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What Remains True: A Novel
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Merry Anna stops in Antler Creek, North Carolina for gas. There was something about this place that called her name, and for the first time she was free to think outside the box and explore life not just live under the demands of her parents and their business. She takes a retail job in a small shop. There she connects with people on a whole new level. It’s liberating and fun to be away from the clutches of her x-husband and the demands of her parents’ family business.
She loves being anonymous, it’s a chance to discover what she likes, who she is, and what she was created to do. She would prove to her ex-husband she could live on the same budget he was living on; no more alimony for him.
Adam Locklear is a rodeo cowboy who wants to win big at the finals. He couldn’t be distracted by anything, including the new neighbor next door. He’s chasing a dream. A dangerous dream his parents cannot support.
Then an old friend comes for a visit. Things change dramatically. Both Merry and Adam quickly learn what is important. Who knew that meeting an old friend and sharing his recipe for strawberry pie, with a new friend, a non-cook Merry Anna would develop into something more these two goal seekers did not expect.
I enjoyed the rodeo backdrop and the small town feel of the story, with rich characterization and a storyline that draws readers in hook, line, and sinker. I’ve only watched clips of rodeos on TV, this is an in-depth view, from someone who loves the sport. I highly recommend this heartfelt, homespun, novel with themes of loss, regret, second chances, discovery, family, forgiveness with a splash of romance. It’s a great beach read and one that would be a fun book club pick.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I requested and received a digital copy of this book by the publisher/NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!
The Book Club Network blog https://psalm516.blogspot.com/
She loves being anonymous, it’s a chance to discover what she likes, who she is, and what she was created to do. She would prove to her ex-husband she could live on the same budget he was living on; no more alimony for him.
Adam Locklear is a rodeo cowboy who wants to win big at the finals. He couldn’t be distracted by anything, including the new neighbor next door. He’s chasing a dream. A dangerous dream his parents cannot support.
Then an old friend comes for a visit. Things change dramatically. Both Merry and Adam quickly learn what is important. Who knew that meeting an old friend and sharing his recipe for strawberry pie, with a new friend, a non-cook Merry Anna would develop into something more these two goal seekers did not expect.
I enjoyed the rodeo backdrop and the small town feel of the story, with rich characterization and a storyline that draws readers in hook, line, and sinker. I’ve only watched clips of rodeos on TV, this is an in-depth view, from someone who loves the sport. I highly recommend this heartfelt, homespun, novel with themes of loss, regret, second chances, discovery, family, forgiveness with a splash of romance. It’s a great beach read and one that would be a fun book club pick.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I requested and received a digital copy of this book by the publisher/NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!
The Book Club Network blog https://psalm516.blogspot.com/
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May 1, 2022
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