All in One Place (Faithwords) [Paperback]

Carolyne Aarsen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Faithwords | Publication Date: August 22, 2007

Terra Froese has spent most of her
adult life bouncing from job to job,
man to man, and drink to drink. But
when her latest relationship and
job simultaneously fall apart, she
leaves Seattle for rural Montana to
visit her sister, Leslie VandeKeere,
to whom she hasn't spoken in over
a year. If anyone can help Terra
sort out her life, it'll be Leslie, who
has managed success despite family
odds and a recent move from
city to country. With plans to rescue
herself and her sister from the
threat of going nowhere, Terra's in
for a big surprise--Leslie likes her
new country life. When Terra rebels against her sister's
conformity, how much wildness can the VandeKeeres
stand in order to keep the family ALL IN ONE PLACE?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Carolyne Aarsen lives in
Alberta, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: FaithWords (August 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044669682X
• ISBN-13: 978-0446696821
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,865,708 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A transplanted city girl, Carolyne moved to the country when her fiancee and now husband, decided he wanted to farm. The move took quite well and Carolyne learned to milk cows, herd cows, drive a tractor, can, freeze, garden, bake, cook and preserve. She and her husband raised four wonderful children and took in numerous foster children. Somewhere along the way Carolyne decided she wanted to recreate her own version of the romance novels she loved reading. In her writing she yearns to show redemption and change and the chance to start over. Coming home to faith and love is a thread that is woven through every story she writes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sequel to The Only Best Place is standout!, August 7, 2007

By 

Christina Lockstein "Christy's Book Blog" (Oconto Falls, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All in One Place (Faithwords) (Paperback)

All In One Place by Carolyne Aarsen is the sequel to last year's The Only Best Place. This book features Terra Froese, the sister of Leslie VanderKeere. Terra is on the run from an abusive boyfriend and turns to the only family she has: Leslie. Unfortunately, she meets Amelia who takes her to a bar and soon Leslie is paying Terra's bail and picking her up from jail. Not a fortuitous reunion. Terra takes a job at the local diner to pay Leslie back and soon finds herself falling for police deputy named Jack. Terra's fear of trust and rebellious ways mean she's in for trouble. I loved The Only Best Place, and I was not disappointed in its sequel. Terra is a wry character always ready with her cynical wit to defuse a situation. Aarsen does an amazing job of writing Terra from a completely different point of view from Leslie. Leslie was easy for me to relate to as a wife and mother trying to make it through each day in unexpected circumstances. Terra is very different, and yet Aarsen is able to make her come alive. Terra's vulnerability cracks through on rare occasions, and when it does, it shines. St. Francis of Assisi said to preach the Gospel always, and if necessary use words. Terra sees the Gospel working through the various denizens of town, and while it frightens her, it also pulls her toward the Lord. The ending with Eric seemed a bit cliched to me, but Terra's will to fight put a different spin on a scene that has been written in many books before. The resolution was never truly in doubt to anyone except Terra. This is a wonderful read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars All in One Place ~ Reviewed, January 14, 2008

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Novel Reviews "www.novelreviews.blogspot.com" (Every City, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All in One Place (Faithwords) (Paperback)

Carolyne Aarsen spins a story that proves blood is thicker than water and that regardless of the past, family ties are strong. There are moments of laughter and times of frustration as the reader quickly passes through the pages of this easy read. I couldn't help but fall in love with the depth Aarsen places into her characters making one think twice about those in need of Christ and how we can affect them. All In One Place is a captivating and enjoyable story spun together with all the perfect pieces.


Reviewed by Cindy Sproles
Mountain Breeze Ministries

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book, December 27, 2011

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This review is from: All in One Place (Faithwords) (Paperback)

I enjoyed reading this book. It had a great storyline and may almost remind you of someone you know. This book was a "good read."