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Mar 31, 2011
Emilee
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Well, I was a little disappointed with this book. It wasn't horrible but I sort of expected more from the author. It wasn't like her other books. My favorite Allen novel is Garden spells because of her mystical way of writing. This book was more of a small mystery/romance story. Also, I didn't really connect to her characters. Now, I'm going to have to reread Garden spells to give me what I missed in this story. I actually got it from the library because I was waiting to receive the Peach Keeper
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Willa Jackson came to terms with her family's long ago fall from grace as the most influential family in Walls of Water, North Carolina and is perfectly content with her life. When she hears that an old classmate, now socialite Paxton Osgood has bought and restored her grandfather's old mansion, she wants nothing to do with the venture. But when a long buried secret is uncovered, it threatens to destroy the very fabric of the town and families who've lived there for generations. While working to
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Warm and homey, with just a touch of the magic/supernatural the author is known for, I found this to be a great story to soothe away the problems of the day. The ending was just right.
I really enjoyed this book. It has lively characters and an interesting plot. I recommend this book for some light reading. I look forward to reading more of this author.
This is my favorite author and she never lets you down. The book, again, was magical and it was as good as her first one.
I loved this book
I loved this book
I wouldn't recommend it, but I did enjoy it for a quick read! I found myself thinking "oh brother" at one point though, as there was a lot of effort made for magical realism. Have enjoyed some of this author's other work much more. Can't say I respected the writing in this one...
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As always I loved this book.
Jun 21, 2011
Jessica Strack
marked it as to-read
Sep 04, 2011
Michelle
rated it
really liked it
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random-fiction,
magical-realism
Dec 25, 2011
Jill Entinger
marked it as to-get-to-read
