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Mountain High, Valley Low

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Alexia Mitchell, better known as "Lexie," seems to have it all--at least that is what one would think as we are first introduced to her in Mountain High, Valley Low, by Renee Flagler. With an executive job, along with a handsome boyfriend who knows how to hit the spot in all the right places, life is just wonderful for Alexia. Unfortunately, her world comes crashing down when she unexpectedly walks in on her boyfriend doing the wild thing with another woman. Heartbroken, she walks away from the relationship and heads onto a business trip as scheduled.

Enter Brian, a young and professional man making moves of his own. He runs into Lexie while they are both out of town on business and is mesmerized by her, but he has his own relationship issues to deal with and also does not want to be anyone's "rebound" man. No matter what he tries to do, he cannot shake away his seemingly nearly psychopathic ex-girlfriend, Shelly, but the chemistry between Lexie and him is undeniable. They form a friendship that turns romantic and they both come to a point where they have to make decisions on whether or not their love for each other can survive the issues they both have to deal with in their own personal lives.

Will Lexie go back to her boyfriend who broke her heart after being laid off from her job and a devastating event in her life happens? Will Brian be able to cope with having to deal with Shelly after she comes to him with life altering news? All of this drama--is the love between Lexie and Brian strong enough to make it through the highs and lows?

I absolutely loved this book. There were parts of it that had me literally laughing aloud as I was able to actually visualize and make connections with the characters in the story. I definitely give this one two thumbs up as it was a very enjoyable read.

Reviewed by Coulee Eidos
APOOO BookClub

EXCELLENT!! I loved it!! I am not the reader and cant keep still enough to attempt to pick up a book but..... this was a must read. I walked every morning for about a week and this made me pay more attention to the words on the pages than the cars passing all around me. I shed tears, laughed aloud, and could only let out an audible scream at the end. The anticipation for the following great work will probably drive me crazy. I'll be picking up 5 more copies for each of my best girlfriends.... Fantastic Job!!!

I could not put this book down. This was a very intense novel.
The title of this book sums up the moral of this story. You will have ups and downs in any relationship but if this is what you want then you have to take the good with the bad.

I can't wait for Renee's next book.

Mountain High Valley Low,
Renee Flager

I found Reneee Flager to be a very profound author. Her written (novel) is strikingly intense, penetrating, passionate, riveting.

Leaving you with spirial of emotions. She is humorous and exciting in her well written Mountain High Valley Low .

Mountain High Valley Low is a must read for anyone looking for a three sided story that speaks about relationships and life complexity inside and out. Waiting for this author's next title will have me intensely waiting.

Lynn Williams
C&B Books Reviewer

On the surface, it seems that Lexie has it all - she is surrounded by wonderful friends and a great family who love her, is involved with a great guy named David and just received the promotion of a lifetime. However, is it really what it seems or is she barely keeping her head above water? Lexie's world is thrown into a quandary when she finds her lover, David, in the heat of the moment with another woman. Lexie's life seemingly skids out of control and then fate steps in. While on a business trip, she meets the oh-so-fine Brian, who is not only extremely kind but also very successful with his own Lexie her out when she is at her lowest point and thus, she regards him as her modern-day knight in shining armor.

Brian is not without drama of his own though. He is casually involved with Shelly who is the epitome of a psychotic high-maintenance dating nightmare. Shelly knows a good thing when she sees it and is not going to give up Brian without the fight of a lifetime. Shelly is convinced that Brian is the man for her and is determined to make him see that as well.

In MOUNTAIN HIGH, VALLEY LOW, Ms. Flagler takes her readers on a journey through the sorted and dysfunctional relationship of Lexie and Brian. Through their blooming friendship, they are able to be a source of comfort to each other. Will their relationship be able to overcome their twisted, drama-filled situations that are presented by their exes?

If you're looking for a quick read, then look no further. MOUNTAIN HIGH, VALLEY LOW is a relationship book that will have you shaking your head and saying "umph". It takes the word desperate to a whole new level. Although I enjoyed this read, I would have liked to see some more in-depth character development and greater resolution to some of the challenges presented in the story. All in all, Ms. Flagler created an interesting novel that I would recommend to others.

Reviewed by Nedine
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

I found this book to be a good read it was a real page turner. I already ordered the sequel and I can't wait to read it.

I got this book as a freebie - and what a pleasant surprise- this story is VERY good! I enjoyed Lexie & Brian! This story would be a PERFECT Lifetime movie! :) GREAT job Ms. Flagler!

Except for some grammer errors, I really enjoyed this book. It goes to show that all relationship have problems and either you work through them or you walk away. MHVL was a very good read. Keep up the good work.

I found Reneee Flager to be a very profound author. Her written (novel) is strikingly intense, penetrating, passionate, riveting.
Leaving you with spirial of emotions. She is humorous and exciting in her well written Mountain High Valley Low .
Mountain High Valley Low is a must read for anyone looking for a three sided story that speaks about relationships and life complexity inside and out. Waiting for this author's next title will have me intensely waiting.

I must say I enjoyed this book, it was a nice clean story with all the right drama!!!!! I know that MHVL 2 will be hitting the book world soon. I invited Renee to our March "Sugar and Spice" book club meeting and I must say all 18 members loved her as much as we loved the book. It was truely a blessing to have her at our book club meeting. I cannot wait until her next book hits this month!!!!!!!