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Wayne R Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
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P.D. Singer did an excellent job of writing "Return to the Mountain." The book complements the first four books of the series. I would like to see the author add a couple more books to the series to continue the story, especially of Kurt, Jake along with the others to see how they pan out.

The book, well the whole series held my full attention making it so I was unable to set the book down.

I highly recommend read not just this book but the other 4 in the series.
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Larry H. Mullen
1.0 out of 5 stars Nott gonna Finish This OPne!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2013
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When I downloaded this book that I had looked forward to until it finally came out, I was greatly disappointed. I had hoped she would continue with the characters from the former Mountain books. I found the new characters to be rather unbelievable. Also I did not like the way the story was heading with the one supposed lover leaving and the way he was gonna make his money and fortune. Like the other reviewers, I hope that the auther gers back in the groove.
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Book fan
3.0 out of 5 stars Didn't live up to the rest of the Mountains series
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2013
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I purchased this because I have really enjoyed the rest of the Mountains series. The book was a real letdown. I had a difficult time connecting with the characters and plot. I also did not feel that the actions of the characters made sense on a regular basis. The author does tie in a previous stand alone book - but it wasn't a book that I had any desire to read.
I hope the author returns to form for any future episodes in the Mountains series.
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Idaholake
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fine book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2015
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Well written. Takes place in familiar place as the ones prior to it in the Mountain Series but with new people and only a few of the old ones towards the end . Still a great book.
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Golfview
3.0 out of 5 stars Left me wanting
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2013
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I have really enjoyed all the previous stories in the Mountain series. However, Return to the Mountain, left me kind of cold. I did finish the book, but never got excited or involved with the characters or the story line.
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Tammy
4.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes you can go back home.
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2018
Sometimes you can go back home
Gary and Seth are childhood friends that have been through it all together. Gary's homelife is chaotic and abusive while Seth has a calmer existence and a mother that loves him dearly. Gary falls in love with Seth as soon as he's old enough to know the meaning of the word, Seth takes a little longer. As the years pass they grow closer and though they are barely scraping by, as long as they're together, Seth couldn't be happier. Gary has big dreams and hopes and makes a terrible choice to ensure those dreams, a decision that costs him everything but the job making all the money he's always wanted. But what's riches without the love of your life?

What I've enjoyed about this series is how each book is different. It's a series, all books set at a Mountain resort Wapiti Creek, but each story has a different feel to it and stands on its own well. This particular book explored the consequences for ones actions, no matter the intent. Gary wants the best of everything for Seth, feeling like his friend turned lover deserves the very best in life. But the steps he takes to ensure that future are misguided and irrevocable. Seth could care less if he and Gary have to move back home to his mother and spend the rest of their lives sleeping on his tiny, twin bed. They need to be on the same page or the life each of them envision will be nothing more than a dream.

Finn Sterling has really done an amazing job with this series from book to book. While there is a variety of characters, some moving through several books, Sterling always manages to give each their own voice. He packs a punch with tones, inflections and nuances as well that bring the emotions Singer wrote out for Gary and Seth to life. There's a particular part in this book where Gary and Seth are talking on the phone and Gary has to face the consequences for his actions. I truly felt the desperation Gary felt and the pain Seth felt in that moment. Great job Sterling!

My only hiccup was there were times when the story didn't flow well from one part to the next and a particular relationship between Gary and a despicable person went in to far too much detail for my liking. Overall though, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I would recommend this series to listeners that like flawed, three dimensional characters where the struggle is real, but leads to right path, eventually. I would also recommend starting with book one simply because it's like listening to one long story broken into five parts.
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jeayci
4.0 out of 5 stars Frustrating, imperfect hero ultimately has satisfying redemption
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2013
Review Summary: A difficult-to-like hero makes a lot of poor choices but redeems himself at the end, making this a good book for those who love imperfect heroes and redemption stories.

Review: This was my least favorite book in the series, but considering how much I loved the others, this is still a darn good book. Right up until the end, I wasn't sure if I liked Gary at all. But thanks to P.D. Singer's writing talent, I stayed engaged and eagerly turning pages, almost despite myself. Certainly despite Gary.

Some of his actions were pretty horrible, no matter what excuses he gave for them. For most of the book I was wondering how this could be a romance novel when we were in Gary's POV and I was rooting for Seth to find someone else. Seth was consistently a fascinating and sympathetic character, and I wanted better for him.

Thankfully, Gary redeemed himself at the end and I could truly root for and appreciate his HEA with Seth. I love a character who can learn from his mistakes and become a better person. So the story was ultimately satisfying.

A couple of intriguing characters put in an appearance and then disappeared, which seemed odd because I kept having the impression they would return any time. I'm wondering if the intention is a sequel focusing on them. I hope so, as I'd love to read it.

I happily recommend this book for readers who like imperfect heroes and redemption stories. However, I'd advise staying away if you prefer heroes who don't cheat or make other idiotic mistakes.

Note: This review was originally posted at ReviewsbyJessewave, where I received the book for free in exchange for an honest review.
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