A fresh new voice in women's fiction delivers this poignant story of a mother struggling to make a future for herself and her son. But she must first confront a love from her past. Original.
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Although this story takes place in the same town as my previous novel, BACK ROADS, this story stands alone. Readers who have read BACK ROADS will undoubtedly find familiar faces and enjoy a greater satisfaction of the town as a character. I hope you enjoy Lily's heartwrenching journey home.
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Indiana native Susan Crandall's women's fiction and romantic suspense novels have garnered national awards, including the coveted RITA(c). With the exception of seven years in Chicago, she's spent her life in her Indiana hometown. When not reading, writing or watching movies, Susan spends time with her husband, children and plethora of pets.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Another winner from Ms. Crandall,
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This review is from: The Road Home (Warner Forever) (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved this book! Expertly interwoven are the childhood memories of the main character, Lily Holt, and the reality of her complicated, adult life. We follow her on her road back to Glens Crossing, Indiana--a place that holds a mixed bag of memories. The reader grows with Lily as she comes to terms with her new life, past secrets, and new relationships. A definite winner that's guaranteed to tug at your emotions.
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Storytelling at its Finest.,
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Ummm - um, I like this author. I just penciled Susan Crandall's name on my automatic buyer list. This author has an easy style of writing and an amazing talent for storytelling.Lazy adventure, liberation, and future memories usually fill a teenage summer. But then again, some memories are hard to forget! How well Lily Boudreau remembers the summer of her eighteenth year - she has a keepsake - her son, Riley! Clay Winters was an element of Chicago wealth. He was a kid from a rich, successful family. Every summer he vacationed in Glens Crossing, Indiana and enjoyed the pleasures of summer. Lily Boudreau was one of those pleasures. As the years slipped away, Clay Winters continued to dismiss Lily Boudreau from his mind. He dismissed her betrayal, her disloyalty, and her marriage to his best friend. Susan Crandall takes that betrayal and runs with it and the reader is along for the glorious ride. Crandall's journey is gentle and convincing, displaying the power of dishonesty and its lifelong influence. THE ROAD HOME is storytelling at its best and accented with her Crandall's ability to write strong secondary characters. These traits make for great reading. My complaint? The hurried feeling surrounding Riley's golden moment in the sun. This entire affair felt brisk and jagged. And I wish the author had not finished her dazzling story with that wide open ending . . . setting up for a sequel . . . great . . . but this should never be done at the expense of closure! Grade A- MaryGrace Meloche Reviewer for: Romance Designs.com
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This was the best book ever....,
This review is from: The Road Home (Warner Forever) (Mass Market Paperback)
This book kept my interest...the story line was fantastic! You felt like you were there. I am so happy to see that she has a new book coming out!
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"For the past twelve years of her marriage, Lily had fought against the cyclone working to tear her world apart." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Susan Crandall, Glens Crossing, Crossing House, Clay Winters, Dew Drop, Arctic Express, Karen Kimball, Forrester Lake, Kingston's Market, Sheriff Clyde, Tad Fulton, Mill Run Road, Riley Holt, Uncle Luke, Cassie Edmunds, Douglas Winters, Henderson County, Jesus Christ, Lily Boudreau, Samantha Holt, Mickey Fulton, William Holt New!
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"For the past twelve years of her marriage, Lily had fought against the cyclone working to tear her world apart." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Susan Crandall, Glens Crossing, Crossing House, Clay Winters, Dew Drop, Arctic Express, Karen Kimball, Forrester Lake, Kingston's Market, Sheriff Clyde, Tad Fulton, Mill Run Road, Riley Holt, Uncle Luke, Cassie Edmunds, Douglas Winters, Henderson County, Jesus Christ, Lily Boudreau, Samantha Holt, Mickey Fulton, William Holt New!
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- My First Prayers: Thank You by Anne Riley on 4 pages
- Yes, But (Scott Foresman Reading: Leveled Reader 28a) by Kana Riley on page 207
- Back Roads (Warner Forever) by Susan Crandall in Front Matter
- On Blue Falls Pond (Warner Forever) by Susan Crandall in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
- A Kiss in Winter (Warner Forever) by Susan Crandall in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
- Promises to Keep (Warner Forever) by Susan Crandall in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
- Back Roads (Warner Forever) by Susan Crandall in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Magnolia Sky (Warner Forever) by Susan Crandall in Front Matter
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