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Search the North Country #3
Pine Cone Motel
The Adirondacks come to life in this heartwarming story of struggle against all the odds. Can a traumatized combat veteran and a young, ambitious, feisty entrepreneur pull together to beat the clock and the prejudices of others? The answer is contained in a tale that is so much more than romance—it will keep you engaged and interested as Shellie and Ronan use every ounce of determination, hard work, and faith to keep a roof over their heads and build a future for the neglected Pine Cone Motel.Add in a highly intelligent ex-combat dog with a slight mischievous streak and the realistic backdrop of a tourist community and you’ve got a story that will keep you guessing from the first page to the last. Highly recommended. ~
357 pages, Paperback
Published June 12, 2019
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April 6, 2023
Shellie is homeless, but still buys the man called Ronan a sandwich andd coffee. in return he finds a way to give her a home.
Shellie’s dad kicked her out of his house when she was date raped by his bosses son. He blamed her and it broke her heart. If her father couldn’t support her no-one else would. So she moved and found a jobin a high end resort. But still didn’t have a place to live. Then she found Ronan. He had worked for a meal that was being taken back by a petty worker while the boss was away. So she bought him lunch and coffee and he and his dog became her friend and arrange a home for her.
Shellie and Ronan got free rent if they continued to clean up the old Pine Cone Motel and sent pictures back to the owner. Then they had a chance to open the motel but it was a huge gamble as theY both worked another job each to pay for the supplies needed for repairs. They both have mental health problems that need worked on but find ways to compensate until a crises arrises. Then their world falls apart and they aren’t sure how to put it back together.
Shellie’s dad kicked her out of his house when she was date raped by his bosses son. He blamed her and it broke her heart. If her father couldn’t support her no-one else would. So she moved and found a jobin a high end resort. But still didn’t have a place to live. Then she found Ronan. He had worked for a meal that was being taken back by a petty worker while the boss was away. So she bought him lunch and coffee and he and his dog became her friend and arrange a home for her.
Shellie and Ronan got free rent if they continued to clean up the old Pine Cone Motel and sent pictures back to the owner. Then they had a chance to open the motel but it was a huge gamble as theY both worked another job each to pay for the supplies needed for repairs. They both have mental health problems that need worked on but find ways to compensate until a crises arrises. Then their world falls apart and they aren’t sure how to put it back together.
July 9, 2024
This book has it all! There are several genres in this great book!
Please consider reading this book. I can not fully tell you how much I enjoyed this book! It tells of God's love, and speaks of the kind hearts of those who love and follow Him. The author, Sherri S. Gallagher, shows us two deeply bruised, wounded broken protagonists. She guides us through their painful growth back into highly functional, gracious people now able to start to help others. The male lead is a badly scarred, Afghanistan veteran with severe PTSD who brought his wounded WVM dog home with him. The female lead was kicked out of her home by her verbally abusive father, who blamed her for being drugged and raped. She is starting to really suffer from the PTSD resulting from the rape, and her PTSD is getting worse.
Please consider reading this book. I can not fully tell you how much I enjoyed this book! It tells of God's love, and speaks of the kind hearts of those who love and follow Him. The author, Sherri S. Gallagher, shows us two deeply bruised, wounded broken protagonists. She guides us through their painful growth back into highly functional, gracious people now able to start to help others. The male lead is a badly scarred, Afghanistan veteran with severe PTSD who brought his wounded WVM dog home with him. The female lead was kicked out of her home by her verbally abusive father, who blamed her for being drugged and raped. She is starting to really suffer from the PTSD resulting from the rape, and her PTSD is getting worse.
October 14, 2021
This was my favorite of this series!
This book hit home in so many ways, being a child who was molested, later raped twice, I know what it was like to be scared to be touched. Sadly it was swept under the carpet and I never dealt with it, causing many poor decisions in my life. I loved how the author took so many negative problems and made a beautiful storyline! Didn't want this book to end!
This book hit home in so many ways, being a child who was molested, later raped twice, I know what it was like to be scared to be touched. Sadly it was swept under the carpet and I never dealt with it, causing many poor decisions in my life. I loved how the author took so many negative problems and made a beautiful storyline! Didn't want this book to end!
