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Painted Moon

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Painted Moon

By: Karin Kallmaker
Narrated by: Abby Craden
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Cursing the familial obligation that sent her into the path of a blizzard, Jackie Frakes is deeply grateful for rescue on a snow-choked mountain road, even if her rescuer's reception is as cold as the landscape.

Leah Beck spends her days in a twilight of grief, actively avoiding all reminders of her former life as an artist whose work was exhibited nationwide. A houseguest for Thanksgiving is disruptive and painful, and the very last thing she wanted.

The snowbound weekend leaves them with an unforgettable, undeniable attraction that challenges both of their personal and professional commitments. Leah turns to her art with renewed inspiration while Jackie seizes control of her future. But will these new paths lead back to each other? Or will that stunning weekend together be their last?

©2019 Karin Kallmaker (P)2019 Tantor Contemporary Literature & Fiction Romance Heartfelt
Beautiful Love Story • Captivating Plot • Exceptional Narration • Emotional Depth • Artistic Imagery

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This is one of my favorite KK novels. Love Leah and Jackie and their story. So many things I can relate to. Such delicious love scenes. And the whole package juat wrapped up in a beautiful bow with Abby Craden narrating. One I'll listen to again and again... as a matter a fact- starting it now. Perfecting timing with it being Thanksgiving week and this a
story starts the same week.

Just delicious all around- story and narration!

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Very interesting story. Kept me coming back as quickly as possible when life took me away. Lots of feels delving into grief, self awareness, communication. The art was like a living character in itself, so beautifully crafted that colors and textures leapt from the pages.

Recommend!

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I just loved this: the writing style, the story, the narration.
I've never read a Karin Kallmaker book before, and listened only to Love by the numbers. I found that book a little boring to be honest. But not this!! It's about a lesbian artist who has lived through tragedy, and a straight architect with a long time boyfriend. Their paths cross unexpectedly, and then something happens which will set them both on a new path, forcing them to confront their fears and rethink their ideas about life and love.
Its the 90s, so things aren't as straightforward (pardon the pun) as nowadays; attitudes towards gay people not as tolerant. So there are significant obstacles for the heroines to overcome. Having been around then, I really could relate. Karin Kallmaker is just such a good writer: I was hooked all the way through. I can also see where a lot of lesfic authors got their inspiration from.
The first of two related short stories at the end of the main novel, is also one of the sexiest, most beautiful pieces of writing I have had the pleasure to read in a long time.
I believe Abby Craden is lined up to complete more Kallmaker books to be released early next year. I will be hitting the pre-order button the minute anything appears.

special book

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This book was absolutely wonderful! It was captivating and beautifully written. I especially loved the short stories added at the end.

Beautiful Story

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A cute romance that doesn't fall completely into the cheesy romance category. worth a listen.

great story

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Beautiful story. Captivating plot of starting a new life after loss and self realization and discovery. The characters are relatable and easy to love.

Artfully crafted

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... all of it; the renewed, expanded and revived story, life, all of it. I appreciate the effort the author took to modernize the story, adding relevant events of today. I love the colors she paints with her words.
Highly recommended.

It Gets Better

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This was an amazing story! My first time hearing about this author! Amazing writing! Abby Craden never disappoints!

Awesome

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This is wonderful story of a love affair from the trials of the bashful beginning to the grown up children graduating from college.

Great story

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The overall storyline is easy to predict, but it keeps you engaged until the end.

Expected but pleasant

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