Love in a Small Town [Kindle Edition]

Betty Jo Schuler (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A breath of fresh air in the romance industry!! How long has it been since I've had the chance to read a solid, old-fashioned, boy meets girl kind of a romance?
Love in a Small Town is an excellent, lighthearted read. Ms. Schuler writes solid characters that feel like best friends. Reviewed by Robyn Roberts for Once Upon a Romance


"Against the backdrop of a tender love story, the author depicts a realistic commentary of a small town in the Midwest, struggling to maintain its identity. A small town Indiana at its best. The Hoosier author introduces you to real people, who can become good friends. This romance warms the heart and leaves you wanting more." ~ Best Books of Indiana, Fiction Judges

Product Description

Love in a Small Town was one of three fiction finalists in the Indiana State Library's recent Best Books of Indiana 2007 contest, which is held in conjunction with the Center of the Book, Library of Congress.

It's late June when Sam Champion drives into an Indiana town and sees a "Grow Browning" billboard, with the population, 3653, in changeable numbers, like those on a scoreboard. Sam, an Arizona professor, wants to sell the house he inherited, fast, and return to Arizona, for a prestigious promotion. Lily Madison, his red-haired neighbor is an accident-waiting-to-happen, but beautiful, determined, and smart, she has other plans for Sam and Browning. Lily brightens Sam’s life, but he doesn’t realize how much until he tries to walk away.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 363 KB
• Publisher: Books We Love (BWLPP) (August 19, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005II64GS
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,174 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

An Indiana native, Betty Jo Schuler and her husband now live in Florida where she gazes out the window at sunshine and tropical scenery while pursuing her lifelong love of working with words. The author of twenty-two books, she writes for children, teens, and adults. A former elementary teacher with a BS and MA in education, Betty Jo is an instructor for Writers Digest University where she teaches online writing courses. She's taught romance classes and fundamentals of writing for children but most recently, she's been working with students who want to publish young adult novels. In her spare time, Betty Jo enjoys yoga, water aerobics, and fun with friends. She and Paul also love to get together with their four grown kids and their families whenever they can. Visit her website at http://bettyjowrites.com/

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love in a Small Town Review, December 21, 2011

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Ashlie A. (Southern, Indiana) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Love in a Small Town (Kindle Edition)

This was the first eBook that I've read and I was very pleased with it. It made for a quick read, finished it in just 2 evenings. It has a sweet storyline and you will likely fall in love with the main characters (Lily and Sam) right from the start. If you're looking for a charming little romance and you like a small town vibe then you won't be disappointed in this one. And it's free -- so, definitely add it to your library!

(Also, I oftentimes find it nice to know the demographic of the reviewer when trying to deside on an item.
So, I'll share that I am a 26 year old, married, mother of 2, from Southern Indiana.)

Enjoy your new eBook!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll want to visit this Small Town!, September 15, 2011

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This review is from: Love in a Small Town (Kindle Edition)

When you fall in love with the main character in a book, you know you're in for a great read. Sam is totally charming, and what woman wouldn't love to have him as a neighbor (and hope he'll become more than a neighbor!). I loved the banter between Sam and Lily, too. In fact, all the characters are well-developed, multi-dimensional and original.

The story is sweet, light-hearted and fresh. This cozy Small Town is one you'll want to visit, and stay right to the end.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Romance, February 2, 2012

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Suzanne Williams "Suzanne" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Love in a Small Town (Kindle Edition)

I liked this book, especially for its being clean. The main couple, Sam and Lily were extremely likeable. I loved the idea of the small town setting. The descriptions worked well and the personalities of the sub-characters leaped off the page. The plot of the book is perhaps very simple, yet for me it worked. I wanted to read a light romance with a happy ending and this was that. I appreciate that the author didn't go for the "same old" plot twists of many romances and shied away from including sex. The best romances don't require that. There were some minor problems with sentence structure and word placement, especially toward the beginning of the book. Overall, this is a lovely story for an afternoon's read. I enjoyed it.