March 22, 2023
Beautiful!m
I loved this story so much. The almost rags to riches story brought tears to myeyes. The kindness of Shellie to Roman by sharing breakfast at their first meeting truly is meaningful. If everyone showed more kindness to others,the world would be a better place. The love shown between Blue and Roman is man's best friend in the best way. Truly gifted author and one of the best stories I have read ever!
I loved this story so much. The almost rags to riches story brought tears to myeyes. The kindness of Shellie to Roman by sharing breakfast at their first meeting truly is meaningful. If everyone showed more kindness to others,the world would be a better place. The love shown between Blue and Roman is man's best friend in the best way. Truly gifted author and one of the best stories I have read ever!
May 9, 2023
Pine Cone Motel
Ronan met his Angel at an abandoned motel. He was a veteran with PTSD and she had been date raped, shunned for being a tramp and abandoned by everyone except her grandmother. Her grandmother helps her find a job. Abandoned by a friend that was to give her a place to stay Shelley and Ronan bond seek help for their issues, work hard and come out on top. Great author, love her stories.
Ronan met his Angel at an abandoned motel. He was a veteran with PTSD and she had been date raped, shunned for being a tramp and abandoned by everyone except her grandmother. Her grandmother helps her find a job. Abandoned by a friend that was to give her a place to stay Shelley and Ronan bond seek help for their issues, work hard and come out on top. Great author, love her stories.
April 10, 2021
Modern Swiss Family Robinson
Sweet story that explains a lot of problems. Great as a teenage learn and understand book. Warning: the first few chapters are not happy and look like a depressing read. Almost quit reading but having read other thing by this author I new there was hope in there. And no one dies in it.
Sweet story that explains a lot of problems. Great as a teenage learn and understand book. Warning: the first few chapters are not happy and look like a depressing read. Almost quit reading but having read other thing by this author I new there was hope in there. And no one dies in it.
June 11, 2022
I cannot believe there is only one book left in this series. I am absolutely enjoying it and spending way too much time reading 😂. I cannot wait to start on the last book. I have to look and see what else this author has written so I’ll have something to read next. Love love love this series!!!!!!!
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July 1, 2022Very original
This is a most original story and rather inspiring. The two main characters are terrific and so are a number of others. The dog, Blue, is lovely and often caused me to chuckle as she took matters into her own paws. Although the characters suffered much, the overall take-away is uplifting. If you need a lift or encouragement, read these s book.
This is a most original story and rather inspiring. The two main characters are terrific and so are a number of others. The dog, Blue, is lovely and often caused me to chuckle as she took matters into her own paws. Although the characters suffered much, the overall take-away is uplifting. If you need a lift or encouragement, read these s book.
August 15, 2022
good book bringing up important issues
I liked the grit & determination shown in the main characters to overcome their significant problems. The inclusion of church attendance as a help psychologically was not overdone. Wounded warriors, date rape victims & academic conservatives were handled with compassion.
I liked the grit & determination shown in the main characters to overcome their significant problems. The inclusion of church attendance as a help psychologically was not overdone. Wounded warriors, date rape victims & academic conservatives were handled with compassion.
April 20, 2023
This book covered so many positive points
Pine Cone Motel (book 3) was such a delight to read. From a veteran’s issues & finding a place in civilian life, canine relationships to general family dysfunction, date rape, mutual respect, work & moral ethics with a bit of romance, I could not stop reading this book. It was a delight!
Pine Cone Motel (book 3) was such a delight to read. From a veteran’s issues & finding a place in civilian life, canine relationships to general family dysfunction, date rape, mutual respect, work & moral ethics with a bit of romance, I could not stop reading this book. It was a delight!
July 19, 2023
Love and respect
This author did some research on PTSD and the last 2 books it hits home on the subject. And the dog's that understands their hander. I love reading books that has dogs in the story. These books shows the love and respect for humans and animals. It also shows how God is there with you though the good times and the bad.
This author did some research on PTSD and the last 2 books it hits home on the subject. And the dog's that understands their hander. I love reading books that has dogs in the story. These books shows the love and respect for humans and animals. It also shows how God is there with you though the good times and the bad.
June 5, 2021
K-9 Beauty
What wonderful lessons given through an extraordinary story. Enjoyed that God and faith are shown throughout and that some of the characters from previous stories are mentioned and updated.
