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Places by the Sea

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In Places By The Sea, Jean Stone takes the reader on a journey...a journey into one's heart and soul. This is a touching story of finding one's self and coming to terms with one's past. It's a story about recapturing a friendship that, despite the years, is still strong. It's a story about love, loving one's self and finding true love. And it's a story about fear, and having the courage to look into one's past...even the secrets that hurt...and come out a stronger person. This story will make you laugh and make you cry, but most of all, it will give you a sense of redemption. A truly excellent read!!

Jean Stone is my favorite romance author and I have read every book she has written. However, with this book, I wondered "What happened?" This is not like Ms. Stone's usual books. Twice I tried to read this book and couldn't get even a third of the way through it. I kept thinking that it'll get better, there will be some excitement, but nothing. The writing style and story seemed too reminiscent of Barbara Delinsky, whom I used to like as a writer, but also grew tired of her books. This book seemed centralized on one character and Ms. Stone normally writes with 3 female lead characters. I kept thinking that someone else wrote this book, not Ms. Stone. Fortunately, I know that Ms. Stone will come out with more of the terrific books that keep my heart racing whenever I see it in the book store!

This was a very good read. I had problems putting it down. Loved the ending even though it was unexpected. Managed to ease me through a few very cold winter days by getting me lost in the story. I passed the book to my sister.

This is a new author for me and i am really enjoying her writing.. time to order more of her books!!!

This wonderful book will not disappoint the reader! Learn how the main character, Jill, journeys back to her childhood home after the death of her mom, stirring up painful memories from her childhood. This book takes a young woman back to a time that had both good and very painful memories. After discovering her mother's diary, she learns things about her mom that helps explain the way her mom had treated her all those years. She sees that her mom DID love her, but suffered from trauma that affected the way her mom dealt with things. There are many twists in this interesting book that will keep the reader reading into the night. Friendships will be re-explored, mysteries brought to life, and Jill's life will change forever. Even the future she had planned with her fiance' will change....and Lily will see what real love looks life....in Ben.