
February 6, 2020
An eventful romance with two great and interesting characters! I delighted in getting to know Erika and Lucy better. I simply couldn't put the book down. The book is full of surprises and every little or big thing that happens to the two main protagonists adds depth to the story. The religious theme was interesting and well develloped and I say that as an atheist with both hatred and fascination for all things religion.
March 17, 2020
I've really enjoyed this series of books. It is a joy to find lesfic with characters who aren't younger than I am! Love doesn't end at 30!
In this book, one of the characters is both a singer (formerly professional) and an Episcopal priest. Given how much of my life has been spent in and around those areas, it was a natural fit for me to read. And I've tried not to nitpick about some of the minor details that didn't match my experience of the Episcopal Church and its clergy.
Other than those minor details, the only thing that put me off was some of Erika's reactions. There is one point where she basically to an extent that it was difficult for me to reconcile with her love for Lucy. Later events did reassure me, but I don't think my respect for Erika ever fully returned after that point. I can understand why she might have needed some time to react to the events that immediately precede that point, but
It also makes me wish we had the time and money to do some vacationing in Maine… but maybe in a shoulder season instead of the height of tourist season!
In this book, one of the characters is both a singer (formerly professional) and an Episcopal priest. Given how much of my life has been spent in and around those areas, it was a natural fit for me to read. And I've tried not to nitpick about some of the minor details that didn't match my experience of the Episcopal Church and its clergy.
Other than those minor details, the only thing that put me off was some of Erika's reactions. There is one point where she basically to an extent that it was difficult for me to reconcile with her love for Lucy. Later events did reassure me, but I don't think my respect for Erika ever fully returned after that point. I can understand why she might have needed some time to react to the events that immediately precede that point, but
It also makes me wish we had the time and money to do some vacationing in Maine… but maybe in a shoulder season instead of the height of tourist season!
September 15, 2020
This is My Body (Hobbs Book 2) Awersome story and read.
Another brilliant story and read by the author. This time we meet Professor Erika Bultimann of Philosophy whose on a sabbatical and is writing a book. We also meet the new rector Lucille Bartlett ( Mother Lucy) a famous opera singer who disappeared and stopped singing and no-one knows why We also meet some of the other characters from the first book again.
This was a Awersome and brilliant story. There are secrets ,,love and more.
Elena Graf did a superb job writing this story cannot wait for the next book in this series.
Highly recommend and defiantly a must read.
Another brilliant story and read by the author. This time we meet Professor Erika Bultimann of Philosophy whose on a sabbatical and is writing a book. We also meet the new rector Lucille Bartlett ( Mother Lucy) a famous opera singer who disappeared and stopped singing and no-one knows why We also meet some of the other characters from the first book again.
This was a Awersome and brilliant story. There are secrets ,,love and more.
Elena Graf did a superb job writing this story cannot wait for the next book in this series.
Highly recommend and defiantly a must read.
August 28, 2021
A grandiose novel about life's main topics
Rezension aus Deutschland vom 28. Mai 2020
Expert story telling! This third installment of the Hobbs series offers all of life's major topics: life and death, love and friendship, regrets and forgiveness, faith and unfaith. It was wonderful to meet the characters of the first Hobbs romance (High October) and the in-between Christmas short story (The More The Merrier) again, and getting to know the new main characters, another set of well rounded, mature women meeting later in life, learning about their great love story and their earlier lives leading up to a heart-warming romantic climax.
Rezension aus Deutschland vom 28. Mai 2020
Expert story telling! This third installment of the Hobbs series offers all of life's major topics: life and death, love and friendship, regrets and forgiveness, faith and unfaith. It was wonderful to meet the characters of the first Hobbs romance (High October) and the in-between Christmas short story (The More The Merrier) again, and getting to know the new main characters, another set of well rounded, mature women meeting later in life, learning about their great love story and their earlier lives leading up to a heart-warming romantic climax.
July 15, 2020
My body is a temple.
Erika was attractive too Lucy who is a priest and they are close friend with Liz and Maggie so when she got call home because her mother was in the hospital she had too help her father. Than Erika realize that she misses her and she want too be with her but she is not a religious person but she want too be with her then her mother pass and Lucy and Maggie went too help her arranged the funeral for her.and Lucy finally tell Erika that she loved her and would like too be with her.
Erika was attractive too Lucy who is a priest and they are close friend with Liz and Maggie so when she got call home because her mother was in the hospital she had too help her father. Than Erika realize that she misses her and she want too be with her but she is not a religious person but she want too be with her then her mother pass and Lucy and Maggie went too help her arranged the funeral for her.and Lucy finally tell Erika that she loved her and would like too be with her.