What wonderful lessons given through an extraordinary story. Enjoyed that God and faith are shown throughout and that some of the characters from previous stories are mentioned and updated.
June 8, 2021
Really enjoyed this book!!
I loved this whole series. I loved to see this couple overcome their challenges and still remain humble and thankful for what they have and who they are.
I loved this whole series. I loved to see this couple overcome their challenges and still remain humble and thankful for what they have and who they are.
July 29, 2021
Pine Cone Motel
As I have said before, I am a fan of Sherri Gallagher and enjoy all the books I have read. I will read anything she has ever written and wish I would never run out of her stories.
As I have said before, I am a fan of Sherri Gallagher and enjoy all the books I have read. I will read anything she has ever written and wish I would never run out of her stories.
July 6, 2024
An uplifting story of putting oneself forward no matter how frightening that is. Find your dream and
I love the incentive that the characters went forward! With their dreams, even though the people that should be routing for them were not there to help.
I love the incentive that the characters went forward! With their dreams, even though the people that should be routing for them were not there to help.
February 12, 2025
Two down on their luck meet and through perseverance turn things around!
Get to know these two and read how they deal with the hard reality of life! A woman kicked out of house a man with PTSD! Do you enjoy Christian romance? Try this series!
Get to know these two and read how they deal with the hard reality of life! A woman kicked out of house a man with PTSD! Do you enjoy Christian romance? Try this series!
April 20, 2021
Great read!
It’s so refreshing to read a book about how great life can be even in the middle of struggles. Loved this story.
It’s so refreshing to read a book about how great life can be even in the middle of struggles. Loved this story.
June 13, 2021
Good
a book where you man and his k9 rescue dog were both military veterans and both had war injuries. a young woman
a book where you man and his k9 rescue dog were both military veterans and both had war injuries. a young woman
August 4, 2021
Good read
This book was a good one. I expected a search and rescue plot, but the romance was good. PTSD happens to trauma victims not just soldiers.
This book was a good one. I expected a search and rescue plot, but the romance was good. PTSD happens to trauma victims not just soldiers.
October 4, 2021
Heart warming book and
Such great info on PSYCHOLOGY after stress with Life .be a job or service for our Country . His was serving, Her,s was family
Such great info on PSYCHOLOGY after stress with Life .be a job or service for our Country . His was serving, Her,s was family
December 21, 2021
Good book
It doesn’t matter where you came from, and your background. Having grit and determination will get you through the worst of times.
It doesn’t matter where you came from, and your background. Having grit and determination will get you through the worst of times.
March 24, 2022
Great reading
Two people who suffer from PTSD. He is a vet with his K9 partner. She was date raped and her father blamed her. They work together to bui!d a life and find love.
Two people who suffer from PTSD. He is a vet with his K9 partner. She was date raped and her father blamed her. They work together to bui!d a life and find love.
April 5, 2022
Blatantly Christian books should be labeled as such to keep readers from wasting their time. So glad I didn't waste money on this!
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May 18, 2022Well written. Weaving Jesus and faith into the story adds hope for the characters. Which real live people can choose to follow Jesus or not.
July 20, 2022
Good book. It kept me involved every step of the way.
November 16, 2022
Great story and great characters.
November 16, 2022
Nice romance,
Great characaters and difficult journeys Very engaging story. Liked very much. Have enjoyed the series. Love setting. Saranac Lake great memories. Thank you
Great characaters and difficult journeys Very engaging story. Liked very much. Have enjoyed the series. Love setting. Saranac Lake great memories. Thank you
August 6, 2023
Great book
I love the North County books but why not just settle on main characters such as Sloane and ORex I know I'm not spelling the dog name right but you know.
I love the North County books but why not just settle on main characters such as Sloane and ORex I know I'm not spelling the dog name right but you know.
March 11, 2024
I'd stay there anytime!
Another wonderful story of how faith in God and dogs can make a difference in people's lives, as it has in mine. Please continue to write more like this.
Another wonderful story of how faith in God and dogs can make a difference in people's lives, as it has in mine. Please continue to write more like this.
October 19, 2026
Two-haiku review:
She suffers date rape
Evil father kicks her out
Saved by veteran
Nice and clean story
Problems of PTSD
For both characters
She suffers date rape
Evil father kicks her out
Saved by veteran
Nice and clean story
Problems of PTSD
For both characters
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