Falling In Love [Paperback]

Pauline Trent (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2009

After years in the military, Chris Montgomery is looking for somewhere to relax and recharge, and Lambert Falls, with its tree-lined streets and picturesque town square, seems ideal. Chris expected that a stranger in town would attract suspicion and gossip. He didn't expect to meet someone like Angie Kane, with her warm, open smile and self contained air that are instantly intriguing.Angie has built a satisfying life for herself, one she's not willing to uproot for someone who's just passing through. But Chris is quietly persistent - not to mention handsome and charming. Against her own better judgement, Angie finds herself falling deeper than she ever intended - until one phone call forces her to choose between the town she' always loved, and a man she can't imagine living without...

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Zebra; Original edition (February 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821781413
• ISBN-13: 978-0821781418
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,331,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Pauline Trent has been writing for her own enjoyment since she was a child. Now, besides writing for newspapers, magazines and ezines throughout the Pacific Northwest, Ms. Trent has authored and coauthored several works of nonfiction. She has lived all over the country, but calls Boston home. Wherever life takes her, though, she lives with a wonderful man and a great kid, both of whom make writing the happily ever after that much easier. Ms. Trent welcomes emails, questions and comments at www.paulinetrent.com or [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tender, Gentle, Romantic - Fall in Love for the First Time, Small-Town Style, February 5, 2009

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MavenMisanthrope (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Falling In Love (Paperback)

I hate to be a spoiler, so I won't say anything more lest I let something slip, but the headline says it all. Escapism at a time when a stressed, lonely girl needed it most, this debut romance left me eager to see what Ms. Trent has in store for us next. She can only get better, and that's a thought to make me grin with anticipation!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I tried to like this book..., March 26, 2009

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Sarah R. "bookwomanAZ" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Falling In Love (Paperback)

I started out liking this book, but the phrase "Hand to God" was distracting and annoying after the 100th time. Being brought up in the South, I have two issues -
#1. I have NEVER heard a Southerner use that phrase in any way shape or form.
#2. The author used it even when it wasn't part of the dialog.
Didn't anyone else get sick of it??
Other than that, it was a good little story.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing debut romance: tender, gentle yet full of rich emotion, February 3, 2009

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D. Merrimon Crawford (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Falling In Love (Paperback)

On her way to work at the local diner in Lambert Falls, North Carolina, Angie Kane notices the smell of a fire in the air. Smoke is coming out of the chimney from the old Montgomery place. In a small town like Lambert falls, little goes unnoticed. Even the local sheriff Bobby Granger notices and goes out to investigate and meet the newcomer. Chris Montgomery has returned to his grandfather's home to get a bit of rest and relaxation after a hard life in the military. When he accepts a dinner invitation from Bobby, he can't help but notice Angie, a woman so natural and full of life. Angie has always felt like second best compared to her sister Carter Anne when it comes to men. When Chris starts paying attention to Angie, she knows that hurt is only around the corner but she can't help herself. Angie has made a good life for herself in Lambert Falls. Everything she ever wanted is right here --- friends, family and a way of life she treasures. When Chris steps into her life, Angie's life becomes full of laughter and fun, but is heartache just around the corner? Just as Angie discovers the hidden talents within herself, will she have to choose between herself and the man she loves? Can two wounded souls find their way through the laughter and joy of being together to something more permanent? Does true love make a woman sacrifice all that she holds dear?

Pauline Trent's debut romance FALLING IN LOVE sweeps the reader right into the heart and charm of small town Southern life. FALLING IN LOVE whisked this relocated North Carolinian away to the days of my youth not only with her ever so carefully chosen descriptions of place but more importantly with the personalities of her characters. She captures perfectly the balance between Angie's competition and closeness with her sister Carter Anne. The widower Bobby adds an element of special charm and depth as his wisdom sheds nature on the nature of love. His struggle to raise two girls alone adds a delightful humor to the romance.

Pauline Trent captures the wonderful changes within a person falling in love for the first time --- the laughter, the excitement and the joy that even simple moments bring. Life takes on a different, more magical hue. From the first moments, the reader feels the chemistry between Angie and Chris and yet, the beauty of this romance is in the author's ability to capture all the more subtle, quiet moments between the initial attraction and the growth of a deeper love within as the hero and heroine get to know one another. Love from Chris and her family fills Angie with a new-found confidence to come out of her protective shell in exciting new ways she never could have imagined. As outside events enter into the safe circle created by the love Chris and Angie share, Pauline Trent does an excellent job at making the reader feel the tension that threatens the magic of love. It isn't just a past hurt that motivates Angie. Love has changed Angie so that she is different woman, a woman who knows herself more deeply. In FALLING IN LOVE, Pauline Trent leaves the romance reader with more than a wonderful vision of love. By the surprising twist at the end, Pauline Trent creates a happily-ever-after that will last thanks to the character's self-knowledge and their ability to communicate with one another.

Plain and simple, FALLING IN LOVE is a beautiful contemporary romance. Wonderful characters make a reader look forward to being able to visit in Lambert Falls with them every time one picks up the book. FALLING IN LOVE is a romance that grabs the heart before a reader even realizes it and then, just when the reader takes Chris's side, not really understanding Angie, suddenly everything switches. Her values, motivations and choices emanate, not from insecurity, but from depth and inner strength. If you love a tender romance that transports you into a different but contemporary world or a sweet romance with a rich emotional depth and characters you will want to visit time and time again, Pauline Trent's FALLING IN LOVE is a great choice. A stunning debut romance!

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