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Cold Rock River, 2E [Paperback]

Jackie Lee Miles (Author)
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July 1, 2010

"A compelling story you won't want to miss! Well told and deeply true to its time and place."
-Haywood Smith, author of Queen Bee of Mimosa Branch and The Red Hat Club

Even the best-kept secrets must be revealed...

Seventeen-year-old Adie Jenkins is newly married and newly pregnant, though not necessarily in that order. Unready for fatherhood, her skirt-chasing husband isn't much help. But in this stunning tale that redefines intimacy, love, and family, Adie discovers hope where she least expects it: from her sweet neighbor Murphy, from the world-wise midwife Willa Mae, and in the worn pages of the diary of a slave girl-a girl who is much closer to Adie than she thinks.

Praise for Cold Rock River
"An intricate novel about the mysterious ways we are all connected in the human endeavors of truth, love, longing, and loss."
-Patti Callahan Henry, bestselling author of When Light Breaks
"Warm, fresh, funny-the characters leap off the page! Miles is a fascinating new voice in Southern fiction. Readers will rejoice."
-Karin Gillespie, author of Bet Your Bottom Dollar
"Jackie Lee Miles is a wise and perceptive writer with a keen understanding of human frailties."
-Julie Cannon, author of Truelove and Homegrown Tomatoes

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Miles has a gift for getting inside a character's head, and this book was a tribute to triumph over adversity. (Jonita The Book Chick 20100723)

Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes inspirational, and always true to the characters, Cold Rock Riveris a story of unusual friendships and hope within the realities of life. (Elizabeth Thoughts from an Evil Overlord 20100726)

A brave book... it always stays true to the story, even at the risk of plunging it's readers into some of life's most horrific events. (Courtney Stiletto Story Time 20100810)

An encouraging book, inspirational, and beautiful! Definitely a must read. (Christine Books 4 Moms 20100810)

Full of emotion and angst - perfect for those times when you want a deeper story. (Cinnamon A Journey of Books 20100825)

At times heartbreaking and at others hopeful... Cold Rock River is one book I won't forget for a good long while. (Darlene Peeking Between the Pages 20100825)

An encouraging book, inspirational, and beautiful! Definitely a must read. (Christine Books For Moms )

Cold Rock River is an emotionally gripping tale that will reach and grab you from line one... This was one of those books that had me hating certain characters, shouting out, laughing, crying. (Eliza History Undressed )

This is a great story of family, friendships, love, loss and grief along with an innocence that really endeared the book to me. (Darlene Peeking Between the Pages )

About the Author

Jackie Le Miles lives in Georgia with her husband, where she is a featured speaker at book clubs, schools, and writer's workshops. The author of three novels, Roseflower Creek was her first and published to critical acclaim. When not writing, Ms. Miles tours with The Dixie Divas, four nationally published book-writing belles.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Cumberland House; 2 edition (July 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 140224004X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402240041
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #714,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jackie Lee Miles is the author of Roseflower Creek and Cold Rock River. A resident of Georgia for thirty-five years, Miles hails from Wisconsin via South Dakota. She considers hereself a northern girl with a southern heart. Her critically accliamed debut novel, Roseflower Creek was the lead book when Cumberland House released it. Cold Rock River, also critically acclaimed, is the journey of two young women born a century apart. N.Y. Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank states, "Cold Rock River is a powerful story of family, love and loss that will keep you up into the wee hours. Absolutely wonderful! Beautifully told and straight from the heart of an exquisitely talented writer." Miles current project, to be released in 2010, is entitled All That's True. Sourcebooks calls it "an authentic coming-of-age novel with a terrific takeaway." When not writing, Miles tours with The Dixie Darlin's, four nationally published book-writing belles with a passion for promotion. Visit the author at www.jlmiles.com. Write to the author at: jackie@jlmiles.com.

 

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars J L Miles has done it again!, November 8, 2006
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"Cold Rock River" ripped me apart. From the first sentence, no, from the first word to the very last.
Ms. Miles - It was so fun to spend that time with your characters. I thought your first book, "Roseflower Creek" was a touch of class, but this one? Well, a wheelbarrow full of class comes to mind. You stopped me in my tracks.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Riveting, December 2, 2006
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I was blown away by J.L. Miles' first book, Roseflower Creek, so I had to buy Cold Rock River in hard cover.

I am so glad I did. Reading this book renewed my faith that some writers are truly gifted.

I could not put this book down. Miles' characterization and development made me feel like I was living the lives of her multi-faceted characters. The way she deals with Southern history, racism, slavery, marriage, relationships, and other crucial elements, is riveting and brilliant.

You will not be disappointed if you read this book. I can't wait for her next.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down! I mean it., September 12, 2006
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I pre-ordered this book from Amazon.com and finished it last nite. I loved it! It's a great book. I also have Roseflower Creek by this author, which I thought was great, too, but this one's even better. It usually takes me ages to go through a book. Not this one. I just ordered two copies to give to friends for Christmas. I thoroughly recommend Cold Rock River and Roseflower Creek.
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