April 3, 2022
4 stars. So good. I definitely enjoyed it more than book one. Lucy is my absolute favorite. She’s so hot and I feel dirty for saying that. She’s such an amazing character. Erika had to grow on me. I wasn’t that into her and her prickly attitude in the beginning but I ended up loving her by the end. Their romance was beautiful and I loved their chemistry. Graf’s writing is amazing and I think she’s an incredible storyteller. I’m a bit nervous about book three since it takes place during Covid and I don’t know if I’m ready for books featuring it yet but I’ll get around to it eventually.
June 27, 2024
This is number 2 in the series.
This includes the main characters from the last book but focuses on Erika and Lucy.
Again the characters are older women, within their network of older women.
This time we have a philosophy professor and a Episcopalian priest who also happens to be a stunningly beautiful red head. There is always a red head somewhere within a series.
As you would expect with these 2 occupations as they navigate their way to a relationship there is a lot of philosophical and religious talk.
Again - a great deal of research and knowledge is showcased here.
This includes the main characters from the last book but focuses on Erika and Lucy.
Again the characters are older women, within their network of older women.
This time we have a philosophy professor and a Episcopalian priest who also happens to be a stunningly beautiful red head. There is always a red head somewhere within a series.
As you would expect with these 2 occupations as they navigate their way to a relationship there is a lot of philosophical and religious talk.
Again - a great deal of research and knowledge is showcased here.
March 4, 2020
A former member of The MET and a Dr. of Philosophy meet head on.
Lucy who performed with MET has given up her fancy costumes and traded them to become a Episcopal Priest. Unfortunately or fortunately she has met a German with doctorate degree in Philosophy. Both headstrong women vie how to see who wins. Enjoy! The author has graciously given us shortcuts to some of the performances to be viewed on YouTube.
Lucy who performed with MET has given up her fancy costumes and traded them to become a Episcopal Priest. Unfortunately or fortunately she has met a German with doctorate degree in Philosophy. Both headstrong women vie how to see who wins. Enjoy! The author has graciously given us shortcuts to some of the performances to be viewed on YouTube.
September 3, 2021
Absolutely Brilliant. I loved it.
It is 4.30 in the morning and here I am laughing and crying over a book. What a great book.The second of the Hobbs books with Liz and Maggie from the first book just made my day. Loved it all. Being able to link into the music was so great.It really enhanced the story. Read The More the Merrier first.short story.That introduced the main character here.I obviously highly recommend this book.
It is 4.30 in the morning and here I am laughing and crying over a book. What a great book.The second of the Hobbs books with Liz and Maggie from the first book just made my day. Loved it all. Being able to link into the music was so great.It really enhanced the story. Read The More the Merrier first.short story.That introduced the main character here.I obviously highly recommend this book.
September 16, 2021
An excellent and thoughtful romance
Becoming friends then lovers, it must be difficult for someone being a religious figure to get married, especially when you're both lesbians. It's difficult to realise you are a public figure in a local community, but it's got that's in the present times where more people realise that love is love. Especially in many parts of the states bigots abound. This was a lovely and fun romance with a few twists and turns.
Becoming friends then lovers, it must be difficult for someone being a religious figure to get married, especially when you're both lesbians. It's difficult to realise you are a public figure in a local community, but it's got that's in the present times where more people realise that love is love. Especially in many parts of the states bigots abound. This was a lovely and fun romance with a few twists and turns.
February 15, 2022
my opinion for the both of the hobbs series is that one mc loves the other mc so much and willing to do anything for her… and eventho at the end they end up together, I just feel like its one-sided love..
there’s the time where lucy need erika to support her decision about bringing emily to maine but she (erika) just so selfish! (idk if this is the correct terms but yeah) bcause she kept thinking she’d lose lucy and all that.. and personally i think it’s not fair to lucy that’s all..
there’s the time where lucy need erika to support her decision about bringing emily to maine but she (erika) just so selfish! (idk if this is the correct terms but yeah) bcause she kept thinking she’d lose lucy and all that.. and personally i think it’s not fair to lucy that’s all..
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February 25, 2020
Well, it was good to read about a woman who is a priest and identified as lesbian. Elena Graf was spot on about the struggles of a woman answering a call of faith after a traumatic life event. Well done. I enjoyed reading a story about women in their 60s and mid 50s and their circle of friends the same age. Philosophers and doctors and mathematicians oh my. A wonderful love story.
December 3, 2023
A good book. Good writing. But for my taste too much religion. Logical in this book that it is present.
I won't continue the series because I've read something about characters from the first and second book and I don't feel like suddenly happy endings end up not being happy.
I know that's life, but I'd rather keep the good memories of the first two books.
I won't continue the series because I've read something about characters from the first and second book and I don't feel like suddenly happy endings end up not being happy.
I know that's life, but I'd rather keep the good memories of the first two books.
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