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5 out of 5 stars
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Experience three novellas about the joys and trials of sisterhood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The joys and trials of sisterhood!
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Best-selling author Lisa Wingate serves up small-town values with humor and romance. Lauren hasn't returned to her hometown since her husband's death. But when her dad needs her help, she heads for their horse ranch in Daily, Texas. There she must prepare a "broke down" race horse for his role in a movie that will alter the fortunes of her dad, a Hollywood star, and a screenwriter.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Texas females should not sound like Gomer Pyle
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Publisher's Summary
When a woman's whole life falls apart, she finds refuge in the home she left behind in this touching novel from the New York Times best-selling author of Before We Were Yours.
Karen Sommerfield has been hiding from the big questions of her life - the emotional distance in her marriage, her inability to have children, and her bout with cancer. Getting lost in her high-powered career provides the sense of purpose she yearns for. Until the day she's downsized out of her job and the doctor tells her the cancer may be back. It's a double blow that would send anyone reeling.
It sends Karen to Grandma Rose's old farm, where her sister has made a seemingly perfect life. Opening herself to the unexpected, Karen finds a lonely child in need of nurturing and insights into her family's past. In the quiet of the Missouri Ozarks, where the sycamore leaves whisper their soft, secret language, she begins to discover answers - and a joy to make her life complete.
Critic Reviews
“Heartfelt, honest, and entirely entertaining...this poignant story will touch your heart from the first page to the last.” (Number one New York Times best-selling author Kristin Hannah)
“Wingate’s smoothly flowing prose fills the pages with emotional drama.” (RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)
"A master-storyteller.” (Parade)
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- Marcie Winklepleck
- Keota, OK
- 09-10-19
Amazing
One of her best books!! Wished I could keep reading about these characters, very well written.
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- stampmom9 Dawn Gallop
- North Carolina
- 10-07-19
A non stop read
Again Lisa Wingate has outdone herself. It is a wonderful read. Now going to listen to another one of her books. Thanks
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- Ann B
- 10-24-19
Enjoyed
Enjoyed reading book about family. very refreshing. Narrative was well done, Would recommend to a friend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-08-19
Truly loved this book
what a beautiful ending to the trilogy. captivating. emotional. redemption. grace. love. hope. i loved it.