One Pink Line [Kindle Edition]

Dina Silver (Author)

Book Description

Can the love of a lifetime be forever changed by one pink line?



Sydney Shephard, a tenacious, sweet-tempered college senior is in love with an exceptional man and ready to start a future with him. Yet, one night, she makes an irrevocable decision that forces her to relinquish her youth, and risk losing the love of her life.

Then there's Grace, a fifth grader, who's world is turned upside down when she makes a shocking discovery, leaving her with profound and puzzling questions about who she really is.



Spanning generations and every imaginable emotion, One Pink Line reveals how two points of view can be dramatically at odds, and perhaps ultimately reconciled. Simultaneously deeply felt and lighthearted, the story deftly mines how the choices we make are able to alter so many lives, and how doing the right thing and living honestly can bring unexpected, hard-won happiness.

With heart, humor and compassion, this debut work of women's fiction is certain to stir anyone who relishes a good laugh, can stand a good cry, and, above all believes in the redemptive power of love.

**WINNER of the 2012 Eric Hoffer da Vinci Eye Award for outstanding cover art**

**FINALIST in the 2012 Indie Reader Discovery Awards - and selected as a 2012 Indie Reader 'Top Title'**

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The skillful transitioning and Silver's clear, concise writing make for an engrossing read, as two stories unfold from two viewpoints and generations. One Pink Line is a delightful read, perfect for young adults and adults alike." - IndieReader via USA Today

"I couldn't put this book down, I found myself so invested in the characters and in the storyline that I kept wanting to turn the page, and the whole book felt fast-paced like that for me." - The Reading Nook
 
"One Pink Line is is a breath of fresh air, beautifully written and well executed, it kept up pace from start to finish and had a real mix of emotions throughout." - Fiction Fascination


"This book is exciting, romantic, sad and overall capturing. I love that we follow these ladies through years of their lives, as they face troubles and grow up." - Novel Girl

About the Author

A graduate of Purdue University, Dina Silver has been a copywriter for over fifteen years. She lives with her husband and son in suburban Chicago where she is working on her next book. Inspired by a true story, One Pink Line is her debut novel.

Product Details

• File Size: 351 KB
• Print Length: 261 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 146377253X
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0062OMP38
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,426 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Surrounded by Love, a Pearl of a Story March 8, 2012

By Clare Chu TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Kindle Edition

I am amazed at the level of interest I had for an ordinary and not at all unusual topic. The entire story was laid out with no surprises, no cliffhangers, no violence and danger, yet the story glued me. Perhaps it is the innate honesty of the double narrators, and the interleaving of two different first person narratives, a mother and daughter several years apart.

The title of the book already gives away the main conflict, an unwanted pregnancy. The main narrator, Sydney, is the one who receives the verdict of the pink line. She has a way of being calm in the eye of a storm, strong and mature about the situation she faces. She makes the right decision for herself and never looks back, even when it meant losing the man she loves.

Granted there is no angst about the happy ending. It was practically presented at the beginning when the daughter, Grace, appears on the scene. Yet, I was still interested to see how the drama would unfold. It was heartwarming how family pulled together, and true love survived. The big hearts of most of the people in the story made me want to hug all of them (except for one character) at the end. I felt as if they had been my friends and I had lived through this experience with them.

I received a complimentary ebook for review purposes.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A moving read! January 2, 2012

By Meredith G. Schorr

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This was an incredibly moving read.

Sydney had the perfect boyfriend back home but, like many college coeds, she got restless (and drunk) and had a one-night-stand with a boy "friend" that resulted in a pregnancy. Sydney wants to keep the baby but the baby daddy wants nothing to do with either of them.

The author writes from both Sydney's perspective and Grace's (the baby). From Sydney's perspective, we see how she dealt with having a child at such a young age while unmarried and how it affected her relationships with her family and the boyfriend she left at home. From Grace's perspective, we feel her confusion at discovering that the man who raised her is not her birth father and we understand her desire to meet her biological father.

Although the book focused more on Sydney than Grace, I didn't mind as I found Sydney's story more compelling. I especially enjoyed the complex relationship between Sydney and her mother. I initially disliked Sydney's mother but loved the way the author redeemed her once Grace was born. While I thought Ethan was a bit too good to be true, I also loved him and was touched by his loyalty to Sydney.

I did have a few issues with the book. For one, Sydney's sister Kendra, who was such a big part of Sydney's life, was not mentioned once in the Grace segments. The only relatives mentioned in Grace's segments were from her birth father's side. I found mentions of Nanna Lynne and Aunt Sharon a bit confusing in Grace's segments since the author did not explain who they were until much later in the story. Also, while I was happy with how things turned out, I would've enjoyed a more drawn-out ending. Finally, *Spoiler altert* - I wished the author had explained why Taylor told Sydney that Ethan had reunited with Robin when it was not true. Was it a purposeful lie or just a miscommunication?

In sum, however, this was a very compelling read. I would definitely read more from this author.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching, funny story that I couldn't put down! November 1, 2011

By K. McCann

Format:Paperback

I loved this book! Every one of these characters felt like someone I've known in my life, so it was easy to get wrapped up in the story. It was made more interesting in the manner it was written.......... with hearing the story in the viewpoint of Sydney, and then hearing it from her daughter, Grace's, point-of-view years later. There were characters I couldn't help but love (most of them!) and the one who I just hated! The story had me going from laughs to tears back to laughs again. This is not a short book, but it was a quick read......... since I couldn't put this book down! I'm looking forward to reading Dina Silver's next novel!

More About the Author

A graduate of Purdue University, Dina Silver has spent the past fifteen years feeding her red wine habit by working as a freelance copywriter in the advertising industry. After seeing the bulk of her professional prose on brochures and direct mail pieces, she is delighted to have made the transition to novelist. She currently lives with her family in suburban Chicago. Additionally, she enjoys cheese fries, reality TV and talking about herself in the third person.

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