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A Slice of Heaven (Sweet Magnolias, Book 2)

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When Dana Sue Sullivan catches her husband Ronnie cheating on her, she kicks him out and files for divorce, getting a great settlement courtesy of her workaholic lawyer pal Helen, despite still being in love with her husband. Two years later, Ronnie's indiscretion has taken its toll on their teenage daughter Annie, who feels that if her mother took better care of herself, dad wouldn't have strayed or had to move away. She vows to remain as slim as can be, until her health is in jeopardy and she's admitted to the hospital with a severe case of anorexia. Dana Sue and Ronnie must work together for the health of their daughter without laying any blame on each other and with the prodding of her pal Maddie, the two realize that they're still in love.

Not quite up to par with the previous novel in the series ("Stealing Home"), Woods has penned a follow up that delves peripherally into both diabetes and anorexia, with a resolution that's just too simplistic and pat. Annie was annoying and whiney throughout most of the book; Ronnie's character was never fully developed; and Helen was surly as usual but in the middle of a bout of baby fever (which plays a significant role in the final story in the series). Though well written, with realistic dialogue, this was a bit of a disappointment for me. I expected more from the series after reading the much better "Stealing Home."

A Slice Of Heaven by Sherryl Woods is the story of Dana Sue and Ronnie. Ronnie had a one night stand and Dana Sue kicked him to curb two years ago. Now Ronnie has returned because their daughter is in crisis. Dana Sue still loves Ronnie but doesn't want to get hurt again. Lot of truth this the characters and some very funny moments. Check out the whole series Stealing Home(1)and Feels Like Family (3).

This is the first time I have done this, but I think yhis book deserves my input, I have read the first book Stealing Home, found it fantastic so I bought this one ,am reading it now and so far it has been an excellent love/hate story. I can't wait to finish this book to see how Dana Sue and Ronnie. finish up. hopfully a new wedding.I have read over 12 of Sherryl Woods books and I have found them all to be excellent reading. keep up the good work a faithful fan. W.D. Lund. P.S. I have bought all my books from Amazon . Com and plan on buying many more as they really take care of their customers

A Slice of Heaven made me snort and laugh out loud! Startled myself a couple of times. Not great literature, but sure is a lot of fun!

Two years ago in Serenity, South Carolina, Dana Sue Sullivan caught her spouse Ron cheating and kicked him out of her home and her life. He knew he was wrong so he put up no fight and just left though that means he deserted their daughter too. After he departed in disgrace his wife developed an eating habit unable to resist her own delicious deserts at her café that has led to adult diabetes though she still cannot resist the sugar and worse their teenage daughter Annie became anorexic. As Dana Sue gains weight by noshing on her sweets in a dietary Dorian Gray scenario, Annie loses weight.

However, now Annie's condition has turned critical as she is hospitalized for the impact on her body her eating disorder has wrought. Desperate Dana Sue asks Ron to come home hoping her father might be able to save their daughter's life. Ron welcomes the chance to make amends as he knows he blew his slice of heaven when he cheated. His plan is to win back the love of his wife and daughter, but the guilt is compounded when he sees the condition of his little girl and making matters worse he does not understand he that both of his women never stopped loving him; instead he needs to gain their trust.

In spite of the help, encouragement, and admonishments of her two best friends Helen (next tale star) and Maddie (see STEALING HOME), Dana Sue knows Annie needs her father and she would do anything including begging him to come home for her. This is a deep family drama as the three prime players carry baggage that has turned them beyond dysfunctional into harming themselves. The look at diabetes and especially anorexia is as deep as a novel gets as this in trouble family is not starring in a rose colored tale; instead they each need to move past their recent history so that they might have a future.

Harriet Klausner

Dana Sue kicked her husband out after finding out he had an affair. She hasn't heard from him since. Dana Sue is worried about her daughter, she seems to be losing a lot of weight and not eating properly. Her restaurant is becoming the talk of the town, but her love life leaves something missing.

When Dana Sue's daughter has a life changing experience which brings Dana Sue's ex-husband back, what will be in store for all of them? Can she find it in her heart to forgive him? Will he stay?

Find all this and more in the second book in the series!!!

I really enjoyed this book and the characters. I felt really engaged with the characters and concerned about their outcomes. When I bought "A Slice of Heaven", I didn't realize it was the middle book of a trilogy. I took it to read during a cruise, then bought the first and third books the very next day after I got home.

I would imagine some readers won't empathize with the storyline about eating disorders, but I found it "novel" for a romance novel and I applaud Sherryl Woods for tackling this tricky subject in an interesting and honest manner.

I recently finished the 'Cedar Cove' series by Debbie Macomber and was looking for a new lighthearted series to escape to. I found that in the sweet magnolia series! I could not put the first book down. I enjoyed the second book (this one) almost as much. I did find it a little wearing that it took the main character so long to forgive Ronnie (her ex husband) but I thought that the way she decides to take a risk on love again was worked well in the story.

I enjoyed the Sweet magnolia series. They were books I did not want to put down.Ihave the series and will read them again as well as share w/ friends.

My purchase of the book A Slice of Heaven from Amazon was another win for Amazon and myself. The book was received in record time and the book was like picking it up at the store - it was brand new & in great shape. I haven't yet read the book, but since someone loaned me the 1st book in this series and I enjoyed that one, I decided to buy another. I'm an avid book reader and have a backlog of them so I don't run out. I look forward to reading thie one soon.